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14 killed as Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, Investigation underway

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A helicopter operated by Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, according to Saudi Arabia's official state news agency.... Read More


Rs 8Cr LED streetlight scam: Demand grows to probe officials, politicians involved in awarding contracts

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- The arrest of Dharanidhar Sahu, owner of Biraja Electricals, in connection with the alleged LED street lighting scam in Jajpur district has triggered widespread public debate, ... Read More


Minor girl befriended on social media, 'raped' by Instagram friend in Bhubaneswar; accused arrested

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- In a shocking incident in the capital city of Odisha, a minor girl was allegedly befriended on social media and later raped by her Instagram friend. The accused lured the girl ... Read More


Man found dead inside Dhenkanal Hospital campus; family alleges murder

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- In a disturbing incident, the body of a young man was recovered from an abandoned area within the campus of the Dhenkanal District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Odisha's Dhenk... Read More


Poor maintenance plagues Rs 150 crore super speciality block of Berhampur MKCG Hospital

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Patients and attendants at the Super Speciality Block of Berhampur MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Ganjam district have raised serious concerns over poor maintenance, alle... Read More


Multi-lakh vending zones lie unused despite completion in Odisha's Cuttack

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Vending zones constructed at a cost of lakhs of rupees across Cuttack City remain non-functional even after their inauguration, triggering concerns over planning lapses and del... Read More


Fresh paddy procurement row erupts in Puri as farmers allege massive deductions

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A fresh controversy erupted over paddy procurement in Puri district, with farmers alleging excessive deductions and irregularities at the Kunjeswari Society procurement centre ... Read More


High-profile fraud arrested from Nepal border in Rs 5 crore fake car service scam in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- A high-profile fraud accused has been arrested by the Infocity Police in Bhubaneswar for allegedly duping hundreds of people by operating a fake car service company. The accus... Read More


From Dasia Bauri's shrine to Lord Jagannath temple: The sacred Tulsi tradition that lives on for centuries

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Lord Jagannath has always been known as the Lord who listens to the sincere prayers of his devotees. Among those remembered for their unwavering devotion is Bhakta Shiromani Da... Read More


Security forces recover huge cache of Maoist weapons, explosives in Odisha's Malkangiri forests

Bhubaneswar, June 28 -- Security forces recovered a large cache of weapons, explosives and ammunition on Sunday, allegedly hidden by Maoists in the forests under Kalimela police limits of Malkangiri d... Read More