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US Senator writes to India, says pedophile pastor of NGO that wanted to ‘connect with savages’ imprisoned because he is Christian
Republican Senator Charles Ernest Grassley, who represents Iowa, has written to India accusing the authorities of jailing Pastor Faiz Rehman of 'Good News' NGO as he is a Christian.
Watch: BJD MP caught slapping party worker on stage, worker says it was a ‘gentle touch’
In an earlier incident, BJD MLA Saroj Meher had drawn flak after he was caught being rude to a PWD engineer and forcing him to do sit-ups in public.
The Demolition Drive at Puri : Perspectives of all stakeholders
Odisha demolition drive started on the 27th of August. So far 3 mathas, around 300 dwelling units and a few hundred commercial establishments have been demolished. Among the mathas that have been demolished is Languli matha, Emar matha, Bada Akhada matha
Odisha: POCSO court awards death penalty to Mohammad Mustaq, who had raped and brutally killed a 6-year-old girl last year
This is the fourth death penalty awarded in Odisha after the central government amended the POCSO Act to include the death penalty for rapists of children under 12 years.
Odisha: BJD’s ‘election weapon’ KALIA scheme wasted 170 crores on lakhs of ineligible beneficiaries
Odisha's BJD government identified 3.41 lakh ineligible beneficiaries in the KALIA scheme that has ensured their 2019 election victory.
Odisha: 23-year-old Anupriya Lakra becomes first female pilot from left-wing terror hit Malkangiri
Belonging to the Santal community, Anupriya Lakra had a passion for becoming a pilot quit her engineering studies in Bhubaneswar in the middle and began her preparations to appear for the pilot entrance test in Bhubaneswar, her father said.
Nuakhai: Odisha’s ancient harvest festival celebrates the season’s first grains, ancestors and Mother Nature
Nuakhai is one of the most ancient festivals celebrated in Odisha to mark the season's first harvest.
Odisha govt to remove all structures within 75 metres of Puri Jagannath Mandir
The Odisha government has decided to clear all structures within 75 metres of the Jagannath Mandir at Puri for safety, security and convenience of the pilgrims.
25 cows killed in Odisha after truck illegally transporting cattle turns turtle on Highway
The locals have accused the police of not taking action against the rampant illegal transport of cattle in the area.
Odisha: IAS officer accused of spending 70 lakh in six months for renovation of her official residential quarters
The Odisha Government has transferred the District Collector of Sundargarh for defrauding the government
