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Odia film 'Mantra Muugdha' draws packed houses, wins audience hearts

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Odia film Mantra Muugdha continued to witness houseful shows on its second day, reflecting a strong response from audiences across the state. A distinct craze was observed among ... Read More


Death, doubt and tension: Student's death at private engineering college in Bhubaneswar triggers tension

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Tension prevailed at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi area following the death of a first-year student on Saturdya night. Allegations of ragging and qu... Read More


'Work with love or sit at temple gate': Orissa HC upholds bank official's removal over transfer defiance

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Orissa High Court upheld the dismissal of a Bank of Baroda official who refused a transfer order, citing the necessity of caring for her elderly parents. In a judgment delivered ... Read More


Silicon college student death case in Bhubaneswar: Family alleges ragging, negligence; College denies charges

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Fresh allegations emerged in connection with the death of a B.Tech first-year student at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi area. The family accused the ... Read More


From struggle to success: Labourer's daughter secures A1 Grade in BSE matric exam in Gajapati, appeals for support

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- A student from a modest background in Odisha's Gajapati district secured A1 grade in the BSE matriculation examination, bringing recognition to her village through her academic p... Read More


Rourkela Steel Plant mishap: Contract worker dies after fall, probe underway

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- A contract worker died after falling from a height of 30 feet inside the Rourkela Steel Plant on Saturday, raising concerns over safety practices within the facility. The decease... Read More


Cuttack drug bust: Brown sugar worth Rs 1.9 lakh seized; couple nabbed, son absconding

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Police in Cuttack district seized 46 grams of brown sugar along with Rs 1.90 lakh in cash during a raid in the Patrakana area under Niali police station limits on Saturday. A cou... Read More


Kalbaisakhi fury batters Odisha: Widespread damage to homes, infrastructure

Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Kalbaisakhi storms caused widespread damage in several parts of Odisha, affecting houses, infrastructure, and public spaces on Saturday. In many areas, strong winds uprooted tree... Read More


Minor girl rescued after child marriage in Nayagarh; groom on the run

Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- A minor girl was rescued by a Childline team with police assistance in Nayagarh district after her marriage was reportedly conducted, while the groom fled from the spot on Friday... Read More


BMC resumes demolition drive along Ekamra Kanan for road widening project in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- Eviction drive for the proposed 200-feet road project resumed on Hatiasuni road in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, with authorities initiating action from one side of the Ekamra Kanan r... Read More