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Man Who Stabbed A Woman Over Love Affair
Married man stabs woman over 'love affair’ in Odisha, detained by police

As per the victim, Dasa Bag took her to a secluded place on Monday night and tried to rape her. When she resisted, Bag stabbed her multiple times and fled the spot.

BJP Leader, Golak Mohapatra
Harassment slur on Odisha Minister: BJP demands clarification from govt

The BJP targeted the government citing a viral video where a woman has brought allegations of harassment against a Minister from Southern Odisha.

Noted Odia scientist Padma Shri Prafulla Kumar Jena passes away at 92
Noted Odia scientist Padma Shri Prafulla Kumar Jena passes away at 92

Eminent scientist & Padma Shri recipient Prafulla Kumar Jena had been instrumental in developing scientific infrastructure in Odisha. He made Odisha proud for being the first Odia to serve as the director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of the Government of India. 

Police begin probe after Odia migrant labourer dies in Tamil Nadu
Labour agents demand money from 'murdered' Odia migrant worker's kin to send body from TN

According to the family members of the deceased, Sarat had called his relatives a couple of days back and said he was being subjected to torture. 

  • Tuesday, 07 March 2023
  • Odisha
Holi 2022
Holi 2023: Is the festival of colours losing its charm?

However, many believe and feel disappointed that the festival is losing its charm due to several reasons including social cohesion, busy work schedule and excessive use of chemical colours.

  • Tuesday, 07 March 2023
  • Odisha
I am not Mahatma Gandhi, won’t show my other cheek: BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra 
'Supari' giver assured killer cop Gopal Das protection from clutches of law: LoP Jayanarayan Mishra 

Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra has again trained his guns at the ruling BJD and alleged, “The person who had given 'Supari' to Gopal Das to eliminate the minister had also assured that no action will be taken against him.”

Kendriya Vidyalaya recruitment: Answer keys for PGTs, TGTs and other posts released
Kendriya Vidyalaya recruitment: Answer keys for PGTs, TGTs and other posts released

The candidates who are not satisfied with the answer key(s) may submit their challenge by March 10.

Chinmayi Priyadarshini Sahoo
VSSUT student death: Now focus is to find out if there any abetment to suicide, says Sambalpur SP

Addressing the media, the Sambalpur SP said, “After analysing the statements of students, eyewitnesses, WhatsApp messages, CCTV footage and especially the post-mortem report, it is quite evident that the death is caused due to drowning.”

Odisha forest officer lands in Vigilance net hours after promotion
Odisha forest officer lands in Vigilance net hours after promotion

The forest ranger of Lamtaput in southern Koraput district, Surjit Sahu was caught by the vigilance with accounted cash hours after he was elevated to the post of assistant conservator of forests (ACF) on Monday.

No more vulgar dance, double-meaning songs in jatras and melodies in Odisha
No more vulgar dance, double-meaning songs in jatras and melodies in Odisha

In a letter to all district Collectors and Superintendent of Police (SPs), the Odia Language Literature and Culture Department has directed to take immediate action to restrict vulgar dance and double meaning dialogues on Jatra stage in the name of entertainment.

BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab
After Soumya, it’s Mahtab; BJD MP questions police action during BJP protest in Bhubaneswar

In an editorial piece titled ‘Uccharana O Acharana Marjita Heba Abasyaka’ published in an Odia daily, Mahtab criticised the Commissionerate Police's action against the protesting members of the saffron party.

Khordha firecracker explosion death toll rises to 5
Khordha firecracker explosion death toll rises to 5

The blast that occurred during manufacturing of firecrackers ahead of Dola Purnima had left four including a father-son duo dead on the spot.

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BJP delegation meets Odisha Guv over worsening law and order situation; BJD hits back
BJP delegation meets Odisha Guv over worsening law and order situation; BJD hits back 

Taking a savage swipe at the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Mishra alleged that the leaders of the ruling dispensation are involved in several cases including minister Naba Das murder case, Mamita Meher murder case and Mahanga double murder case. 

  • Monday, 06 March 2023
  • BJP
  • BJD
General election 2024: BJD drops ‘Biju Odisha’ slogan, embraces ‘Naveen Odisha’ 
General election 2024: BJD drops ‘Biju Odisha’ slogan, embraces ‘Naveen Odisha’ 

On the occasion of Biju Jayanti, the conch party’s leaders and workers took the vow of ‘Naveen Odisha’. According to them, ‘Naveen Odisha’ means a new and developed Odisha.

  • Monday, 06 March 2023
  • BJD
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