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₹7 Crore Feast: Capital’s Massive Non-Veg Splurge Before New Year Silence

BHUBANESWAR – The capital city bid farewell to 2025 with an extraordinary culinary frenzy, recording non-vegetarian ("Amish") sales worth a staggering ₹7.01 crore on December 31. As the year ended on a Wednesday—a traditional non-vegetarian day—residents spared no expense
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Mission 2036: CM Majhi Outlines 15-Point Vision for New Chief Secretary

Marking her first working day, Chief Secretary Anu Garg received a strategic 15-point mandate from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036. The directive prioritizes the Vision Document 2036, emphasizing rapid industrialization and administrativ
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New Dawn at Samaleswari: Thousands Throng Temple to Welcome 2026

The New Year has arrived with a wave of spiritual fervor as devotees gathered in massive numbers at the Maa Samaleswari Temple to usher in 2026. Following age-old traditions, the temple gates opened at 5 AM for initial rituals, with public darshan commencing at 6 AM. To manage the overwhe
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Fog Paralysis: Flights Grounded as Odisha Shivers at 5.2°C

A massive blanket of dense fog has brought Odisha to a standstill this New Year’s Day, grounding air traffic at the capital’s airport. With visibility dropping below 50 meters, only one flight has managed to take off since morning, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The region
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Faith Over Frost: Millions Throng Temples to Ring in 2026

Devotion triumphed over the winter chill as millions of devotees flocked to shrines across India to seek blessings on the first day of 2026. From the historic temples of Delhi to the coastal spiritual hubs of Mumbai, the New Year began with a resonant echo of prayers for prosperity. In Ujjain,
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New Year 2026: Mandatory PAN-Aadhaar Linking and 8th Pay Commission Kick Off

As India rings in 2026, major financial shifts have officially taken effect. The most critical change is the deactivation of unlinked PAN cards. As of today, January 1, any PAN not linked to an Aadhaar card is considered inoperative, blocking tax filings, refunds, and high-value banking transactions
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New Year Bonanza: CM Mohan Majhi Hikes DA for State Employees

In a significant New Year gift, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced a 5% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees. This increase raises the DA from 55% to 60%, based on the Sixth Pay Commission scale. The Finance Department confirmed that the hike will be implemented retros
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Drug Bust at Biju Patnaik Airport: ₹4 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized

For the second day running, Biju Patnaik International Airport has intercepted a major drug shipment. Customs officials seized 3.99 kg of premium hydroponic marijuana, valued at approximately ₹4 crore, from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. Acting on a tip-off, the Intelligence and Custo
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Santali Literary Icon Malati Murmu Passes Away at 51

The Santali community is in mourning following the demise of renowned writer and activist Malti Murmu, who passed away at her official residence today. She was 51. Her mortal remains will be cremated this afternoon at her ancestral village, Chandua, in Mayurbhanj. A formidable force in the M
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Anu Garg Shatters Glass Ceiling: Odisha’s First Woman Chief Secretary Takes Charge

History is being scripted in Odisha today as Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS officer, takes office as the state’s 47th Chief Secretary. Following a notification from the Public Administration Department, Garg succeeds Manoj Ahuja, whose tenure concludes today, December 31. A native of Lu
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Odisha Braces for Bone-Chilling Cold and "Yellow Warning" Fog

A severe cold wave is tightening its grip across Odisha, with the Meteorological Department predicting a further temperature dip of 2°C to 3°C over the next four days. Dry northwestern winds are expected to intensify the chill, sending 15 cities plunging below the 10°C mark. W
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Puri on High Alert: Government Holidays Cancelled as Lakhs Flock for New Year 2026

In anticipation of a massive surge of devotees for New Year 2026, Puri District Collector Divyajyoti Parida has cancelled all government staff leave until January 4. Officials have been strictly ordered to remain at headquarters to manage the expected influx of lakhs of pilgrims seeking Lord Jaganna
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Janpath Jive: Bhubaneswar Set for Season’s First ‘Path Utsav’ on January 4

The capital city is gearing up for a vibrant Sunday as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the return of Path Utsav starting January 4. The stretch from Master Canteen to Ram Mandir Chowk will transform into a cultural carnival from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. This year’s editio
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Konark Glows: Thousands Pull ‘Hiranya Rath’ to Chandrabhaga on Samba Dashami

Spiritual fervor gripped the Sun Temple city today as thousands gathered to celebrate the holy Samba Dashami. Marking the occasion, the magnificent Hiranya Rath—a 24-foot chariot featuring six wheels and seven symbolic horses—commenced its journey from Ananta Abhut Matha to the sacred Ch
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Human Sagar Death Mystery: Arpita Chaudhary & Somesh Satpathy Move HC for Bail

The investigation into the tragic demise of popular singer Human Sagar has intensified as singers Arpita Chaudhary and Somesh Satpathy moved the Orissa High Court seeking anticipatory bail. The legal move follows a formal complaint lodged at the Markat Nagar Police Station by Human’
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