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Nature's Reality Check: Viral Tiger Safari Kill Sparks Debate at Nandankanan Zoo

A viral video from the Nandankanan Zoo Tiger Safari in Odisha has captured social media attention, showing a tiger killing a deer in front of terrified tourists on August 8. As the footage circulated online, critics questioned how a predator and prey could occupy the same space, accusing
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Odisha Digitizes Anganwadi Services: All 73,543 Workers Trained on Poshan Tracker

Odisha has taken a major leap toward digital governance by training all 73,543 Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) on the Poshan Tracker portal. Announced by Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur, this initiative modernizes grassroots childcare. Developed under Mission Sahay Anganwadi and Poshan 2.
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Odisha on High Alert: Heavy Rains to Lash State as Low Pressure Brews in Bay of Bengal

Odisha is bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days due to an anticipated low-pressure area forming over the northwest Bay of Bengal, triggered by an active cyclonic circulation. The Bhubaneswar Regional Meteorological Department has issued a high alert from August 1
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Facebook Marketplace Fraud: Man Arrested for Cheating Buyer of INR 3.8 Lakh in Odisha

The Odisha Crime Branch Cyber Crime Police Station arrested Subhendra Raut, alias Ri, for duping a customer of INR 3.8 lakh in a fake vehicle sale on Facebook Marketplace. Posing as a recovery agent, the accused promised a Hyundai i20 at a lower price, siphoning money through digital transfers
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Lightning Strike Kills 2 Women Labourers, Injures 20 Others in Sundargarh

Two women labourers from neighbouring Chhattisgarh were killed and over 20 others injured after being struck by lightning in a paddy field within the Balishankara area of Sundargarh district on Tuesday. The victims, identified as Champa Tirkey and Sushilla Tirkey from the Baradihi area, w
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Odisha Boosts Green Energy with Rooftop Solar on 3,163 Government Buildings

Odisha has made a significant stride in renewable energy, installing rooftop solar systems with a total capacity of 38.12 MW across 3,163 government buildings. Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yasho Naik shared the update in the Rajya Sabha, responding to an inquiry
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Major Blow to Naxalism: 7 Maoists with INR 10 Lakh Bounty Each Surrender in Odisha-Jharkhand Border

In a massive setback to left-wing extremism, seven high-ranking Maoists, each carrying a INR 10 lakh bounty, surrendered to the Rourkela-Chaibasa police under Operation Navjeevan-III. The surrendered rebels include Zonal Committee member Saluka Kayam alias Bhubaneswar, Marur alias Dangil,
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Puri Temple Doors to Close for 5 Hours on Chitalagi Amavasya

General darshan at the Puri Jagannath Temple will remain suspended for five hours on Wednesday, August 12, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, due to special rituals for Chitalagi Amavasya. According to the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), the temporary closure follows the first Bhogam
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Overloaded Pickup Van Overturns in Balasore, 15 Labourers Injured

Fifteen workers were injured, some critically, after an overloaded pickup van carrying over 60 labourers overturned near Talboniya Chhak on State Highway-57 in Balasore district's Jaleswar area on Tuesday evening. The victims were returning home after finishing work when the vehicle lost
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Odisha Ministers Review Mayurbhanj Flood Situation, Outline Permanent Solutions

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ravi Narayan Naik spearheaded a high-level review meeting in Mayurbhanj on Thursday to assess post-flood management. Joined by Environment Minister Ganesh Ramsingh, local MLAs, and senior officials, the delegation evaluated infrastructural and agricultur
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Major Traffic Jam on NH-326 After Iron-Laden Truck Overturns in Gajapati

Traffic on National Highway 326 was severely disrupted on Wednesday following a major accident at Bhimdali Ghati under the Adwa police station in Gajapati district. A truck loaded with iron rods traveling from Berhampur to Rayagada lost its balance and overturned right in the middle of the road
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Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Arrives in Odisha for BRICS Conference

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi arrives in Bhubaneswar today for a two-day visit, marking his first official trip to Odisha in this portfolio. He is in the capital to headline the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Conference, running from August 5 to 7. Joshi will engage with education min
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Heads to Delhi for High-Stakes Investors Meet

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi begins a three-day official visit to Delhi today to headline the Odisha Investors Meet across Delhi and Gurgaon. Accompanied by Industries Minister Sampadachandra Swain, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and the Industries Secretary, the delegation aims to showca
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Orange Alert in Odisha as Rains Flood Bhubaneswar, Keonjhar-Mayurbhanj on Watch

Odisha is witnessing incessant rain due to a low-pressure system, triggering artificial flooding in several places from the coast to interior regions. Bhubaneswar recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours at 107.9 mm. Other heavy spells: Jajpur 106.8 mm, Pattamundai in Kendrapara 1
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South Turning of Holy Chariots Completed at Sharadhabali

The Dakshin Moda (southward turning) of the three holy chariots—Taladhwaj, Darpadalan (Devadalan), and Nandighosha—parked at Sharadhabali was successfully completed on Wednesday. All three chariots will now undergo thorough inspection. Due to heavy rain and late evening hours
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