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Kotia Border Flashpoint: Odisha Police Dismantles Andhra Check-Post Amid Elections

The fierce border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia cluster has escalated dramatically after Odisha Police dismantled an Andhra Pradesh check-post located in Upara Sembi village, bringing the strategic site under their direct control. The covert check-post—rep
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Kotia Border Row Intensifies: Odisha Slams Andhra’s ‘Electoral Farce’ Amid Election Backlash

The long-standing territorial and electoral dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia border cluster has flared up again following a war of words between ministers. The tension escalated after local residents strongly opposed an Andhra Pradesh polling party, forcing officia
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Odisha Pushes Higher Ed Overhaul: NAAC Renewal & 1,400+ Faculty Recruitment on Fast Track

To bolster higher education, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has directed seven state-run universities to accelerate their NAAC accreditation renewal and national ranking goals. The renewed drive targets prominent institutions including Vikram Deb, Rajendra, Dharanidhar
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Balangir Tragedies: Worker Killed as Iron Rod Falls from 4th Floor at Construction Site

A construction worker was killed instantly on Thursday after an iron rod fell from the fourth floor and struck him on the head at an under-construction banquet hall along the Kantabanji-Bangomunda road in Balangir district. The deceased has been identified as Bhabagrahi Patel from Burobahal vil
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Odisha Bureaucratic Reshuffle: 4 Senior IAS Officers Assigned New Roles

The Odisha government has announced a major bureaucratic shake-up, reassigning four senior IAS officers across key departments following a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. Key Appointments: Bishnupada Sethi (1995-batch): Former OFDC C
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Odisha Eyes Green Energy Hub Status with ₹1.17 Lakh Crore Investment Pacts

Odisha is poised to become a major renewable energy powerhouse, securing 18 investment proposals worth approximately ₹1.17 lakh crore to generate an additional 11,742 megawatts of capacity. The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged on Tuesday at the 'Bharat Renewable Energy Summit
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Mayurbhanj Ganja Bust: Inter-State Smuggling Ring Busted, Over 1 Quintal Seized

Mayurbhanj district police have cracked down on an inter-state drug trafficking racket, arresting three smugglers and intercepting a high-end vehicle near Lakshmiposhi. Acting on a tip-off about cannabis being transported via the Subarnarekha canal road near Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhanjpur p
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Utkal University Bans Outside Food After Jaundice Scare at Women's Hostel

Utkal University authorities have enforced strict campus restrictions, including a complete ban on outside food sales, following a jaundice scare at the women's hostel. Two students in Hostel No. 7 have been diagnosed with jaundice, and blood samples from eight others have been sent fo
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Khordha Police Bust Inter-State Burglar Gang: 12 Arrested, Gold and Silver Seized

The Khordha district police have busted a major inter-district burglary and looting ring, arresting 12 individuals—including a receiver of stolen goods—and cracking 15 major theft and dacoity cases spanning the last two years. Authorities recovered 500 grams of gold jewelry
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Odisha Weather Alert: IMD Issues Yellow Warning for Rain, Thunderstorms, and Gusty Winds

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow Warning' for several districts in Odisha as weather conditions are set to shift over the next 48 hours, bringing rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Day 1 (Valid until Nov 4, 8:30 AM): Heavy Rain & Gusts: Kora
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Puri Jagannath Temple: Darshan Suspended for 4 Hours Due to Banakalagi Ritual

Devotees planning a visit to Srikhetra (Puri) on Wednesday should note that general darshan at Srimandir will remain suspended from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM due to the sacred 'Banakalagi' ritual. According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), this secret beautification service
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Orissa High Court Adjourns OCA Election Case to November 20

The Orissa High Court has adjourned the hearing regarding the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) election petition to November 20, directing the petitioner to file a supporting affidavit. The legal challenge was initiated by Lalitendu Vidyadhar Mohapatra, a member and Sunrise Club repres
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Central Team Arrives in Odisha to Assess Cyclone 'Arnab' Damage

An eight-member central team from Delhi has arrived at Bhubaneswar Airport to evaluate the destruction caused by Cyclone 'Arnab'. The delegation will begin formal discussions tomorrow morning with Odisha’s Chief Secretary and senior officials from various departments. This briefing
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Padma Shri Neurosurgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Passes Away at 74

Renowned neurosurgeon, Padma Shri awardee, and distinguished academic Professor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra has passed away at 74 while undergoing treatment for brain cancer at AIIMS, New Delhi. Hailing from Odisha, Dr. Mahapatra earned his MBBS from MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, in 1975
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Cuttack District Administration Kicks Off 2026 Bali Yatra Plot Auctions Amid Trader Calls for Transparency

Preparations for the historic Bali Yatra are officially underway, with the plot auction process commencing today and running through November 10. Managed by seven dedicated administration teams, daily auctions take place from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring a midday break between 2:00 PM and 3:
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