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Tension prevailed on the Barsua road of the Sundergarh district where an elephant was spotted, stopping the passing vehicles and seeking food items from the commuters. Here is the sight of the elephant raising its trunk and seeking food from the truck drivers.  

Dancing to his heart’s content, this 80 year-old man from Subarnapur, has surpassed all age-groups with his enthusiastic dance moves and heart-touching performances, in a recent viral video on social media platforms.  

In a disconcerting incident, a police constable sustained multiple injuries after some unidentified miscreants hurled crude-bombs at a police team. The incident was reported from Dalabhaga village under Khuntuni Police Limits of Athagarh block in Cuttack district.

Political tussle and tension triggered by verbal attacks marked the launch of the Bindusagar Lake cleaning initiative in Bhubaneswar. Off the stage, a minor scuffle broke out between BJD and BJP workers who raised slogans targeting each other. Then the show moved on stage with BJD MLA Ashok Panda and BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi targeting each other in their addresses.

Many schemes have been made over the years to provide basic facilities to the Bonda tribals of Dongripada area in Malkangiri. Huge money is being spent for the execution of many schemes. The government has also created special schemes for the development and welfare of these tribals. However, in reality the situation is quite different. These schemes have even failed to provide a glass of clean drinking water. The women of the tribe have to travel long distances to fetch water from waterfalls and other water bodies in the area. With no other option, the animals of the area too depend on nature for water.

In another development in the Nayagarh minor girl murder case, the Special Investigation Team has filed another petition at the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) seeking the brain mapping test on the accused minor.

Water gushed in and destroyed acres of farmland in Ektaguda area under Koraput district after a breach in the embankment of the main canal of the upper Kolab dam. Locals first noticed cracks on the canal embankment late on the Friday evening. Later, the cracks started getting wider with erosion of the base resulting in the formation of a 50-60 ft long-breach.  

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All higher educational institutions including engineering colleges reopen in Odisha today with strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. This includes using face-masks, sanitization, and maintaining proper social distancing. Physical classes are resuming for students who are pursuing their final year of both undergraduate (UG) and post graduation (PG).

Four members of a family suffered serious burn injuries after their house caught fire at Hari Om Vihar area under Brajarajnagar in Jharsuguda on Sunday (January 10). Reports said that their house caught fire while they were asleep at night in which a woman, her son, married daughter and granddaughter sustained serious burn injuries.

Devotees will not be required to produce COVID-19 negative report for entering into the 12th century shrine at Puri from January 21 according to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The decision will remain in force till February 21.  

With the Orissa High Court ruling that the recommendations of the high-powered committee on school fee reduction should be accepted, all eyes are now on the Odisha government. This is what School & Mass Education minister Samir Das said regarding implementation of the proposed fee structure of private schools as directed by the High Court.

Soon after reopening of schools, reports of COVID-19 infection among teachers have raised serious concerns. However, School & Mass Education minister Samir Das said that government and the teachers are alert and health of students is top priority.

Jharsuguda district administration declared Brundaban Colony area in Beheramal a containment zone after the detection of five COVID-19 positive cases.

As many as 30 passengers had a narrow escape when the bus in which they were travelling caught fire. The mishap occurred on NH-59 at Kanjamendi Square under Naugaon Police Limits of Kandhamal district today.