The grand new Cuttack Chandi Temple is nearing completion. The crucial Ratna Muda ritual is scheduled for January 5, with the entire Rs 70-crore project set to finish by Odia New Year. Discover the details.
A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were found hanging from a tree in Jaipur's Govindgarh. Police recovered a suicide note and probe a past POCSO case. Read the full investigation details.
Gujarat High Court acquits a man sentenced to death for impregnating and killing his minor daughter, citing major lapses in DNA evidence handling and procedural flaws.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces cancellation after permission withdrawal. Organizers cry conspiracy, seek Naveen Patnaik's intervention. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reviewed plans to transform SCB Medical College into a world-class institution, including a 17-floor parking complex and new hostels. Details inside.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces last-minute cancellation. Organisers cry foul, allege conspiracy against SC, ST, OBC & minority voices. Read more.
Jitendra Sahu, a 32-year-old security guard from Cuttack, went missing in Visakhapatnam while on official duty. Police are scrutinising CCTV footage and questioning truck drivers to trace his last movements. Read the full story.
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
Odisha government approves a memorial museum for Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das at Shailabala Women's College in Cuttack. The museum will preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Read more about this tribute.
A Garhwa court sentenced Akhilesh Singh to 25 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor in 2023. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.
A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.
The Rs 8.5 crore Barabati food court in Cuttack, inaugurated in August, remains non-functional. Vendors and residents express frustration as procedural delays stall the project meant to boost tourism and hygiene.
A Jharsuguda court sentenced a 39-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his 17-year-old daughter. The POCSO court also imposed a fine and ordered compensation. Read the full details of the case.
Orissa High Court directs state to regularise two ECG technicians at SCB Medical College, calling their 14-year contractual employment an 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full judgment details.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, fully fit after injury, trained early in Cuttack ahead of the T20I series against South Africa, emulating Virat Kohli's preparation style. Read more.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya held an early, solo practice session at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, mimicking Virat Kohli's dedication, to acclimatise for the T20I series against South Africa. Read about his fitness and preparation.
Orissa High Court reprimands OSMCL for lacking emergency medical procurement. MD ordered to appear on Dec 11 over delays at SCB Medical College. Read the full story.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Kamlesh Rai arrested in Bihar's Rohtas district for abduction and rape of a minor. Medical examination confirms the crime. Details inside.
Cuttack police mandate radium reflective tape at Barabati Stadium for the India-South Africa T20. The safety upgrade aims to prevent accidents during the high-capacity day-night match on December 9.
A Ranchi POCSO court sentences Nawal Kishore Singh Munda to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping a minor. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A special Pocso court in Keonjhar sentenced a 60-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl in 2020. The court also imposed a fine. Read the full details of the verdict.
A special POCSO court in Pune acquitted a 34-year-old man accused of raping his 3-year-old niece. The judge cited inconsistent witness testimony and serious lapses in forensic evidence collection. Read the full details.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy trains daily for a charity match vs Lionel Messi. In Parliament, Odisha MP seeks station upgrade. Ex-CJI Gavai to appear before One Nation One Election panel.
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
BCCI curator selects a red-soil pitch at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium for the high-voltage India-South Africa T20 on December 9, promising a high-scoring contest. Read details.
A Bareilly POCSO court awards life imprisonment to a 28-year-old man for raping a minor. The child's testimony and medical evidence proved crucial. Read the full details.
Orissa High Court criticises Cuttack Municipal Corporation & market committee over Krushak Bazar's filth. Directs immediate sanitation boost, waste management. Next hearing Dec 18.