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Patnagarh Sextuple ‘Murder’: Police Arrest 7 Accused, 2 At Large
Patnagarh Sextuple ‘Murder’: 7 Held, 2 At Large; Personal Enmity Reason Behind Crime

Bolangir: In a major breakthrough the Bolangir police on Wednesday arrested seven persons in connection with the gruesome massacre of six members of a family which came to light on November 11. Superintendent of Police (SP), Bolangir, Sandeep Sampad said nine persons were involved in the spine-chilling murders that had sent shockwaves across the State. […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Indian Health Experts Hail mRNA Vaccine For Covid Treatment
Covid-19 Vaccination In Odisha: Chief Minister Announces Priority Groups

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced that people above 60 years, pregnant women and health workers will be given priority during the vaccination process for Covid-19 once the vaccine is available. He made the announcement while reviewing the Coronavirus scenario in the State. The Odisha government had already commenced process for the preparation […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Cuttack: Armed Dacoits Storm Pvt Finance Firm; Loot Cash, Gold Worth Crores

Cuttack: Armed dacoits stormed into the strong room of the India Infoland Ltd (IIFL), a private finance company, located in the Nayasarak area of Cuttack and looted cash and gold ornaments worth several crores of rupees on Thursday. Though the exact amount of the loot is yet to be ascertained, sources said the value of […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Locals-Police Faceoff In Puri Over Alleged Custodial Death, SP Assures Probe

Puri: A man accused in several criminal cases reportedly died in police custody at Baseli Sahi area in Puri on Thursday, triggering palpable tension in the area. One K Ramesh sustained injuries during a scuffle with police when the latter had gone to nab him on Wednesday night. Later, he was admitted to district headquarters […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Toilet Ek Love Story - Man From Odisha's Nilagiri Is A True Swachhata Ambassador
Toilet Ek Love Story - Man From Odisha's Nilagiri Is A True Swachhata Ambassador

Balasore: When we think of a public toilet, the first thing that strikes mind of people is unhygienic. But, what makes a public toilet near Gundicha temple in Balasore’s Nilagiri to stand out from others is the toils of a good Samaritan named Narendra Pradhan. Once with a dream of making name in the glitz […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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With Roadside Library, Tribal Women In Malkangiri Set Example For Others

Malkangiri: True, an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. In a bid to inculcate reading habit among the youngsters and dissuade them from engrossing in their smartphones, ‘Bada Didi’- a voluntary organisation comprising 20 tribal ladies has started a noble initiative in the district. The group has opened a library along the National Highway […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Covid-19 Odisha Update
Covid-19 Death Toll In Odisha Goes Past 1600-Mark, State Sees 757 New Positive Cases

Bhubaneswar: Even as the Covid-19 positivity rate has considerably come down in Odisha since the first week of November, the mortality rate seems to be rising, maintaining a constant upward trend. With the deaths of 16 Covid patients in the last 24 hours, the virus death toll today breached the 1600-mark to reach 1608. While […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Puri Custodial Death: Orissa HC Seeks Report From Government

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Friday sought a report from the Odisha government in connection with the death of a person which allegedly took place in police custody at Puri on Wednesday. The Court has also directed the State government to submit the post-mortem report and other facts pertaining to case during the next […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari
Odisha's Total Debt Rises To Rs 97,823 Crore By Sept 2020

Bhubaneswar: The cumulative debt stock of the Odisha government increased to Rs 97,823 crore till the end of September 2020 which is 16.4% of the gross state domestic product (GSDP), Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari said on Friday. While presenting a Supplementary Budget of Rs 11,200 crore for the financial year 2020-21 on the first day […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Odisha Govt Transfers Puri SP, Effects Several Suspensions Amid Custodial Deaths Heat

Puri: With public outrage rising and hours after a batch of petitions were filed in the National Human Rights Commission as well as OHRC over two alleged custodial deaths in Odisha, the State government on Friday transferred Puri SP Akhileswar Singh. The State police also effected suspension of several personnel over for gross misconduct and […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Global COVID19 Cases Surpass 57 Million Mark

Washington: The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 57 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.36 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Saturday, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Odisha Reports 778 Fresh COVID19 Cases, 17 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

Bhubaneswar: With a single-day spike of 778 new coronavirus infections, Odisha’s COVID-19 tally went up to 313323 on Friday. Of the fresh cases, 446 are from quarantine, while 332 are local contact cases, informed State I&PR department. Angul district recorded the highest 68 new cases, followed by Sundergarh (64), Khordha (61) and Balasore (61 cases). […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Puri Custodial Death
Puri ‘Custodial’ Death: Police Tried To Induce Me To Keep Quiet; Says Victim’s Uncle

Puri: In a startling revelation, uncle of the K Ramesh– who allegedly died in the custody of Puri police Wednesday– claimed that the police tried to induce him with the promise of allotment of land if he maintained silence over the death of his nephew. “Police told us that Ramesh had been killed in a […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Encouraging' For Older Age Groups
Covid-19 Vaccine: Odisha May Face Cold Chain Challenge

Bhubaneswar: Even as the race of potential vaccine for Covid-19 is approaching the last lap, the cold-chain infrastructure is likely to emerge as biggest hurdle for Odisha, say experts. The State government has started a road map in full swing for procurement, preservation and distribution of the vaccine as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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Puri 'Custodial' Death: Video Of 'Official' Offering Assistance To Deceased Family Goes Viral

Puri: A man claiming to be an Assistant Commandant (Homeguard) met the family members of K Ramesh, who allegedly died in the police custody on November 18, late on Saturday night. In a video, which has gone viral, the ‘official’ is seen making claims of financial assistance and other aids under various government schemes to […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
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