Odisha News

Servitors among 6 arrested for theft at famed Odisha temple

Silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh were stolen from the temple, a 'Shakta Pith' located on a hilltop in Purushottampur, on November 4. Among the items stolen were the crowns of the deities, a ceremonial umbrella and masks of the deities, according to police.

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Servitors among 6 arrested for theft at famed Odisha temple

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Odisha govt to implement NEP 2020 in universities, colleges from current academic year

The decision was taken by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, aiming to bring many reforms in the state's education system, it said.

10 November 2024, 06:13 IST

Odisha govt to implement NEP 2020 in universities, colleges from current academic year

10 November 2024, 06:13 IST

3 police stations refused to take complaint of Cuttack gang-rape survivor, claim BJD, Cong leaders

As per the FIR, the boyfriend, with the help of the café owner, filmed intimate moments of the couple at the eatery. Later, he and his friends allegedly blackmailed the victim using the video, leading to multiple sexual assaults.

10 November 2024, 05:31 IST

3 police stations refused to take complaint of Cuttack gang-rape survivor, claim BJD, Cong leaders

10 November 2024, 05:31 IST

College student raped by boyfriend, others in Odisha; six held

The woman lodged a complaint with the Badambadi police station in Cuttack, alleging that the accused people, including her boyfriend, raped her.

08 November 2024, 06:52 IST

College student raped by boyfriend, others in Odisha; six held

08 November 2024, 06:52 IST

Odisha: Stepfather sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping 12-year-old girl

The special POCSO court of Judge Ranjan Kumar Sutar also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him.

07 November 2024, 14:49 IST

Odisha: Stepfather sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping 12-year-old girl

07 November 2024, 14:49 IST

Odisha to host symposium on millets, forgotten foods on November 10 and 11

The event with the theme ‘Celebrating Shree Anna & Agricultural Heritage of Odisha’ will be hosted by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment.

06 November 2024, 07:34 IST

Odisha to host symposium on millets, forgotten foods on November 10 and 11

06 November 2024, 07:34 IST

6 children engaged as 'bonded labourers' rescued in Odisha

The children, aged between 12 and 14, belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community and are school dropouts, he said.

30 October 2024, 18:34 IST

6 children engaged as 'bonded labourers' rescued in Odisha

30 October 2024, 18:34 IST

Zero casualty claims by BJP after cyclone Dana struck Odisha not true: BJD

BJD spokesperson Lekhashree Samantsinghar also claimed that four people died in the state due to the cyclone, which struck the eastern coast early Friday, triggering torrential rain and high-speed winds.

26 October 2024, 16:14 IST

Zero casualty claims by BJP after cyclone Dana struck Odisha not true: BJD

26 October 2024, 16:14 IST

Odisha: 3 arrested in gang rape of woman while returning from temple

The incident happened on October 20 evening when the woman and her fiancee were returning from the Fategarh Ram Temple, they said.

26 October 2024, 10:15 IST

Odisha: 3 arrested in gang rape of woman while returning from temple

26 October 2024, 10:15 IST

Mangrove forest likely to reduce cyclone Dana's impact in Odisha's Bhitarkanika area: Official

As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district and Dhamra port in Bhadrak district on Thursday night or Friday morning as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 100-110 kmph.

23 October 2024, 10:05 IST

Mangrove forest likely to reduce cyclone Dana's impact in Odisha's Bhitarkanika area: Official

23 October 2024, 10:05 IST