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Chit Fund Relief: Odisha to Refund Small Depositors by Jan 31

In a major breakthrough for victims of the multi-crore chit fund scam, the Odisha government has announced that small depositors will receive their money back by January 31. State BJP President Manmohan Samal confirmed that the government is fulfilling a key election promise, having already identifi
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Vigilance Crackdown: Junior Accountant Raided for Unaccounted Wealth

The Odisha Vigilance department has launched massive raids on Rabindra Kumar Barik, a Junior Accountant at the Sundargarh Civil Supplies office, over allegations of possessing disproportionate assets. Acting on search warrants from the Special Vigilance Judge, Balasore, teams targeted five locations
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Loneliness Exploited: Retired Supervisor Found Murdered in Kalahandi Loot-Kill

A wave of shock gripped Gadiajor village under Dharmagarh police limits following the brutal murder of a retired NM Supervisor. The victim, identified as Suchitra Khuntia, was found dead in front of her residence, where she lived alone. Initial reports suggest that miscreants took advanta
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BSE Foundation Day: Celebration Amidst Acute Staff Shortage

As the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, celebrates its Foundation Day at its Bajrakbati headquarters today, the festivities are overshadowed by a deepening personnel crisis. Despite a shift from managing 4–5 boards to overseeing over a dozen major examinations, the council is strugg
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CHSE Plus 2 Exams Begin: Over 3.7 Lakh Students Appear for Internals

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) kicked off the Plus 2 Internal Assessment examinations today, with 3,73,910 candidates appearing across the state. The internal phase will conclude on December 31, followed by practical exams from January 2 to 15. Key subjects for Arts, Sci
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Foul Play Alleged: Human Sagar’s Mother Files Complaint Against Wife and Manager

The sudden demise of popular singer Human Sagar has taken a dramatic turn as his mother, Shefali Suna, filed a formal complaint at the Markat Nagar police station. Alleging a deep-rooted conspiracy, she has demanded a thorough investigation into what she terms a "suspicious death."
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Mahanadi Row: High-Level Panel Meets Today; Odisha Pushes for Dialogue

The newly formed eight-member high-level committee, chaired by Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, is set to hold its maiden meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The panel’s primary objective is to resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh. In a rare disp
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CM Majhi to Grace 'Parab' Finale; ₹550 Crore Bonanza for Koraput

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to visit Koraput today as the chief guest for the grand fourth evening of the national-level tribal festival, 'Parab'. Highlighting the visit, the CM will announce a massive developmental package worth approximately ₹550 crore for the district. Upo
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"Gaza Proves Silence": Javed Akhtar Challenges Faith in Intense Debate with Scholar

A high-voltage, two-hour debate between lyricist Javed Akhtar and Islamic scholar Mufti Shamail Nadvi has sparked a social media firestorm over the existence of God. The discussion centered on a provocative question: Is God impermanent? Akhtar, a self-proclaimed atheist, invoked the humanitari
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Job Trap Horror: Minor Girl Abused and Filmed in Capital; Two Arrested

Shame returns to the capital as a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in the Saheed Nagar police station area. The victim was lured by a fraudulent social media advertisement for a "Data Entry Operator" job offering a monthly salary of ₹12,000. Upon reaching the specified locati
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Odisha Shivers: Severe Cold Wave and Fog Paralyze Kandhamal & Nabarangpur

A relentless cold wave has gripped Odisha, with Kandhamal and Nabarangpur districts recording bone-chilling temperatures between 4°C and 8°C. For over a month, a thick blanket of "blinding fog" has disrupted normal life, reducing visibility to near zero on major routes like Ambapan
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Fog Chaos at Bhubaneswar Airport: Flights Cancelled, Passengers Protest

Dense fog in Northern India has triggered massive travel disruptions at Biju Patnaik International Airport, leading to multiple flight cancellations and an emergency landing. Air India Express cancelled three key services: the 9:45 AM and 3:20 PM flights to Delhi, and the 11:10 AM flight to Ko
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CBI Crackdown: Kingpins of Police SI Exam Scam Remanded for 4 Days

The Special CBI Court has granted the central agency a four-day remand of prime accused Shankar, Suresh, and Sagar in connection with the massive Police SI recruitment scam. Interrogations will commence at Jharpada Jail to unravel a conspiracy involving deals worth thousands of crores. The CBI
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Double Joy for Bharti Singh: Comedy Queen Welcomes Second Baby Boy

Celebrations have erupted in the entertainment industry as laughter queen Bharti Singh and husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa welcomed their second child, a healthy baby boy, today. The news broke after Bharti experienced a sudden medical emergency while preparing for the shoot of her popular show, La
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Divine New Year: CM Majhi Releases 2026 Jagannath Temple Calendar

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanu Sankranti, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi formally released the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Calendar and Diary for 2026. The first copies were traditionally offered to Mahaprabhu before the public launch at the State Guest House. The 2026
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