A man and his three-year-old son died, while his wife was critically injured in a motorcycle-truck collision on NH-49 near Tentuli village in Keonjhar, Odisha. Police have seized both vehicles and are investigating the tragic incident.
A tragic elephant attack in Keonjhar's Raidiha forest resulted in one death and a serious injury. Forest officials warn villagers to avoid the lone-tusked elephant despite repeated alerts.
The body of a 41-year-old lineman from Keonjhar Electricity Division was discovered on an overbridge in Keonjhar town, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances.
A man was burnt alive in Keonjhar district, Odisha, in a shocking incident. Police are investigating the assault, which occurred in a village, with no arrests made yet.
A 25-year-old single-tusked elephant was rescued from a 30-foot stone well in Keonjhar, Odisha, after a three-hour operation involving forest and fire department personnel.
A one-year-old female elephant calf died after falling into an open well in Kathabaunshuli village, Keonjhar. The incident highlights the growing human-wildlife conflict due to shrinking forest cover.
A 12-year-old boy from Keonjhar district, who died in a road accident, was given a guard of honor after his family donated his heart and kidneys to save others.
A 45-year-old woman from Keonjhar, Odisha, was arrested for allegedly cheating job aspirants of Rs 22 lakh. Police nabbed her after surveillance, revealing her guise as a social worker to commit fraud.
A vigilant goods train driver in Keonjhar halted his locomotive to allow a herd of 14 elephants to cross railway tracks safely. The heartwarming incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media.
A 38-year-old lineman in Keonjhar district fractured his left hand after falling from his bike when an elephant attacked his vehicle with its trunk in the Champua forest range early morning.
A gang of 7-8 masked robbers looted jewellery worth Rs 11 lakh and Rs 6.8 lakh cash from BJD leader Sangram Keshari Nayak's house in Keonjhar district, threatening family members at gunpoint and locking them in a room.
In a shocking incident in Keonjhar district, three relatives have been arrested for allegedly murdering a couple and their teenage daughter over a long-standing property dispute. The brutal attack occurred on Sunday evening at Nialijharan village.
A prolonged land dispute turned fatal in Keonjhar district as three family members were allegedly attacked and killed by miscreants in their home. Police have detained two suspects, including a distant relative.
Six armed men stormed a public sector bank in Keonjhar, holding staff and customers hostage before fleeing with gold worth Rs 5 crore and Rs 8 lakh cash. Police suspect Jharkhand link.
In a major coordinated operation across five districts, Odisha police arrested 10 individuals and seized Rs 1.25 crore in cash linked to alleged cattle smuggling. Authorities expect total assets to reach Rs 100 crore.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi performed rituals at Baitarani river on Makar Sankranti. Devotees thronged Kalijai temple in Chilka lake, while Telugu community celebrated Pongal in Berhampur.
Police dismantled a memorial honoring women killed as witches in Keonjhar, citing space issues. Locals condemn the move, saying it raised awareness against witch-hunting.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 36 projects worth Rs 194 crore and laid foundation stones for 35 projects worth Rs 1,708 crore in Keonjhar district during a two-day visit.
A major joint operation in Keonjhar's Bhuyan Juanga Pidha range led to the destruction of 5,200 mature cannabis plants. Discover the growing concern of cannabis mafia in Odisha's forested areas.
The body of jatra artist Kanhu Charan Swain was found on SH-53 in Keonjhar with multiple injuries. Police are investigating the suspected accident. Read the full story.
Amit Munda, 14, died after a kabaddi injury at Gidhibas Eklavya school in Keonjhar. Family alleges negligence; police probe launched. Read the full details.
A herd of 25 wild elephants caused widespread damage in Keonjhar's Patna range, destroying paddy crops and damaging five homes. Authorities are monitoring the situation. Read the full report.
A police constable in Keonjhar faces serious allegations from his wife, including forced abortions, assault, and threats. She claims police are favoring him. Read the full story for details.
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
Keonjjar police arrest dhaba owner Sankar Prasad Mahato and associate Mithun Munda for allegedly murdering truck driver Sanjay Yadav over an unpaid food bill. The body was found 18 days later. Full details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressed students at a science exhibition in Keonjhar, urging them to develop scientific thinking and innovation for a self-reliant India. Read his key messages on education and heritage.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Kanupur irrigation project will be functional in three months, set to irrigate 15 lakh hectares. Farmers get Rs 800 paddy bonus. Read more.
A 60-year-old labourer, Sankhali Maharana, succumbed to injuries after a bee attack at a private engineering school in Keonjhar's Dimbo village. Read the full report on the tragic incident and local demands.
A 14-year-old student from Keonjhar died mysteriously at a Bhubaneswar hostel. His last call was about birthday cake. Read the full story and demand justice.
Three armed men looted over Rs 50 lakh from a jeweller's house in Keonjhar's Pandapada, just 500m from the police station. Read the shocking details of the brazen robbery.