Kite String Cuts Man's Neck in Balasore
A 50-year-old man suffered a deep neck injury from a manja-coated kite string while riding his motorcycle on Tamulia bridge in Balasore district.
A 50-year-old man suffered a deep neck injury from a manja-coated kite string while riding his motorcycle on Tamulia bridge in Balasore district.
A one-month-old girl was allegedly sold by her parents in Bhadrak's Bayanbanapur village for Rs 35,000 to repay a Rs 55,000 loan. Police have detained the parents and launched an investigation.
Sabitri Das, from a Balasore village, went viral showcasing traditional Odia recipes. Her story highlights a digital movement preserving Odisha's culinary heritage for new generations. Discover more!
A 95-year-old man's final rites were stalled for nearly two days in Balasore's Rangamatia village due to a dispute over Christian burial customs. Police mediation finally resolved the conflict. Read the full story.
An 11-year-old student died after a concrete slab collapsed at Badas primary school in Balasore. Locals protest, demanding safety and compensation. CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia.
Balasore administration faces criticism for cutting trees on collectorate campus for a water tank, violating pollution norms. Work stopped after public outrage. Details inside.
Balasore district imposes 7-day restrictions on construction, truck movement & waste burning as AQI turns 'very poor'. Officials warn of legal action for violations. Learn more.
NCTE approves BA BEd & BSc BEd at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. 50 seats each, admissions via NTA from 2026-27. Details on eligibility & process coming soon.
Violent clash between two transgender groups in Bhadrak, Balasore, injures four. Police detain three as rivalry suspected. Protest at police station demands arrests.
Police arrest a man and woman for allegedly murdering a 27-year-old in a Balasore hotel room after a dispute. The accused were in an extramarital relationship. Read the full investigation details.
Body of Akash Mahanta (25) found in a Balasore hotel room under suspicious circumstances. Police search for a missing woman and another youth. Family alleges foul play. Details inside.
The rape and murder of a 10-year-old in Bhadrak's Chandabali is now a top-priority 'red flag' case. DGP mandates chargesheet in 30 days as political bandhs paralyze the region. Read the latest developments.
A US-based yoga teacher from Odisha, Neeta Mohanty, and her siblings inaugurate the Basanta Bishnupriya Memorial Hall in Soro. The centre offers free first-month classes starting Jan 1, 2026. Read more.
Notorious criminal Kamalakant Das alias Budhia was injured in a police encounter in Bhadrak early Tuesday. The incident occurred after he opened fire on officers. Read the full details.
Two minor girls from West Bengal, missing for 10 days, were rescued in Odisha's Balasore. Four arrests made in a coordinated police operation. Read the full story.
Goa Police investigation into a Rs 70 lakh Baina dacoity reveals five accused are from Balasore, Odisha, belonging to a community allegedly involved in such crimes nationwide. Details inside.
Former secretary of Arnapal Service Cooperative Society sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for misappropriating Rs 4 lakh. Fined Rs 50,000. Read the full details of the Balasore vigilance case.
Police detain minor boy attempting to enter Balasore shelter home to meet adopted girl from US. Investigation ongoing regarding extortion allegations and minor's age verification.
Police detain minor boy attempting to enter Balasore shelter home to meet adopted girl from US. Investigation ongoing regarding extortion claims and proper counseling for both children.
A special court in Odisha's Balasore district delivers strong verdict, sentencing 65-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for brutal rape of minor girl. Landmark judgment highlights zero tolerance for child sexual abuse.
In a major development, the Orissa High Court has rejected bail pleas of a college principal and HOD in the Balasore self-immolation case that shook the state. Get exclusive details on the court's stern stance.