AI illustrationBhubaneswar police arrest two over motorcycle linked to rape inquiry
The October 4 arrests concern alleged purchase and dismantling of a stolen bike; police are investigating what the two men knew.
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AI illustrationOdisha starts 44-day village campaign to identify child labour and restore school access
The October 2 launch combines local awareness meetings with a school-return campaign; outcomes remain to be measured.
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AI illustrationOdisha women’s commission seeks police report on Bhubaneswar rape allegation
The commission has asked for a report within 15 days; a member met investigators on October 2, while police say several teams are working on the case.
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AI illustrationNHRC team’s October 5 visit reported in Odisha sarpanch assault inquiry
Fresh reports describe a planned fact-finding visit over the disputed June 11 incident in Kendrapara; the allegations remain unresolved.
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AI illustrationShah chairs Mahanadi talks; final water-sharing settlement awaited
Shah chaired October 1 talks with Odisha and Chhattisgarh; the opposition called for public disclosure of any decisions or agreement.
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AI illustrationOrissa High Court rejects Vedanta’s bid to enforce old bauxite supply agreement
The company says it is considering legal options and that bauxite supplies are unaffected by the October 1 ruling.
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AI illustrationBhubaneswar police investigate woman’s allegation of rape by armed intruder
Police confirmed a case on October 1 after a complaint about Wednesday night. Identifying details of the survivor are withheld.
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AI illustrationSundargarh court gives two adults life terms in child-rape case
The September 30 ruling also directs ₹10 lakh survivor compensation. A separate juvenile proceeding remains pending.
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AI illustrationOdisha teacher arrested in alleged child-assault case; judicial remand reported
September 30 reports confirm the arrest in Kendrapada. Police also reported court production and refusal of bail that day.
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AI illustrationOdisha Vigilance arrests factories official after assets searches
The September 30 arrest followed searches the previous day. Investigators allege assets disproportionate to known income; no conviction has been reported.
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AI illustrationFlooding halted classes at 432 schools in Jajpur and Bhadrak on September 28
Local orders covered affected schools, while some buildings remained available for relief work.
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