BERHAMPUR: In a case that has sent shockwaves through Ganjam district, the Berhampur Police have unraveled a chilling conspiracy involving kidnapping, a ₹2 crore ransom demand, and the cold-blooded murder of 47-year-old real estate tycoon Sudhir Kumar Patra. Among the nine arrested are the victim’s own niece and nephew, who allegedly orchestrated the hit over […]
Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a resounding display of agility and determination, Gosani Thunders stormed to championship glory while Rayagada Warriors secured the runners-up position in the Under-14 Chief Minister’s Trophy Inter-Club and Inter-District Kho Kho Championship–2026, held at Venkateswara High School, Garabandha. Organised under the aegis of the Gajapati district administration’s sports department, the tournament
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): A profound message of service beyond life echoed from the sacred hills of Mahendragiri as revered seer Laxmi Baba (Dandiswami Bhaskar Tirtha) of Mahendragiri Ashram pledged to donate his body to the MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. The saint’s decision, formally declared earlier on March 26, found powerful expression during the Samarpan Mahotsav,
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a dramatic dawn operation that underscores the relentless resolve of law enforcement, Gajapati Police struck a decisive blow against the clandestine corridors of illegal ganja trade, seizing contraband worth over Rs 50 lakhs from the dense green folds of the district’s forested terrain. With the tightening noose of sustained crackdowns, ganja
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a deeply disturbing tale where the sanctity of marriage was shattered by greed and brutality, justice has finally prevailed. In a chilling case of dowry-related violence, a husband who mercilessly ended his wife’s life barely a year after their wedding has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the court. The accused,
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a moment of pride and promise, four budding cricketers from the culturally rich land of Gajapati have carved their names on the national canvas by securing selection in the prestigious Under-17 national-level cricket. These young talents had earlier showcased their brilliance by clinching the championship title at the state school-level Under-17
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a rare and soul-stirring gesture of unwavering devotion, Biranchi Narayan Rath, a humble teacher from Katalkaita village on the outskirts of Paralakhemundi, has etched his name in the annals of faith by dedicating not just his wealth, but his very future to Lord Shri Jagannath. As the construction of the new
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a resolute stride against the dark undercurrents of timber smuggling, the vigilant Forest Department of Gajapati scripted a decisive success by seizing a concealed cache of precious Piasal wood valued at over Rs 2 lakh in the verdant stretches of Mohana block. Acting upon credible intelligence and under the astute direction
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a heart-rending incident that has plunged the entire region into mourning, two young schoolgirls lost their lives in a tragic collapse of a dilapidated wall near a school gate in Gajapati district. The sorrowful episode unfolded at the Government Primary School in Rubudising under R. Udayagiri police limits, where laughter of
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a moment poised to be etched in golden letters in the spiritual chronicles of Odisha, the sacred and myth-laden Mahendragiri—revered as the “Himalaya of Odisha”—is all set to host its first-ever grand Kumbh Mela. This divine congregation, coinciding with the rare celestial phenomenon of “Joda Jyeshtha” (twin Jyeshtha month after 18
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