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Tension lingers in Puri village after 15-year-old burn victims death amid conflicting claims

Tension grips Bayabar village in Odisha following the death of a 15-year-old girl who succumbed to severe burn injuries in Delhi. While the father claims suicide due to mental pressure and urges against politicization, the mother's FIR alleges abduction and arson. Police maintain no foul play, sparking controversy as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2025 11:05 am

No Person Involved in Burning of Puri Girl: Odisha Police

The police, however, did not make it clear how the girl caught fire.

Deccan Chronicle 3 Aug 2025 10:48 am

Twist In Puri Burn Case After Teen Dies, Father Releases Emotional Video

Hours after a teenager from Odisha died of severe burn injuries at AIIMS Delhi, new developments have added a twist to the Puri Balanga minor burn case.

NDTV 3 Aug 2025 9:39 am

Odisha Minor, Set On Fire 2 Weeks Ago, Dies In Delhi; Police Reveal Shocking Twist

While the initial complaint filed by her mother alleged that the girl was kidnapped by some unidentified people, who then set her ablaze, the police has made some new revelations.

News18 3 Aug 2025 8:52 am

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik condoles death of 15-year-old Puri girl undergoing treatment in AIIMS

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other leaders expressed condolences after a 15-year-old girl, who was allegedly set on fire in Puri district, died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Delhi.

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2025 8:44 am

Odisha Police Say No One Else Involved In Puri Teen's Death

Hours after the death of the 15-year-old girl from Puri district at AIIMS, Delhi, Odisha Police on Saturday claimed that no other person was involved in the incident.

NDTV 2 Aug 2025 10:39 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 2 Aug 2025 9:26 pm

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.

The New Indian Express 2 Aug 2025 9:21 pm

15-yr-old girl allegedly set on fire in Odisha succumbs to injuries in AIIMS, New Delhi

The incident had sparked nationwide outrage, coming just days after a college student self-immolated on the campus of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore.

The Hindu 2 Aug 2025 8:44 pm

15-year-old girl set on fire by miscreants in Puri, dies in AIIMS Delhi: Odisha CM

A 15-year-old girl from Balanga area in Puri district died from burn injuries. Three unidentified miscreants allegedly set her on fire. The incident occurred on July 19 near river Bhargavi. She was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Delhi. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief. He conveyed his condolences to the girl's family.

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2025 8:38 pm

15-Year-Old Girl Who Was Set On Fire In Odisha's Puri Dies In AIIMS Delhi

The 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by three unidentified people in Puri district succumbed to her burn injury while undergoing treatment in AIIMS Delhi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday.

NDTV 2 Aug 2025 8:30 pm

Minor girl set ablaze in Puri dies: AIIMS confirms 75% burns; Odisha CM expresses shock, miscreants still at large

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.

The Times of India 2 Aug 2025 8:27 pm

Odisha, Chhattisgarh express willingness to resolve Mahanadi water dispute amicably

The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge directs both States to apprise it about the progress of the settlement talks between two States on September 6

The Hindu 2 Aug 2025 8:12 pm

Proposal for amicable resolution of Mahanadi river water dispute under consideration: Chhattisgarh CM to Odisha CM

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.

The New Indian Express 2 Aug 2025 6:50 pm

Over 34.85 lakh Odisha farmers receive Rs 697 crore under PM Kisan Yojana, says CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has encouraged farmers to diversify their crops beyond paddy to leverage government initiatives, highlighting the disbursement of the 20th PM Kisan Samman Nidhi installment to over 34 lakh farmers in the state.

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2025 5:21 pm

Girl Carries Snake-Bitten Mother For 5km Due To Poor Roads, Fails To Save Her

In a heartbreaking incident, a girl was forced to carry her snake-bitten mother on her back and walk for five kilometres through a forest track due to lack of proper roads in Odisha's Kandhamal district on Friday.

NDTV 2 Aug 2025 2:11 pm

Anil Ambani faces look out circular

Anil Ambani faces a lookout circular after being summoned by the ED in connection with a Rs 17,000 crore loan fraud case. The ED suspects Ambani might flee the country, prompting the action. Simultaneously, searches were conducted on Biswal Tradelink, an Odisha-based company accused of providing a fake bank guarantee to a Reliance Group company, further intensifying the investigation.

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2025 5:30 am

Odisha govt. tightens norms for hiring external consultants

The capability of in-house employees remains grossly underutilized while dependency on consultants has increased, government says

The Hindu 2 Aug 2025 3:05 am

Feel Humiliated: Odisha Official Served Urine Mixed With Water By Peon

A junior engineer in Odisha claimed he was given water mixed with urine by the peon in his office, a charge the latter denied.

NDTV 1 Aug 2025 11:27 pm

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 .

The Siasat Daily 1 Aug 2025 10:40 pm

Your Wish Is Not My Command: Odisha Peon Serves Urine To Officer Instead Of Water

A peon in Odisha's Gajapati district, Siba Narayan Nayak, was arrested for allegedly serving urine instead of water to his senior officer who fell ill and was hospitalised.

News18 1 Aug 2025 8:44 pm

Duleep Trophy: Shami, Akash, Easwaran Included, Kishan Appointed East Zone Captain

The East Zone: Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been included in the East Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, starting on August 28 in Bengaluru. The East Zone zonal selectors, who convened in a meeting at JSCA International Stadium on Friday, have appointed India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as the sides captain. Shami hasn't been in competitive cricket action since IPL 2025, where he picked up only six wickets in nine innings at an economy rate of 11.23 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The veteran right-arm pacer, who last played for India in their victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, was recently named in Bengals probables list for the Ranji Trophy. Easwaran, the right-handed opener whos warmed the bench in the ongoing Test series against England, will be the vice-captain. Akash, who picked a ten-wicket haul in Indias 336-run win in Birmingham, and is in action at The Oval, will handle pace bowling duties alongside Shami, Mukesh Kumar and Suraj Jaiswal. Other prominent players include India all-rounder Riyan Parag and Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra. Teenaged left-handed opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made heads turn with a 35-ball century in IPL 2025 for Rajasthan Royals and had a productive time on the U19 tour of England, is amongst the stand-by players. The Duleep Trophy will be held in the old zonal format of six teams and marks the beginning of 2025/26 domestic cricket season. East Zone will begin their campaign with a quarter-final clash against North Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, with the games winner set to meet South Zone in the semi-final. Other prominent players include India all-rounder Riyan Parag and Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra. Teenaged left-handed opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made heads turn with a 35-ball century in IPL 2025 for Rajasthan Royals and had a productive time on the U19 tour of England, is amongst the stand-by players. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Stand-bys: Mukhtar Hussain (Assam), Aasirwad Swain (Odisha), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar), Swastik Samal (Odisha), Sudip Kr Gharami (Bengal) and Rahul Singh (Assam) Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 1 Aug 2025 8:08 pm

KIIT International School Clinches CSM Synapse 4.0, Odishas Biggest Quiz Show

The dynamic team of Adweya Sarangi and Swastika Mishra outshone formidable contenders in a nail-biting finale to bag the Champions Trophy and Rs 2,00,000 in cash prize: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 1 Aug 2025 7:13 pm

'Duty, not charity': Kerala HC slams man for denying maintenance to 100-year-old mother

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a 100-year-old woman seeking maintenance from one of her sons by upholding a family court order directing him to pay Rs 2,000 per month to her. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan also slammed the 57-year-old son, saying that if he fails to take care of his mother, he should be ashamed of himself. It is the duty of every son to look after his mother. It is not a charity, the court said and dismissed the man's appeal against the family court order of April 2022. The High Court noted that the man challenged the April 2022 order of the family court after a delay of 1,149 days, in 2025, after recovery proceedings were initiated against him for not paying the maintenance amount. At the time of filing the petition (in the family court), the mother of the petitioner was 92, and now she is aged 100 and waiting for the maintenance from her son! I am forced to say that, I feel deeply ashamed, being a member of this society, where a son is fighting with his mother, aged 100, merely to deny her a monthly maintenance of Rs 2,000, Justice Kunhikrishnan said. The son had opposed the plea moved by his mother in the family court, seeking Rs 5,000 as monthly maintenance from him, claiming that she did not require such an amount and that he would take care of her if she stayed with him. 70 per cent of India's elderly financially dependent, mental health issues and social isolation on rise: Report He had also claimed that his mother had other children who were not taking care of her and the plea in the family court was filed at the insistence of his elder brother, with whom she was currently living. The High Court said it was sad to see that the son was not ready to take care of his mother and was fighting in court to deny maintenance to her by raising different contentions. It said that the petitioner ought to have avoided the situation in which his mother had to move a court to seek maintenance. It further said it was the petitioner's duty to look after his mother, and if he was not doing so, he was ot a human being. A son is indebted to his parents in so many ways, and it is the duty of the son to serve his parents. A mother is her son's home base. Even when he grows up and has a new woman in his life, and gets a new home, he is still her son. No matter your age, you will always need your mother, the court noted. Despite the profound bond between a mother and her son, when the son gets married and starts his own family, he often forgets that his mother still needs him in her life. It takes so little effort to call our mothers, yet we often forget that just hearing our voice can make their day, the High Court said. Man stones elderly parents to death in sleep, arrested in Odisha It further pointed out that when the parents grow old, their tastes, attitudes and temperaments may differ. There will be childish habits in all people when they become old. We should remember that when we were children, our mother showed patience with us, even when we became impatient or upset over simple matters, it said. In the same way, when they become old, we should be patient with them. Old people may show childish stubbornness, and therefore it is the duty of the children to calm them down with understanding and patience. The success of the children depends on that, it also highlighted. Ensure special care, facilities for elderly prisoners: MHA to States, UTs

The New Indian Express 1 Aug 2025 6:30 pm

Peon Arrested For Allegedly Serving Urine To Engineer In Odisha's Gajapati

The accused, Siba Narayan Nayak, was taken into custody by R Udayagiri police on Friday after junior engineer (JE) Sachin Gouda filed an FIR detailing the incident. Gouda had recently joined the RWSS office on July 22, and the disturbing incident reportedly occurred the following night, on July 23

Deccan Chronicle 1 Aug 2025 5:55 pm

ACME secures 55.75/kg green ammonia supply deal under SIGHT scheme

ACME Cleantech Solutions will deliver the ammonia to Paradeep, Odisha, within 36 months of signing the Green Ammonia Purchase Agreement.

The Hindu Businessline 1 Aug 2025 5:29 pm

1703 Indian citizens deported from United States from January 20 to July 22; highest from Punjab, Haryana: MEA

CHANDIGARH: Between January 20 and July 22 this year, a total of 1,703 Indian citizens were deported from the United States, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. The highest number of deportees was from Punjab, followed by Haryana and Gujarat. Of the total, 767 individuals returned on commercial flights from the US, while 333 were deported via US Customs and Border Protection (Military) flights. In a written reply to a question posed by MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh shared these statistics in the Lok Sabha. Among the deportees, 1,562 were men and 141 were women. The state-wise breakdown is as follows: Punjab (620), Haryana (604), Gujarat (245), Uttar Pradesh (38), Goa (26), Maharashtra (20), Delhi (20), Telangana (19), Tamil Nadu (17), Andhra Pradesh (12), Uttarakhand (12), Himachal Pradesh (10), Jammu & Kashmir (10), Kerala (8), Chandigarh (8), Madhya Pradesh (7), Rajasthan (7), West Bengal (6), Karnataka (5), Odisha (1), Bihar (1), Jharkhand (1), and six cases with the state of origin unknown. Further details on the modes of deportation revealed that 333 individuals were deported by the US Customs and Border Protection (Military) flights on February 5, 15, and 16. Another 231 were deported on charter flights by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 19, June 8, and June 25. Additionally, 300 people were deported on July 5 and 18 via Department of Homeland Security (DHS) charter flights. Seventy-two deportees arrived in India individually or in small groups, as and when their commercial flight tickets were arranged from Panama. Another 767 individuals returned from the US on commercial flights, again in small groups or individually. The Ministry stated that it remains engaged with the US authorities to ensure the humane treatment of deportees during these operations. It said concerns had been strongly registered with the US regarding the treatment of deporteesespecially the use of shackles, including on women and children. Concerns with regard to religious/cultural sensitivities, including the use of turbans and dietary preferences, have also been formally taken up with the US side. The Ministry has not received any complaint pertaining to the treatment of deportees on any flight after February 5, 2025, the reply stated. On the issue of monitoring the status of Indian students and migrants in the US facing deportation or visa-related challenges, including social media-based vetting procedures, the MEA said it had received several representations from Indian students and their families struggling to get student visa appointments. The Ministry took up the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi as well as the US Department of State, the reply said. In response, the US side informed that additional security requirements for student visas had reduced the capacity of the US Embassy and consulates in India to process visas. However, student visa appointments are now open. For the J-1 physician category, the US side has launched a software-based solution to prioritise their appointments. Several students who had earlier reported difficulty in finding appointment slots under this category have now been able to secure appointments. The US Embassy is working to open a limited number of additional student visa appointments through the end of August in recognition of the urgent need before the start of the new academic year. A student visa fact sheet with frequently asked questions (FAQs) is also being developed to reduce uncertainty around the issue, the reply noted. The Ministry added that while visa issuance remains a sovereign prerogative of the host country, it has consistently raised with both the US Embassy in New Delhi and the US State Department in Washington, DC, the issues faced by Indian students in securing visas.

The New Indian Express 1 Aug 2025 5:15 pm

70 per cent of India's elderly financially dependent, mental health issues and social isolation on rise: Report

NEW DELHI: Nearly 70 per cent of India's elderly population remains financially dependent, with many continuing to work post-retirement to survive, according to a new report. The study, Ageing in India: Challenges and Opportunities, was released by the Sankala Foundation in partnership with NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the National Human Rights Commission. It draws on findings from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), offering a detailed snapshot of India's rapidly greying population. Despite improved life expectancy, the report highlights that many elderly Indians live with economic and health insecurities. The report said that about 6.4 per cent of the elderly reduced their meal sizes, 5.6 per cent went hungry without eating, and 4.2 per cent did not eat for an entire day at least once in the past year. Odisha (37.1 per cent) and Uttar Pradesh (36.6 per cent) reported the highest prevalence of underweight elderly, while Dadra and Nagar Haveli led among Union Territories with 40.1 per cent. Overweight and obesity were most prevalent in Punjab (28 per cent) and Chandigarh (21.5 per cent). Cardiovascular diseases affect 35.6 per cent, hypertension 32 per cent, and diabetes 13.2 per cent of those aged 60 and above. Sallapam to be lifeline for senior citizens battling loneliness Goa and Kerala report the highest rates of cardiovascular disease (60 per cent and 57 per cent, respectively), while diabetes is most prevalent in Kerala (35 per cent), Puducherry (28 per cent) and Delhi (26 per cent). Bone and joint issues are another concern, with 19 per cent of the elderly suffering from such conditions. Telangana leads with the highest prevalence at 33 per cent, while arthritis is most commonly reported in Jammu & Kashmir (22 per cent) and across all southern states. Mental health issues are rising, with 30 per cent of the elderly experiencing depressive symptoms and 8 per cent showing signs of probable major depression. The report noted a 10 per cent gap between self-reported and clinically screened cases, suggesting underdiagnosis. Elderly women are disproportionately affected, especially widows and those facing ill-treatment or poverty. Social isolation is growing, with 18.7 per cent of elderly women and 5.1 per cent of men now living alone. The erosion of joint family structures has exacerbated loneliness, especially among older women. In Kerala, 65 per cent smartphone penetration was found among the elderly. Age-based discrimination is prevalent, especially in Delhi, where 12.9 per cent of elderly respondents reported experiencing one form of discrimination and 12.3 per cent reported facing two or more. One in ten elderly felt that age was the primary reason for discrimination, with rural and poorer older adults more vulnerable. Kerala continues to top the chart with 16.5 per cent of its population aged 60+, followed by Tamil Nadu (13.6 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (13.1 per cent) and Punjab (12.6 per cent) as of 2021. Bihar (7.7 per cent), Uttar Pradesh (8.1 per cent) and Assam (8.2 per cent) reported the lowest proportions. While the central government has taken steps such as expanding Ayushman Bharat coverage to all citizens above 70 years, the report called for greater inter-ministerial coordination, investment in home-based care, and age-friendly infrastructure. It also advocated for public campaigns to challenge ageism and promote the social inclusion of older citizens. Delhi's senior citizens demand better safety and care amid fears over crime, health access

The New Indian Express 1 Aug 2025 4:01 pm

AIDSO demands impartial probe into death of Odisha student at Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi

AIDSO expressed deep shock over the growing number of student deaths in Central universities and institutions of higher learning across India

The Hindu 1 Aug 2025 9:48 am

Tusker tramples three to death in Odisha

Villagers allege the precise locations of wild elephants are not being communicated to them effectively

The Hindu 1 Aug 2025 3:34 am

Mohan Majhi Govt to plant 75 lakh saplings in a single day to celebrate birthday of PM Narendra Modi

Odisha CM emphasised planting of climate-resilient and fruit-bearing species, tailored to local ecological conditions

The Hindu 1 Aug 2025 2:53 am

Style Vs. Discipline? Odisha College Poster Sparks Talk On Student Conduct

Established in 1998, the college caters to over 500 students in the arts stream and runs a 100-bed hostel. Located near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border, it has been a vital academic lifeline in the region.

Deccan Chronicle 1 Aug 2025 1:54 am

AliExpress Removes Doormat Featuring Lord Jagannath After Outrage In Odisha

The controversy erupted on Thursday when it came to light that the platform was selling a floor mat titled Lord Jagannath Mandala Art Mat Doorway, priced at Rs 787.65. The listing included promotional images of a model standing on the mat, which displayed a depiction of Lord Jagannath a deity deeply revered in Hinduism and central to the cultural and spiritual identity of Odisha

Deccan Chronicle 31 Jul 2025 10:59 pm

Odisha Govt Engineer Allegedly Served Urine Instead Of Water, Probe Underway

In a deeply unsettling incident, a junior engineer posted at the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) office at R Udayagiri in Odishas Gajapati district, was allegedly served urine instead of drinking water by a peon

Deccan Chronicle 31 Jul 2025 10:05 pm

In Flooded Odisha, Doctor Ferries Pregnant Woman To Ambulance On Cart

As a pregnant woman in a flood-hit district of Odisha went into a labour at a time rains had brought life to a halt, a doctor rose to the occasion.

NDTV 31 Jul 2025 7:32 pm

Bizarre Superstition! Two Youths In Odishas Koraput District Declared Dead As They Saw Mating Of Two Crows

Two young men were subjected to a symbolic funeral ritual after they on July 28 witnessed the mating of two crows, an act considered highly inauspicious in local tribal traditions

Deccan Chronicle 31 Jul 2025 5:19 pm

Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress' doormat with Lord Jagannath image sparks outrage; Odisha demands apology

Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida criticised as offensive the act of printing the image of Lord Jagannath on doormats and selling the products and demanded an apology from the firm

The Hindu 31 Jul 2025 3:55 pm

Chinese e-commerce site angers millions by selling doormat with Lord Jagannaths image; Company responds

A major controversy erupted in Odisha after AliExpress listed doormats featuring Lord Jagannath's image, deeply hurting devotees' sentiments. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and others strongly condemned the act, demanding immediate removal and an apology. AliExpress responded by taking down the item and apologizing after facing severe backlash from leaders and devotees.

The Economic Times 31 Jul 2025 2:54 pm

Odisha govt to distribute third instalment of Subhadra scheme on August 9

The scheme is designed to provide eligible women aged between 21 and 60 years with 50,000 over five years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29

The Hindu 31 Jul 2025 12:04 pm

Odisha Crime Branch cracks OTET-2025 question paper leak case, six arrested

The Odisha Crime Branch has successfully solved the OTET-2025 question paper leak case, leading to the arrest of six individuals. The investigation revealed that a data entry operator from the Board of Secondary Education office accessed and circulated the leaked paper. Authorities seized electronic devices and are scrutinizing financial transactions made through digital payment platforms.

The Economic Times 31 Jul 2025 9:29 am

HC fines man Rs 25k for misusing habeas corpus remedy

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 5:09 am

BMC to ask plot owners to hand over roads for devpt work

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 5:04 am

Odisha yet to set timeline for notifying PESA Rules: Min

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 3:01 am

Corporators accuse CMC mayor of stalling devpt works

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 2:34 am

Odisha evacuates 5,000 people as floods upend lives of 30,000

While 5,000 people have been evacuated, the Odisha government has announced that cooked food will be supplied for the next seven days to the affected

The Hindu 31 Jul 2025 2:12 am

MKCG med college to offer 2 new BSc courses

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 12:21 am

Teen arrested for raping minor girl

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 12:21 am

Protest by students, parents stops teacher transfer

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 12:21 am

Human chain against trafficking

The Times of India 31 Jul 2025 12:20 am

Odisha Flood: CM Mohan Majhi Conducts Aerial Survey, Says Situation Under Control

The state government has launched extensive relief and rehabilitation measures. Over 5,800 people have been evacuated from low-lying and vulnerable areas.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2025 10:37 pm

Odisha Leads India's Clean Energy-Agriculture Convergence with First Agri-Photovoltaics Summit

Speaker Surama Padhy calls for integrating solar power with agriculture to double farmer incomes.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2025 10:32 pm

Odisha Man Murders Wife, Mother-In-Law; Plants Banana Trees Over Buried Bodies

Police said Sonali was Patras second wife. He allegedly used a large stone to crush both women while they were asleep

News18 30 Jul 2025 10:18 pm

Man Arrested With 34 Kg Of Ganja In Srikakulam

The operation was masterminded by Santhun Das, a resident of Khariyaguda village in Odisha, who had been purchasing Ganja directly from local farmers and selling it to Lobokunda, a contact in Mumbais Malad area: Circle inspector M. Chinnamanayudu

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2025 8:53 pm

Odisha RI ARI Amin 2025 Exam Cancelled, Check New Exam Schedule

The OSSSC RI, ARI, and Amin Mains Exam 2025 is expected to be cancelled, although no official confirmation has been issued yet. Due to widespread protests in regions like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, aspirants have demanded an offline re-exam at centralised venues. While OSSSC has declared only 9 candidates ineligible under Rule 18, the OSSSC RI [] The post Odisha RI ARI Amin 2025 Exam Cancelled, Check New Exam Schedule appeared first on Testbook Blog .

Test Book 30 Jul 2025 6:05 pm

Three held with 8 kg ganja in Hayathnagar, NDPS case booked

Hyderabad: Three people were apprehended by the Prohibition and Excise Department officials for transporting ganja in a car on Tuesday night, July 30, at Hayathnagar. The P&E team seized eight kilograms of the weed from them. On information of three individuals transporting ganja from Malkangiri in Odisha to the city in a car, the P&E 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 .

The Siasat Daily 30 Jul 2025 1:09 pm

Odisha to Introduce Male Tigers in Similipal for Natural Breeding

Similipals dense forests and favourable ecosystem have enabled two tigresses to settle in well

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2025 10:37 am

Odisha Man Held for Sharing Ex-Girlfriends Intimate Photos on Social Media

The accused, identified as Samir Kumar Palei of Kabisurya Nagar in Ganjam district, worked as an executive at a private finance firm in Jajpur.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2025 9:50 am

BU launches digital library service for remote access

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 5:04 am

Tracing the route of King Rajendra Cholas Gangetic expedition

Accounts reveal the Chola forces defeated kingdoms in the eastern Deccan, coastal Odisha, and eventually clashed with the Pala dynasty in Bengal

The Hindu 30 Jul 2025 5:00 am

Pahalgam terror victims wife welcomes govt action

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 4:00 am

Flood situation in 2 Kendrapada blocks worsens

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 2:36 am

Odisha: CBI Affidavit Links Senior IAS Officer To Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Case

The agency also alleged that one of the accused gifted expensive items,including a MacBook and a luxury watch, to the bureaucrats daughter.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2025 2:03 am

CM launches campaign to promote locally-produced goods

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 12:17 am

2 juveniles detained, youth held for minors gang rape

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 12:17 am

HC takes stock of Mahaprayan scheme at SCB

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 12:16 am

CB detains teacher in paper leak case

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:40 pm

Man arrested for bike theft

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:35 pm

Odisha tops India in sickle cell cases: Minister

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:32 pm

2 men killed by jumbos in Kmal, Kjhar dists

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:31 pm

Youth held for raping minor in Kendrapada district

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:31 pm

Elephants trample tribal man to death in Keonjhar

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:31 pm

Two held in Keonjhar with 20 stolen mobile phones

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:28 pm

Man arrested for wifes murder

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:28 pm

Koraput gets award under aspirational dist programme

The Times of India 29 Jul 2025 11:26 pm