14+ hour, 20+ min ago   (205+ words) A couple was allegedly swept away while bathing in the Birupa river near Nilapada in Odisha's Kendrapara early on Monday morning. The couple from Saudia reportedly arrived at around 3 am to bathe in the river. They were swept away by…...

14+ hour, 55+ min ago   (317+ words) Murder case of GRP constable Soumya Ranjan took a fresh turn after his mother questioned the first chargesheet filed in the case. She further demanded the removal of the investigating officer and a judicial inquiry. At a press conference held…...

15+ hour ago   (225+ words) A body remained unattended inside a house for nearly 12 hours in Belmundiapada village under Komna block in Odisha's Nuapada after the deceased’s family members and relatives failed to arrive for the last rites. Dhanurjaya Sethi, a resident of the village,…...

15+ hour, 35+ min ago   (128+ words) A couple was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon while returning home from Kakatpur market in Odisha’s Puri on Sunday. The assault was reportedly carried out with an intention to rob them. The incident took place on the Bauriakana-Bhandaghar road…...

16+ hour, 56+ min ago   (190+ words) Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has added 58 animals from 14 exotic species following a special donation from the Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT) in Jamnagar, Gujarat, a part of Anant Ambani-led Vantara. The animals were brought to the zoo…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (192+ words) According to sources, the accused had allegedly attacked a police patrolling vehicle near College Chhak. Constable Nityananda Senapati was seriously injured in the alleged assault. Following an identification parade, police took the six accused through the market area on foot…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (307+ words) Women tourists visiting Puri beach will soon have female lifeguards deployed for their safety while bathing in the sea. This will be the first time that women lifeguards are being assigned to the beach for this specific purpose, sources said…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (204+ words) Elephant movement continues to trigger fear in parts of Keonjhar district, with separate incidents reported from the Barbil and Champua forest ranges. A herd of four elephants was spotted inside the Katamati mining area under Barbil range. After remaining in…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (241+ words) In a major step towards ensuring the health and long-term welfare of the five young orangutans rescued from Balasore district, the Odisha Forest Department on Sunday constituted a five-member technical committee comprising wildlife experts and veterinarians. The five orangutans were…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (342+ words) A dispute over a betel (paan) turned fatal in Mayurbhanj district after an elderly woman was attacked with a wooden baton in Tiansi village under Morada police limits. The deceased was identified as 62-year-old Bilasi Naik, who died while undergoing…...