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  Odisha college student 'immolates self' following blackmail by boyfriend, third such case in a month

  India | August 06, 2025 20:42 IST

  The fresh incident took place in Kathiapada village in Pattamundai (Rural) police station area in the morning. This was the third incident of a woman dying of burn injuries in Odisha since July 12.

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  15-year-old Odisha girl, set on fire by miscreants, dies

  India | August 02, 2025 21:26 IST

  The girl, who had sustained 70 per cent burn injuries, was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi from AIIMS Bhubaneswar last month.

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  Odisha Floods: Situation slightly improves; CM Majhi conducts aerial survey | 10 Points

  India | July 30, 2025 16:50 IST

  Odisha Floods: According to the state government, the situation has improved in flood-hit areas, and the water level in the Subarnarekha and Jalaka rivers are now flowing below the danger mark.

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  Seven boys, one scooty, no helmets: Minors caught in bizzare traffic violation in Odisha | Video

  India | July 29, 2025 23:43 IST

  The group pf boys were reportedly speeding, shouting, and misbehaving on the road, drawing the attention of stunned locals.

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  Infant's death due to alleged 'medical negligence' triggers tension at Odisha's hospital

  India | July 28, 2025 21:36 IST

  According to police, the child’s death led to a heated altercation between the grieving family and hospital staff, prompting law enforcement to intervene.

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  BJD corporator arrested for rape, suspended from party amid rising crimes against women in Odisha

  India | July 27, 2025 16:27 IST

  BJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested from Balasore on Sunday in connection with a rape case filed by a 19-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The woman alleged Jena exploited her sexually since she was 17, forced an abortion, and threatened her.

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  Odisha: Class 10 hostel students found pregnant in Kandhamal district, police register FIR

  India | July 26, 2025 7:47 IST

  Sources revealed that suspicion arose among hostel authorities when the two girls did not turn up to collect their sanitary napkins, a regular practice overseen by the staff. This unusual behaviour prompted further inquiry, following which the girls were sent for medical checkups.

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  Brothers rape minor in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur for a year; arrested

  India | July 25, 2025 18:23 IST

  According to the complaint lodged by the victim's father at the Kujang police station, the two brothers raped the minor for nearly a year, who is now seven months pregnant.

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  Administrative reshuffle in Odisha: 49 IAS officers transferred, 15 districts get new collectors

  India | July 22, 2025 23:49 IST

  The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred 49 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle affecting several senior ranks, including additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and district collectors. Fifteen of the state’s 30 districts will have new collectors.

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  Odisha girl set on fire: Supreme Court says ‘we are in shame’, seeks action

  India | July 22, 2025 16:55 IST

  The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over the alleged immolation of a 15-year-old girl in Odisha’s Puri district, calling the incident “shameful” and urging concrete action to protect vulnerable groups like schoolgirls and rural children.

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  Odisha Congress student leader arrested for alleged rape of 19-year-old

  India | July 21, 2025 11:37 IST

  Udit Pradhan, president of NSUI Odisha, was arrested on rape charges following allegations by a 19-year-old student, amid rising concerns over women's safety and the Congress party's political stance in the state.

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  ‘Save me’: Odisha man recounts horror after girl, set on fire, collapsed at his doorstep

  India | July 20, 2025 21:33 IST

  A 15-year-old girl in Odisha’s Puri district, who was kidnapped and set on fire by three unidentified men, managed to escape and reach a nearby house while still ablaze. The resident, Dukshishyam Senapati, helped douse the flames and alert her family.

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  Odisha: Minor girl, set on fire by miscreants, being airlifted to Delhi AIIMS

  India | July 20, 2025 16:00 IST

  A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday. The girl is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and she is in a critical condition, having suffered 70 per cent burn injuries.

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  'Inaction, political patronage': Opposition tears into Odisha govt after minor set on fire in Puri

  India | July 19, 2025 18:23 IST

  Meanwhile, the victim has been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said officials, adding that though she has suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, she is able to speak.

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  AIIMS Patna student from Odisha found dead in hostel room, probe on: Police

  India | July 19, 2025 18:15 IST

  Originally from Odisha, Shah’s family has been informed. The forensic team was called in, and a postmortem will be conducted. A probe is underway and further technical evidence will be collected.

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  Minor girl set on fire in Odisha's Puri; police launch probe

  India | July 19, 2025 15:45 IST

  Meanwhile, Congress has criticised the Mohan Charan Majhi-led NJP government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, saying that such incidents are regularly happening in the state.

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  Odisha: Massive protest over student's death by self-immolation; police use tear gas, water cannons

  India | July 16, 2025 13:02 IST

  Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is also observing a Balasore bandh in protest over a Balasore student's death by self-immolation. The BJD has been demanding a judicial probe into the incident.

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  Balasore Tragedy: How Inaction Over Harassment Led to Self-Immolation & Student's Death- A Timeline

  Originals | July 15, 2025 15:52 IST

  Balasore Tragedy: A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan College, Odisha, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after attempting self-immolation over alleged prolonged sexual harassment. Watch the video to know the event timeline.

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  Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Meets Balasore Self-Immolation Victim's Family

  News | July 15, 2025 10:50 IST

  Dharmendra Pradhan met the Balasore victim's family at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, assured strict action, and said saving her life is the top priority as investigations continue.

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  Balasore sexual harassment case: Student succumbs to injuries after self-immolation, CM vows action

  India | July 15, 2025 11:58 IST

  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and assured the family of the deceased that all those guilty in this case will face the strictest punishment as per the law.