Indians Should Not Be Complacent About Independence: Bhagwat
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 15: Noting that Indians should not be complacent about independence, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said they need to do hard work and make sacrifices to keep it alive. Bhagwat made the statement while addressing a gathering at the RSS office in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Independence Day. Our ancestors ensured Indias Independence by making supreme sacrifices We too need to be as hardworking to keep it alive and to make the country self-confident and emerge [] The post Indians Should Not Be Complacent About Independence: Bhagwat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man gets life term for raping blind girl in Odisha's Jharsuguda
A 52-year-old man in Jharsuguda was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Pocso court for raping a 17-year-old blind girl. The conviction occurred swiftly, within 99 days of the FIR being filed. In addition to the life sentence, the court imposed a fine and directed the state to provide substantial compensation to the survivor, highlighting the commitment to speedy justice.
Farmer dies by suicide, family blames crop failure
Odisha Cabinet Approves Additional Incentives For MRO Facility At Bhubaneswar Airport
The MRO industry is critical to support the expansion of India's aviation sector, which is expected to become the third-largest in the next few years.
Cabinet nod to aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul facility at BPIA
To expand citys green footprint, BMC plants 11k saplings
Cuttack, Bhubaneswar on high alert for I-Day
Odisha records one of the lowest inflation rates in June
Womans body, eyes donated to MKCG
Govt to launch campaign to curb campus suicide cases
Will take 2 years to stop dumping waste at TTS: Officials
Govt honours selfless contributions of 24 organ donors
Nayagarh murder case: Children help cops nab mothers killers
Man detained for hinting at terror attack on Puri shrine, released later
IOA Formally Approves India's 2030 CWG Bid During its SGM
IOA President P T usha said along with Ahmedabad, 2010 host Delhi and Bhubaneswar will also be considered.
Big chip boost: Govt okays 4,594 cr projects; IIT Bhubaneswar to get new 45 cr SiCSem lab
Union Cabinet approves Phase-IB of Lucknow Metro project; 4 chip plants in Odisha, Punjab, AP
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved several projects, including four semiconductor plants for Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh, the Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project and a 700 MW Tato-II hydro-electric project in Arunachal Pradesh. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the India Semiconductor Mission, which has an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore to provide financial support for setting up chip facilities in the country, the government has approved four semiconductor projects entailing Rs 4,594 crore investment in the three states. According to Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a silicon carbide semiconductor plant will be set up in Bhubaneswar with an investment of Rs 2,066 crore by SiCsem Pvt Ltd. Another plant in the state will be set up for 3D Glass manufacturing with an investment of Rs 1,943 crore. The minister said that the 3D Glass semiconductor plant will be backed by investment from leading US technology firm Intel, Lockheed Martin, etc. The Cabinet approved a chip packaging plant in Andhra Pradesh, which will be set up by Advanced System in Package Technologies Pvt Ltd with an investment of Rs 468 crore. A semiconductor project of electronic component maker firm CDIL, to be set up in Punjab with an investment of Rs 117 crore, has been approved, the minister stated. Phase-IB of Lucknow Metro project The government also approved the Phase-IB of the Lucknow Metro project with a corridor length of 11.165 km at a cost of Rs 5,801 crore. According to the government, on operationalisation of Phase-1B, Lucknow will have 34 km of active Metro rail network. In a statement, the government said that Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development, marking a major expansion of the Metro rail network in the state capital. The new corridor will introduce approximately 11.165 km of new Metro lines with 12 stations -- seven underground and five elevated -- improving public transportation in the oldest and the most densely-populated areas of the city, which currently lack efficient connectivity, the statement said. This phase aims to seamlessly integrate the key zones of Old Lucknow, including commercial hubs such as Aminabad, Yahiyaganj, Pandeyganj and Chowk, it said. It will also integrate the other key zones such as the King George's Medical University (Medical College) and major tourist attractions such as Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Bhool Bhulaiya, Clock Tower, and Rumi Darwaza, besides the culinary destinations in a city known rich and historic food culture, the statement said. By bridging these vital areas with the Metro network, Phase-1B will not only enhance connectivity but also stimulate economic activity, tourism, and ease urban mobility for both residents and visitors, it said. The Phase-1B of the project promises to deliver enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, environmental benefits, economic growth, and improved quality of life. By addressing key urban challenges and providing a foundation for future expansion, Phase-1B will play a crucial role in shaping the city's development trajectory and sustainability, the statement said. 700MW Tato-II hydro project Another major decision was the approval of Rs 8146.21 crore investment for the construction of a 700 MW Tato-II hydro-electric project in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The estimated completion period for the project is 72 months, an official statement said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved investment of Rs 8,146.21 crore for the construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh, it stated. The project with an installed capacity of 700 MW (4 x 175 MW) would produce 2,738.06 million units of energy. The power generated from the project will help improve the electricity supply position in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and will also help in balancing the national Grid. The Project will be implemented through a Joint Venture Co. between North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Government of India shall extend Rs 458.79 crore as budgetary support for the construction of roads, bridges and associated transmission line under enabling infrastructure besides Central Financial Assistance of Rs 436.13 crore towards equity share of the state. The state would benefit from 12 per cent free power and another 1 per cent towards Local Area Development Fund (LADF), besides significant infrastructure improvement and socio-economic development of the region. There will be significant improvement in infrastructure, including the development of around 32.88 kilometres of roads and bridges, for the project, which shall be mostly available for local use. The district will also benefit from the construction of essential infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, marketplaces, and playgrounds, to be financed from dedicated project funds of Rs 20 crore. Local populace shall also benefit from many sorts of compensations, employment and CSR activities, the statement said. (With inputs from PTI)
Bhubaneswar-based CIFA tolead multi-country effort to improve livelihood of aquaculture farmers
The project will directly benefit over 1,20,000 rural households, 30% of which comprise women, across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, says CIFA
BJD to move Orissa High Court on vote discrepancies in 2024 assembly, Lok Sabha polls
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (PTI) The BJD said that it would approach the Orissa High Court regarding discrepancies during the 2024 assembly and Lok Sabha polls, as the EC has failed to give any satisfactory reply to the regional outfit on the issue. BJD spokesperson Amar Patnaik, MLA Dhruba Charan Sahoo and former MP Sarmistha Sethi made the announcement at a press conference here on Monday. Around eight months ago, BJD had submitted fact-based evidence to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the vote discrepancy observed during last elections and sought a reply, but a satisfactory reply has not been
Odisha Woman Run Over By Thar, Dies. Her Daughter Died In Same Accident Days Ago
A woman died from injuries sustained after a Thar SUV ran over her and her two children in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, triggering protests in the city. The woman's death comes days after her eight-year-old daughter died.
The IMD will set up the wind profilers in 10 locations Amritsar, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mohanbari, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, and Thiruvananthapuram
Annu, Kujur, Sreeshankar headline Indias first World Continental Tour bronze meet
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 9: Home favourites Annu Rani, Animesh Kujur and Murali Sreeshankar will spearhead the countrys challenge when Indias maiden World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level competition gets underway at the Kalinga Stadium, here on Sunday. The one-day meet, carrying a prize purse of USD 25,000, has drawn over 150 athletes from more than 15 countries. The seasoned javelin thrower and 2023 Asian Games champion, Annu Rani will be buoyed by a 62.59-metre throw in Poland earlier this month. Ranked [] The post Annu, Kujur, Sreeshankar headline Indias first World Continental Tour bronze meet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CBI books AIIMS-Bhubaneswar officer, five others for jobs scam using forged documents
NEW DELHI: The CBI has booked an officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and five others for alleged corruption in the recruitment to Group-B and Group-C posts using forged documents, officials said on Saturday. The agency acted on the findings of its preliminary enquiry registered by it in March that prima facie showed a case of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and bribery. Assistant Administrative Officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar's recruitment cell Sudhir Kumar Pradhan, along with five others -- Rajashree Panda, Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar, Shri Sambit Mishra, and Sruti Sagar Kar -- have been booked by the CBI in connection with the case, officials said. The CBI has alleged that Sruti Sagar Kar, an employee of Bombay Intelligence Security (India) Limited (BIS), had conspired to secure permanent employment for his relatives and family members at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. The recruitment process was compromised using forged educational and work experience certificates for posts advertised on July 1, 2023. It is alleged that Panda (Sruti Sagar Kar's wife), Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar and Sambit Mishra had secured the jobs on the basis of forged educational documents issued by Shree College of Paramedical Sciences, Ghaziabad. Further, no such college or university infrastructure i.e the college and Allied Healthcare Council of India to which the college is affiliated, was found to exist at the addresses mentioned on their website, the FIR has alleged. The CBI also detected irregularities regarding work experience. Certificates showing their service at B R D Medical College in Gorakhpur, in roles like sanitary inspector and medical record technician, were found to be fake. The certificates were fabricated and allegedly arranged by Sruti Sagar Kar in conspiracy with the applicants and others, officials said. The preliminary enquiry showed that Pradhan played a pivotal role in the conspiracy as he did not bring to the notice of higher authorities that the verification letter sent to the Ghaziabad institute had returned undelivered, allowing the four candidates to continue with their jobs.
CBI books AIIMS-Bhubaneswar officer, five others for corruption in recruitment
The CBI has alleged that Sruti Sagar Kar, an employee of Bombay Intelligence Security (India) Limited (BIS), had conspired to secure permanent employment for his relatives and family members at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar.
Food Delivery Agent Attacks Odisha Woman During Argument Over Delay
A food delivery agent allegedly attacked a woman with a sharp weapon after she questioned him about the delay in the service in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Thursday.
A bright coloured van rolling into a quiet village may not seem like a big deal -- but across India, such sights are fast becoming symbols of a new, determined push against tuberculosis (TB).
Finalyear student sets herself on fire in Kendrapara amid harassment claims
Bhubaneswar: In a fresh case of self-immolation, one more girl student on Wednesday died after she set herself on fire allegedly due to blackmail by her boyfriend in Pattamundai area of Kendrapara district. The victim was a last year undergraduate student of the local college. The deceased girls father while speaking to media persons alleged: 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 .
Hundreds throng Puri burn victims village to pay last respects
BHUBANESWAR: (Aug 4) Hundreds of people thronged Bayabar village in Odishas Puri district on Monday to pay last respects to the mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who died of burn injuries. The girl, who was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants after pouring inflammable substance on her body near her house in Balanga area on July 19, was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi the next day, but she succumbed to over 70 per cent burn injuries on Saturday evening, sparking [] The post Hundreds throng Puri burn victims village to pay last respects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AI cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi flight due to `high temperature` in aircraft cabin
The airline said, Flight AI500 scheduled to operate from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on August 3 has been cancelled due to a technical issue causing high cabin temperature on ground prior to the departure
Air India cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi flight due to 'high temperature' in aircraft cabin
MUMBAI: A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled on Sunday due to high temperature in the aircraft cabin just prior to its departure for the destination, the airline said in a statement. Air India did not provide details such as the number of people on board the aircraft, the type of aircraft or even the time the now-grounded flight was scheduled to take off from Bhubaneswar. This is the second incident of an Air India flight confronting a technical glitch in a day. This comes amid the aviation safety regulator DGCA detecting over 100 violations and observations, with some of them identified as critical safety risks, during an audit of the Tata Group-run private carrier, and one of its Boeing 787-8 plane operating its London Gatwick flight crashing on a medical college within minutes of its take-off on June 12, killing 241 people on board and 19 on ground. Flight AI500 scheduled to operate from Bhubaneswar to Delhi on August 3 has been cancelled due to a technical issue causing high cabin temperature on ground prior to the departure, Air India said in a statement. Our airport team in Bhubaneswar is assisting the impacted passengers with alternative arrangements to fly them to their destination to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused, the airline said. The flight, according to flight tracking website flightradar24.com, was to be operated by an Airbus A321 aircraft at its scheduled time of 12. 35 pm, and land in Delhi at 2.55 pm. Earlier in the day, Air India said its flight AI349 scheduled to operate from Singapore to Chennai was cancelled due to a maintenance task identified prior to departure, which required additional time for rectification. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation last week detected around 100 violations and observations related to Air India's training, crew's rest and duty period norms, and airfield qualification, among others, sources had said. Of these, as many as seven have been identified as Level-1 violations, which are considered critical safety risks and require immediate corrective action by the air operator, they had said. An online pan-India survey last month had stated that around 76 per cent of respondents opined that many airlines in India are spending more on publicity than safety. The online survey conducted by LocalCircles revealed that as many as 64 per cent of these respondents had experienced at least one rough flight in the last three years, involving a difficult takeoff, landing, or inflight situation. Many Indian airlines spend more on publicity than on passenger safety: Survey
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik slams govt for scrapping metro project
Naveen Patnaik criticizes the BJP government for halting the Bhubaneswar Metro project. He says it delays the city's progress. The previous plan was approved during Patnaik's term. The BJP defends its decision. They claim the old route was not practical. A broader Puri-Bhubaneswar-Cuttack route is now under consideration. A new plan is in progress to connect major cities.
15-yr-old Odisha girl set on fire by miscreants dies in AIIMS Delhi
Bhubaneswar: The 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by three unidentified miscreants in Puri district a fortnight ago, succumbed to her burn injury while undergoing treatment in AIIMS Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday, August 2. The girl was allegedly kidnapped and set on fire by three unknown people 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 .
15-year-old Odisha girl who was set ablaze by miscreants dies after week-long battle at AIIMS Delhi
BHUBANESWAR: The 15-year-old girl who was set on fire by unidentified youths in Puris Balanga on July 19 succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital on Saturday evening. The girl had sustained 75 per cent burns and was admitted to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on July 19. Amid massive political furore, she was airlifted from Bhubaneswar and admitted to the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS-New Delhi a day later. She underwent surgery for the management of deep burns on July 23. However, she remained on oxygen support and her condition continued to be critical. In a post on X, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed shock over her death. I am deeply shocked by the death of the Balanga incident victim. Despite all the efforts of the government and the round-the-clock endeavours of the specialist medical team at AIIMS-New Delhi, her life could not be saved, he said. While the police have so far not made any arrests in the case, it is also being investigated from the suicide angle. Sources said the Odisha Police may issue a formal statement regarding the status of the investigation. On July 19, the girl was allegedly on her way to a friends place in Balanga when three unidentified miscreants set her on fire. She was rescued by a local villager before being shifted to the community health centre at Pipili, from where she was moved to AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. As her condition deteriorated, she was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi a day later. Since the incident came close on the heels of the death by suicide of a student of FM Autonomous College in Balasore, it grabbed national headlines and led to a huge political slugfest. Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also expressed deep condolences over the minors death.
A 15-year-old girl from Odisha, who suffered severe burns after being set on fire by unidentified individuals on June 19, has tragically passed away despite intensive medical care at AIIMS New Delhi. The victim, who sustained over 75% burn injuries, was initially treated in Bhubaneswar before being transferred to Delhi.
'Fake' Bank Guarantee Racket Case: ED Arrests MD Of Odisha-Based Company
Biswal Tradelink Managing Director Partha Sarathi Biswal was taken into custody from Bhubaneswar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
BHUBANESWAR: In a significant development in the Mahanadi river water dispute, Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has assured his Odisha counterpart Mohan Charan Majhi that the proposal given by him for an amicable resolution is under consideration. Sai said in a letter on Friday to Mohan Charan Majhi, I am in receipt of your letter of July 25, 2025, regarding the proposal for an amicable settlement of the Mahanadi water disputes between our states and the same is under consideration. The Odisha chief minister had reached out to the Chhattisgarh chief minister, proposing that the dispute, which has been persisting for several years, should be resolved through talks between the two states. Meanwhile, the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has deferred its next hearing to September 6, informed Advocate General Pitambar Acharya. He said that there has been progress in discussions at both the chief secretary and political levels, with both states expressing willingness to move toward a settlement. Presiding over a high level meeting on July 23, Majhi had emphasised on an early solution to the water dispute. The Mahanadi river water dispute with Chhattisgarh can be resolved through discussions between the governments of the two states with support from the Centre. The Central Water Commission (CWC) can provide technical assistance in this regard, he had stated. Sai and Majhi had in March 22 agreed to find a way for a peaceful and amicable solution to the Mahanadi water sharing dispute between the two neighbouring states. Sai met Majhi at the Lok Seva Bhavan here during a visit to Odisha. Majhi also had a discussion with Sai regarding the water dispute at the conference of water resources ministers in Rajasthan in February.
Afghan kingpin behind fake Indian passport racket busted in Jabalpur, MP
BHOPAL: A major racket facilitating illegal Afghan nationals in acquiring Indian passports has been busted in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three individuals, including the alleged kingpin, an Afghan national identified as Sohbat Khan, who had been living illegally in Jabalpur for the past decade. Khan, who had married a local woman during his stay and managed to obtain an Indian passport in 2020 using forged documents, was reportedly helping other Afghan youths residing illegally in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh to obtain Indian passports using fake address proofs linked to Jabalpur. The two local aides arrested alongside Khan have been identified as Dinesh Garg (40), a resident of Jabalpurs Vijay Nagar area and a forest guard posted at the election cell in the Jabalpur district collectors office, and Mahendra Kumar Sukhdan (45). Afghan national arrested with forged Indian passport at Bhubaneswar airport According to the ongoing probe by Madhya Pradesh Polices ATS, Khan not only secured his own Indian passport fraudulently but also facilitated the same for at least 20 other Afghan youths. Two such individuals, Akbar and Iqbal, both living illegally in West Bengal, have already managed to obtain Indian passports using fake Jabalpur address proofs. Investigations have revealed that original Aadhar cards bearing West Bengal addresses were altered to reflect addresses from Jabalpur. Khan and his aides reportedly paid local youths in Jabalpur to help create forged documents, assist in police verifications, and facilitate the issuance of passports through local post offices. Monetary transactions totalling approximately Rs 10 lakh have been traced so far in connection with the racket. ATS officials are currently interrogating Khan to uncover the wider network, especially individuals involved in forging documents and facilitating official clearances. Khans illegal stay dates back to 2015, when he first obtained a driving licence from Jabalpur, which later helped him secure an Indian passport five years later. The investigation is ongoing, with further arrests and revelations anticipated.
Odisha peon served urine instead of water to junior engineer, probe begins
Bhubaneswar: The police on Friday issued a notice to a peon asking him to clarify his alleged role in serving urine instead of drinking water to a newly appointed junior engineer at a government department in Odishas Gajapati district, an officer said. The peon, however, asserted that he had taken the water from a purifier 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 .
AIIMS Bhubaneswar nursing officer held for 'sexual harassment' of woman attendant
Immediately after the registration of the FIR, all the employees, including the woman attendant started a demonstration outside the main gate of the hospital
Three detained at Bhubaneswar airport with hydroponic weed worth Rs 30 crore
BHUBANESWAR: In a major drug haul, the Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate on July 29 seized hydroponic weed from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) and detained three persons from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the case. Sources said the contraband, the highly potent variety of ganja, grown using the hydroponic method, was recovered from six bags that arrived on a flight from Bangkok. Suspicious about the luggage, the customs officials checked them during their routine check. Upon inspection, they found the bags containing the high-grade cannabis. While the exact quantity of the seized contraband is yet to be known, sources said the consignment could be worth around Rs 30 crore, making it one of the highest drug seizures at the Bhubaneswar airport. Sources said the accused are being interrogated to uncover the source of the narcotics and the intended destination, and to find if Bhubaneswar was being used as one of the transit points for its smuggling in a broader network. A Kerala native had also been arrested by the customs officials from BPIA after the recovery of around 7 kg of the contraband, worth around Rs 7 crore, from him in January this year.
Bhubaneswar BJD Corporator Arrested In Rape Case, Suspended From Party
BJD corporator of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Amaresh Jena, was arrested from Balasore district on Sunday in connection with a rape case lodged against him in the state capital, police said.
BJD corporator arrested in rape case, suspended from party
BJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested in Balasore district following a rape complaint filed against him in Bhubaneswar. The survivor accused Jena of rape, forced abortion, and intimidation. Consequently, Jena has been suspended from the Biju Janata Dal, with the party emphasizing its pro-women stance and adherence to the law.
Bhubaneswar Metro Contracts Scrapped Over Delays
Odisha to reboot project with new blueprint, fresh DPR, tenders in pipeline as state affirms commitment to urban transit overhaul: Reports
Depression to bring heavy rain in Odisha from July 25-28: IMD
The meteorological centre, Bhubaneswar, on July 25, 2025, issued a red warning of extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts, and an orange warning of very heavy rainfall in 10 other districts
Gold Coins, Rs 1.5 Crore Cash And Counting: Odisha Forest Officer Raided
The raids were conducted at the six locations in Jaipur and Bhubaneswar linked to deputy ranger Rama Chandra Nepak.
Congress Launches Nari Nyay To Counter Odisha Govts Shaktishree Initiative
Marking the formal launch of the campaign, OPCC President Bhakta Das and Odisha Mahila Congress president Minakshi Bahinipati inaugurated a 24x7 Womens Grievance Redressal Cell at the Congress Bhawan in Bhubaneswar
IIT Bhubaneswar launches M.Tech in Systems Engineering for industry professionals
Congress faces heat as Odisha NSUI leader held for rape
Udit Narayan Pradhan, NSUI's Odisha president, is under arrest. He is accused of raping a BBA student in Bhubaneswar. The alleged incident occurred in March. The victim filed a police complaint. She claimed Pradhan drugged her. NSUI has suspended Pradhan. The party cited zero tolerance for gender-based injustice. The Odisha NSUI unit alleges a political conspiracy by the BJP government.
Odisha NSUI chief arrested after 19-year-old alleges rape
In a significant setback for Congress, Udit Narayan Pradhan, the Odisha NSUI president, was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor filed a police complaint alleging that Pradhan drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in March, prompting his immediate suspension by NSUI. The arrest follows increased scrutiny of crimes against women in Odisha.
UGC show cause notice to KIIT over Nepal student suicides
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a show cause notice to KIIT, Bhubaneswar, following the suicides of two Nepalese students. The notice raises serious concerns about the university's mental health support, safety protocols, and administrative response. UGC demands a response within a week, citing critical lapses identified by a fact-finding committee.
UGC show cause notice to KIIT over Nepal student suicides
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a show cause notice to KIIT, Bhubaneswar, following the suicides of two Nepalese students. The notice raises serious concerns about the university's mental health support, safety protocols, and administrative response. UGC demands a response within a week, citing critical lapses identified by a fact-finding committee.
NSUIs Odisha unit president arrested for raping engineering student
Bhubaneswar: In a major embarrassment for opposition Congress in Odisha, which has been highlighting rising crimes against women in the state, its student wing chief Udit Pradhan was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman engineering student at a hotel here, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on March 18 but came to light 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 .
IIT Bhubaneswar Student Counsellor Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
The Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Student Counsellor posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official IIT Bhubaneswar website. The last date to submit the application form is 03-08-2025.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar NMHS Survey Coordinator Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 NMHS Survey Coordinator posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official AIIMS Bhubaneswar website. The last date to submit the application form is 25-07-2025.
Odisha: Congress student leader arrested for alleged rape of college student
Udit Pradhan, the President of Odisha's National Students' Union of India, has been arrested by Odisha police following allegations of rape. The incident reportedly occurred in a Bhubaneswar hotel, where the 20-year-old victim claims she was given an intoxicating substance before the alleged assault. An FIR has been registered, and the investigation is currently underway.
Congress Student Leader Arrested For 19-Year-Old's Rape In Odisha Hotel
Udit Pradhan, the president of the Congress' students' wing, National Students' Union of India in Odisha, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old engineering student in Bhubaneswar
AIIMS-Delhi: Condition of 16-Year-Old Odisha Girl Airlifted from Bhubaneswar Critical
The teenager sustained severe burn injuries after being allegedly set ablaze by three unidentified youths.
Odisha Girl Student, Set On Fire By Three Miscreants, Airlifted To AIIMS Delhi
The girl, suffering from 70 per cent burns, was undergoing treatment in the ICU of the burn unit at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and was moved to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment
Odisha burn victim's condition stable, to be airlifted to Delhi
The minor girl, with 70% burns, is stable and she is currently on oxygen support in the ICU and is responding, said Sanjay Giri, Head of Department of Burn Centre, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
3 men waylay 15-yr-old girl, set her ablaze in Puri
In a shocking incident in Odisha's Puri district, a 15-year-old girl was attacked and set ablaze by three men on a bike. The victim, a Class IX dropout, is battling for her life at AIIMS Bhubaneswar with severe burns. Authorities are investigating the motive, suspecting a potential relationship issue.
Odisha Teen Set On Fire Suffered 75% Burns, Put On Oxygen Support
A 15-year-old girl in Puri, Odisha, was set ablaze by three miscreants, sustaining 70-75% burns. She is in critical condition at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt Over Rise In Crimes Against Women
The victim, currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, has suffered 70 % burns
Odisha: Minor girl set ablaze by miscreants, shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar
In a shocking incident, unidentified miscreants allegedly set a minor girl on fire in the Bayabar area under Nimapara Tahasil of Puri district this morning.The 15-year-old girl, who sustained nearly 60 percent burn injuries, was initially rushed to ...
Dr Jitendra lays foundation of Marine Biomanufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar
Excelsior Correspondent BHUBANESWAR, July 17 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today laid the foundation stone for joint Marine Biomanufacturing facility set up in collaboration with DBT-ILS, linking biotechnology with the institutes marine mineral research. The Minister also inaugurated a string of facilities during his visit here, including the PMN Phase II, a [] The post Dr Jitendra lays foundation of Marine Biomanufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEST revises qualifying percentiles in 2025 results; updated scorecards out now at nestexam.in
NEST 2025 revised scorecard: The NEST 2025 authorities have released revised scorecards after correcting the qualifying percentiles. Candidates must download the updated scorecards, dated July 17, 2025, from the official website, https://www.nestexam.in. The correction has not significantly impacted most All India Ranks (AIRs). Only the revised documents will be accepted for admissions to the five-year integrated M.Sc. programme offered by NISER Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS for the 202526 academic session.
Odisha Bandh Today Over Student's Self-Immolation: What's Open & What's Closed
Transport services were hit and shops remained shut in Bhubaneswar on Thursday as several opposition parties called for Odisha bandh.
Will ensure justice: Rahul Gandhi to Odisha students father
Bhubaneswar: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to the father of the female B.Ed student of FM Autonomous College in Balasore, who succumbed to her burn injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, assuring him of full support. Spoke with the father of the brave daughter who lost her life in the fight for justice 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 .
Tear Gas, Water Cannons Used As BJD Protests Students Death Outside Odisha Assembly
Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Odisha Assembly (Bidhan Sabha) in Bhubaneswar as BJD workers gathered in large numbers.
Balasore Student Death: BJD Demands CM's Resignation, Congress Calls For Bandh
The 20-year-old student, who attempted self-immolation on July 12 in front of the college principals office following alleged harassment, succumbed to her injuries late last night at AIIMS Bhubaneswar: Reports
UGC forms fact-finding committee to examine FM College case
BHUBANESWAR: Hours after the 20-year-old girl student of Fakir Mohan (FM) Autonomous College was declared clinically dead, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday formed a fact-finding team to examine the circumstances that led to the incident and assess compliance with the regulatory provisions. The four-member committee will be led by Raj Kumar Mittal who is a professor at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and a member of UGC. The other members are former commission member of UGC Sushma Yadav, Vice Chancellor of Gujarat University Neerja Gupta and joint secretary of UGC Ashima Mangla. Secretary of the UGC Sudeep Singh Jain said that following the self-immolation of a female student of the college , allegedly due to harassment by a faculty member, the UGC, as a regulatory body, has decided to form the committee. FM incident puts spotlight on UGC regulations compliance The committee will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including availability/effectiveness of factors such as institutional policies, grievance redressal mechanisms, anti-harassment measures adopted and student support systems. Besides, it will check the status of compliance by the FM College to the provisions of UGC (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015 and other guidelines issued by UGC from time to time. The committee will specifically examine the institution's compliance to the provision of Regulation 3 of the UGC regulations that stipulates the responsibilities of the higher education institutions in preventing and addressing sexual harassment on campuses. The panel members will do an on-site assessment to verify the actual implementation of measures adopted by the college for ensuring safety of female students and well-being policies, beyond the documented compliance. They will also meet stakeholders including students, faculty members and support staff to assess the institutional culture, experiences of students and the challenges they face. The committee will suggest measures for the prevention of such incidents in future. The UGC has asked the committee to submit a detailed report on findings and recommendations to it within a week.
Rahul Gandhi says Odisha students death is murder by the system, questions PM Modis silence
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the BJP after the Odisha college student, who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor , died, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the country wants answers and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence. Gandhi's remarks came after the Odisha college student died at AIIMS in Bhubaneswar. The second-year integrated B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, died on Monday night after fighting for her life for three days. She took the extreme step on Saturday over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. In a post in Hindi on X , Gandhi said the death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is a direct murder by the BJP system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual exploitation but instead of justice, she was threatened, harassed and humiliated repeatedly, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Those who were supposed to protect her kept oppressing her, Gandhi said. Odisha students death over harassment inaction sparks political uproar; opposition calls bandh on 17th Like every time, the BJP system kept protecting the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he added. This is not suicide, it is an organised murder by the system, Gandhi alleged. Modi ji, be it Odisha or Manipur the daughters of the country are burning, breaking down, dying. And you? Are sitting silent. The country does not want your silence, it wants answers, the former Congress president said. The daughters of India want security and justice, Gandhi added. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the daughter of Odisha, who had given up hope of justice from the BJP government, has also left this world. Just 20 years old. The mere thought of what that girl must have gone through sends shivers down the spine. How helpless she must have felt on her own campus. The rotten system of the BJP broke her to such an extent that she took the painful step of setting herself on fire, Ramesh said in a post in Hindi on X. She pleaded for help everywhere, from the college principal to the MP and the chief minister, but her pleas went unheard, he said. In the BJP government, the voices of women victims of crime are not being heard. And how could they be those entrusted with their protection are now standing hand in hand with the oppressors, Ramesh alleged. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K. C. Venugopal also slammed the BJP over the death of the college student. The law and order situation in Odisha is collapsing every day. Even educational institutions are turning into dangerous places for women with cries of help and justice falling on deaf ears. It became so unbearable that a young student was forced to immolate herself, and she succumbed to the injuries today, he said. The BJP has a horrible track record of shielding the assaulters and neglecting the plight of women, he claimed. We demand accountability for this horrific situation, and we will not rest until justice is served and the perpetrators of this unspeakable crime are given the harshest punishment, Venugopal said. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. She was undergoing treatment in the ICU, Department of Burn Centre, according to officials. The patient was resuscitated with IV fluids, IV antibiotics, intubated and put on mechanical ventilation. Despite adequate resuscitation and all possible supportive management, including renal replacement therapy at the Burns ICU, she could not be revived and was declared clinically dead at 11:46 pm on July 14, the Department of Burn Centre said in a statement.
Odisha college student who set herself afire over sexual harassment dies
Bhubaneswar: After fighting for her life for three days, the Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor passed away at AIIMS on Monday night, July 14, the hospital said. The second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, took the extreme step over alleged inaction against 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 .
Balasore Student, Who Self-Immolated Due To Sexual Harassment, Cremated At Her Native Place
The college student died in the wee hours of Tuesday at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, after battling severe burn injuries.
NEW DELHI: The body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday. The student's body was cremated in the presence of her family and other villagers. Thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, district officials and others walked to the crematorium ground from the house of the student. The 20-year-old second-year B. Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore had accused the Head of Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of sexually harassing her. She set herself on fire on Saturday on the college campus over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. The student's death has sparked off a major political uproar with opposition BJD and Congress calling it an institutional betrayal. Even as chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced strong action against the culprits and a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the deceased, Congress has given Odisha bandh call on July 17 protesting the failure of the justice redressal system in the state. State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said the bandh is being supported by eight parties, including the Left. He claimed the incident, which happened at the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, showed that the state government has failed to protect women. She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted, he said, attacking the ruling BJP. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Meanwhile, following the death of the student, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged it was nothing less than an organised murder by the system. Gandhi alleged that those who were supposed to protect her kept reaking her. The death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is nothing less than a murder by the BJP's system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment - but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated, he alleged in a post on X. , - BJP - , , , - , Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025 Those who were supposed to protect her kept breaking her. As always, the BJP's system continued to shield the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he alleged. Gandhi claimed the girl's death was not suicide, it was an organised murder by the system. Modi ji, whether in Odisha or Manipur - the daughters of the nation are burning, breaking, and dying. And you? You remain silent, he said. The country doesn't need your silence; it needs answers. India's daughters need safety and justice, he added. Hitting out at the state government over the death of the girl student, leader of the Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik described it as a nothing less than institutional betrayal and a planned injustice. Expressing deep sorrow over the death of the girl student, Naveen said on X, it is deeply disturbing to think how a failed system can take someones life. The most painful part is that this was not an accident, but rather the result of a system that remained silent instead of helping, he added. Stating that the girl died struggling for justice, the BJD president said that with great courage she had written to the college principal, informing about the sexual harassment she had faced. Even after being ignored by the college authorities, she did not give up and had reached out to the higher education minister, the chief ministers office and even a union minister, he said and added that she had met the Balasore MP to share her plight. Naveen said if even one person had taken responsibility and intervened personally, perhaps the girls life could have been saved. She did not lose her life solely due to physical trauma but also because of the negligence of the state government, which left her alone in her struggle, he added. The former chief minister urged the Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to ensure that action should not only be taken against the college authorities but also all those who failed to take any action despite the victims desperate pleas, are held accountable. , , Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 15, 2025 However, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan strongly reacted to Gandhis statement saying that it is very unfortunate that he has started doing politics over the issue. Stating that welfare of women comes first on the priority list of the BJP government of the Centre, Pradhan said that Gandhi should express regret over the statement.
NEW DELHI: The body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday. The student's body was cremated in the presence of her family and other villagers. Thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, district officials and others walked to the crematorium ground from the house of the student. The 20-year-old second-year B. Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore had accused the Head of Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of sexually harassing her. She set herself on fire on Saturday on the college campus over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the student. Majhi directed officers concerned to conduct a proper investigation into the incident so that all guilty are punished in accordance with the law, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Condemning the Odisha BJP government, eight opposition parties, led by the Congress, called an Odisha bandh on July 17 to protest the death of the student. State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said the bandh is being supported by eight parties, including the Left. He claimed the incident, which happened at the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, showed that the state government has failed to protect women. She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted, he said, attacking the ruling BJP. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Meanwhile, following the death of the student, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged it was nothing less than an organised murder by the system. Gandhi alleged that those who were supposed to protect her kept reaking her. The death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is nothing less than a murder by the BJP's system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment - but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated, he alleged in a post on X. , - BJP - , , , - , Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025 Those who were supposed to protect her kept breaking her. As always, the BJP's system continued to shield the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he alleged. Gandhi claimed the girl's death was not suicide, it was an organised murder by the system. Modi ji, whether in Odisha or Manipur - the daughters of the nation are burning, breaking, and dying. And you? You remain silent, he said. The country doesn't need your silence; it needs answers. India's daughters need safety and justice, he added. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik also condoled the death of the student. He said the student's death was due to failure of the system. It is even more disturbing to think how a failed system can take someone's life. The most painful part is that this was not an accident, but rather the result of a system that remained silent instead of helping. Struggling for justice, the girl ultimately closed her eyes. Even after being ignored by the college authorities, she did not give up. To seek justice, she reached out to the Higher Education minister, the Chief Minister's office, and even a Union minister, Patnaik said. The former chief minister said the brave student also personally met the Balasore MP to share her plight. If even one person had taken responsibility and intervened personally, perhaps the girl's life could have been saved. She did not lose her life solely due to physical trauma but also because of the negligence of the state government, which left her alone in her struggle, Patnaik said. , , Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 15, 2025 The BJD president said, The entire sequence of events reveals that this is nothing less than institutional betrayal a planned injustice. I once again urge the Honourable Governor to ensure that not only the college authorities but also those in power, who failed to take any action despite the victim's desperate pleas, are held accountable. May the departed soul find eternal peace. I pray once again to Lord Jagannath to grant strength and courage to the family members to face this immense sorrow. Om Shanti, Patnaik said in a social media post.
NEW DELHI: The body of the college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor reached her village in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday. The student's body was cremated in the presence of her family and other villagers. Thousands of people thronged the crematorium ground to attend her cremation. Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi, district officials and others walked to the crematorium ground from the house of the student. The 20-year-old second-year B. Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore had accused the Head of Education Department, Samira Kumar Sahu of sexually harassing her. She set herself on fire on Saturday on the college campus over alleged inaction against the professor and suffered 95 per cent burns. The woman was first admitted to the Balasore district hospital and then shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for advanced treatment. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced ex gratia of Rs 20 lakh for the family of the student. Majhi directed officers concerned to conduct a proper investigation into the incident so that all guilty are punished in accordance with the law, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Condemning the Odisha BJP government, eight opposition parties, led by the Congress, called an Odisha bandh on July 17 to protest the death of the student. State Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said the bandh is being supported by eight parties, including the Left. He claimed the incident, which happened at the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, showed that the state government has failed to protect women. She brought petrol, and everyone watched silently. No one acted, he said, attacking the ruling BJP. FM College student pressured to withdraw harassment complaint before self-immolation, alleges father Meanwhile, following the death of the student, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged it was nothing less than an organised murder by the system. Gandhi alleged that those who were supposed to protect her kept reaking her. The death of a daughter fighting for justice in Odisha is nothing less than a murder by the BJP's system. That brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment - but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated, he alleged in a post on X. , - BJP - , , , - , Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 15, 2025 Those who were supposed to protect her kept breaking her. As always, the BJP's system continued to shield the accused and forced an innocent daughter to set herself on fire, he alleged. Gandhi claimed the girl's death was not suicide, it was an organised murder by the system. Modi ji, whether in Odisha or Manipur - the daughters of the nation are burning, breaking, and dying. And you? You remain silent, he said. The country doesn't need your silence; it needs answers. India's daughters need safety and justice, he added. Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik also condoled the death of the student. He said the student's death was due to failure of the system. It is even more disturbing to think how a failed system can take someone's life. The most painful part is that this was not an accident, but rather the result of a system that remained silent instead of helping. Struggling for justice, the girl ultimately closed her eyes. Even after being ignored by the college authorities, she did not give up. To seek justice, she reached out to the Higher Education minister, the Chief Minister's office, and even a Union minister, Patnaik said. The former chief minister said the brave student also personally met the Balasore MP to share her plight. If even one person had taken responsibility and intervened personally, perhaps the girl's life could have been saved. She did not lose her life solely due to physical trauma but also because of the negligence of the state government, which left her alone in her struggle, Patnaik said. , , Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) July 15, 2025 The BJD president said, The entire sequence of events reveals that this is nothing less than institutional betrayal a planned injustice. I once again urge the Honourable Governor to ensure that not only the college authorities but also those in power, who failed to take any action despite the victim's desperate pleas, are held accountable. May the departed soul find eternal peace. I pray once again to Lord Jagannath to grant strength and courage to the family members to face this immense sorrow. Om Shanti, Patnaik said in a social media post.
Odisha CM announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for kin of Balasore college student
Odisha Chief Minister announced Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for the family of a college student who died by self-immolation, alleging inaction on her sexual harassment complaint. The Governor expressed grief and assured strict punishment for those responsible. The student, who suffered 95% burns, died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, leading to arrests of the college principal and HoD.
Organised murder by system: Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over Odisha college student's death
Rahul Gandhi criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha. He spoke about the death of a college student. The student died after setting herself on fire. Gandhi called it an organised murder. He alleged inaction against a professor. The professor was accused of sexual harassment. The student died at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. She had suffered severe burns.
Odisha student who immolated self over sexual abuse dies
An Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor has died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The incident has sparked outrage, with the Chief Minister promising strict action against the culprits.
Balasore Student, Who Attempted Self-Immolation Over Inaction On Sexual Harassment, Dies
The 20-year-old student who attempted self-immolation in Balasore has succumbed to her injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief.
Earlier in the day, the President conferred degrees on hundreds of graduates from various disciplines during the AIIMS convocation. She is scheduled to attend the 13th convocation of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack on Tuesday.
President Droupadi Murmu attends 5th convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Odisha student self-immolation: CM Majhi promises crackdown
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has pledged strict action following a distressing incident in Balasore, where a college student self-immolated due to alleged sexual harassment and administrative neglect. The student, battling critical injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, is receiving specialized care, with potential transfer to AIIMS Delhi being considered.
Odisha student sets herself ablaze after principals alleged pressure
Bhubaneswar: The father of the 20-year-old college student who attempted self-immolation after allegedly being denied justice in a sexual harassment case on Sunday claimed that his daughter was pressured by college authorities to withdraw her complaint. Blaming the principal of state-run Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Dillip Ghose, the father told reporters in Bhubaneswar, My daughters 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 female student self immolation: Woman in highly critical state
Bhubaneswar: The health condition of the 20-year-old college woman student who set herself on fire on the college campus in Balasore over an alleged sexual harassment incident is highly critical as she suffered burn injury of around 95 percent, an official of AIIMS Bhubaneswar said on Sunday, June 13. The woman was admitted at the 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 .
Phase-3 Clinical Trial Enrolment For Indias First Dengue Vaccine To Be Completed By October: ICMR
NEW DELHI, July 13: Enrolment of about 10,500 participants in the phase III clinical trial of the indigenous one-shot Panacea Biotec developed dengue vaccine, DengiAll, is likely to be completed by October across 20 centres in India, according to ICMR scientists. So far, 8,000 participants in various centres at Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bhubaneswar among others have received either the vaccine or a placebo as part of the trial sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) [] The post Phase-3 Clinical Trial Enrolment For Indias First Dengue Vaccine To Be Completed By October: ICMR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In Odisha's Balasore, a college student self-immolated after alleging inaction on her sexual harassment complaint against a department head. Suffering 90% burns, she's now in critical condition at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. A student who tried to help was also injured. Prior to the incident, she protested for a week, and the college principal stated an internal inquiry was underway.
Naveen Patnaik Returns To Bhubaneswar After Successful Surgery In Mumbai
He underwent spine surgery and returned home after a three-week recovery in Mumbai
Kharge Slams BJP In Bhubaneswar Rally
The BJP is running an autocratic government under Narendra Modi. They have no respect for the Constitution or the rule of law. Their ultimate aim is to rewrite the Constitution to suit their ideologyremoving words like socialism and secularism: Kharge
Video: Tribal couple forced to plough field for defying marriage norms
Bhubaneswar: A tribal couple in Odishas Rayagada district was allegedly forced to plough a field with a yoke placed on their shoulders as a form of public punishment for marrying against community traditions, officials said on Friday. The alleged incident took place at Kanjamajodi village within Kalyansinghpur police limits on Wednesday, they added. A purported 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 .
