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Retired Forest Officer Jailed for Disproportionate Assets

A Special Vigilance Court has convicted Suresh Chandra Rath, the retired Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) of Puri, in a high-profile disproportionate assets case. The Additional Special Judge sentenced the former officer to three years of rigorous imprisonment. The court also impose
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Sundargarh Restores Normalcy: Section 163 Lifted, Internet Resumes

Peace returns to Sundargarh as District Magistrate Subhankar Mohapatra announced the lifting of Section 163 of the BNSS in the Regent Market area. The decision follows a successful Peace Committee meeting aimed at de-escalating tensions after recent communal friction. The unrest, triggered b
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ED Launches Massive Crackdown in Ganjam; BJD Leader Under Scanner

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a massive multi-city operation across Ganjam district on Friday, targeting senior BJD leader and contractor Hrishikesh Padhi alongside several prominent businessmen. Simultaneous raids were conducted at 20 locations, including Padhi’s residence
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High-Voltage Spark Charred 7 Acres of Straw in Pipili

A massive fire triggered by a low-hanging 11 kV electricity wire decimated seven acres of straw piles in Garpada village late Thursday night. The property, belonging to local farmer Akrur Jena, was reduced to ashes within minutes, resulting in an estimated loss of over ₹50,000. The blaze eru
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Tragedy in Angul: Elephant Dies After Consuming Explosive "Food Bomb"

A wild elephant that suffered horrific injuries after consuming a crude explosive—commonly used as a "food bomb"—has died at the Kapilas Elephant Rescue Center. Despite the efforts of three medical teams, the animal succumbed to its injuries late Thursday night. The elepha
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Huge Crocodile Spotted Near Mundli Barrage; Locals on Alert

A massive crocodile sighted on a river island (tapu) in the Mahanadi river triggered a mix of panic and curiosity near the Mundli Barrage today. Forest department officials, who arrived promptly after being alerted by locals, identified the reptile as a long-snouted gharial. Experts believe
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1,374 Dishes: A Record-Breaking Sankranti Feast for Son-in-Law

A family in Guntur district has redefined festive hospitality by preparing a staggering 1,374 varieties of food and sweets for their son-in-law this Sankranti. The lavish spread, organized by Bijapu Venkat Ratnam and his wife Sushila, was a grand welcome for their daughter Kirtishree and son-in-law
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Fatal Lift Collapse at Delhi Factory: Two Workers Dead

A tragic elevator failure at a crockery factory in Samapur Badali has claimed the lives of two workers, Hari Om (32) and Sanjay Mishra (45). The incident occurred on the evening of January 14 at Neha Enterprises. According to DCP Hareshwar V. Swami, the workers were traveling between floo
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Tragedy in Bhubaneswar: Youth Perishes After Fall into Open Drain

A wave of grief and anger has hit the Saliasahi settlement following the tragic death of a local youth, Sinu Gagarai, who fell into an open roadside drain. The incident occurred when Gagarai slipped into a "Mukula" drain currently under construction by the Bhubaneswar Municipal
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SOA University and ITER Clinch Prestigious Times Business Award 2026

Education ‘O’ Research (SOA) Deemed to be University and its engineering arm, ITER, have been honored with the Times Business Award 2026. Conferred by The Times of India, the awards recognize the institutions as leaders in research excellence and industry-ready education in Eastern In
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Liquor Mafia Brutally Attacks Excise Team; 3 Constables Injured

Growing lawlessness by the liquor mafia was on display in Bodapoda village under Nayagarh Sadar police station, as an excise raid turned into a violent ambush. Three excise constables—Keivalya Swain, Deviprasad Padhi, and Neela Lohit Mallik—sustained injuries during the coordinated
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Sky-High Success: Bhubaneswar Airport Shatters Traffic Records in 2025

The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) achieved a historic milestone in 2025, recording its highest-ever annual passenger traffic. Data reveals that 5,152,765 passengers traveled through the terminal, supported by 38,547 flight movements, catapulting BPIA to the 13th busiest airport in India.
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Ritual Deadlock Ends: Lord Lingaraj Resumes Public Darshan

Normalcy has returned to the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple after a 24-hour deadlock left the deity "fasting" and rituals suspended. Following the Mangala Alathi today, thousands of devotees finally regained darshan after a tense dispute between the Badu and Brahmin Niyogs. The stale
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Long-Term Consent Isn’t Coercion: HC Acquits Man of Rape Charges

In a significant ruling, Justice Radhakrishna Patnaik of the High Court has held that a long-term physical relationship cannot be termed "coercion." The court overturned a lower court's seven-year sentence for an accused in a 2006 case from Subarnapur district. The victim had al
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Honor & Valor: India Celebrates 78th Army Day

Today, January 15, marks a momentous occasion as the nation celebrates Indian Army Day, honoring the relentless sacrifice and bravery of our soldiers. The significance of this date traces back to 1949, when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa made history by becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief
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