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Major Trading Fraud Unearthed in Sambalpur; ₹20 Crore Scam Exposed

Police have uncovered a massive financial fraud involving a fake trading company, with losses estimated to be over ₹20 crore. The scam was revealed following an investigation by the Sambalpur police. The arrested accused is Madhusudan Barei (36), who ran a fraudulent company named 'AA Enterp
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President's Address: Sophia Firdous Hails Father's 'Odia Pride' Vote

Congress MLA Sophia Firdous expressed great pride today as she prepared to hear President Droupadi Murmu address the State Assembly, calling it a historic moment for her first time as an MLA. She voiced support for her father, former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim, who had defied the party line d
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President Murmu Arrives in Odisha, Set to Address State Assembly

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Odisha today and is scheduled to address the State Legislative Assembly shortly. She was received at the Biju Patnaik International Airport by Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who welcomed her with flowers. Promin
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Cyclone 'Ditwa' Forms Over Bay of Bengal; Threatens Tamil Nadu Coast

A new cyclonic storm, named 'Ditwa', has developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Sri Lanka coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the cyclone will move in a north-northwesterly direction, paralleling the Sri Lanka coast before making landfall near the Chen
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FCI Increases Parboiled Rice Procurement Target for Odisha

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has approved an increase in its target for procuring parboiled (mushy) rice from Odisha following a request from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, confirmed that
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Cold Wave Intensifies Across State; Temperatures Set to Dip Further

A severe cold wave has gripped the state, with temperatures steadily falling over the last few weeks, causing bone-chilling conditions from the coast to the interior. While some families are enjoying the chill by gathering around fires, many citizens are struggling with the extreme cold.
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Puri's Gundicha Temple Reopens After Six Years

The historic Gundicha Temple in Puri is set to reopen for devotees from December 1, following a six-year closure that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shri Jagannath Temple Chief Administrator Arvind Padhi confirmed the decision. The temple will operate daily from 6 AM to 6 PM, with wi
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IIC REGIONAL MEET 2025 HELD AT SOA, IGNITES INNOVATION MOMENTUM IN EASTERN INDIA

More than 500 academic leaders, policymakers, incubation managers, start-up founders, mentors and ecosystem enablers representing various higher education institutions in the east attended the regional meet of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) for 2025 at the Siksha ‘O&rsq
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Air Pollution Crisis: Angul Becomes Nation's Sixth Most Polluted City

As winter approaches, air pollution levels are reaching critical levels in Odisha, turning the state's industrial and twin cities into pollution hotspots. On Tuesday, Angul recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 340, making it the sixth most polluted city in the country, accordin
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Constitution Day Celebrated Across India

India is observing Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) today, commemorating the formal adoption of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. The Constitution subsequently came into effect on January 26, 1950. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his greetings
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Constitution on Samvidhan Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Constitution Day (November 26) by writing a heartfelt letter to the nation, sharing his personal reverence for the sacred document. He recalled that his government declared November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015. Modi highlighted the Constitution's pow
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Smriti Mandhana, Palash Muchhal Wedding Postponed Amid Family Health Scare

The highly anticipated wedding of Indian women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and musician Palash Muchhal, scheduled for November 23, has been postponed. The decision came just hours before the ceremony after Smriti’s father suffered a sudden health scare, showing s
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Double Trouble: Low Pressure Systems Form in Bay of Bengal

Two low-pressure areas have formed over the Bay of Bengal, sparking concerns about potential cyclogenesis. A well-defined low pressure area over the Strait of Malacca and Malaysia is likely to intensify into a cyclone over the south Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours. Additionally, a fresh
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Three Dead in Fatal Highway Accident near Cuttack

A tragic road accident on the Cuttack-Tangi National Highway No. 16 early this morning resulted in the immediate death of three people and serious injuries to two others. The incident occurred around 3:30 am at Bainchua Rajakana Chacka under Tangi police station limits. A Bolero vehicle, tra
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Vigilance Nabs ARI in Bribery Trap: Raids Underway

The Vigilance Directorate has caught an Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000. The accused, identified as Abhimanyu Behera of Derabis tehsil's Nikiri, was apprehended in a trap operation. Behera had allegedly demanded Rs 15,000 from applicant Sh
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