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The family was not allowed to cremate the victim. (Representational Image)

Odisha: AIDS victim's family allegedly denied permission to cremate...

The family of the deceased said since villagers opposed his cremation at the community crematorium.

15 Oct 2016 5:05 PM IST

The villagers thought that Srinivas died as three men were practicing black magic against him. (Representational image)

Odisha: Woman labelled witch', stripped, thrashed in middle of the...

In the presence of hundreds, the frenzied mob showered blows and kicked the young woman and later removed her saree.

15 Oct 2016 12:15 PM IST

27-day-old baby girl

Odisha: 27-day-old branded with hot iron for stomach ailment cure'

The matter came to the fore after the family of the child admitted the baby, who was in a critical condition.

14 Oct 2016 11:07 AM IST

Locals said one of the students accidentally slipped into the water while taking a selfie. (Representational image)

Odisha: Software engineer drowns while clicking selfie

His body was recovered about 100 meters from the spot.

13 Oct 2016 1:49 PM IST

The problem is that of the 1000 live births the infant mortality rates continue to be 43 despite all the existing facilities to bring it down.(Representational Image)

Tribal woman delivers baby in tractor in Odisha

The Yojana which aims to carry pregnant women to local hospitals couldn't come to the aid of a pregnant woman on time.

11 Oct 2016 12:54 AM IST

Annual Chhattar Yatra

50,000 animals sacrificed in a day in Odisha to appease Goddess

The district administration had made fervent appeals to the people to refrain from animal sacrifice.

10 Oct 2016 11:32 AM IST

Yellow fever is transmitted by the same mosquitoes that spread the Zika and dengue viruses, although it is a much more serious disease. (Photo: AP)

Japanese encephalitis claims 39 lives in Odisha

At least 39 children have so far died due to the disease and steps were being taken to contain it.

9 Oct 2016 10:27 AM IST

Troubled by family disputes a farmer couple committed suicide by consuming pesticide. (Representational image)

Unable to cope with poverty, Odisha couple commits suicide

They are survived by two daughters aged eight and six years.

4 Oct 2016 1:32 PM IST

The cases of meningoencephalitis among children have seen a sharp rise in the lower economic groups (Representational Image)

21 die of Japanese encephalitis in Odisha, govt directs close vigil

Altogether 27 people, mostly children, suffered from the disease which has so far claimed 21 lives.

2 Oct 2016 3:49 PM IST

He also alleged that Monica had fled with cash worth Rs 5 lakh.

Odisha: Former CM's son accuses wife of torture of their child

At a press conference here, Sishir said that his wife Monica Gamang mentally and physically tortured their 10-year-old...

2 Oct 2016 12:57 AM IST

The cases of meningoencephalitis among children have seen a sharp rise in the lower economic groups (Representational Image)

Japanese Encephalitis claims 19 lives in Odisha's Malkangiri district

Five deaths have been reported in the last 48 hours and the worst affected areas are Kalimela, Pandripani and Korkunda.

1 Oct 2016 1:00 PM IST

School students dangerously cross the stream with the help of rope bridge in Kandhamal district. (Photo: DC)

Modern transport still a dream in Odisha

Rainy season also marked students and commoners crossing the gushing rivers and streams with a lot of risk.

1 Oct 2016 7:22 AM IST