Odisha police

"We have come to know that he was one of the members of the cargo ship. The cause of his death would be known only after post-mortem. As per our preliminary investigation, he suddenly collapsed onboard the ship. He might have died of heart attack," SP, Jagatsinghpur, Akhileshwar Singh was quoted saying.

One Russian citizen, named Andrew Glagolev, who was spotted near Bhubaneswar railway station was also detained by the investigation agency.

Antova Anna Pavlovna and Vladimir's son Bynanov Anton Vladimirovich had both sent their written documents giving Rayagada police the power of attorney to cremate the bodies of their fathers.

The visceral samples of Vladimir Bydanov, Antov's friend who had died of a 'heart attack' on December 22, were preserved. However, the officials have revealed that the cops did not ask to preserve the visceral samples of Antov, who apparently committed suicide 2 days later.

The rationalists have stated that they have been organising Biriyani feasts on eclipse days to send a message to society that the traditional beliefs and restrictions on food and cooking are not based on scientific facts but are baseless superstitions.

An MLA of the ruling BJD in Odisha landed up in trouble after he failed to arrive at his own wedding.

The boy who was playing a digital game on the mobile phone refused to give the phone to both of his friends. After a short scuffle, the two boys decided to take revenge on the victim and thrashed him with stones, resulting in his death.

As per reports, members of the Muslim community had objected to the flag procession to a temple in Ward number 4 and attacked the Akhada procession.

Ramesh Swain has been charged under Sections 498 (A), 419, 468, 471 and 494 of the IPC and 11 ATMs and 4 Aadhar cards have been recovered from him.

Odisha woman continues Dharna outside her in-laws' house, section 144 imposed after local women break gates and barge inside.