Assault accused 

Baripada: Badampahad police in Mayurbhanj have launched a manhunt to nab nine persons who were allegedly involved in the gang-raped of a Plus Two student last week. The 19-year-old student said that she was coming home after watching an opera when the nine persons allegedly gang-raped her near the railway station. 

Youth saved

Berhampur: A youth from Uttar Pradesh was saved by lifeguards at Gopalpur beach on Sunday morning. Seven youths had gone to the beach for a bath when Situ Kumar was dragged away by the strong sea current. The lifeguards saved him on time. 

Rains retreat

Bhubaneswar: The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from the state, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said here on Sunday. Regional IMD director Sarat Chandra Sahu said the monsoon had withdrawn from the state. There would be no significant change in the temperature in coastal areas, he said.

Encephalitis

Bhubaneswar: The state government appointed Nruparaj Sahu as the officer on special duty to oversee the ongoing preventive measures being undertaken to check the spread of Japanese encephalitis. 

Girl dies

Balasore: A one-year-old girl died after falling in a pit at Basta on Sunday. It was dug for toilet, said sources.

Liquor burnt

Bhawanipatna: Around 32 Maoists burnt a country liquor-manufacturing unit at Barabandha in Kalahandi on Sunday.