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Tusker dies of suspected electrocution in Odisha's Athagarh, locals allege Forest dept negligence

India, Feb. 27 -- A tusker was found dead under mysterious circumstances near the Kulailo village within the Athagarh forest range in Cuttack district on Thursday morning. Its trunk was entangled in e... Read More


KIIT University death case: After Achyuta Samanta, 6 more officials appear before high-level committee

India, Feb. 27 -- In connection with the death of a Nepali girl student and the aftermath chaos, six more KIIT University officials appeared before the high-level committee led by the Additional Chief... Read More


Earthquakes in Odisha: What is Mahanadi Graben fault line and what seismic risk does it pose?

India, Feb. 27 -- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Odisha's Puri district on Tuesday, jolting residents awake at 6:10 am. The tremor centred 91 km deep in the Bay of Bengal, shook coastal areas ... Read More


OSRTC bus used for ganja smuggling; conductor, three others held

India, Feb. 27 -- Sundargarh Town Police busted an illegal ganja (cannabis) smuggling operation involving an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) bus and also held its conductor as an accom... Read More


Illegal sawmill unit busted in Odisha's Bhadrak, 4 detained

India, Feb. 27 -- An illegal sawmill was busted and equipment worth lakhs of rupees was seized in Bhadrak during a surprise raid carried out by the police in coordination with the forest department on... Read More


Orissa HC orders govt to amend VRS in OCS, rejects petition on grounds of 'larger public interest'

India, Feb. 27 -- The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to amend the voluntary retirement provisions in the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1992. The court ordered the changes... Read More


Servitor falls from Lingaraj temple while performing Mahadeepa ritual on Maha Shivratri, hospitalised

India, Feb. 27 -- A sebayat (temple servitor) accidentally slipped and fell while climbing to place the Mahadeepa on the pinnacle of the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, as part of the Maha Shivratri r... Read More


Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava Controversy: Fake content, manipulation or PR strategy to pump in more money?

Orissa, Feb. 26 -- Chhaava led by Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna has emerged as a blockbuster. Despite allegations of corporate and block booking on Maddock Films, this Dinesh Vijan-produced flic... Read More


Aamir, Shah Rukh, Salman Khan will turn 60 this year; What will happen if Khan era ends?

Orissa, Feb. 26 -- The trio of Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan will turn 60 this year, Aamir, SRK, and Salman were born in the same year- 1965. While Aamir will celebrate his 60th birthday... Read More


Maha Shivratri Special: Bull 'offering obeisance' at Lord Shiva Temple is the best thing on the internet, watch

Orissa, Feb. 26 -- Maha Shivratri being one of the most significant festivals is celebrated with immense fervour and devotion in India. Devotees observe fasting, visit Lord Shiva temples, conduct pooj... Read More