Odisha

Girls school in Chennai, India - (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Nearly 74% of Odisha schoolgirls miss classes during menstruation: Study

Inadequate menstrual hygiene facilities and persistent stigma continue to cause high absenteeism among adolescent girls in Odisha and across parts of India.

June 8, 2026

Muslim man beaten, stripped, and paraded in India; case registered

A video of the man was shared by an Indian journalist, Mohammed Zubair, on X on Monday; Mayurbhanj Police confirm a case has been registered at Bahalda Police Station and that two accused persons have been arrested.

January 19, 2026