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NHRC issues notice to Odisha, U.P. over trafficking and assault of tribal minor

NHRC issues notices to Odisha and U.P. over tribal minor trafficking case, demanding action reports within two weeks.…

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#humanrights#trafficking#abuse
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Two Odisha men held, 39 kg of ganja seized in Chittoor

Two Odisha men arrested in Chittoor with 39 kg of ganja seized during police operation targeting drug trafficking.…

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#crime#drug trafficking#police
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Cabinet approves construction of new coastal Rameshwar-Paradeep highway in Odisha

Union Cabinet approves Rs 8,300 crore coastal highway project to enhance connectivity between Rameshwar and Paradeep in Odisha.…

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#infrastructure#transportation
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Over 45k booth-level officers engaged to carry out SIR in Odisha from May 30

Over 45,000 booth-level officers in Odisha will conduct voter list verification from May 30 to ensure accurate electoral rolls.…

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#elections#voter registration
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Odisha tribal girl trafficked to UP, raped repeatedly for years; FIR registered: Police

Police said they have launched an investigation after the survivor lodged a complaint on May 23 at Kamakshyanagar police station. | India News…

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#trafficking#sexual abuse
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Halt removal of contractual govt employees in Odisha: BMS

BMS urges Odisha CM to halt layoffs of thousands of contractual workers, warning of intensified protests if demands for reinstatement and job security aren't met. | India News…

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#employment#protests#government
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Retrenchment of 15,000 contract workers sparks unrest in Odisha, BMS seeks CM’s intervention

Retrenchment of 15,000 workers in Odisha leads to unrest; BMS urges CM intervention to address industrial crisis and job security.…

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#labour#unrest
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Madrasa teacher who spent 10 years in jail for terror acquitted by Odisha judge

The judge said the police only offered “bald statements” about his AQIS membership, connections to LeT commander Lakhvi and his purported travel to Pakistan | India News…

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#law#terrorism#education
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GRP constable lynching: Main accused arrested in Odisha

Odisha Police arrest main suspect in constable's lynching; eight more suspects still at large as investigation continues.…

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#crime#law#police
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Hari Babu Kambhampati takes oath as Odisha Governor

Hari Babu Kambhampati sworn in as 27th Governor of Odisha, succeeding Raghubar Das in a grand ceremony.…

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#governance#politics
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Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Hari Babu Kambhampati sworn in as Manipur and Odisha Governors

Ajay Kumar Bhalla sworn in as 19th Governor of Manipur, succeeding Assam Governor holding additional charge.…

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#governance#politics#appointments
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Workers die of suspected asphyxiation inside under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi

Six workers die of suspected asphyxiation in an under-construction septic tank in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.…

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#accident#construction
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Odisha train accident | PM inspects site, takes stock of situation; assures stringent action against guilty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 3 inspected the triple train accident site at Bahanaga in Odisha’s Balasore district to take stock of relief and restoration operations.…

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#transportation#disaster#government
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6 dead, 1 sick after suffocating inside septic tank in Odisha: Police

Preliminary findings indicate toxic gas accumulation inside the septic tank causing suffocation, police said | India News…

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BJP brass cracks whip, tells Odisha unit to get active ahead of panchayat polls

The BJP leadership noted that Odisha leaders were avoiding travel, typically undertaken to connect with the masses and asked them to expand the footprint | India News…

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#politics#elections
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Debashish Samantaray quits BJD and Rajya Sabha membership, set to join BJP

Debashish Samantaray resigns from BJD and Rajya Sabha, set to join BJP, reducing BJD's Rajya Sabha strength to five.…

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#politics#bjd#bjp
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Debashish Samantaray quits BJD, Rajya Sabha; latest in series of such exits

Debashish Samantaray quit the Rajya Sabha and the Biju Janata Dal ahead of his expected induction into the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party | India News…

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#politics#bjd#bjp
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Odisha bars labour work during peak heat hours

Odisha prohibits outdoor labour during peak heat hours to protect workers amid severe heatwave conditions, ensuring safety and welfare measures.…

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#weather#labor
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4 injured in Odisha hydropower station fire, ₹2 crore equipment damaged: Official

Fire at Odisha’s Machhkund Hydroelectric Power Project injured four workers and damaged equipment worth over ₹2 crore, disrupting power generation. | India News…

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#fire#power generation
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Fire breaks out at Machkund Hydroelectric Project on A.P.-Odisha border

Fire at Machkund Hydroelectric Project prompts evacuation; four employees rescued as smoke engulfs facility amid technical malfunction.…

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#fire#hydroelectric#emergency
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Six arrested with 16.23 kg marijuana allegedly smuggled from Odisha to Hyderabad

Six arrested in Hyderabad for smuggling 16.23 kg of marijuana from Odisha, valued at ₹16 lakh.…

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#crime#drugsmuggling#lawenforcement
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Four held; 1.5 kgs of ganja from Odisha seized in Virudhunagar district

Four held; 1.5 kgs of ganja from Odisha seized in Virudhunagar district…

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#drugs#crime#law enforcement
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India successfully test-fires Agni-1 ballistic missile from Odisha

India successfully test-fires the Agni-1 ballistic missile in Odisha, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.…

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#military#defense#technology
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Six killed, 4 injured after speeding bus hits autorickshaw in Odisha’s Ganjam

The autorickshaw was carrying around 10 passengers from Erendra village in Chikiti block. The group was on its way to the Singhasani shrine in Polsara when the accident took place …

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#accident#transportation
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Three killed, 1 injured as tent collapses during nor’wester in Odisha’s Keonjhar

According to local officials, strong winds accompanied by rain lashed Naranpur, bringing down a temporary tent structure where workers were present at the time | India News…

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#weather#disaster#safety
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Odisha govt to overhaul 1982 marine fishing law with Aadhaar, tracking mandate

The proposed Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026 will replace the 43-year-old Orissa Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1982 | India News…

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#fishing#law
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Odisha: 26 arrested for killing man over witchcraft suspicion in Cuttack

Police said the deceased, Tikan Behera, was allegedly dragged from his home on May 10, beaten to death in a nearby forest and later burned in an attempt to destroy evidence. | Indi…

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#witchcraft#crime
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Odisha couple set ablaze in sleep; revenge angle under probe

Police said Bijay Behera and his wife, Aarti Behera, were sleeping when the attackers poured petrol on them and set them afire | India News…

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#crime#investigation
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Mob kills Odisha man on suspicion of black magic, body burnt to erase evidence

The man was staying with his brother and sister-in-law at the village after his wife abandoned him seven years ago. | India News…

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#crime#violence#black magic
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CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026 LIVE: Odisha Board Class 12 results today at orissaresults.nic.in

CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2026 LIVE: Odisha Board Class 12 results releasing today at orissaresults.nic.in at 12.30 pm. Follow the blog for latest updates. | India News…

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#education#results
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CHSE Odisha Plus 2 result 2026 to be declared today: Here's how to check marksheet

CHSE Odisha Plus 2 result 2026: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) Odisha will announce the results of the Annual Higher Secondary Examination (AHSE) 2026 today, May …

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#education#exams
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Man, woman beaten on road in Odisha's Berhampur; viral video sparks backlash

A viral video shows a man and woman being assaulted with sticks in Berhampur, Odisha. The couple was attacked while riding a motorcycle, leading to injuries. | India News…

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#assault#law enforcement
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Nabin holds Odisha BJP core committee meeting, discusses strategies for next year's rural polls

Nitin Nabin leads Odisha BJP core committee meeting, strategising for upcoming rural polls and potential ministerial expansions.…

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#bjp#elections
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Odisha Police arrest 1,771 people, seize ganja, 20 firearms during special drive

Odisha Police arrest 1,771 people, seize ganja, 20 firearms during special drive | India News…

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#crime#law enforcement#drug trafficking
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Odisha’s urban department advises vehicle pooling, ride-sharing practices

Odisha's urban department promotes vehicle pooling and ride-sharing to conserve fuel amid shortages impacting agriculture and fisheries.…

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#transportation#fuel#environment
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At least four killed, 20 injured as bus, truck collide in Odisha

A tragic collision between a bus and truck in Odisha leaves four dead and over 20 injured, prompting an investigation.…

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#accident#transportation#safety
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Odisha to roll out 'rehabilitation and resettlement policy' soon: Minister

Odisha to roll out 'rehabilitation and resettlement policy' soon: Minister | India News…

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#land acquisition#rehabilitation
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Outrage after Odisha man carries skeleton to bank

A tribal man in Odisha faced outrage after carrying his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to claim her savings; the bank later processed the claim. | India News…

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#banking#outrage#tribal
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Death proof sought for withdrawal, Odisha tribal man takes sister's skeleton to bank

India News: Keonjhar: A tribal man carried the skeletal remains of his sister to a bank in Odisha to prove that she was dead in order to claim Rs 19,402 she had l.…

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#tribal#legal
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Odisha acts fast after tribal man carries sister’s remains to bank

A tribal man in Odisha's Keonjhar district sparked outrage after carrying his sister's skeletal remains to a bank for withdrawal.…

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#tribal rights#banking#administration
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A bank visit with sister's skeleton: What's the story behind distressing visuals from Odisha's Keonjhar

A man in Odisha carried his sister's skeletal remains to a bank in an attempt to withdraw money after allegedly facing repeated refusals. | India News…

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#banking#legal#health
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Odisha mining project protest: Congress seeks independent probe; alleges PESA, FRA violations

Congress demands an independent probe into Odisha's Sijimali bauxite mining protests, citing violations of PESA and FRA laws.…

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#mining#tribal rights#protests
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'They said bring account holder': Odisha man takes dead sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw money

The tribal man was seeking to withdraw ₹20,000 from the bank account of his elder sister, Kalra Munda, who died on January 26. | India News…

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#banking#legal