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CM Mohan Charan Majhi’s Diwali Gift: Foundation Laid for ₹118.54 Crore Mega Lift Irrigation Projects in Raikala

On the third day of his home-district visit, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi delivered major developmental gifts to his native Raikala and surrounding regions ahead of Diwali. The Chief Minister performed the bhumi pujan and laid the foundation stone for three mega lift irriga
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Bhadrak Gears Up for Grand Kali Puja: Saptamatruka Vesha and Silver Jubilee Maha Yajna Highlight Festivities

The entire Bhadrak district is abuzz with final-stage preparations for Kali Puja and Diwali, where presiding deity Maa Bhadrakali will manifest in the rare 'Saptamatruka' attire for seven consecutive days, alongside the Silver Jubilee celebrations of her shrine's Maha Yajna. Extensive arr
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Extends Diwali & Mahakali Puja Greetings, Urges 'Green Diwali'

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and Mahakali Puja, wishing that the festival brings renewed happiness, prosperity, and progress to every household. Highlighting the cultural significa
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Online Rental Trap: Mother-Son Duo Arrested in Bhubaneswar for Swindling ₹5 Lakh from Students

The Nayapalli police have arrested a mother-son duo operating from Paikanagar for allegedly defrauding over 70 students of approximately ₹5 lakh through fake online house rental advertisements. Operating via classified platforms, the accused targeted students from Odisha and beyond, extracting
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Odisha Vigilance Nets Probationary Sub-Registrar Taking Rs 7,000 Bribe in Balasore

The Odisha Vigilance department arrested Manisha Mishra, the probationary Sub-Registrar of Baliapal in Balasore district, on Friday for allegedly accepting a Rs 7,000 bribe to register a land sale deed. Mishra, an Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officer of the 2024 batch currently serv
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Bloodshed Ahead of Diwali: Three Brutal Murders Shake Bhubaneswar

A wave of violence has rattled the Odisha capital ahead of Diwali, with three brutal murders reported in just 48 hours, leaving the Commissionerate Police on high alert. Late Friday night, two separate killings rocked the city. In the Bamikhal area under Laxmisagar Police Station, 3:00 AM
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Kotia Border Flashpoint: Odisha Police Dismantles Andhra Check-Post Amid Elections

The fierce border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia cluster has escalated dramatically after Odisha Police dismantled an Andhra Pradesh check-post located in Upara Sembi village, bringing the strategic site under their direct control. The covert check-post—rep
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Kotia Border Row Intensifies: Odisha Slams Andhra’s ‘Electoral Farce’ Amid Election Backlash

The long-standing territorial and electoral dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia border cluster has flared up again following a war of words between ministers. The tension escalated after local residents strongly opposed an Andhra Pradesh polling party, forcing officia
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Odisha Pushes Higher Ed Overhaul: NAAC Renewal & 1,400+ Faculty Recruitment on Fast Track

To bolster higher education, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has directed seven state-run universities to accelerate their NAAC accreditation renewal and national ranking goals. The renewed drive targets prominent institutions including Vikram Deb, Rajendra, Dharanidhar
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Balangir Tragedies: Worker Killed as Iron Rod Falls from 4th Floor at Construction Site

A construction worker was killed instantly on Thursday after an iron rod fell from the fourth floor and struck him on the head at an under-construction banquet hall along the Kantabanji-Bangomunda road in Balangir district. The deceased has been identified as Bhabagrahi Patel from Burobahal vil
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Odisha Bureaucratic Reshuffle: 4 Senior IAS Officers Assigned New Roles

The Odisha government has announced a major bureaucratic shake-up, reassigning four senior IAS officers across key departments following a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. Key Appointments: Bishnupada Sethi (1995-batch): Former OFDC C
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Odisha Eyes Green Energy Hub Status with ₹1.17 Lakh Crore Investment Pacts

Odisha is poised to become a major renewable energy powerhouse, securing 18 investment proposals worth approximately ₹1.17 lakh crore to generate an additional 11,742 megawatts of capacity. The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged on Tuesday at the 'Bharat Renewable Energy Summit
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Mayurbhanj Ganja Bust: Inter-State Smuggling Ring Busted, Over 1 Quintal Seized

Mayurbhanj district police have cracked down on an inter-state drug trafficking racket, arresting three smugglers and intercepting a high-end vehicle near Lakshmiposhi. Acting on a tip-off about cannabis being transported via the Subarnarekha canal road near Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhanjpur p
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Utkal University Bans Outside Food After Jaundice Scare at Women's Hostel

Utkal University authorities have enforced strict campus restrictions, including a complete ban on outside food sales, following a jaundice scare at the women's hostel. Two students in Hostel No. 7 have been diagnosed with jaundice, and blood samples from eight others have been sent fo
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Khordha Police Bust Inter-State Burglar Gang: 12 Arrested, Gold and Silver Seized

The Khordha district police have busted a major inter-district burglary and looting ring, arresting 12 individuals—including a receiver of stolen goods—and cracking 15 major theft and dacoity cases spanning the last two years. Authorities recovered 500 grams of gold jewelry
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