Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting and blackmailing a 23-year-old woman after luring her with assurances of help in a possible police inquiry linked to an alleged job fraud case, Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena said. The accused was identified as Himansu Samal, alias Jitu, of the Badachana Police Station area in Jajpur district.As per the case details, the victim’s mother, w…
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Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools during a special event in Khordha district, aiming to strengthen the primary education in the state.While speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that primary education forms the foundation of a student’s learning journey.“The stronger the foundation, the brighter the child’s future will be. Therefore, our government has implement…
Bhubaneswar, April 21 (IANS) After reports surfaced regarding the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in the Brahmagiri area of Puri district, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday came down heavily on the state government, alleging that the safety of women and children has deteriorated in the state. Speaking at a press conference here on Tuesday, BJD vice-president and former minister Sanjay Kumar Dasburma has expressed deep concern over the incident. He claimed that the safety of women and c…
Puri, March 9 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department will jointly organise the Fit India Carnival–2026 in Puri district from March 15 to 17, according to official statement issued on Monday. The three-day event aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people under the Fit India Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Preparations for the carnival were reviewed at a meeting held at the regional office of the SAI in Ko…
Bhubaneswar, Dec 31 (IANS) The AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has successfully conducted its first-ever liver transplant, marking a major milestone for the premier medical institute, informed Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday. Addressing the press, Biswas expressed immense satisfaction over the achievement. He informed that the donor has already been discharged without any complications, while the recipient is recovering well and is expected to be discharged…