ONI Bureau: — Odisha DGP RP Sharma issues instructions for keeping a check on students indulging in criminal activities in educational institutions.
— Mahakalpara block chairperson meet CM Naveen Patnaik, allege Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda’s neglect towards party workers.
— 5 human skulls found near an abandoned factory in Nuapatna village in Cuttack.
— Union Mines Minister suggests leaseholders who failed to pay penalty imposed by SC over illegal mining, to move court to seek relaxation in penalty.
— Defence Acquisition Council clears procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines for Rs 3547 crores on fast track basis.
— Haj Committee Secretary RP Singh removed from his position over painting of UP State Haj Samiti Office in saffron colour.
— If an adult man and woman marry, no khap, panchayat or society can question them: SC
— Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra met 4 judges who held press conference on January 12.
— Haryana Govt bans release of controversial film Padmaavat.
— China builds ‘world’s biggest air purifier’ at 330 feet tall and it works.
— India v South Africa 2nd Test match, fourth Day: South Africa 230/7 in second innings at tea, lead India by 258 runs.
— Syed Mushtaq Ali T20: Odisha eliminated from tournament after losing to Jharkhand by eight wickets.