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Disabled tribal child denied pension, housing benefits in Kalahandi
Jyotirmayee Majhi
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Odisha Health Dept reviews VIMSAR gynaecology department over maternal deaths
A two-member Odisha Health Department team reviewed the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at VIMSAR, Burla, after rising maternal deaths and recommended corrective measures.
Sundargarh panel orders Ola Electric to pay Rs 1.76L for faulty scooter
Sundargarh consumer commission directed Ola Electric to refund Rs 1.16 lakh and pay Rs 60,000 compensation plus costs for a defective e‑scooter bought in August 2023.
VSSUT scraps mandatory uniform, adopts optional dress code after student protests
VSSUT in Burla will scrap its mandatory undergraduate uniform policy after student protests over uncomfortable polyester fabric in Sambalpur's humid climate.
Police Bust Gambling Den in Nuapada, Teacher Among Four Arrested
Khariar Police raided a hotel at Boden Chhak in Nuapada, arresting four people including a school teacher and seizing ₹40,500 in cash and gambling equipment.
Woman Found Hanging in Patnagarh, Family Alleges Dowry Murder
Red muddy water floods Koida homes in Sundargarh Odisha
Road caves in Cuttack’s Nuapada-Khapuria after heavy downpour
Amko Simko Massacre: The 1939 Tribal Firing in Gangpur Estate
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Disabled tribal child denied pension, housing benefits in Kalahandi
A 7‑year‑old tribal boy with 80 % disability in Kalahandi has been denied government pension and housing benefits despite eligibility.
Odisha Health Dept reviews VIMSAR gynaecology department over maternal deaths
A two-member Odisha Health Department team reviewed the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at VIMSAR, Burla, after rising maternal deaths and recommended corrective measures.
Sundargarh panel orders Ola Electric to pay Rs 1.76L for faulty scooter
Sundargarh consumer commission directed Ola Electric to refund Rs 1.16 lakh and pay Rs 60,000 compensation plus costs for a defective e‑scooter bought in August 2023.
VSSUT scraps mandatory uniform, adopts optional dress code after student protests
VSSUT in Burla will scrap its mandatory undergraduate uniform policy after student protests over uncomfortable polyester fabric in Sambalpur's humid climate.
Police Bust Gambling Den in Nuapada, Teacher Among Four Arrested
Khariar Police raided a hotel at Boden Chhak in Nuapada, arresting four people including a school teacher and seizing ₹40,500 in cash and gambling equipment.
Woman Found Hanging in Patnagarh, Family Alleges Dowry Murder
A woman was found hanging in Patnagarh, Bolangir, with her father alleging dowry-related murder and police detaining her husband and sister-in-law.
Red muddy water floods Koida homes in Sundargarh Odisha
Red muddy rainwater from nearby hills flooded homes in Koida block, Sundargarh, damaging property and documents after early morning rainfall on July 25, 2026.
Road caves in Cuttack’s Nuapada-Khapuria after heavy downpour
A section of road at Cuttack’s Nuapada-Khapuria caved in after heavy rain, halting traffic and prompting safety measures with no casualties were reported.
Goat theft suspect missing in Sundargarh, search operation continues
A youth accused of attempting to steal goats has gone missing in Sundargarh, Odisha.
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