Multiple students, both girls and boys, of an Odisha school have accused a male warden of physical and sexual harassment.
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
At least five persons died and six others were critically injured when a truck ran over three two-wheelers in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Saturday morning.
Rashmi Ranjan Das, who has been sporting red hair for some time, drew unwanted attention on Wednesday after his picture was shared across social media. A directive from the Inspector General followed.
Odisha JEE 2026 Registration: OJEE 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 at designated examination centres.
A man allegedly died by suicide after his daughter was assaulted, humiliated, and publicly tortured by some villagers in Odisha's Bhadrak district, police said on Tuesday.
Odisha's Koraput district came into the political limelight in recent days after a massive row erupted over a planned ban on non-vegetarian food on the occasion of 77th Republic Day.
In a remarkable display of devotion reminiscent of Bihar's "Mountain Man" Dashrath Manjhi, a 75-year-old man from Odisha recently travelled 300 kilometers by rickshaw to ensure his paralysed wife received life-saving medical treatment.
Extending his condolences on social media, the Odisha CM wrote, "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of renowned vocalist and music director Abhijit Majumdar"
A late-night clash between a man and a wild animal in Odisha's Cuttack district led to the death of a leopard and left a young local resident seriously injured. The incident has caused panic among villagers in nearby areas.
The district magistrate of Odisha's Koraput has ordered a ban on the sale of meat, chicken, fish, eggs and other non-vegetarian food items on the occasion of Republic Day.
A man allegedly attempted to burn his daughter-in-law for giving birth to a baby girl in the Damarpur village of Odisha's Kendrapara district.
A 10-year-old girl was raped by a 22-year-old man and a minor boy in Odisha's Nayagarh district on Thursday.
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The torso and head of a 60-year-old man were found lying on a village road in Odisha's Jajpur district on Thursday, police said.
A Christian pastor in Odisha's Dhenkanal district was allegedly assaulted and humiliated by a group accused of links to right-wing organisations, following claims that he was involved in religious conversions.
In Odisha's mining heartlands, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited teams with Usha Silai School's Kushalta Ke Kadam and Gram Utthan, empowering tribal women turning them into entrepreneurs
A horrifying incident has come to light regarding the death of an elephant in the Belghar forest range in Odisha.
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the state and there is no need for panic.
Is a 10,000-year-old civilisation hidden beneath the soil of Odisha? Investigations are underway at the Bhimmandali mountains in Redakhol, Sambalpur district, where researchers believe they have found imprints of a Stone Age civilisation.
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Bhadrak district following the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl. The accused, identified as Bighina Jena of Bhadrak district of Odisha, is reportedly a relative grandfather of the victim.
An eight-year-old boy in Odisha's Palangir district lost sight in one eye when a toy found inside a snack packet allegedly exploded.
Jaundice happens when the liver is unable to process bilirubin in your blood. This can either be caused by too much red blood cell breakdown or liver injury.
No casualties were reported in the incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

