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Odisha man gets 25-year RI for raping minor girl

India, July 31 -- A Special POCSO court in Odisha's Angul district has sentenced a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for raping a minor girl last year. The court also imposed a penalty of ... Read More


Luxembourg-based VCL Group opens corporate office in Bhubaneswar; plans to set up manufacturing unit in Odisha

India, July 31 -- Luxembourg-based VCL Group, a global leader in steel, glass, and energy, plans to set up a manufacturing unit in Odisha within the next two to three years.Luxembourg-based VCL Group,... Read More


2 senior Odisha-cadre IPS officers empanelled for central deputation

India, July 30 -- Two senior Odisha-cadre IPS officers have been empanelled for central deputation. They have been empanelled to hold Director General (DG) or equivalent posts at the Centre.Bhubaneswa... Read More


Minor girl gangraped in Odisha's Sundargarh; 3 held

India, July 28 -- The police in Odisha's Sundargarh district today arrested three persons in connection with the alleged gangrape of a minor girl in Rajgangpur area a few days ago.The cops produced pr... Read More


Odisha govt asks varsities, colleges to display women helpline number prominently on campuses

India, July 23 -- The state government has asked all universities and colleges in Odisha to organise sensitization workshop on POSH Act, 2013 and UGC Regulations, 2015 for both staff members and stude... Read More


FM College girl self-immolation: BJD to gherao RDC offices on July 21 seeking justice for victim

India, July 22 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the main Opposition party in Odisha, would continue its agitation seeking justice for the FM College girl, who died after self-immolation recently. Biju Janata... Read More


Govt plans slew of projects for Odisha's Cuttack city

India, July 22 -- The state government has planned a slew of projects, including a mega convention centre and a new park, for Odisha's Cuttack city to provide better civic amenities to the citizens.Ch... Read More


Odisha: Keonjhar DFO in Vig net over DA charges; 115 plots unearthed during searches

India, July 20 -- The Vigilance Department in Odisha today launched simultaneous searches at seven locations linked to Keonjhar DFO (Kendu Leaf Division) Nityananda Nayak over allegations of possessio... Read More


Medical student from Odisha found dead at AIIMS-Patna; family alleges murder

India, July 20 -- A first-year postgraduate (PG) student of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Patna, hailing from Odisha, was found dead in his hostel room under mysterious circumstances... Read More


Fallout of Balasore incident: Restrictions on open sale of petrol in Odisha

India, July 20 -- Fuel stations across Odisha will stop selling petrol in open containers and bottles from July 21 (Monday). The Petroleum Dealers' Association in the state has taken a decision in thi... Read More