A 52-year-old man in Odisha, India, allegedly died by suicide after killing his wife, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter following a domestic dispute. He was found hiding atop a water tank and consumed poison during a rescue attempt.
Two more workers from Odisha who were stranded in Thailand have returned home after the state government intervened. This follows the return of four other workers last week. The workers had faced hardships including non-payment of wages.
A major fire at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha resulted in the deaths of ten patients in the ICU. The Chief Minister has ordered a judicial probe and announced compensation for the victims' families.
At least six people, including four minors, drowned in separate incidents across Odisha while bathing after celebrating Holi, police reported.
Police in Sambalpur, Odisha, recovered the body of a woman suspected of throwing her two young daughters into a well before taking her own life. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Odisha Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly assaulting a woman and three youths by tying them to an electric pole on suspicion of theft in the Ganjam district.
Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium, with Carlos Delgado's header securing a point for Odisha.
Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.
BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has criticised the BJP government in Odisha for its alleged failure to address the rising number of crimes against women, speaking on International Women's Day.
A 12-year-old girl who had been missing for two days was found dead in Odisha's Angul district. Police are investigating the cause of death.
A 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old sister-in-law allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Balasore district, Odisha. Police suspect an illicit relationship and the woman's pregnancy as potential motives.
A 62-year-old tribal woman was allegedly killed by a villager in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district who suspected her of practicing witchcraft.
A man in Odisha's Deogarh district is accused of killing his wife, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, prompting a police manhunt.
Two Class 7 girls who ran away from their homes in Bhubaneswar to avoid their annual examinations have been rescued from a relative's house in Angul district, Odisha.
Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.
The family of an Odisha migrant worker who died in Qatar is appealing to the government for assistance in bringing his body home. The 25-year-old was the sole earner for his family.
Two land brokers have been arrested in Odisha's Ganjam district for allegedly defrauding a software engineer of 7.5 million by selling him a land parcel that had already been sold to others decades ago.
An Assam-based physiotherapist, Ruhan Kakati, was found dead near his rented house in Cuttack district, Odisha. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Odisha Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an illegal hashish oil trade operating from an island in Koraput district, following a major drug seizure and multiple arrests.
Odisha Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the attack on a BJD leader and chairperson in the Ganjam district. The incident sparked political reactions and protests, with investigations ongoing to determine the exact cause.
An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by a man near a court in Odisha's Ganjam district over suspicion of an extramarital affair.
An Odisha woman has appealed to the state and central governments for assistance in rescuing her daughter, who she claims was kidnapped and taken to Bangladesh five years ago. The daughter reportedly contacted her mother recently, alleging captivity and forced religious conversion.
Five school students, including two girls, drowned in separate incidents in the Koraput and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha. Three class 10 students drowned in a reservoir after completing their board exams, while two class 2 girls drowned in a pond near their village.
Police in Odisha's Jajpur district have arrested five people in connection with the poisoning death of a 39-year-old man, Santosh Malik, following a property dispute and subsequent conspiracy.
A 14-year-old boy died and another was injured after being thrashed by villagers in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on suspicion of goat theft. Police have arrested 12 people in connection with the incident.
Police in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district have arrested 16 people and detained 15 others in connection with the murder of a man and the thrashing of two others, all based on suspicions of child lifting.
The missing seafarer has been identified as Sarthak Mahapatra, a native of Kespur in Bhadrak district.
Police in Odisha's Koraput district seized hashish oil worth approximately 225 crore from a forest manufacturing unit. Over 1,800 litres of hashish oil were recovered, and equipment was confiscated. In a separate operation, 1,143 kg of ganja worth 5 crore was seized, leading to four arrests.
Identical twins Mahroof Ahmed Khan and Masroor Ahmed Khan from Bhubneswar scored identical marks in the JEE Main exam, both achieving the 99.998th percentile. The brothers, who studied together at Allen Career Institute in Kota, are now preparing for JEE Advanced and aspire to study Computer Science at IIT Bombay.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has issued an unconditional apology for claiming that former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was linked to the CIA during the 1960s. The apology comes after widespread criticism from within and outside the BJP.
Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest athletes at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, while hosts Chhattisgarh secured medals in shot put and discus throw.
Nikita's weightlifting gold ends Chhattisgarh's wait, while Odisha's swimmers dominate at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026.
Karnataka's Manikanta L completed a hat-trick of gold medals in swimming, while Odisha's Anjali Munda secured her second gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games. Assam and Mizoram also secured gold medals in weightlifting.
The BJD is demanding the dismissal of Odisha's Health minister and the arrest of a BJP MLA for allegedly violating laws during Ram Navami processions. The allegations include riding a motorbike without a helmet and firing a gun in public.
Arunachal Pradesh's Nedi Ngi won gold in the women's 5000m at the Khelo India Tribal Games, while Maharashtra dominated the men's event. Karnataka leads the medal tally.
An Odisha court has sentenced seven individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in the Sambalpur district in 2021. The verdict was delivered after examining witnesses and evidence, with each convict also facing a fine.
Karnataka continues to lead the Khelo India Tribal Games with impressive performances in race walking and middle-distance running, while Chhattisgarh secures a spot in the football final.
A retired IPS officer said that while the police manual does not explicitly prescribe hairstyles, personnel are expected to maintain the image of a security force.
Odisha Police have detained two individuals from West Bengal for allegedly flying a drone over the Jagannath Temple in Puri, violating restrictions. The drone and related equipment have been seized, and an investigation is underway.
Chhattisgarh women's football team won gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0. Other highlights include Jharkhand's Shiv Kumar Soren's double in athletics and Karnataka leading the medal tally.
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