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Odisha Elections 2024: Can the sons rise in the West?
Odisha Elections 2024: Can the sons rise in the West?

As many as five youth leaders in western Odisha were given tickets by the parties to carry on the political legacy of their fathers

  • Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Odisha Kendu Leaf Workers’ Association opposes BJD candidate in Patnagarh
Odisha Kendu Leaf Workers’ Association opposes BJD candidate in Patnagarh

Makaru Panda, a functionary of the Association, said, ”It would have been better for the BJD, if it had fielded the state secretary of the Odisha Kendu Leaf Workers’ Association in Patnagargh. We will strongly oppose the BJD candidate.”

  • Monday, 01 April 2024
All the critical youths were admitted to Kantabanji hospital
20 critical after splashed with toxic colour during Holi celebration in Bolangir

Under the effect of the toxic colour, swelling spots developed on the bodies of the 20 youths after some hours and they became critical.

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
Fake currency notes seized in Bolangir
Fake currency notes worth lakhs seized in Bolangir, 2 arrested

Police have seized as many as 274 counterfeit currency notes in the denomination of Rs 500 with a total worth of Rs 1,37,000.

  • Thursday, 28 March 2024
Minor 'raped' in Odisha’s Bolangir, accused arrested
Minor 'raped' in Odisha’s Bolangir, accused arrested

The mother of the minor girl filed a police complaint, alleging that a person raped her daughter late Sunday night and she was found unconscious. The victim's condition was then critical and she was rushed to Kantabanji Hospital. 

  • Monday, 25 March 2024
Hardcore Maoist carrying cash reward surrenders in Odisha 
Hardcore Maoist carrying cash reward surrenders in Odisha 

The Maoist surrendered before the Bolangir Police was working as an area commander in the Bolangir, Bargarh, and Mahasamund (BBM) Division. 

  • Saturday, 16 March 2024
2 UTPs Escape From Odisha Jail
Escape of 2 UTPs: Odisha Jail officials start probe, prisoners yet to be traced

The sub-jailor said that both the UTPs were engaged in some computer related work as they had some knowledge about the computers and were paid some remuneration.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
Woman bludgeoned to death in Odisha’s Bolangir
Woman bludgeoned to death in Odisha’s Bolangir

The woman was suspected to have been murdered. Though the deceased has not been identified, the saree she wears suggests that she could be someone working under Mission Shakti.

  • Thursday, 22 February 2024
Holding Odisha migrant’s daughter captive in Telangana: Labour contractor arrested, brick kiln owner
Holding Odisha migrant’s daughter captive in Telangana: Labour contractor arrested, brick kiln owner absconding 

As per reports, Kahnu Mallick, a migrant labourer from Sulekela, had gone to Telangana along with four family members to work in a brick kiln two months ago. There Kahnu were taken ill due to alleged work pressure from the labour contractor. 

  • Sunday, 18 February 2024
Six of family critical in LPG cylinder explosion in Odisha 
Six of family critical in LPG cylinder explosion in Odisha 

All six people were watching television inside the house in the evening when the gas cylinder in the kitchen caught fire and exploded. However, the cause of the fire could not be established immediately. Several cracks were found in the house following the explosion.

  • Saturday, 10 February 2024
Crestfallen family members of migrant worker in Bolangir
OTV impact: Bolangir migrant worker’s ‘mortgaged’ daughter on way back home from Andhra after 2 months

After the broadcast of the ordeal of the hapless migrant worker's family in OTV, Odisha Labour Department reportedly sprang into action.

  • Tuesday, 06 February 2024
Odia migrant forced to work hard in Andhra, dies; minor daughter held captive by labour contractor
Odia migrant forced to work hard in Andhra, dies; minor daughter held captive by labour contractor

As per reports, Kanhu Mallick, a labourer of Suleikela under Belapada block in Bolangir had migrated along with her wife and two daughters to Sata Nagar area in Andhra Pradesh two months ago.

  • Sunday, 04 February 2024
Doctor Thrashed At Bhima Bhoi Medical College, Bolangir
'Drunk' doctor attacked over patient’s death at Bolangir Medical College

Barik’s family alleged that despite arranging blood immediately and waiting for more than three hours with the blood packets, no doctor came to treat him resulting in the death of Barik.

  • Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Police stop Bolangir youth's cremation midway,
Police stop Bolangir youth's cremation midway, send body for post-mortem

Kantabanjhi police reached the spot immediately and seized the body from the cremation ground for conducting a post-mortem and further investigation into the matter.

  • Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Couple in Odisha’s Bolangir found dead in mysterious circumstances
Couple in Odisha’s Bolangir found dead in mysterious circumstances

A team from Agalpur police station reached the spot and seized the bodies for post-mortem. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. During the preliminary investigation, the cops came to know that the couple used to quarrel as Kshirod suspected the fidelity of his wife. 

  • Monday, 22 January 2024
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