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Woman accused of kidnapping man in Pune for forced marriage after multiple rejections; seven arrested

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- In a bizarre and shocking case from Maharashtra's Pune district, police have arrested seven people after a man was allegedly kidnapped in an attempt to force him into marriage. ... Read More


Fresh storm over Rath Yatra timing as ISKCON organises festival in Canada

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- The controversy surrounding ISKCON's observance of Rath Yatra outside the traditional schedule has resurfaced once again, with an untimely Rath Yatra reportedly being organised ... Read More


Refunds made easier: Odisha announces major relief for small chit fund investors

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Small chit fund depositors in Odisha who have not yet recovered their investments will now be able to claim refunds without producing original deposit receipts, following recomm... Read More


A sweet tradition, a bitter debate: Online sale of Puri Srimandir 'Khaja' under fire

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Online sale and home delivery of Shree Jagannath Mahaprasad khaja once again sparked resentment among servitors and other stakeholders on Monday. They alleged that the practice ... Read More


Odisha goes green on water: Electric boats planned for top tourist hotspots

Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- Odisha is set to embark on a major tourism transformation with the introduction of environment-friendly electric boats at some of its most popular tourist destinations and plans... Read More


7-ft long King Cobra rescued from school premises in Angul

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- A 7-foot-long king cobra was safely rescued from the premises of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya at Banamalipur under Thakurgarh in Angul district on Sunday. The reptile reportedly ent... Read More


Balasore Mining Department seizes vehicles in major crackdown on illegal extraction

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- The Balasore Mining Department carried out a major enforcement drive in the Jaleswar area on Sunday, seizing several vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal extraction and tr... Read More


Malkangiri villagers hold Power Dept staff 'hostage' over persistent electricity outage

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- Electricity department employees were allegedly detained and assaulted by villagers in Malkangiri district on Saturday. After a prolonged power outage left nearly 10 villages wi... Read More


Blank firing near Kendrapara Town Police Station sparks panic; probe underway

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- Panic gripped Kendrapara town on Saturday after blank firing was reported near the Town Police Station in the Ranapada area. The incident, allegedly connected to a dispute over ... Read More


Notorious criminal injured in Puri police encounter, associates escape

Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- A notorious criminal with more than 30 cases against him was injured in a police encounter in Puri on Saturday night after allegedly opening fire on a police team that attempted... Read More