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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.

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  Odisha student self-immolation case: College principal held for alleged sexual harassment cover-up

  India | July 14, 2025 20:41 IST

  The 20-year-old college student set herself on fire on the campus of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, on Saturday for allegedly being denied justice over "sexual harassment" by a teacher.

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  OUAT UG Result 2025 declared, how to download

  Exam Results | July 14, 2025 17:34 IST

  OUAT UG Result 2025 has been declared. Students awaiting their Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) undergraduate entrance results can download their scorecards by visiting the official website - ouat.ac.in. Check direct link here.

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  Odisha student self-immolation: Naveen Patnaik urges governor's action, NCW steps in

  India | July 13, 2025 16:21 IST

  An undergraduate student in Odisha's Balasore sustained over 90 per cent burn injuries after attempting self-immolation in protest against alleged sexual harassment by her teacher and the college's inaction.

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  Odisha to copyright Jagannath Temple rituals to protect authenticity of centuries-old traditions

  India | July 13, 2025 12:18 IST

  Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of Puri and the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, voiced his concerns over the irregular celebration of rituals by the ISKCON)abroad and the West Bengal government's move to declare a temple in Digha.

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  Odisha shocker: Newly-wed couple tied like oxen, made to plough field by mob | VIDEO

  India | July 11, 2025 19:57 IST

  A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, prompting outrage.

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  Odisha: BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan arrested in OAS officer assault case in Bhubaneswar

  India | July 03, 2025 23:31 IST

  The development comes after Jagannath Pradhan surrendered at the DCP office in Bhubaneswar, following which he was arrested after a medical examination, a police officer said.

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  Odisha: 24-year-old man allegedly kills his girlfriend in Berhampur town

  Crime | July 02, 2025 16:38 IST

  Odisha: The SP further stated that preliminary investigations indicate the couple had visited the same lodge on at least three prior occasions. “We are examining all angles related to the case,” he added.