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Odisha’s Chill Eases: Night Temps Rise, Dry Spell to Continue

A modest relief from the cold wave has lifted night temperatures across the state, the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre reported. No major swing is expected in the next four days, though minima may dip 2‑3 °C from current levels. The forecast, valid until December 6, predicts a dry spel
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Javed Akhtar Honoured as 3rd SOA Literary Festival Opens with Focus on AI

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29: The 3rd SOA Literary Festival commenced on Saturday, featuring a galaxy of litterateurs and a key focus on the intersection of Culture, Creativity, and Artificial Intelligence. Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati inaugurated the two-day event, emphasizing that while
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Cyclone 'Ditwah' Bears Down on Indian Coast, Red Alert Issued

Cyclone 'Ditwah', after causing devastation in Sri Lanka with a death toll of 153, is currently tracking towards the south coast of India, prompting Red Alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh. Coastal areas have experienced con
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Violent Clash Over Sand Extraction in Balasore; Several Injured

A violent clash erupted between two rival groups in Gilajodi village, under the Singla police station limits of Balasore district, over the extraction of sand from the Subarnarekha river. The confrontation involved attacks with various weapons, leaving several individuals seriously injure
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Law Minister Targets Former Officer Over 72-Personnel Security Detail

Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan criticized the security arrangements for former 5T Chairman V.K. Pandian (without naming him) during a debate in the Assembly on Friday, alleging that 72 police personnel were deployed for his personal protection. The Minister argued that this extraordi
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Over 2,400 Teacher Posts Vacant in Odisha Model Schools

A significant teacher shortage persists in Odisha's model schools, with 2,467 teaching posts currently lying vacant across the state. This information was provided by School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gand in a reply to MLA Subashini Jena today. The Minister informed the Assembl
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Darshan Halted at Puri Temple for Mahaprabhu’s Great Bath

Normal darshan (viewing) of Lord Jagannath was temporarily suspended at the Puri Srimandir on Friday after a devotee vomited near the inner wall near the Changada house. According to tradition, any such incident requires the performance of a Mahasnan (Great Bath) to purify the deity and the
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3rd SOA Literary Festival Begins Saturday; Javed Akhtar to Receive Inaugural 'Sahitya Samman'

More than one hundred prominent poets, writers, thinkers, and media personalities are set to converge at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University for the two-day 3rd SOA Literary Festival, commencing this Saturday. The festival, themed ‘Culture, Creativity and Ar
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Case Filed Against BJD Leader Manmath Routray Over CM Remarks

The Bhubaneswar Cyber Police Station has registered a case against BJD leader Manmath Routray for allegedly making objectionable and baseless remarks against Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the Prime Minister on social media. The case was filed following a complaint lodged by the BJ
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Schools with Under 20 Students to Remain Closed: Minister Gond

School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond announced in the Assembly today that schools in the state with fewer than 20 students will not be reopened. The minister made the clarification during the Question Hour, responding to a query from BJD MLA Prasanna Acharya. Acharya argued
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Odisha Assembly Winter Session: Supplementary Budget Today

The second day of the Odisha Legislative Assembly's winter session is proceeding smoothly, with the Question Hour currently underway. Minister for Schools and Public Education, Nityanand Gand, is responding to queries from the House members. A key agenda item for the day is the presentati
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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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