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High-Stakes Meet: Ratna Bhandar Valuation and Temple Security on Agenda

A crucial meeting of the Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee is set for today at 11:00 AM. Presided over by the Gajapati Maharaja, the session includes the Chief Administrator, District Collector, and SP to address vital administrative reforms. The primary focus is the valuation of orna
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Melodic Heritage: Rajarani Sangeet Mahotsav 2026 Kicks Off

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Rajarani Sangeet Mahotsav 2026 at the historic Rajarani Temple courtyard on Friday, calling the event a "beautiful bridge" between India’s culture, art, and history. Pradhan highlighted that the festival not only showca
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Odisha Set for Major Education Overhaul: New Textbooks & Bag-Free Days

In a major push for the National Education Policy, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and State Minister Nityanand Gond announced that new textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 will debut in the 2026-27 academic year. Based on the Odisha State Curriculum Framework (OSCF), the shift prioritizes mother-to
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Visionary Academician Prof. B.K. Sarap Passes Away at 89

Eminent academician and former Principal of ITER, Prof. Bira Kishore Sarap, passed away on Thursday at the age of 89. A towering figure in technical education, Prof. Sarap was instrumental in shaping Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) during its formative years. Prof. Sarap’s d
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Ego is a 'Psychological Fraud': Acharya Prashant at SOA University

Renowned philosopher and bestselling author Acharya Prashant challenged the necessity of the human ego during a special session at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital (SOA) on Wednesday. Addressing a packed audience of medical students and faculty, he described the ego as a &quo
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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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