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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.  

The miracle of science has surpassed the wonders and magic of hermits and sages. Understanding the science behind every miracle is essential to prevent people falling prey to superstitions.

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.

After some respite from cold in the past few days, the minimum temperature (night temperature) is likely to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the state in the coming one to two days.

The woman in this video is no more! She slipped and fell into Ib River while taking a selfie. And this is the video just before the mishap and it has gone viral on various social media platforms.

Three unidentified miscreants attacked a youth inside an ATM kiosk and looted Rs 35,000 from him in Soro area of Balasore district on Sunday (January 10). The victim, Ajay Barik lodged a complaint in this regard at Soro Police Station following which police have started an investigation.

Adopting the organic way, a man from Nuapada has started his own little kitchen farm on his terrace! Yes, you heard that right! Making the best use of his available resources, Jayshankar Pradhan from Nuapada has started this venture.

With Universities and colleges reopening across Odisha, students are staring at a lot of uncertainties regarding their studies and syllabus. However, the State government is confident that students will get enough classroom-teaching to make them fully prepared for the exams. This is what Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo said on reopening of Colleges and Universities.