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Woman Found Hanging in Patnagarh, Family Alleges Dowry Murder
Suresh Sahu
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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.
Amko Simko Massacre: The 1939 Tribal Firing in Gangpur Estate
The Amko Simko Massacre of 1939 unfolded in Gangpur Estate, Sundargarh. This event highlights tribal resistance during India's colonial period and its historical significance.
Goat theft suspect missing in Sundargarh, search operation continues
A youth accused of attempting to steal goats has gone missing in Sundargarh, Odisha.
Rourkela Airport Expansion Plans Announced
Man Dies Weeks After Wife Allegedly Hits Him with Cell Phone During Domestic Dispute
Woman Killed, Infant Injured in Sambalpur Truck Accident
Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Odisha's Boudh and Dhenkanal
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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.
Rourkela Airport Expansion Plans Announced
Rourkela airport in Odisha's Sundargarh district to undergo major expansion.
Man Dies Weeks After Wife Allegedly Hits Him with Cell Phone During Domestic Dispute
A man died in Balangir after his wife allegedly hit him with a cell phone during a domestic dispute.
Woman Killed, Infant Injured in Sambalpur Truck Accident
A woman was killed and her infant daughter injured in a truck accident on NH-53 in Sambalpur, Odisha.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Odisha's Boudh and Dhenkanal
Heavy rainfall in Odisha's Boudh and Dhenkanal districts causes waterlogging and traffic disruption.
Rourkela Steel Township struggles with garbage, stagnant water, and foul smell
Rourkela Steel Township in Sundargarh district struggles with garbage, stagnant water, and foul smell.
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