Mohan Charan Majhi
Miraculous Homecoming: Odisha Man Returns After 45-Day Hostage Ordeal in Sudan
Dec 17, 2025 03:34 pm CST
After enduring 45 days as a hostage of the RSF militia in Sudan, 36-year-old Adarsh Behera from Odisha has safely returned home thanks to coordinated efforts between the Indian government and international mediators. Describing his ordeal as a "rebirth," Behera recounts the torture and starvation he faced while his family now appeals for local employment to prevent future overseas work in dangerous regions.
Odisha Government Withholds 91 Senior Officials' Salaries Over Unresolved Public Grievances
Nov 28, 2025 01:02 am CST
Odisha's administration has withheld salaries of 91 senior officials in Cuttack district, including SP Rural, for failing to address public complaints through the Chief Minister's Grievance Cell despite multiple reminders. This unprecedented disciplinary action aims to enforce accountability in public service delivery while opposition claims it reveals systemic dysfunction in the state's grievance redressal mechanism.
BJP's Jay Dholakia Secures Landmark Victory in Odisha's Nuapada Bypoll with Over 80,000 Vote Margin
Nov 14, 2025 09:18 pm CST
BJP candidate Jay Dholakia won the Nuapada assembly bypoll in Odisha by an impressive margin of 83,748 votes, pushing Congress to second place and BJD to third. This significant victory strengthens BJP's position in the state while raising questions about BJD's declining influence following their loss of power in last year's assembly elections.
Three Arrested in Gang-Rape of Odisha Medical Student in West Bengal's Durgapur: Investigation Ongoing
Oct 12, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student from Odisha near a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal. The victim, who studies at IQ City Medical College, was attacked after being separated from her companion on Friday night. While the survivor receives treatment and psychological counseling, authorities have promised swift justice as political tensions rise between West Bengal and Odisha governments over women's safety concerns.