Distressed migration which has been a pervasive issue across most districts of the state is more pronounced in the Western belt in districts like Balangir, Nuapada and Kalahandi among others.
Odisha Police have instructed Special Security Battalion personnel to remove tattoos that are visible while wearing uniforms on their bodies within 15 days
Accused Abhilash Mishra had a personal rivalry with a man named Sushil Paika, a member of an Instagram page, "SBP Mafia Gang". Paika allegedly assaulted Mishra's father, after which he sought revenge. He planned to frame Paika in a bombing incident and put a ticket, "SBP Mafia Gang", on the bomb.
The Police officials stated that the brothers borrowed a huge amount of money and were not able to repay the lenders following which they hatched a plan to cheat government employees.
The Chhatra Congress has distributed traditional wedding cards announcing the 'wedding ceremony' of BJD and BJP, and has invited everyone to attend it and bless the bride and groom.
Supreme Court ordered a non-bailable warrant against a defendant identified as Upendra Nath Dalai who refused to deposit previously ordered fees and then called the notice of contempt proceedings against him "useless" and "disrespectful."