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The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Minor girl dies after setting herself on fire in Odisha
A minor girl, who allegedly set herself ablaze in Odisha's Bargarh district, succumbed to burn injuries on Monday (August 11, 2025). The 13-year-year old girl took this extreme step in a field in Phiringimal under Gaisilet police station limit of Bargarh district on Monday morning (August 11, 2025). The girl had come to maternal uncle's house on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Odisha girl allegedly set afire dies; police claim 'no other person involved' in incident She was first rushed to a private hospital and later referred to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla. The girl died during treatment at Burla. 'We have registered a case of unnatural death. She was studying in Class VIII in a residential school. She was not keeping well in hostel and was supposed to return school shortly. However, the unfortunate incident happened in the morning leading to her death,' said Himanshu Lal, Inspector General of Police (northern region). G. Abhilash, Balangir Superintendent of Police, who is in charge of Bargarh district, said, 'we have seized the video in which she had said something before her self-immolation. We are investigating into the incident by taking every aspect into account.' A special team comprising multiple inspectors in charge of various police stations was questioning the family members and her classmates would also be questioned. In the past one month, Odisha has witnessed deaths of four girls who have ended their lives in the similar manner. First, a girl ended her life on the campus of FM Autonomous College, Balasore on July 11, outside the office of principal and died on July 14. She accused her teacher of harassment and was aggrieved for non-redressal of her allegations. In Balanga police station under Puri district, another minor girl died under mysterious circumstances. Though initial reports suggested that some miscreants had kidnapped her and set her on fire, police investigation denied involvement of any other persons in her death. Last week, a college student was found burnt at her home in Kendrapara district. Her former boyfriend was arrested for allegedly blackmailing her. Now, the death of one more girl has come as a shocker.
New Indian Express
03-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Odisha govt orders districts to ban fuel sale in plastic bottles
'Accordingly, the government, under the Petroleum Act, 1934, Petroleum Rules, 2002, Explosives Act, 1884, Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and other allied legal frameworks, has decided to carry out strict enforcement against such practices in all districts,' Singh said. The government has asked the petrol bunks to display the message prominently in both Odia and English. The district collectors have been directed to instruct field officers including civil supplies inspectors, enforcement squads, police, tehsildars and other personnel to conduct spot checks and surprise inspections at retail outlets, fuel stations and suspected retail points, and initiate immediate action against violators found supplying petroleum in plastic or any other unauthorised packaging. The directive of the state government imposing ban on sale of inflammable substances came in wake of the self-immolation of a 20-year-old girl student at FM Autonomous College in Balasore.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Ravenshaw University revokes its earlier order restricting girl students, employees after 5.30 pm on campus
BHUBANESHWAR: Ravenshaw University in Cuttack revoked its earlier order restricting the presence of girl students, faculty and non-teaching employees after 5.30 pm on the institution's campus. "The university has decided to issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed during work hours for both faculty, non-faculty members, and research scholars," Vice Chancellor Sanjay Naik said. "Other safety measures will also be taken on the campus soon," he said. University officials informed that the order was revoked hours later as it was wrongly interpreted. With the FM Autonomous College student's self-immolation over alleged sexual harassment by a Head of the Department triggering national outrage, the university's order gained significance, only to be withdrawn because of its misinterpretation.
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Bandh over FM student death brings Odisha districts to standstill
Normal life came to a standstill across districts of Odisha on Thursday as the Congress and Left parties observed a 12-hour statewide bandh demanding justice for the 20-year-old girl student of FM Autonomous College in Balasore who died of self-immolation over alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. Public transport services were suspended across the state with hundreds of buses staying off the roads. While the bandh caused inconvenience to the public, no major incidents of violence were reported. In Balasore, the epicentre of the protest, shops, educational institutions, government offices, banks and fuel stations remained shut from 6 am to 6 pm. Congress workers picketed at FM Golei and Station Bazaar squares while blocking traffic on NH-16 at Remuna and other key points. In Mayurbhanj, commuters remained stranded at Baripada bus terminal. Congress workers staged protests in Baripada, Karanjia, Udala and Rairangpur with Bhanja Sena also joining the agitation. The bandh also affected coal production and dispatch at eight mines in Talcher. Though power and aluminum sectors operated in the first shift, the second shift witnessed a thin attendance. Major highways like NH-55 and NH-149 were blocked. About 10 platoons of police force were deployed to maintain law and order. No untoward incidents were reported during the bandh, said IG, north central range Satyabrata Bhoi. Similarly, normal life came to a halt in Koraput's Jeypore, Semiliguda, Kotpad, Borrigumma, and Laxmipur. No vehicular movement was reported on NH-26 and NH-326. Congress and CPI workers picketed across the district. Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati led a dharna near Jeypore bus stand, criticising the BJP-led government's failure to protect women. Complete shutdown was observed in Bhawanipatna, Kesinga, Junagarh, Dharamgarh and other blocks of Kalahandi district. Streets wore a deserted look, government offices were non-functional, and highways were blocked. In Jajpur, protesters blocked NH-16, NH-20, and NH-53 at multiple points including Sathipur, Panikoili and Chandikhole. In Malkangiri, district Congress president Govind Patra and CPM leader Braja Majhi led the protests. Though schools were open, most students stayed home. Malkangiri town wore a deserted look as vehicular movement was completely disrupted. Rourkela and other parts of Sundargarh district also wore a deserted look during the bandh. Congress and Left parties picketed at key junctions and blocked NH-143 and SH-10. Mining activities were disrupted in Koida and Hemgir. In Sundargarh town, agitators garlanded commuters, asking for solidarity.
News18
16-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
News18 Evening Digest: Updates On Balasore Student Death, Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya Case & Other Top Stories
Last Updated: We are also covering: Chhangur Baba Denies Religious Conversion Allegations; Did Fadnavis Invite Uddhav Thackeray Over To The Ruling Side? In today's evening digest, News18 brings the latest updates on Balasore student death case, Mamata's dare to BJP over detention of 'Bengali' migrant workers and, Nimisha Priya execution case other top stories. Days after death of a 20-year-old BEd student from FM Autonomous College in Odisha's Balasore, the findings of internal complaints committee (ICC) has revealed that the accused professor, Sameer Sahu, was mentally harassing the victim. Read more 'Prove They're Rohingyas': Mamata's Dare To BJP Over Detention Of 'Bengali' Migrant Workers West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at the BJP over the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in NDA-ruled states, dared the ruling party at the Centre to prove if they were Rohingyas. Read more Abdelfattah Mehdi, brother of Talal Abdo Mehdi, who was allegedly murdered by Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in 2017, has firmly rejected the possibility of a pardon for his brother's killer. Speaking to IANS, Abdelfattah stated that 'there can be no pardon" for the crime, and that Priya must face execution as ruled by the Yemeni courts. He also criticised sections of the Indian media, accusing them of 'distorting things to portray the convicted as a victim." Read more Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, a self-styled godman from Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur, who is accused of orchestrating a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket, has denied his involvement in the alleged conversion racket saying that he is innocent and don't know anything. Read more Salman Khan Sells His Bandra West Flat In Mumbai For Rs 5.35 Crore | Details Bollywood actor Salman Khan sold an apartment in Bandra West, Mumbai, for Rs 5.35 crore, according to property registration documents. The transaction was registered in July 2025. Read more 'You Can Come Here…': Did Fadnavis Invite Uddhav Thackeray Over To The Ruling Side? The home of cricket – Lord's, recently witnessed an epic Test match between India and England. Though the hosts clinched a narrow win, the fight put up by Shubman Gill's young Indian side was truly commendable. The spectators stacked up in numbers on all five days to enjoy the game, while some had to face a little inconvenience to enter the stadium. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 18:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
