New Odisha Age

Category: Crime

OSCPCR Directs District Authorities to Act Against Child Begging in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has directed district administrations across Odisha to take immediate and coordinated action to eradicate the practice of child begging. In an official directive, the Commission instructed key officials—including police authorities, municipal commissioners and district child protection officers—to intensify efforts to identify, rescue and rehabilitate…

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Odisha Govt Sets Up Helpline for Citizens Amid West Asia Tensions

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Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States in the Middle East, the Odisha government has established a dedicated helpline to assist Odia citizens residing in or travelling through the affected region. The decision was taken following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, aimed at ensuring…

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Row Over Alleged Social Science Paper Leak During Odisha Matric Exams

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Bhubaneswar:  A controversy has surfaced during Odisha’s ongoing Matriculation examinations after a handwritten question-and-answer sheet — purportedly containing answers to the Social Science paper — began circulating on social media in parts of Western Odisha. The viral content has raised serious concerns among students, parents, and education observers, prompting calls for an immediate inquiry into…

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Odisha Police on High Alert Ahead of Festive Period

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Bhubaneswar: The decision to tighten security arrangements was announced by the Director General of Police (DGP) following a high-level review meeting at the State Police Headquarters. All district Superintendents of Police have been placed on high alert to ensure law and order during the upcoming festive period. The Cyber Cell has been assigned round-the-clock monitoring…

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Jharsuguda Tops Odisha with 89.5% Conviction Rate in 2025

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that Jharsuguda district recorded the highest conviction rate in the state in 2025 at 89.5 per cent. In contrast, Kendrapada district reported the lowest conviction rate at 3.1 per cent. According to official data shared by the Chief Minister, several other districts — including Angul, Berhampur,…

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Explosion During Illegal Bomb Assembly Kills Two in Bhubaneswar; NIA Probes Possible Terror Links

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Bhubaneswar: A powerful explosion during the illegal assembly of a crude bomb in Sundarpada area of Bhubaneswar claimed the lives of Shahnawaz Malik (26) and his mother Lizatun Bibi (51), while three others sustained critical injuries, police said. Malik, described as a repeat offender with prior explosives-related charges, was allegedly assembling the device at his…

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Crime Against Women in Odisha: Beyond Numbers, Towards Structural Reform

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Bhubaneswar: The latest annual report of the Odisha State Commission for Women, revealing 2,064 cases of crimes and grievances against women in 2024–25, is both a statistical snapshot and a moral indictment. That Bhubaneswar alone accounts for 298 cases, followed by Cuttack and Khordha, should compel policymakers and society to confront an uncomfortable truth: urban…

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Odisha Scraps Auction System for Minor Minerals, Introduces E-Lottery and Price Caps

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant policy overhaul aimed at curbing monopolies and controlling prices, the Odisha government has notified new rules for leasing minor minerals, including sand and stone, replacing the earlier auction-based system with a computerised e-lottery mechanism. Under the revised framework, mineral leases will now be allotted through an online, transparent e-lottery, a move…

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Odisha Revenue Dept to Launch 24×7 WhatsApp Service for Land Grievances

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Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards transparent and citizen-centric governance, the Odisha Revenue Department is set to launch a 24-hour WhatsApp-based service to address land-related complaints and applications, significantly reducing the need for physical visits to tehsil offices. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari announced that citizens will be able to submit grievances and applications directly through…

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Mahatma Gandhi Statue Stolen from Indian Community Centre in Melbourne

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Bhubaneswar: A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been stolen from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, a suburb of Melbourne, triggering concern among the Indian diaspora and authorities. The statue, which held significant cultural and symbolic value, was gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi, and was unveiled on…

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