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Nine impersonating sadhus detained while abducting minor boy in Odisha

India, Sept. 9 -- Rengali (Sambalpur): In a dramatic turn of events, nine persons from Madhya Pradesh were detained by villagers while attempting to abduct a minor boy from Bhaliabeda village under Re... Read More


Rare flying squirrel rescued near BSF camp in Koraput

India, Sept. 3 -- Boipariguda (Koraput): Jawans of the 180 Battalion BSF rescued a rare species of flying squirrel (Pteromyini) during patrolling in the Ramgiri area of Koraput district today. The sq... Read More


Odisha delegates investigative powers to Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors in SC/ST atrocity cases

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 30 -- In a significant move to strengthen action against offences targeting Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, the Odisha Government today delegated investiga... Read More


Two-day national conference on SC, ST welfare committees begins tomorrow in Bhubaneswar

India, Aug. 28 -- Bhubaneswar: A two-day national conference of Chairpersons of Committees on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Parliament and State Legislatures will b... Read More


Sorrow grips Sundargarh village after siblings die of snakebite

India, Aug. 26 -- Sundargarh: A pall of gloom has enveloped Tamada village under Gurundia block following the tragic death of two siblings due to snakebite. According to reports, six-year-old Ernum L... Read More


Odisha mulls heritage policy for conservation of monuments

India, Aug. 26 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is considering the introduction of a heritage policy to ensure conservation and safety of monuments across the state. At a joint meeting of the To... Read More


Free diagnostics service to be introduced at AYUSH hospitals, dispensaries in Odisha

India, Aug. 25 -- Bhubaneswar: In a major healthcare reform, the Odisha Government today announced free diagnostic services under the Nidan scheme will now be available at AYUSH hospitals and dispensa... Read More


Two-day school holiday in Bhadrak amid flood situation

Bhadrak, Aug. 24 -- In view of the rising water level in the Baitarani river, the Bhadrak district administration today announced a two-day holiday for schools in four panchayats. According to offici... Read More


Three held for threatening minor girls with acid attack in Odisha

India, Aug. 23 -- On charges of misbehaving with minor girls and threatening them with an acid attack, the police today detained three youth in Paradeep. According to the complaint filed by one of th... Read More


Odisha: Six arrested for beating villager to death on sorcery suspicion

India, Aug. 23 -- Police on Saturday arrested six persons for allegedly killing a villager on suspicion of practicing sorcery in Manasiguru village under Seshakhala police limits of Rayagada district.... Read More