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‘Patient is critical, on life support’: AIIMS Bhubaneshwar on Balasore self-immolation case

The student allegedly self-immolated in protest against sexual harassment by a professor at her college. Earlier, the victim's father said she has sustained 95 percent burns.

‘Suffers 95% burns,’ says father of Odisha college student who set herself ablaze in protest

The student, who accused a professor of sexual harassment, was rushed to AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Govt has formed a panel to look into the case. Police have arrested the accused.

‘If needed, we airlift her,’ says Odisha CM on treatment of student after self-immolation attempt

The student, who has suffered 90% burns on her body, had alleged harassment by a teacher in Balasore. The principal of the college has been suspended, and the teacher arrested.

Odisha self-immolation case: BJP MP Sarangi says college ignored student’s complaints of harassment

B.Ed student’s self-immolation attempt in Balasore sparked outrage. A teacher was arrested and the principal suspended.

Odisha to copyright Jagannath temple rituals to protect its tradition, says Puri’s titular king

The statement came amid the untimely celebration of Jagannath’s rituals by the ISKCON abroad & West Bengal govt’s declaration of a temple as 'Jagannath Dham'.

Odisha government approves Rs 3,600 crore Jindal (India) Ltd greenfield project

A Jindal spokesperson said that the green-field manufacturing plant will reduce reliance on imports and generate employment opportunities in the state.

Odisha govt starts health camp in Nabrangpur district, 1,000 registered for specialised care

The 4-day camp is held under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthya Seva’ initiative, with a team of doctors from Cuttack airlifted to the location for specialised treatments including surgeries.

Relative of Odisha youth abducted by Al-Qaeda in Mali says terrorists demanding ransom

3 Indian workers were abducted from Mali in West Africa by a terrorist group associated with Al-Qaeda on 1 July.

Odisha: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance after 2 Dalits get assaulted over cattle smuggling

2 SC persons were beaten up, forced to eat grass & drink drain water, on suspicion of illegally smuggling cattle in Ganjam district of Odisha, on 26 June.

Officers’ strike averted in Odisha after Bhubaneswar civic body official attacked, BJP corporator held

2 others have also been arrested. CM met senior Odisha Administrative Service officials after video of assault sparked widespread outrage. Oppn BJD demands action against culprits.

On Camera

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.