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Jajpur: POCSO court sentences man to 20 years in prison for raping minor daughter

India, June 25 -- In a shocking incident that tarnishes the sanctity of the father-daughter relationship, a special POCSO court in Jajpur district has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonm... Read More


Orissa HC penalises man for misusing habeas corpus remedy

India, June 25 -- The Orissa High Court has penalized a petitioner for misusing the habeas corpus remedy by falsely claiming that his wife was abducted by someone. A division bench of Chief Justice H... Read More


Odisha to formulate SOP for registration of drug de-addiction centres; seeks suggestions from DSSOs

India, June 25 -- In the wake of a controversy surrounding the death of an inmate at a private de-addiction centre in the Dharmasala area of Jajpur district last week, the Odisha Government has decide... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests 3 persons in street light scam

India, June 25 -- The Odisha Vigilance has arrested three persons in connection with the alleged irregularities in the installation of LED street lights in villages in Kendujhar, Nayagada and Jajpur d... Read More


CII Energy Conclave charts roadmap for Odisha's clean energy transition

India, June 25 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the Department of Energy, organised the CII Energy Conclave 2026 in the Odisha capital here on Thursday. The concla... Read More


Railways to run special train between Bhubaneswar and LTT; see details

India, June 25 -- To facilitate passengers and clear the extra rush of travellers, the East Coast Railway will run a one-way special train between Bhubaneswar and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. Train No. 0... Read More


Mega convention centre to come up in Odisha's Puri city

India, June 25 -- The state government will build a state-of-the-art multipurpose convention centre in Odisha's Puri city. The project is likely to transform the Holy City into a premier destination f... Read More


Odisha announces winners of 35th and 36th State Film Awards

India, June 25 -- The Odisha government on Thursday announced the winners of the 35th Odisha State Film Awards for 2023 and the 36th Odisha State Film Awards for 2024, recognizing outstanding contribu... Read More


Tamil Nadu gas leak: Death toll of Odisha workers rises to 10

India, June 25 -- The death toll of Odia migrant workers in the ammonia gas leak incident in Tamil Nadu has climbed to 10, after two more victims succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment... Read More


Abandoned bags trigger bomb scare in Odisha's Puri

India, June 25 -- Several abandoned bags, found in a busy locality in Odisha's Puri city, triggered a bomb scare on Thursday. The police swung into action and examined the bags before launching a pro... Read More