A recent report by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has highlighted a concerning issue in Odisha, where over 11,000 children are vulnerable to child marriages. The findings are based on data from the 2023-24 academic session, which revealed high rates of school absenteeism and dropouts.The NCPCR’s comprehensive survey covered 26,415 schools…
Aska: The body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered Tuesday morning from a secluded spot along Khandrabali-Ramanapalli road under Gangapur police limits in Ganjam district, a source said. The deceased has been identified as Amar Bishoyi, son of Babu Bishoyi of Khandrabali village. Authorities suspect the death may be a case of murder, as the…
New Delhi, 11/2: Australia will be without Mitchell Marsh for their World Cup game against England this week after the all-rounder returned home to Perth for personal reasons, the country’s cricket board said on Thursday. Cricket Australia said a timeline on Marsh’s return to the squad “is to be confirmed” and it was not immediately…
New Delhi, 20/1: Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar will not be a part of the second leg of the Road Safety World Series tournament as several players have complained of dues in the first season. International players who have retired (Road Safety World Series) participate in this tournament. Tendulkar, who has played for India Legends,…
The KIIT & KISS express their profound grief on the passing of Shri Rajesh Hasdak, National Archery Coach, mentor, and Odisha’s first international archer. A distinguished sportsperson, he represented India at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok and secured an impressive 6th place in the Individual Olympic Round at the 2002 Asian Grand Prix in…
Kochi, 23/12: The Kerala government will soon file an appeal against the verdict in the 2017 actress assault case, challenging both the acquittal of actor Dileep and the sentences awarded to six convicts, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources in the office of the Director General of Prosecution, the state government has given its…
New Delhi, 6/4(AO Bureau): The infection spreading due to Coronavirus in the country’s capital Delhi has become uncontrollable. In view of this, the Arvind Kejriwal government of Delhi has started showing strictness. The Delhi government has announced a night curfew in the country’s capital from 10 am to 5 am with immediate effect. It will…
Kantabanji,AO Bureau: Posters full of threats to kill MLA Santosh Singh Saluja in 15 days have been put up at different places in Kantabanji.This poster were found in a shop near Kantabanji Girls High School and on an electric pole near Reliance Petrol Pump in Kantabanji. One poster was white and one poster was orange….
New Delhi, 18/8: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue District Court has acquitted Congress leader Shashi Tharoor of all charges in the Sunanda Pushkar death case. According to the English newspaper The Hindu, after the verdict was pronounced, Shashi Tharoor said, ‘Many thanks your honour. It’s been seven and a half years of torture. I appreciate this decision.’…
Bhubaneswar, September 5, 2025: On the occasion of Guru Divas (Teachers’ Day), Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) launched its flagship initiative NCR 2026, unveiled by Dr. Manoranjan Puthal, Managing Director, OKCL. Dr. Puthal described NCR 2026 as “a golden opportunity for both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with OKCL and contribute to Odisha’s digital…
