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Odisha man sets father-in-law's house on fire after fight with wife

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In a shocking act of violence, a domestic dispute in Vidyadharpur village escalated into arson, leaving the local community in Dhenkanal district shaken. The incident occurred u... Read More


Odisha Police bust IPL betting racket in Berhampur; 1 arrested, Rs 60,000, car, 2 phones seized

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In a major crackdown, Berhampur police successfully busted an illegal IPL betting operation in the city on Sunday. Acting on information received through two mobile applications... Read More


Bengaluru Software Engineer quits his high-paying job to become 'dog father'

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- Not far from Bengaluru, on a sprawling farm filled with barking, tail-wagging dogs, lives Rakesh Shukla, known across India as the "Dog Father." Once a software engineer and ent... Read More


CBSE slashes re-evaluation fees from Rs 500 to 100, offers refund if marks increase

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In a student-friendly move, the CBSE on Sunday significantly reduced fees for re-evaluation and verification of exam papers. The fee for obtaining scanned copies of answer sheet... Read More


Soumya Ranjan lynching: Commissionerate Police conduct mock drill to ensure public safety

Bhubaneswar, May 17 -- In the aftermath of the May 7, 2026, murder of Railway GRP constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, the Commissionerate Police intensified preparedness measures. On Sunday, a comprehensiv... Read More


Court helps elderly couple throw son and daughter-in-law out of house after years of abuse in Puri

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Dayanidhi and Pramila Behera, an elderly couple from Narendra Kona area in Puri district, spent their entire lives raising their children with love and care. Dayanidhi, aged 83,... Read More


Minor boy dead, five members of family battling for life after eating 'watermelon' in Kendrapara

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Tragedy struck Kupuni village under Pattamundai block in Kendrapara district on Friday after a family complained of severe illness due to suspected food poisoning. According to ... Read More


CBSE makes three-language study compulsory for Class IX from July 2026

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education, or CBSE, has made the study of three languages mandatory for students of Class IX, starting from 1st July 2026. However, it clarified ... Read More


Rath Yatra 2026: Artisans race against time as chariot work nears completion

Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Preparations for Rath Yatra 2026 are gaining momentum as the construction of the sibling deities' chariots enters its final stages. The Rathkhala remains abuzz with activity, wi... Read More


Over 100 dead as heavy rain and storms batter Uttar Pradesh; Prayagraj worst hit

Bhubaneswar, May 14 -- Uttar Pradesh was hit by heavy rain and severe storms on Thursday, claiming over 100 lives across the state. Prayagraj reported the highest fatalities with 21 deaths, followed b... Read More