According to sources, the investigation team questioned PET Anup Ray and his mother Bijaylaxmi Ray at Cheliagarh village under Jagatsinghpur police limits to extract more information associated with the mysterious death of the Class 10 student.

Acting on the petition, the state’s apex court has directed the central probing agency to submit a report after completing the investigation within four months.

Sitharaman, who visited the Central University as part of the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign, addressed the gathering and said, “PM Modi laid out a development strategy- Panch Pran during Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in New Delhi. During his speech, PM Modi emphasised to eliminate any trace of colonial mindset.”

Sitharaman was accompanied by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra, MLAs Jayanta Sarangi and Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra during her visit to the shrine.

According to sources, more than10000 teachers hit the streets and took out a massive rally in the State capital demanding pension, gratuity and changes in terms and conditions of their service rules.

Acting on the tip off, officials of Balasore forest division conducted a raid at Panchupali area in Balaipal in the district and arrested three persons for their involvement in the racket.

On Tuesday, Mira and her lover, identified as Pankaj Dehuri, came to the village for some work. Seeing his wife with her lover, Pradhan lost his cool and shot three to four rounds at Dehuri using a country-made gun, sources informed.

While she was busy washing clothes, a crocodile suddenly attacked and dragged her into the water leading to her death on the spot. The video of the entire incident has been caught on camera.

After getting the private photos of the girl student, some youths called and started blackmailing her. Even they threatened her to keep physical relationship with them, sources informed adding that, unable to bear the torture, she committed suicide.

The train fitted with modern Tejas rakes can attain a maximum speed of 160 kmph. During its journey between Bhubaneswar-New Delhi, the train will have 13 stoppages- Cuttack, Bhadrak, Balasore, Hijli, Tata Nagar Junction, Muri, Bokaro Steel City, NSC Bose J Gomo, Koderma Junction, Gaya Junction, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central.

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, four police officers have been nominated for Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), while two others have been conferred President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Similarly, 11 officers from Odisha were awarded Medals for Meritorious Service.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, MP Aparajita Sarangi, district unit president Babu Singh and other party workers took part in the Tiranga Yatra organised by the Bhubaneswar Organisational district of the party.  

During his freedom struggle, he visited several parts of the country including Odisha. In 1934, Gandhi visited Odisha to participate in Hairjan Yatra and to promote Khadi, village industry, women empowerment and education. During his two-day visit to the state, he stayed at Kaitha Ashram at Mahanga in Cuttack district.

The court has put on hold the selection process of the recruitment drive while staying the order passed by a single bench.  The court has scheduled the next hearing in the case on September 21.

Acting on a tip-off, Mayurbhanj police launched search operations at multiple locations in 14 police jurisdictions and arrested the poachers.

While buyers have to pay Rs 100 to buy one 1 kg tomato in Bhubaneswar, the vegetable is being sold for Rs 120 to 140 per kg in Berhampur.

A speeding heavy vehicle hit the leopard leaving it critically injured. Some locals spotted the big cat battling for life and informed the Forest department officials.

The girl, Tanishka Dhariwal, presented the funds to Randhir Jaiswal, the Consul General of India in New York, which she raised from her friends of diverse backgrounds.

While NHAI has issued a notification announcing the cancellation of three tenders applied for the Gopalpur-Digha coastal stretch citing administrative reasons, it is believed that the constant opposition and frequent changes in the project plans might have boomeranged for the State.

Odisha Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office to the new chief justice in a ceremony on the Orissa High Court premises.