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OJC protests against Mayor over waterlogging in Cuttack; political sparring escalates

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- A protest over civic issues in Cuttack took a political turn on Tuesday as the Odisha Janata Congress (OJC) staged a demonstration outside the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CM... Read More


Cyber fraud gang operated by fake CBI officers busted by Rourkela police; two held

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- A gang of impostors posing as fake CBI officers and running a cyber fraud racket through social media and phone calls has been busted by Rourkela Police. The accused allegedly... Read More


Since 1901, India sees fifth driest June; delayed monsoon slows farming activity

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- India has witnessed one of its driest starts to the monsoon season in more than a century, with June rainfall falling significantly below normal levels. According to data relea... Read More


Absconding life convict arrested in Punjab after years of escape from Odisha's Choudwar jail

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- An absconding life convict, Sajid Khan, who had escaped from Choudwar Jail in Odisha, has been arrested from Amritsar in Punjab after remaining on the run for several years. A... Read More


6 arrested for 'wild boar hunting' bid using explosives in Odisha's Ganjam

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- Six persons were arrested for allegedly preparing to hunt wild boars using explosive materials in Odisha's Ganjam district, with police suspecting the involvement of an interst... Read More


Odisha Vigilance raids find VIMSAR official with 20 plots, hyva truck, tractors and huge cash

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday unearthed a two-storey residential building, around 20 valuable plots on the outskirts of Sambalpur town, a Hyva truck, two tractors, gold ornaments... Read More


Gold prices continue to decline offering relief to buyers; rates may fall further

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- After high records earlier this year, gold prices continue to decline, offering some relief to buyers. The yellow metal witnessed a sharp correction in recent weeks, with price... Read More


Married man attempts to kill minor girl by pouring petrol after one-sided love rejection in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- In a shocking incident, a married man allegedly attempted to kill a minor schoolgirl by pouring petrol on her after she repeatedly rejected his advances in a case of suspected ... Read More


Odisha Forest department officials attacked by villagers during plantation drive in Bolangir

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- A plantation drive in Odisha's Bolangir district turned violent after a group of villagers allegedly chased and assaulted six forest personnel during an official afforestation ... Read More


NIT Rourkela develops smart wound dressing that reduces pain and prevents infections

Bhubaneswar, June 30 -- Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT)Rourkela, Odisha have developed a smart wound dressing that helps prevent infections, reduces pain during dressing chan... Read More