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Activists Accuse Odisha Police of Excesses, Illegal Arrests in Land Acquisition Dispute in Keonjhar

NEW DELHI – Activists have accused the Odisha police of committing excesses, making illegal arrests, filing false cases, and colluding with miscreants to assault those opposing the forcible acquisition of farmland in Keonjhar district. A group of activists, including farmer leaders, advocates, and journalists, held a press conference on Sunday under the banner of the Centre […]Keonjhar · Keonjhar Read Article

Soul and Shield of Keonjhar’s Transport Community – Mr. Pradeep Barik, General Secy, Keonjhar, Truck Owner’s Association

In the heart of Odisha’s mineral-rich landscape, where the dust of the iron-ore mines meets the relentless ambition of the local workforce, one name resonates with both authority and compassion: Pradeep Barik. As the General Secretary of the Keonjhar Truck Owners Association, Barik is much more than a trade leader; he is the architect of a movement that balances industrial growth with the fundamental rights of the common man. Known throughout th…Keonjhar · Keonjhar Read Article

3 Killed, 2 Injured in Collision Between Motorcycle, Scooter in Odisha's Keonjhar

Keonjhar, Dec 13 (PTI) Three people were killed, and two others suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a scooter in Odisha's Keonjhar district, police said on Saturday.The accident happened on Chandapasi-Pandapada Road near Sarupata on Friday evening.The deceased were identified as Dushasana Barik (40) of Asanabahali village, and Laxman Senapati (25) and Manoj Kumar Dalei of Balabhadrapur.The injured persons w…Keonjhar · Keonjhar See the Story

Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform

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Odisha's Keonjhar police launch 'Project Rakhi,' a digital platform for women to report crimes easily and safely.Crime · Keonjhar Read Article

Youth Pulls Sholay-Style Act in Odisha's Keonjhar, Climbs Electric Tower Over Dispute With Girlfriend

Keonjhar: Odisha's Keonjhar district witnessed a dramatic incident on Thursday morning when a youth, desperate to speak to his girlfriend, climbed a newly built electric tower near Judia Ghati under Keonjhar Town Police limits and threatened to end his life. According to reports, the youth belongs to the Saharapada area, while the woman is from the Jatra region of Banspal block. Sholay-like act Similar to a scene from the iconic Hindi film 'Shol…Keonjhar · Keonjhar See the Story

Odisha: Woman’s death after delivery sparks tension at Keonjhar DHH

Keonjhar: Tension gripped the Keonjhar District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) after a woman died following childbirth, prompting police intervention to pacify the agitated family members. Woman dies hours after C-Section delivery According to reports, Pinki Sahoo of Turumunga village was admitted to the DHH on Saturday morning for delivery. She gave birth to a baby girl in the evening through a C-section procedure. Also Read: Cattle-laden truck hi…Keonjhar · Keonjhar Read Article

Outrage at Keonjhar District Hospital After Woman Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence

Tension erupted at Keonjhar District Headquarters Hospital on Saturday night after a newborn mother died allegedly due to medical negligence during post-delivery care. The deceased has been identified as Pinki Sahu from Turumunga area. She was admitted to the maternity ward on Saturday morning after experiencing labour pain. A caesarean section was performed in the […] The post Outrage at Keonjhar District Hospital After Woman Dies Due to Allege…Keonjhar · Keonjhar Read Article

Patana villagers gherao police station

Patana/Keonjhar: Hundreds of villagers from Patana tehsil gheraoed the Turumunga police station Thursday morning, demanding the immediate release of six leaders of the Jindal-Posco Pratirodh Manch (JPPM) who were arrested Wednesday night. The arrested leaders were identified as JPPM secretary Benudhar Sardar, his brother Bhubanananda Sardar, forum’s vice-president Saroj Kumar Singh, Rabindra Mohant, senior workers Anam Nayak and Birendra Mahakur…Keonjhar · Keonjhar Read Article

Dual reports on single complaint put Keonjhar DMF in a tight spot

Keonjhar/Hatadihi: A written complaint regarding Keonjhar DMF (District Mineral Foundation) affairs, filed May 7, 2025, has led to a serious controversy after two different reports were issued on the same allegation within a span of four months. Following the filing of the complaint, the administration had sought a fact-based report. However, despite the complaint being the same, the Keonjhar DMF released two separate and differing reports. The …Keonjhar · Keonjhar Read Article

Two Excise Officials Arrested in Odisha for Taking Bribe From Liquor Vendor - OrissaPOST

Keonjhar: Two excise officials were arrested in Odisha’s Keonjhar district Wednesday for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a licenced liquor vendor, a statement said. The arrested officials were identified as Excise Superintendent Sitarani Pattayat and Champua excise station’s officer-in-charge Bijay Kumar Mohanta, it said. Since taking charge as the excise superintendent four months ago, Pattayat was allegedly demanding a bribe from th…Keonjhar · Keonjhar See the Story

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Activists Accuse Odisha Police of Excesses, Illegal Arrests in Land Acquisition Dispute in Keonjhar

Soul and Shield of Keonjhar’s Transport Community – Mr. Pradeep Barik, General Secy, Keonjhar, Truck Owner’s Association

3 Killed, 2 Injured in Collision Between Motorcycle, Scooter in Odisha's Keonjhar

Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform

Youth Pulls Sholay-Style Act in Odisha's Keonjhar, Climbs Electric Tower Over Dispute With Girlfriend

Odisha: Woman’s death after delivery sparks tension at Keonjhar DHH

Outrage at Keonjhar District Hospital After Woman Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence

Patana villagers gherao police station

Dual reports on single complaint put Keonjhar DMF in a tight spot

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Activists Accuse Odisha Police of Excesses, Illegal Arrests in Land Acquisition Dispute in Keonjhar

Soul and Shield of Keonjhar’s Transport Community – Mr. Pradeep Barik, General Secy, Keonjhar, Truck Owner’s Association

3 Killed, 2 Injured in Collision Between Motorcycle, Scooter in Odisha's Keonjhar

Crime against women: Odisha police launch digital platform

Youth Pulls Sholay-Style Act in Odisha's Keonjhar, Climbs Electric Tower Over Dispute With Girlfriend

Odisha: Woman’s death after delivery sparks tension at Keonjhar DHH

Outrage at Keonjhar District Hospital After Woman Dies Due to Alleged Medical Negligence

Patana villagers gherao police station

Dual reports on single complaint put Keonjhar DMF in a tight spot

Two Excise Officials Arrested in Odisha for Taking Bribe From Liquor Vendor - OrissaPOST

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