Child Killed, Two Injured as House Structure Collapses in Bhadrak

A partially constructed wall on a house roof collapsed at Kashipur village in Tihidi block of Odisha’s Bhadrak district on Sunday evening, killing a two-year-old girl and critically injuring her mother and elder sister. Bhadrak: A partially constructed wall on a house roof collapsed at Kashipur village in Tihidi block of Odisha’s Bhadrak district on…

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Odisha Sees Sharp Rise in Missing Children Cases; CM Majhi Highlights Child Safety Concerns

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly that Odisha has witnessed a significant rise in missing children cases over the past two years.He presented data showing 6,838 children reported missing in 2024, which increased to 8,206 in 2025.Rescue operations traced 5,942 children in 2024. However, despite the higher number of missing cases in 2025,…

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World Meteorological Day: Dy CM Singh Deo Calls For Science-Driven Resilience

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo emphasized the importance of meteorological science in safeguarding lives and livelihoods on World Meteorological Day.In a social media post, he highlighted the importance of using science to build a more resilient and sustainable future.Singh Deo’s post acknowledged the vital role of meteorological science in helping us prepare…

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Man Tonsured, Fined Rs 90,000 for Inter-Caste Marriage in Odisha’s Koraput

A young man in Odisha’s Koraput district was allegedly subjected to social punishment, including tonsuring of his head and a monetary fine, for marrying a woman from a different caste. Koraput: A young man in Odisha’s Koraput district was allegedly subjected to social punishment, including tonsuring of his head and a monetary fine, for marrying…

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Dense fog engulfs Puri Jagannath temple, visibility drops to near zero .

Puri, March 23: Dense fog enveloped the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Monday, significantly reducing visibility in and around the temple premises. The heavy fog made it difficult to see the temple structure and the sacred Nilachakra atop it, even from a close distance. In several areas, including the Grand Road near-zero visibility was…

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Suicide bid: Youth jumps off PS building in Cuttack, critical

Bhubaneswar: A youth attempted suicide by climbing onto the rooftop of Mangalabag police station in Cuttack on Monday morning. The incident sparked panic, and he was rescued by fire services and hospitalized in critical condition. He is reportedly undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital.As per reports, the youth reportedly first slit his hand…

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LPG cylinders explode during refiling in Bhubaneswar, one critical

Bhubaneswar: In a chilling incident, multiple lpg cylinders exploded while refilling at a roadside shop in Ghatikia area of Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar and one person sustained critical injuries.As per reports, the incident took place during gas refilling, where a fire broke out following consecutive cylinders blasts inside the shop.Gas cylinders stored inside the shops began exploding,…

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