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Barabati T20 Tickets Sell Out Instantly Online; Counter Sale Starts Dec 5

Online ticket sales for the upcoming India-South Africa T20 match at Barabati Stadium on December 9 saw overwhelming demand, with the designated 2,000 tickets selling out within minutes of the website opening yesterday at 2 PM. The swift sale, covering galleries 2, 4, 7, and some premium
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35 Students Hospitalized After Mass Food Poisoning at Koraput Hostel

Thirty-five boarders of the PMShri Vidyalaya hostel in Bypariguda block were admitted to the Bypariguda Medical College late Monday night after complaining of severe stomach pain, suspected to be due to food poisoning. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM after the students had dinner. As
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General Darshan at Puri Srimandir to be Halted for Banakalagi Niti on Wednesday

General public darshan at the Shri Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) in Puri will be suspended for approximately four hours on Wednesday evening to facilitate the secret ritual of Mahaprabhu's Banakalagi Niti. The special ceremony will commence after the second Bhogamandap ritual concludes. Durin
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Chargesheet Filed in Constable Subhamitra Sahu Murder Case; 'Husband' Deepak Raut Main Accused

The investigation into the murder of traffic constable Subhamitra Sahu is nearing completion with the Capital Police Station filing a 680-page chargesheet in the Khordha District Magistrate court within three months. The chargesheet names self-proclaimed 'Husband' Deepak Raut as the main
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Chill Returns: Odisha Braces for Another Cold Surge

After a brief lull, the cold wave is set to intensify from the 4th, with night temperatures expected to fall 2‑4 °C. The Meteorological Centre says minima will hover between 13‑15 °C on the 2nd and 3rd, while coastal districts may stay at 15 °C or higher. Dense fog is forecast for Tu
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‘Sholay’ Restored Version to Feature Original Climax: Javed Akhtar

Eminent scriptwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar announced Saturday that a restored version of the iconic blockbuster Sholay will soon be released with its original ending, where the villain Gabbar Singh is killed. Speaking at the 3rd SOA Literary Festival, Akhtar explained that the origina
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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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