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Odisha AI Symposium 2025 Set for Dec. 18 at SOA

The Odisha AI Symposium 2025 will be held at SOA Deemed to be University on December 18, bringing together national and international experts to advance the recently approved Odisha AI Policy. The event, a collaboration between SOA, the Odisha Society of America (OSA), and the AI and HPC
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No Arbitrary Cancellation: State Cracks Down on RTOs for DL/RC Actions

The State Transport Authority (STA) Commissioner has issued strict new directives, forbidding the arbitrary cancellation of Driving Licenses (DL), Registration Certificates (RC), and Fitness Certificates (FCs) by RTOs, MVIs, and ARTOs. This move follows numerous complaints about officials
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Law Minister Condemns Dhauli Incident; Vows Fast Track Justice

State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has strongly condemned the recent gang-rape of a minor girl near Dhauli, calling it a "very sad incident." The minister assured the public that the government has taken immediate and appropriate steps against all crimes, especially those
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Vigilance Arrests Kendrapara JE for ₹9.7 Lakh Misappropriation

The Odisha Vigilance has arrested Junior Engineer (JE) Ratnesh Kumar Pandey of Pattamundai block, Kendrapara district, for alleged misappropriation of government funds. The JE is accused of transferring ₹9 lakh 70 thousand meant for development work directly into his personal bank account
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Krishi Vidyanidhi Yojana: Application Deadline Extended to Dec 20

In good news for aspiring students, the application deadline for the state-run Krishi Vidyanidhi Yojana scholarship has been extended. The scheme, provided by the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department of the Government of Odisha, supports the higher education dreams of children w
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Yellow Metal Soars: Gold and Silver Hit Record Highs

Gold and silver prices have reached unprecedented levels, driven by global and domestic factors. In Bhubaneswar, the price of 24-carat gold surged by ₹1,470 per 10 grams, reaching ₹1,35,380. Similarly, 22-carat gold is now priced at ₹1,24,100, following a ₹1,350 increase per 10 grams. Silv
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Setback for Accused in Pitavas Panda Murder Case: Bail Denied

In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of senior lawyer Pitavas Panda, the five main accused suffered a major setback today. The local ADJ-3 court on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of the primary accused, BJD district president Vikram Panda, along with former ma
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82 Extra Holidays! School Calendar 2026 Promises Long Breaks

The Directorate of Secondary Education has released the official school holiday list for the 2026 academic year, bringing cheer to students. Excluding Sundays, schools will observe a total of 82 days of holiday next year. The longest break is the 38-day summer vacation, scheduled from May
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Dhanu Sankranti Kicks Off Pahili Bhog Rituals at Temple

The holy observance of Dhanu Sankranti began today, marking the start of the revered Pahili Bhog ceremony for Mahaprabhu (Lord Jagannath). This special ritual will be observed until Makar Sankranti. The first Bhog, offered before the crows crow at dawn, holds unique significance. Today’s
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Breakthrough Surgery: Doctors Remove Massive Neck Tumor at SUM Hospital, Berhampur

In a significant display of advanced surgical expertise, doctors at SUM Hospital, Sitalapalli, successfully removed a massive, complex neck tumor from a 32-year-old male patient, further expanding the hospital's super-specialty services. The patient had been suffering from a progressively growin
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190th Birth Anniversary: SOA Honors Pathani Samanta, Self-Taught Astronomical Genius

The 190th Birth Anniversary of the legendary Indian astronomer and mathematician, Mahamahopadhyay Chandrasekhar Singh Samanta, was observed at the SOA Deemed to be University on Monday, highlighting his singular scientific achievements. Speakers praised Samanta, popularly known as Pathani
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Visa Applications Made Easy: Global Center Approved for Bhubaneswar

Odisha residents will soon be able to apply for visas without traveling out of state, following Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's approval for a Global Visa Application Center in Bhubaneswar. The establishment of this center marks a significant relief for the state's people, who previou
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Orphaned Elephant Calf Shifted to Nandankanan Rescue Centre

A 6-month-old male elephant calf, rescued 12 days ago, has been successfully transferred from Keonjhar to the Chandaka Elephant Rescue Center in Nandankanan. The calf was initially rescued by the Forest Department from a gorge near Sukadala village in the Shuakati section. Repeated attemp
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Odisha Shivers Under Sub‑Zero Blast

A relentless cold wave has plunged the entire state into sub‑zero temperatures, with the capital Bhubaneswar recording its first below‑zero night in years. Normal life is disrupted as eight cities report lows under 10 °C and the freeze has persisted for ten consecutive days. The regio
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Cyber Fraud Suspects Nabbed in Bhadrak, Delhi Blast Link Ruled Out

Two individuals were arrested from Bhadrak district in connection with a cyber fraud case, prompting a reaction from Bhadrak SP Manoj Raut regarding their link to a recent incident in Delhi. The SP clarified that the arrested youths have no connection with the Delhi car blast case. The
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