New data reveals a sharp rise in homicides, rapes, and robberies in key US cities like Atlanta and LA. As President Trump pushes federal intervention, a political battle over law and order intensifies. Read the full analysis.
A 17-year-old boy was brutally stoned to death at Badnera railway station in Amravati. Police swiftly arrested two adults and detained two minors. This marks the sixth murder in the area in six months.
Two truck drivers died in a head-on collision on NH-520 near Rourkela. Rescue ops lasted 4 hours. Police cite brake failure as possible cause. Read details.
A 15-year-old student in Rourkela has been sent to a correctional home for allegedly raping a 14-year-old classmate, who became pregnant. The girl attempted to terminate the pregnancy with pills. Read the full details.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a sports complex, open-air theatre, and laid foundation stones for three major projects at NIT Rourkela, boosting campus infrastructure.
Unidentified miscreants set two new passenger buses on fire near Swapneswar temple in Rourkela. Owner Anaya Kumar Malik suffers loss as police investigate. Read for details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah details a comprehensive national strategy against organised crime, focusing on coordination, technology, and stringent laws. Read the full plan.
A school teacher, Rao Danish Ali, was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus. AMU Proctor confirms the incident, sparking security concerns. Read the latest details.
A hilarious street fight between a nun and Santa Claus in Rourkela, Odisha, goes viral. Watch the video and see netizens' funny reactions about Christmas cake and gifts!
546 inmates at Sundargarh district jail continue indefinite hunger strike, demanding superintendent's transfer and better prison facilities. Officials engage in talks.
NIT Rourkela launches a 3-day international conference on AI and robotics, featuring global experts and focusing on sustainable tech solutions. Discover the future of innovation here.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela design a low-cost wastewater system using raw coal to remove dangerous pesticides. A sustainable 'waste-to-wealth' fix for India's agricultural pollution. Read more.
Siba Kumar Behera, a 36-year-old lineman in Rourkela, has been selflessly feeding and caring for stray dogs for seven years, spending his own salary to ensure they don't go hungry. Discover his inspiring story of compassion.
A 62-year-old bread factory owner died after a speeding truck hit his bike on the Rajamunda bypass in Sundargarh. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.
Sundargarh SP seeks call records to trace three associates of a contractor who allegedly murdered a plumber over a wage dispute in Rourkela. Police have arrested the prime accused.
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
Dipesh Kumar Pradhan, a PhD scholar from NIT Rourkela, went missing in the Ib river. Fire services and ODRAF are using an underwater camera in the ongoing search operation. Read for details.
A 25-year-old man, Sama Munda, was arrested for allegedly murdering his 56-year-old uncle, Nanda Munda, in a brutal land dispute in Rangamatia village. Police seized the grinding pestle used in the crime. Read the full details.
Rourkela police arrested a wanted criminal involved in illegal arms trade. A major haul of 35 swords, guns, and ammunition was recovered from his rented house. Read the full story.
Rourkela cyber police dismantle organized crime network involving bank employees in money laundering scheme. Four arrested for operating mule bank accounts for cybercriminals across India.
NIT Rourkela researchers discover piperlongumine in long pepper effectively kills colon cancer cells with minimal side effects. A breakthrough for affordable cancer treatment in India.
Armed masked men robbed Maa Tarini Transport in Koida, Sundargarh, taking ₹2.3 lakh cash and damaging equipment. This marks the third major robbery in Bonai sub-division recently. Police investigation underway.
Odisha government forms committee to resolve land encroachment issues for Rourkela Steel Plant's ₹30,000 crore expansion. Plan aims to double production capacity to 9.8 MTPA by 2030.
A 21-year-old widow was brutally set on fire by her lover and his wife in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district. The victim remains in critical condition with 90% burns. Police have arrested both accused.
Delhi Police makes major breakthrough in vehicle theft cases with arrest of two notorious thieves and recovery of eight stolen motorcycles in northwest Delhi operation.
In a significant ruling, the Odisha High Court quashed Rourkela Development Authority's notice for removing structures from government land, citing procedural lapses and violation of natural justice principles.
Satnam Singh Mamdani's political triumph sparks jubilant celebrations among Rourkela's diaspora community across the United States, creating waves of hometown pride from Texas to California.
Pune Police makes significant breakthrough in organized crime fight with arrest of Sunil Bansode, key aide to gangster Gaja Marne. Details on the operation and seized evidence.
In a shocking crime from Uttar Pradesh, a young man allegedly murdered a minor girl for having a relationship with someone else before taking his own life. Police investigation reveals tragic details of the case that has stunned the local community.