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Odisha Observes World AIDS Day with Awareness Rally

World AIDS Day was observed today (December 1) with an awareness procession flagged off by State Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling at Capital Hospital. The rally aimed to promote public awareness about prevention and ensure treatment, striving to eradicate AIDS from society.
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49 Bangladeshis Deported Since New Government Took Power: CM

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly today that 49 identified Bangladeshi nationals have been deported from the state since the new government assumed office. Responding to a question by MLA Manas Kumar Dutt regarding the status of Bangladeshi infiltrator identification, t
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Nandankanan Zoo Set for New Arrivals in Animal Exchange

Nandankanan Zoological Park is preparing to welcome 19 animals of four species this week following an exchange agreement with the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Zoo in Surat, Gujarat. A two-member team from Nandankanan traveled to Surat to finalize the deal. The new arrivals will include 5 wate
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Another Tragedy at KIT University: Student Found Dead in Hostel

Controversy has once again hit KIT University after the body of a first-year Computer Science student, Rahul Yadav (from Chhattisgarh), was recovered from a hostel room on campus late last night. Hostel authorities informed Infocity Police after other students found Rahul hanging from the
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State Government Pushes Healthy Eating: Mandatory Oil Content Boards for Public Centers

Expressing concern over public health, the State Government's Women and Child Development Department is implementing a drive to promote healthy eating habits and reduce consumption of excessive fats. In a letter to all District Collectors, the department has mandated the installation of "O
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No Promotion Without Asset Disclosure: Govt. Cracks Down on Employees

The government has issued a stern directive stating that employees who fail to submit their annual list of assets will be denied promotions. The Public Administration Department, through a letter from ACS Surendra Kumar to all departments, has mandated that all government employees must submit
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Anti-Mafia Crackdown: 15 Sand and Stone Smuggling Trucks Seized in Sora Block

In a major crackdown on illegal mining and sand smuggling, the administration in Sora block, Balasore district, seized 15 trucks loaded with illicit materials overnight. The joint operation was carried out by the Soor police, Tahsildar, and the Mining Department. Ten trucks loaded with stones w
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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 spell for
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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 continuou
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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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