Odisha Minister expresses hope for landslide-hit Bhanjanagar survivors
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 (IANS) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said rescue operations are continuing at the landslide-affected site in Bhanjanagar in Ganjam, with advanced equipment being deployed to detect possible survivors trapped beneath the debris. Despite adverse weather conditions, rescue teams worked throughout the day yesterday, continuing their operations until late evening. The operation resumed early this morning, Pujari said. He said modern and sophisticated equipment is being used to detect signs of life beneath the debris, and rescue personnel are continuing their efforts. We are hopeful that the missing persons are alive. We pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath for their safety, early detection and safe return to society, the Minister said. He expressed hope that the ongoing rescue efforts would yield positive results and that the missing persons would be found alive. Meanwhile, speaking to media persons, DGP Odisha Fire Services and Home Guards, Sudhanshu Sarangi said the rescue operation is taking place under the Bhanjanagar sub-division in Ganjam, but access is routed from the Kandhamal district side. Due to the landslide, thick layers of mud and enormous boulders have rolled down the hill and crashed onto the houses. Some of these boulders are as large as houses, making them impossible to move directly. The mud cannot be cleared until these boulders are removed. The route is narrow, slushy and difficult to trek. It takes considerable time for rescue personnel to reach the site. There is also no proper place for the teams to stay, forcing them to return after working for a limited period, he said. Around 250 rescue personnel from the Fire Services and multiple other agencies, including Railway personnel, ODRAF, Odisha Police, and an NDRF team, are stationed at the site, along with nearly 100 labourers, he said. Providing an update on the casualties, Sarangi said one body had been recovered and identified by family members. Following the familys request, the last rites were also performed. Another body has been located but is yet to be retrieved due to the massive accumulation of soil over it. We are hopeful that there may still be survivors, and our teams are making every possible effort. We will share further information as the rescue operation progresses, he added. He informed that around 13 people were initially reported missing following a massive landslide in Gidipabali village of Odisha's Ganjam district on October 28 due to the effect of exceptional rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab.
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The Commissionerate Police have arrested a local couple for allegedly duping a man of a staggering Rs 1.47 crore under the guise of lucrative real estate investments. The accused have been identified as Srimanta Kalas and his wife, Soumya Subhadarshini Kalas, both residents of Tankapani Road in Bhubaneswar. According to investigators, the couple meticulously built [] The post Bhubaneswar Couple Held for Rs 1.47 Crore Real Estate Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Sword-Wielding Attackers Go on Rampage in Bhubaneswar, 2 Brutally Assaulted
A quiet evening turned into a night of absolute horror for residents of Budhanagar in Bhubaneswar when a group of more than eight masked miscreants went on an unchecked violent spree, wielding swords and terrifying the local populace. According to reports, the gang swept through the neighbourhood carrying lethal weapons, casually smashing parked vehicles, and [] The post Sword-Wielding Attackers Go on Rampage in Bhubaneswar, 2 Brutally Assaulted appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Padma Shri Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Passes Away at 73
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Odisha: BJD alleges negligence in reservoir management leading to Ganjam floods
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday sharpened its attack on the state government, blaming it for the widespread flooding situation in Ganjam district following exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab. The regional party alleged that the lack of preparedness on the part of the Odisha government and the Water Resources Department has led to the flood situation in the state. The party said that with Ganjam, Kandhamal and Gajapati districts reeling under floods, lakhs of people are enduring severe hardships. The BJD also strongly criticised the administration for its failure to reach many affected people even today. Writing in a post on her X handle, BJD leader and former bureaucrat Sujata Rout Karthikeyan said warnings about the cyclone had been issued as early as October 23, forecasting heavy rainfall across southern Odisha between October 27 and 29. A red alert had also been issued for Ganjam and Gajapati districts. The BJD leader further alleged that the Bhanjanagar, Sorada and Dhanei reservoirs were nearly 80 per cent full on October 28 and their gates were opened after a sudden rise in water inflow following heavy rainfall, without any prior warning to people living in low-lying areas. As a result of this, a dreadful disaster struck the residents of Ganjam. An unprecedented flood situation arose, causing extensive loss of life and property. Sadly, that wrong decision caused untold misery and immense loss to lakhs of people, she alleged. Karthikeyan noted that there are many medium-sized reservoirs along with hundreds of Minor Irrigation Projects (MIP), diversion weirs, and check dams in the Rushikulya River basin. However, why was the necessary amount of water not discharged from them in advance? During the handling of a flood or cyclone situation, this is indeed a standard operating procedure of the Water Resources Department. Who is responsible for such inexcusable negligence? Who is responsible for this man-made misery? Will the BJP government answer for the plight of lakhs of people? questioned Karthikeyan.
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Odisha: Doctors Successfully Retrieve Nail from 10-Year-Old Girls Airway
KIMS doctors in Bhubaneswar removed a metallic nail lodged in a 10-year-old girls right bronchus. The child recovered without complications.
Cyclone Murasu Brings Heavy Rain Alert and Temperature Drop to Odisha
A state-wide warning for heavy rainfall and squally winds has been issued across Odisha following the impact of Cyclone Murasu. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is forecasted for the next two days, with southern Odisha expected to bear the main brunt of [] The post Cyclone Murasu Brings Heavy Rain Alert and Temperature Drop to Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Police Post or Drug Den? Brown Sugar Users Take Over Bhubaneswar Traffic Outpost
In a chilling revelation that highlights the expanding footprint of the illegal drug trade in Odishas capital, a busy traffic outpost has turned into an open den for narcotics usersright under the eyes of the police. Daylight scenes from the Shriya Chhak traffic outpost in Bhubaneswar show young men brazenly consuming brown sugar inside the [] The post Police Post or Drug Den? Brown Sugar Users Take Over Bhubaneswar Traffic Outpost appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha announces cyclone relief as Arnab toll hits six
Bhubaneswar: Odishas death toll in Cyclone Arnab rose to six on Sunday, November 1, while 10 remained missing as the state announced a special package for affected families and braced for another storm that is likely to hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Rajesh P Patil said Cyclone Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha Revenue official held for misappropriating Rs 8.63 lakh Red Cross Fund
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance has arrested a former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) of the Sub-Collector's Office at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district for allegedly misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs 8.63 lakh collected towards the Red Cross Fund. The accused, Sadasiba Pradhan, was earlier posted at the Sub-Collector's Office in Chhatrapur, and is currently serving at the Tahsil Office in Surada in Ganjam district. He was entrusted with managing the Nizarat Section of the Sub-Collector's Office, which included maintaining government funds and the Red Cross Fund. According to an official statement issued by Odisha Vigilance on Sunday, the anti-corruption agency initiated an inquiry following allegations of financial irregularities relating to the non-deposition of government funds collected in the Nizarat Section between December 2023 and August 2025. During the investigation, the Vigilance department found that Pradhan had issued official receipt books and collected Rs 8,63,200 towards the Red Cross Fund during the period. However, instead of depositing the money into the designated bank account at the State Bank of India (SBI)'s Chhatrapur branch, he allegedly misappropriated the entire amount for his personal gain. Following his arrest, Pradhan was forwarded to the court of the Special Vigilance Judge in Brahmapur. In this connection, a case has been registered against the accused at the Brahmapur Vigilance Police Station on October 31 under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The Vigilance in its statement told that further investigation into the case is underway. According to official information, Odisha Vigilance has registered 516 criminal cases related to various corruption charges and arrested 537 government officials and others in this connection between June 12, 2024, and October 26, 2026. During this period, Odisha Vigilance registered 144 misappropriation cases against 371 persons, including 34 Class-I and 39 Class-II officers, for allegedly embezzling public money amounting to Rs 76.96 crore.
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Odisha CM Majhi announces financial aid, seed kits & housing subsidy for cyclone-hit victims
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a relief package for people affected by Cyclone Arnab, covering households, farmers, fishermen, livestock owners and traders. The package followed a high-level review meeting chaired by Majhi on Sunday at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner to review the situation. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil attended the meeting. The state government is always ready to provide assistance to all those affected in the state. Assistance has been provided during all previous disasters, and this time too, all affected people will be provided with assistance, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Majhi added that he has been in regular touch with the Centre about the cyclone and has also discussed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A Central Inter-Ministerial Committee will visit Odisha on November 2 to assess the damage, particularly in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts. The Chief Minister said all affected people will receive assistance. With another cyclone, Murasu, possibly approaching, government teams engaged in relief and monitoring are directed to remain in their assigned areas. Under the package announced by Chief Minister Majhi, each affected family will receive 50 kg of rice and financial compensation of Rs 2,500. Similarly, farmers suffering crop loss of 33 per cent or more will get input subsidy for up to two hectares, Rs 8,500 per hectare for non-irrigated land, Rs 17,000 for irrigated land and Rs 22,500 for perennial crops. Assistance will also be provided to remove sand and silt from farmland, and 1.75 lakh special seed mini-kits will be distributed. Short-term Kharif loans in areas with crop loss of at least 33 per cent may be converted into medium-term loans. Joint liability groups will facilitate credit for sharecroppers, landless farmers and cultivators cultivating under oral agreements. Families whose houses have been completely or severely damaged will receive Rs 1.2 lakh in plain areas and Rs 1.3 lakh in hilly areas. Assistance will also cover partially damaged houses, huts, cattle sheds and household essentials. The package includes compensation for livestock losses and support for dairy, poultry and fish farmers. Fishermen will receive assistance for damaged boats and nets. Affected MSMEs, traders and shopkeepers can access loans up to Rs 12 lakh, with a 25 per cent subsidy capped at Rs 3 lakh. Street vendors and temporary stall owners will receive Rs 10,000, while shops and commercial establishments will get Rs 25,000. Eligible women's self help groups (SHGs) will receive additional seed money of Rs 5,000. Weavers and artisans will get assistance to replace tools and equipment, while affected sericulture farmers will receive input support. The Chief Minister also directed the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation to take immediate steps to repair lift irrigation points in the affected villages and make them operational before the ensuing Rabi season.
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Several missing, rescue ops on after landslide hits village in Odisha's Ganjam
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) Rescue operations are underway as 11 persons are still missing following massive landslide in Gidipabali village of Odisha's Ganjam district on October 28 due to the effect of expectational rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab. Speaking to the media persons on Sunday, Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that those who survived the landslide three days ago and fled on foot through the forest, walking throughout the night to reach the relief centre, told the administration that the settlement has a population of 25. Of them, only 13 managed to reach the relief centre. So, naturally, 12 people remain missing. Whether they moved towards Kandhamal, crossed streams and drainage channels through the forest towards Ganjam, or went in some other direction is being investigated, the Minister added. Pujari said that personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) have also been deployed in the area under the supervision of the Collector and the Sub-Collector. The Minister added that the body of one person has so far been recovered from under the debris during the rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Indian Railways also mobilises specialised manpower and heavy equipment to assist Odisha government in clearing debris following massive landslide in Bhanjanagar on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border. An advanced 'Seismic Life Detection Unit' is also deployed directly in the rescue operation to make the efforts more effective. This state-of-the-art technology, used by the Indian Navy, is equipped with specialised sensors and scanning capabilities that can detect signs of life beneath soil, mud or debris. As per the official information, work is progressing on a war footing to normalise public life in the affected districts. The Ganjam and Kandhamal districts have been affected the most by the cyclone and subsequent floods. A total population of 1,18,730 has been impacted by this disaster. While three deaths were reported in Kandhamal district, the administration acted swiftly to evacuate 75,855 people to safe locations. As many as 396 relief camps have been opened for the evacuated people to provide necessary assistance. Additionally, 807 pregnant women were shifted to safe places, and 399 of them have given birth. Crop area spanning 75,388 hectares has been affected, along with damage to 1,672 houses. The state administration has also kept a close watch on the fresh cyclonic storm approaching the Andhra Pradesh Coast.
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2 bodies found in Odisha, Cyclone Arnab death toll up to 6
Bhubaneswar/Phulbani: The death toll in Odisha due to Cyclone Arnab rose to six on Sunday, November 1, with the recovery of two bodies from a landslide-hit village in the southern part of the state, while a search was underway to trace 10 other missing people, officials said. Home to around 26 people, the hilltop Gidipabali Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Odisha IPS reshuffle: DG Prisons shifted as OSD Home
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday announced a major reshuffle involving senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. In a major development, Director General of Police (DGP) Prisons, Susanta Kumar Nath, has been transferred and posted as the Home Department's Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The senior IPS officer's transfer came in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation levelled against him by a former woman jailor of Choudwar Circle Jail. A case has been registered against Nath based on the written complaint lodged by the ex-woman jailor at Choudwar police station on October 31. The 1995-batch IPS officer and the Director of State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Santosh Bala, has been allowed to remain in additional charge of Additional Director General Prisons and Director of Odisha's Correctional Services. Similarly, 1998-batch senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently serving as Odisha Transport Commissioner in Kataka, and was earlier holding the additional charge of Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), has been relieved of the additional responsibility. He will now continue to serve solely as the Transport Commissioner. Rajesh Kumar, a 1998-batch IPS officer currently serving as Odisha Additional Director General of Police (S.A.P.) has been allowed to continue holding the additional charge of Special Secretary of Home Department. The Odisha government has retained the existing arrangement, allowing him to discharge both responsibilities. Similarly, Sarah Sharma, a 2010-batch IPS officer, has been repatriated from Central deputation and posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vigilance). Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, a 2019-batch IPS officer, who was serving as Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police (SP) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) of State Police Headquarters at Kataka. In another set of transfers, Amritpal Singh, a 2021-batch IPS officer, has been shifted from Nuapada SP, and posted as SP of State Police Headquarters. Sonali Singh Parmar, a 2022-batch IPS officer, who was serving as Khordha Additional SP, will take over as Jharsuguda SP. Tapan Narayana Rath, an Odisha Police Service (OPS) officer of the Senior Time Scale, has been transferred from AIG of State Police Headquarters at Kataka, and posted as Nuapada SP.
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented appointment letters to 2,067 Sevaks, Sevikas, and tribal language teachers at the 18th Nijukti Mela held today at the Krushi Shiksha Sadan Auditorium, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. Organised under the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development Department, the recruitment drive marks another milestone in the state governments mission to fill vacant [] The post Odisha CM Distributes 2,067 Appointments at 18th Nijukti Mela 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Hockey Prodigy Sunelita Toppo Wins Prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026
Recognising outstanding athletic excellence, emerging Indian hockey star Sunelita Toppo has been selected for the prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026. The decision was unanimously finalised by the Ekalabya Puraskar Committee, comprising eminent jury members across various domains, during a jury meeting in Bhubaneswar. Sunelita earned the coveted honour following her exceptional performances and contributions [] The post Hockey Prodigy Sunelita Toppo Wins Prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Woman jailer accuses Odisha IPS officer of sexual harassment; govt removes him from post
The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka has registered a criminal case against Odisha Director General of Police (Prisons) Sushant Kumar Nath and his associates following a written complaint lodged by Santoshini Dash, former Jailor of Circle Jail Choudwar, alleging workplace sexual harassment, abuse of official authority, and criminal intimidation. According to an official intimation memo (No. 10071/DCRB) [] The post DGP Prisons Sushant Nath Booked Under BNS Following Sexual Harassment and Intimidation Complaint by Former Choudwar Jailor appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Hyderabad: Romana Jahagirdar, who secured All India Category Rank 2041 in JEE Advanced 2026 and gained admission to IIT Hyderabad, and Mohammed Taqi Ahmed Ali Shams, who secured All India Rank 652 in NEET 2026 and earned an MBBS seat at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, are among the outstanding achievers of the MS Lateefi 40 programme. Under Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Change of guard at Coast Guard Region North East; Jyotindra Singh takes over as Commandant
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Jyotindra Singh, IG, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), took over as Commandant, Coast Guard Region North East from Iqbal Singh Chauhan, in Kolkata, on Saturday. An alumnus of the Naval Academy and a recipient of the coveted Sword of Honour, Singh has commanded all classes of ICG ships and held key appointments ashore. He is also a recipient of the Tatrakshak Medal and DGICG Commendations. The change of command was marked by a ceremonial parade held at the headquarters of the region in Kolkata. He takes charge at a time when the ICG is upgrading its assets and inducting modern surface and aerial platforms. The Region North East is extremely crucial for managing the coastal defences along the eastern seaboard. It is in charge of the states of West Bengal and Odisha. In West Bengal, it has an operational base at Haldia that houses both Coast Guard ships and hovercrafts. It also has a hoverport at Fraserganj to monitor activity close to the Sundarbans. The regional headquarters also has an air enclave at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, from where it operates Dornier aircraft. These aircraft carry out regular surveillance of the coastal waters off West Bengal and Odisha, right up to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) with Bangladesh. In Odisha, it operates surface assets from Paradip and helicopters from Bhubaneswar. While West Bengal has a coastline measuring nearly 721 km, Odisha's portion is about 575 km. Both states have several vital assets along the coast, including major ports, private ones, oil refineries and port-based industry. Odisha also has several defence assets, including test centres, along its coasts. All of these require constant surveillance. The headquarters in Kolkata gets real-time feed about all ships moving in Indian coastal waters off West Bengal and Odisha, from radar stations along the coast. This data is monitored 24x7. Several of the ICG's older assets are being phased out and being replaced by new ones. We are getting advanced hovercrafts and fast patrol vessels. The Chetak helicopters are being replaced by Dhruv MkIIIs. Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are also being built and will start joining the force soon. The Dornier fleet is also getting upgraded, an official said. The Coast Guard is also engaged in a variety of activities, including anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, and anti-piracy operations. It also ensures the safety of the thousands of fisherfolk by issuing timely warnings ahead of depressions and cyclones. The Coast Guard North East Region is also entrusted with protecting the highly endangered Olive Ridley turtles when they arrive to roost and lay eggs along the Odisha coast every year. The force is also the nodal agency mandated to check and control pollution at sea. The new IG's experience, illustrious service record and proven leadership will further strengthen the operational excellence of the Coast Guard North East region, the official said.
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Security Guard Arrested in Kataka After Woman Files Sexual Exploitation Complaint in Bhubaneswar
Accused allegedly entrapped a woman in Salia Sahi under the pretext of marriage before severing ties, leading to his arrest in Cuttack and court remand. The post Security Guard Arrested in Kataka After Woman Files Sexual Exploitation Complaint in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Terracotta Exhibition MRUTTIKA 2026 Begins in Bhubaneswar
Celebrating the rich lineage of traditional clay art, the state-level annual terracotta exhibition MRUTTIKA-2026 officially opened today at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, and keeping the upcoming festival of Diwali in mind, the week-long craft fair runs through November 6, 2026, welcoming visitors daily from [] The post Terracotta Exhibition MRUTTIKA 2026 Begins in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jkhand man held for abetment to wifes suicide
LPG Black-Marketing and Theft Rackets Busted in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested
In a coordinated effort to tackle artificial shortages and illegal trade of domestic gas cylinders, the Khordha District Supply Office and Tamando Police conducted separate high-impact operations across the capital city, seizing a total of 299 domestic LPG cylinders and arresting four individuals. Acting on complaints of illegal hoarding and severe LPG shortages reported by [] The post LPG Black-Marketing and Theft Rackets Busted in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Youth Leader Arrested for Alleged Rape in Bhubaneswar Hotel
Laxmisagar police have arrested a local youth leader on charges of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in the Bomikhal area of the capital city. The accused has been identified as Sashikant Lenka, alias Alok, a resident of Tihudi in the Niali block of Kataka district, where he serves as an elected Samiti member. [] The post Youth Leader Arrested for Alleged Rape in Bhubaneswar Hotel appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ECoRs ticket checks boost UTS bookings, penalty collections
Cyclone Arnab: Missing Gajapati mans body fished out, toll rises to 4
Less EMD refund time, modified interest regime: BDA amends housing project rules
Odisha SSB lecturers refuse Plus II classes, cite recruitment norms
Fathers knife attack leaves son dead in Keonjhar
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State approves annual exam pattern for 1st yr diploma students
Sonepurs Peepal Baba', 80, nurtures a green legacy spanning 60 years
