Justice Satrughana Pujahari Appointed Chairperson of Odisha Human Rights Commission
Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed Justice Satrughana Pujahari as the new Chairperson of…
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NHRC Flags Odisha in Child Trafficking Concerns
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over the alarming rise in…
Kalahandi Migrant Worker Trapped in Andhra Pradesh for 10 Months, Family Appeals for Rescue
A 26‑year‑old migrant worker from Kalei village in Junagarh block of Kalahandi district has been…
NHRC Pulls Up Odisha, Andhra Over Machkund Project Rehabilitation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the governments of Odisha and…
OHRC Declares Use of ‘Dahani’ a Criminal Offence, Calls for Stronger Witch-Hunting Law
The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has ruled that the use of the word “Dahani”—a…
OHRC Directs Odisha Govt to Add Transgender Option in OPSC Exam Forms, Recommends Job Reservation
The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has directed the state government to include a separate…
Torch Rally in Barbil Against Bangladesh Massacre Sparks Public Outrage
Barbil, Kendujhar — In a powerful display of anger and solidarity, hundreds of residents of…
Orissa High Court Orders Rs 20 Lakh Compensation in Custodial Death Case
Eight years after the tragic death of undertrial prisoner Kritibas Khatei, the Orissa High Court…
Bolangir Police Rescue 12 Bonded Labourers, Contractor Absconds
In a late-night operation, Bolangir police rescued 12 bonded labourers being trafficked illegally near Kurlubahal…
Odisha Mother and Five Daughters Abandoned Over Son Preference
Dhenkanal, Odisha: In a shocking case of gender discrimination, a woman and her five daughters…
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