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Opposition called shutdown evokes mixed response in Tamil Nadu

Odisha News Insight May 25, 2018 0

A shutdown called by the DMK-led opposition condemning the police firing that killed 13-anti-Sterlite copper plant protestors in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, met with mixed response on Friday. While state-owned transport corporations were…

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Nine dead in Police firing in Toothukudi as Sterlite protests turn violent

Odisha News Insight May 22, 2018 0

Nine people, including a girl, died on Tuesday in police firing after the ongoing anti-Sterlite protests turned violent with thousands of people from nearby areas allegedly attacking the District Collectorate demanding closure of the…

Odisha

Kalinganagar Tragedy completes 12 Years today

Odisha News Insight Jan 2, 2018 0

ONI Bureau: Kalinganagar tragedy, where 14 tribals protesting land acquisition for a steel plant of the TATA Group in Jajpur district were killed by police, completed 12 years today. Hundreds of tribals including people belonging to…

Odisha

BBJM observes 11th Anniversary of Kalinganagar Firing today

Odisha News Insight Jan 2, 2017 0

To commemorate 11 years of the firing incident at Kalinganagar, in Jajpur district in Odisha, where 13 tribals protesting land acquisition for a steel plant of the Tata Group in Jajpur district were killed by police, the Bisthapan Birodhi…

Odisha

OHRC seeks report over killing of civilians in Odisha

Odisha News Insight Nov 17, 2015 0

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Monday directed police to submit an inquiry report over Sunday's killing of three civilians allegedly by security personnel during an operation in Kalahandi. Acting on a…

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Indian killed in Nepal police firing; Modi seeks details from Nepal PM

Odisha News Insight Nov 3, 2015 0

New Delhi/Kathmandu, Nov 2: A youth from Bihar was killed in police firing on Monday during a protest in Nepal close to the international border, leading Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express shock and condemn the "unfortunate killing"…

Odisha

Namatara Firing Issue: NHRC asks SP to act within 8 Weeks

Odisha News Insight Jun 5, 2015 0

Bhubaneswar, June 5: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Superintendent of Police of Kendrapada to take necessary action in Namatara police firing and lathi charge case. Acting on the complaint of rights activist…