Odisha
- Hyderabad
Man dies by suicide over harassment by loan agents in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 26-year-old man died by suicide in Hyderabad’s Ghatkesar on Friday, February 27, due to alleged harassment buy loan agents. The deceased identified as Sai Kumar had sought a loan of…
- India
India saw 42 hate crimes against minorities in January: Siasat’s tracker
Hyderabad: India recorded at least 42 hate crimes and hate speeches targeting Muslims, Dalits and Christians in January 2026, averaging nine to 10 incidents a week, according to Siasat.com’s monthly tracker. The…
- Telangana
Drugs coming from Odisha intercepted in three separate incidents in Telangana
Hyderabad: Task Force officials working with Lalaguda Police arrested four people – a drug supplier, a peddler and two consumers – in Secunderabad and seized four kilogram of ganja worth Rs 2…
- India
Maoist leader Sukru kills commander who intended to surrender: Police
Bhubaneswar: A wanted Maoist leader allegedly killed his commander, Anwesh, who was carrying a reward of Rs 22 lakh on his head, for intending to surrender before the Odisha Police, a senior…
- India
PM Modi highlights farmers’ gains in land, water and income
New Delhi: A Kerala village’s success in growing 570 varieties of rice in a single field and how an Odisha farmer has secured extra income through better land use and water savings…
- India
Odisha: 5 school teachers held for ‘raping’ 13-year-old student
Kendrapara: A total of five teachers of a private school were arrested on Saturday, February 21, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, police said. The arrests were made…
- India
Water, electricity cut off in Dalit settlement of Odisha village
Bolangir: Water and electricity services were cut off in a Dalit settlement, with residents alleging caste-based discrimination in Odisha’s Balangir district. However, a village official attributed the disruption to a local feud.…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad police seize 70 kg ganja, two arrested held in SR Nagar
Hyderabad: Two accused persons with 70kg of ganja worth Rs 35 lakhs were apprehended in SR Nagar, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, February 11. A resident of Odisha’s Gajpathi district, 30-year-old Maniel Dalabhera cultivated…
- India
Odisha vendor threatened by Hindutva mob, forced to chant Jai Shri Ram
A Muslim vendor was harassed by an angry right-wing aligned mob and forced to chant the religious slogan, Jai Shri Ram, in Odisha. A video of the incident emerged on social media…
- India
Odisha’s Malkangiri declared “Maoist-free” after last rebel surrenders
Malkangiri (Odisha): Odisha’s Malkangiri, once considered a Maoist hotbed, was declared a “Maoist-free” district on Wednesday, February 4, after red rebel Sukhram Markam, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 21 lakh…
- Lifestyle
Hyderabad: What’s happening at Shilparamam from Feb 6 to 8?
Hyderabad is all set to witness a colourful celebration of Odisha’s rich culture as the much-awaited Odia Food and Craft Mela 2026 returns to the city. The vibrant festival will be held…
- Business
BHEL bags over Rs 1,000 cr project from Hindalco Industries
New Delhi: State-owned BHEL on Wednesday said it has secured an order in the range of Rs 1,200-1,500 crore from Hindalco Industries. BHEL said a letter of intent (LOI) in this regard…
- India
Tribals harassed, locked in church by right-wing mob in Odisha
Christian tribal community members were allegedly assaulted, harassed, and barred from holding prayers after a Hindutva mob entered the church in Kapena village of Odisha’s Nabarangpur district on Sunday, January 25. According…
- Hyderabad
Odian Odyssey: Marriott Hotel brings a taste of Odisha to Hyderabad
Hyderabad: One can find a plethora of cuisines, with our cultural blanket covering areas from across the world due to global influences. However sometimes we miss great cuisines closer to home. In spite…
- Hyderabad
Jungle raj has arrived: Owaisi on Odisha pastor mob attack
Hyderabad: A day after the Odisha pastor attack drew widespread attention, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi said the mob attack “is one of several incidents” since the Bharatiya Janata…
