Jaleswar: In a shocking incident of domestic violence, a husband allegedly poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze at her parental home in Narayanpur village under Baliapal police limits in Balasore district of Odisha. The victim’s parents and brother sustained critical burn injuries while trying to rescue her.The victim, the daughter of Rajendra Samantaray…
Sambalpur, February 18: A woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the Mahanadi river reportedly following a domestic dispute.According to sources, the woman identified as Anju Kumbhar jumped into the river from Burla bridge. The woman did not listen to the appeals of the bystanders and jumped into the river to end her life. Police later…
Three people lost their lives, and another sustained critical injuries in a tragic road accident involving three motorcycles in Odisha’ssonepur district on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Hilung Chowk on the Biramaharajpur–Murshundi road. According to preliminary reports, the three motorcycles collided head-on near Murshundi Chowk, resulting in a devastating crash.Eyewitnesses said that one of the…
Bhubaneswar, February 18: A fine to the tune of Rs 80,000 has been collected from at least seven jewellery shops in Odisha during 2025-26 (till January) after errors were found in the weights and measures system.The illegalities were found during raids by the officials of the Legal Metrology wing under the State Food Supplies and…
Kendrapara: Six migrant workers from Odisha’s Kendrapara district are reportedly stranded in Thailand. They have claimed that they are not getting wages wages and also don’t have adequate food. The youths had travelled abroad in search of employment in the plywood sector but are now facing severe hardship.The workers have been identified as Yashobant Sahu of…
Rourkela Police launched a coordinated operation against an online betting racket after receiving confidential intelligence.Teams from Plantside, Uditnagar, Bondamunda, and Raghunathpalli police stations carried out simultaneous raids at several locations.Investigators discovered strong links between the racket and benami account providers as well as hawala operators. Evidence confirmed illegal money transfers routed through these networks. Police…
In a cold-blooded act of betrayal and murder, a man allegedly killed his close friend in a bid to win over the friend’s wife in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. Malkangiri: In a cold-blooded act of betrayal and murder, a man allegedly killed his close friend in a bid to win over the friend’s wife in odisha &malkangiri…
Senior BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb has raised significant concerns regarding the rapid rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, urging the central government to proceed with caution. Speaking on Wednesday, Deb emphasized that while AI is vital for establishing India as a global economic player, the potential for misuse requires immediate attention and strict…
The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was marked by intense disruptions, forcing the House to be adjourned till 4 pm after Opposition members staged a protest over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was…
Bhubaneswar: A calf in Keonjhar district was severely injured after it accidentally ingested a bomb meant for wild boars in the forest.The incident occurred in the Darakhola village of Kolimati panchayat under Ghasipura police station in Anandapur sub-division.According to reports, unidentified miscreants allegedly hid a bomb in a food packet and placed it near the…
