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[WATCH] Odisha villagers rescue dolphin from river, release it in pond

Priya Ranjan Swain Jan 18, 2024

Bhubaneswar: A Gangetic Dolphin was sighted in Jalaka river in Odisha’s Balasore district today. The villagers in Basta area of Balasore rescued the aquatic animal and released into a pond, sources said. On being informed, the…

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BDO found hanging in official quarters in Odisha; suicide suspected

Priya Ranjan Swain Jan 11, 2024

Bhubaneswar: Simulia BDO Bishwaranjan Mohanty was found hanging in his official residence in Balasore district of Odisha today. Mohanty had been appointed as the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Simulia around four months ago, sources…

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Class-X girl, dad critical in attack over one-sided love affair in Odisha’s Balasore

Priya Ranjan Swain Nov 30, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A Class-X girl and her father were allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon by a youth over a one-sided love affair in Balasore district of Odisha today. The incident took place at Kalyani panchayat under Gopalpur police…

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Addicted to gaming, Odisha teenager ends life as denied smartphone

Priya Ranjan Swain Oct 28, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A 17-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in Odisha’s Balasore district yesterday night after his family did not buy a smartphone for him during Dussehra. The deceased is the only son of Sunil Swain of Shantinagar village…

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Snake rescuer critical after being bitten by cobra in Odisha’s Balasore

Priya Ranjan Swain Oct 25, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A snake rescuer has been hospitalised in a critical condition after he was bitten by a cobra in Balasore district of Odisha today. Bikram Jena, an official of Jaleswar block in Balasore, spotted an Indian Cobra in his…

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2 days after abduction, Visva Bharati PhD student rescued from Talasari beach in Odisha

Priya Ranjan Swain Sep 23, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A PhD student of Visva Bharati, who was allegedly abducted by some unknown people from Birbhum district of West Bengal on September 21, was rescued from Talasari beach in Odisha’s Balasore district today. Around 12 people…

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Youth drowns during aunt’s post-death ritual in Odisha’s Balasore

Priya Ranjan Swain Aug 4, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A youth reportedly drowned in Kanchudi river in Simulia area of Balasore district in Odisha during the post-death ritual of his aunt today. The deceased has been identified as Manas Ranjan Swain (23), son of Niranjan Swain,…

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Couple sells newborn for Rs 10,000 in Odisha’s Balasore

Priya Ranjan Swain Aug 3, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A couple in Bhograi area of Odisha’s Balasore district has allegedly sold their newborn daughter to an unidentified person from Mayurbhanj. The couple—Manoj Das and Susama Das—of Taladi village under Bhograi block reportedly…

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Stone laid for four-laning of Seragarh-Jharanaghati highway in Odisha’s Balasore

Priya Ranjan Swain Jul 29, 2023

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways VK Singh today laid foundation stone for the four-laning of Seragarh-Nilagiri-Jharanaghati State Highway in Balasore district of Odisha. The Centre has sanctioned Rs…

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Goods train moves ahead leaving 10 wagons behind in Odisha’s Balasore

Priya Ranjan Swain Jul 22, 2023

Bhubaneswar: A goods train reportedly moved ahead despite as many as 10 wagons getting detached from it at Soro railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district today. The coal-laden train kept going on the loop line for a few minutes…

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