Odisha observes a 12-hour bandh today as 8 opposition parties protest a student's suicide over alleged sexual harassment. Schools, markets closed; essential services open.
BJD workers staged a protest in Odisha's Balasore district on Wednesday after a 20-year-old college student died by self-immolation. The student died by suicide, allegedly due to prolonged sexual harassment by her teacher.
Opposition political parties in Odisha on Tuesday called for a statewide ‘Bandh' on July 17, 2025, in protest against the death of a Balasore student who had set herself on fire. The state Congress President Bhakta Charan Das has demanded the resignation of the Odisha Education Minister, local MLA, and MP after the tragic incident.
The Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student in Odisha's Balasore, who had attempted self-immolation, died on Monday. The student had reportedly taken the step after allegedly enduring sustained sexual harassment by her college department head.
The stampede mishap occurred early morning on Sunday near the Gundicha Temple in Odisha’s Puri. CM Majhi has announced Rs. 25 lakh financial assistance for the next of kin of the people who died in the incident and has also ordered a detailed administrative inquiry.
Dive into how AI-based CCTV cameras are transforming security, surveillance, and traffic management at the Puri Rath Yatra 2025, ensuring a safer and smoother experience for millions of devotees.
The sculpture created by renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik highlighted the significance of yoga, promoting awareness about its benefits for mental peace and well-being.
Odisha intensifies Covid-19 monitoring with 38 cases reported as of June 6, 2025, amid a national spike. The state aligns with Union Health Ministry guidelines, enhancing surveillance, genome sequencing, and hospital preparedness to curb the surge.
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