Odisha: Neighbours refuse to lend shoulder to 60-year-old leprosy patient, ostracise family
In yet another shocking incident, a 60-year-old man was denied a proper cremation ceremony in Odisha's Boudh district, as neighbours refused to lend a shoulder to his body, as he was suffering from leprosy before his death.
Aug 17, 2017, 08:29 AM IST77% polling in final phase of pancahyat elections in Odisha
An average of 77 per cent of the electorate today cast their votes amidst tight security in the last and final phase of the three-tier Panchayat election in Odisha.
Feb 21, 2017, 20:34 PM ISTDrought-like situation in 12 Odisha districts
Odisha Revenue Minister Bijoyshree Routary on Wednesday said that 12 districts in the state are facing a drought-like situation and have suffered more than 33 percent crop loss.
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