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Rogue Elephant Terror: 19 Dead in 9 Days as Jharkhand Borders Turn Into Killing Fields

A rogue tusker has unleashed unprecedented carnage across the Jharkhand-Odisha border, claiming 19 lives in just nine days. On Friday, the elephant trampled 40-year-old Prakash Malwa and a minor child in Benisagar, hauntingly standing guard over the child’s body for hours. The distr
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Chilling Arrest: Teacher Seized for Murder After Years on the Run

In a dramatic operation, the Tigiria Police apprehended a primary school teacher for his alleged involvement in a brutal murder. The accused, Prashant Nayak, an educator at Gokarnakhal Primary School, had been evading justice since the killing of a three-year-old boy in April 2023. The case dat
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Mercury Plummets: Severe Cold Wave Grips the State

A brutal cold wave is sweeping across the region, sending temperatures tumbling to record lows. Shimilipala recorded a freezing -1°C today amid fresh snowfall, while Jharsuguda hit a chilling 5.6°C early this morning. In Mayurbhanj, the situation remains critical as Chahala and Gudigudi
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Strike Ends: OMSA Withdraws Agitation After Successful Govt Talks

The Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) has officially withdrawn its agitation following successful discussions with Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. OMSA President Dr. Kishore Chandra Mishra confirmed that healthcare services across the state will return to normalcy starting tomorrow, Friday
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Hoax Bomb Threat Sparks Chaos at Odisha Courts; Normalcy Returns

Normal operations resumed at the Orissa High Court and district courts in Sambalpur and Deogarh today following a high-stakes bomb scare. The disruption began Thursday morning after an anonymous e-mail threatened multiple judicial premises, leading to immediate evacuations of lawyers, staff, a
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Empowering Brides: Odisha Signs MoU for ₹51,000 Marriage Aid

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida overseen a landmark MoU signing between Utkalika and the Women and Child Development Department to streamline the Chief Minister's Kanya Vivah Yojana. This scheme provides ₹51,000 in total financial support to girls from underprivileged families. Under the a
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CM Majhi Launches ₹12,000 Crore Primary School Transformation

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has laid the foundation stone for 118 Godavarish Mishra Adarsh Primary Schools across 30 districts, starting at Banpur in Khordha. This landmark initiative aims to revolutionize primary education by establishing modern schools in every Gram Panchayat. Wit
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Bhitarkanika Shuts for Census: 24 Teams to Count Crocodiles

Bhitarkanika National Park has officially commenced its annual crocodile census today. To ensure tourist safety and an undisturbed count, the sanctuary will remain closed to visitors until January 10. In a departure from the traditional 10-day exercise held since 1976, the Forest Departme
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State Shivers as Mercury Plummets: G.Udayagiri Hits 3°C

A severe cold wave has gripped the state, with G.Udayagiri recording a bone-chilling 3°C today. The mercury has dropped below 10°C in 23 cities, while 38 locations reported night temperatures under 12°C. Even the capital, Bhubaneswar, is shivering at a low of 10°C. The extrem
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Global Pulse: World Typing Day Celebrated to Boost Digital Literacy

Today, January 8, marks World Typing Day, an annual event dedicated to promoting speed and accuracy in our digital-first world. From coding to content creation, typing remains the backbone of modern communication, and this day highlights its vital role in professional and educational success. O
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Two-Phase Census to Kick Off in April; 1 Lakh Officers to be Deployed

The state is set to launch its massive census operation this April, marking the beginning of a two-phase exercise. Census Director Nikhil Pawan Kalyan confirmed the timeline following a high-level coordination meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan. The first phase, scheduled for April and May, will foc
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Sunday Budget Likely: Session Expected to Start January 28

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has proposed January 28 for the commencement of the 2026 Budget Session. In a move to prioritize fiscal predictability, the government is likely to present the Union Budget on February 1, despite it being a Sunday. This session, the first
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Doctors Defy ESMA: OMSA Continues Protest Across Odisha

Defying the State Government’s implementation of the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) continued its agitation on Wednesday. Doctors across the state observed a two-hour OPD closure, severely disrupting healthcare services. Despi
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CM Mohan Majhi Orders Healthcare Overhaul; Odisha to Adopt Ayushman Digital Mission

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review of the Health and Family Welfare Department today, directing officials to conduct field visits to accelerate infrastructure development. A major highlight was the proposal to implement the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) st
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Odisha Shivers as Mercury Plummets; Jharsuguda Records Lowest Temp Since 1953

A severe cold wave has gripped Odisha, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state. Jharsuguda recorded a bone-chilling 5.1°C, its lowest minimum temperature since 1953. In the capital, the mercury plunged by 7 degrees to reach 7.2°C early Wednesday morning. The Regiona
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