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10-year-old girl killed after being raped in Odisha's Bhadrak, locals block road by burning tyres

India, Dec. 24 -- A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Chandbali town of Odisha's Bhadrak district on Tuesday evening, triggering widespread anger and protests in the area. Accordin... Read More


Odisha: Procurement gridlock leaves farmers stranded in Kalahandi

India, Dec. 24 -- Delays in paddy lifting at a procurement mandi in Karlamunda block of Odisha's Kalahandi district have left farmers anxious and angry, with hundreds of quintals of harvested paddy ly... Read More


Prime accused arrested in Bhadrak rape and murder case

India, Dec. 24 -- The Bhadrak police today arrested the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Chandbali town of the district. He has been identified as Babul Das of Chandbali... Read More


Odisha: After days of struggle, female elephant dies from bomb blast injuries

India, Dec. 24 -- After days of struggling, the young female elephant - who had sustained critical injuries after an explosive concealed in food detonated inside its mouth - succumbed while underoing ... Read More


'No PUC certificate, no petrol' rule in Odisha to be implemented from February 1, 2026: STA

India, Dec. 24 -- The 'No Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, No petrol' rule in Odisha will now come into force from February 1, 2026 instead of January 1, 2026, the State Transport Authority ... Read More


Odisha Vigilance raids senior revenue assistant over disproportionate assets

India, Dec. 24 -- Odisha Vigilance today conducted raids at multiple locations associated with a revenue official in Sambalpur and Bargarh districts following allegations of possession of assets dispr... Read More


BJD, Congress to observe Chandbali bandh tomorrow over minor girl's rape and murder

India, Dec. 24 -- The BJD and Congress parties will observe a bandh in Chandbali block of Odisha's Bhadrak district tomorrow over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in the area. Chandbali ML... Read More


Odisha: H&UD Minister reviews progress of MSBY projects in urban areas

India, Dec. 24 -- Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday conducted a review meeting on the progress of projects being implemented under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bik... Read More


139 villages in Odisha's Malkangiri still without electricity, thousands live in darkness

India, Dec. 23 -- Even after repeated promises of rural electrification by the government, darkness continues to rule large parts of Odisha's Malkangiri district. According to information, electricity... Read More


Odisha: Step-by-step guide to find your nearest vehicle pollution testing centre for obtaining PUC certificate

India, Dec. 23 -- With strict enforcement of emission norms set to begin soon, vehicle owners in Odisha are being urged to ensure that their Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates are up to date. ... Read More