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Former Berhampur MLA Bikram Panda Interrogated Again Over Witness Intimidation!

Trouble continues to mount for former Berhampur MLA and BJD leader Bikram Panda. The Gosani Nuagaon police have summoned and interrogated him for a second time—lasting about an hour and a half—over fresh allegations of threatening and attempting to induce witnesses. This follows an
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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Launches India's First Portable Breast Self-Examination Booth for Early Detection!

Empowering women to take charge of their health, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has unveiled India's first portable 'Breast Self-Examination' (BSE) booth in the Department of Medical Oncology for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Located in a completely private setting, this innovative booth provides
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Rain Dampens Bhubaneswar's Durga Puja Spirits: Traffic Snarls & Alerts Issued!

Heavy rain played complete spoilsport in Bhubaneswar right as the Durga Puja festivities kicked off on Maha Shashthi. A sudden downpour brought daily life to a grinding halt, causing severe traffic congestion and slowed vehicular movement across major intersections. Commuters faced maj
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Odisha Empowers Grassroots Leaders: Sarpanchs & Naib Sarpanchs Get Retrospective Honorarium!

Gram Panchayat leaders in Odisha have strong reason to celebrate! Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a major financial package, sanctioning a total allocation of Rs 56 crore, 55 lakh, and 72 thousand to directly honor and support our grassroots representatives. Under this
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SC Rules Converts from Hinduism to Islam Cannot Claim Reservation Benefits

The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals who convert from Hinduism to Islam are not entitled to reservation benefits, upholding a Madras High Court judgment and dismissing an appeal by the Tamil Nadu government. A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Chandrachud
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ABVP Leads Odisha College Polls; BCJD Secures Ravenshaw and Rama Devi Universities

The results of Odisha's student union elections are rolling out, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) leading overall, followed by the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) in second place, while the Chhatra Congress struggles. BCJD has captured high-profile wins at major instituti
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Southwest Monsoon Completely Withdraws from Odisha, Making Way for Northeast Monsoon

The Southwest Monsoon has officially and completely withdrawn from Odisha and the rest of the country, bringing the main rainy season to a close. With this transition, attention has shifted toward the onset and potential impacts of the Northeast Monsoon, which typically becomes active ove
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Odisha Extends 'Antyodaya Gruha Yojana' to 2029, Boosting Housing Push for the Poor

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a two-year extension of the 'Antyodaya Gruha Yojana' until 2029, aiming to provide permanent pucca houses for all vulnerable families. The initiative will fund the construction of an additional 2,91,600 new houses within the existing budgeta
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Odisha Sparks Second Industrial Revolution with ₹39,383 Crore Investment Push

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched 46 industrial projects worth ₹39,383 crore across 14 districts, marking what he termed a "second industrial revolution" in Kalinganagar, Jajpur. The multi-sector push—spanning steel, renewable energy, food processing, and t
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ED Raids 12 Locations in Odisha & West Bengal Over Police SI Recruitment Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched simultaneous raids at 12 locations across Odisha and West Bengal as part of a money laundering probe into the Police Sub-Inspector recruitment exam irregularities. The searches target premises linked to Silicon Tech Lab, Panchsoft Technology,
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World’s Largest Open-Air Theatre: Bargarh Dhanu Yatra Scheduled for January 2027

The countdown has officially begun for the world-famous Bargarh Dhanu Yatra, which is scheduled to run for 11 days from January 12 to January 24, 2027. The dates and preparations were finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by District Collector Aditya Goyal. Hailed as the world's larg
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Odisha Cabinet Approves 16 Major Proposals: ₹2,450 Crore Skill Scheme and Fisheries Revamp Highlighted

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired the 48th State Cabinet meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, approving 16 significant proposals across 11 departments focused on education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and skill development. Highlighting the decisions, Chief Secretary Anu Garg announced a
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Transforming Puri: CM Majhi Reviews World-Class Infrastructure and Heritage Projects

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to accelerate development projects aimed at transforming Puri into a world-class religious and tourist destination. Emphasizing high construction standards and local interests, the government has prioritized inf
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Bhubaneswar Durga Puja 2026: Commissionerate Police Announces Strict Traffic and Heavy Vehicle Restrictions

To ensure smooth crowd management during Durga Puja, the Commissionerate Police has imposed traffic restrictions across Bhubaneswar from October 16 to October 21, effective daily between 2 PM and 2 AM. Heavy vehicles are strictly banned on major routes, including Rasulgarh-Lingipur, Va
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Odisha Industrial Boost: CM Majhi to Launch 46 Projects Worth ₹39,383 Crore in Kalinganagar

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for 46 industrial projects worth ₹39,383 crore at a major infrastructure event in Kalinganagar, Jajpur district. Announced by Industries Minister Sampad Swain, the initiative spans 14 districts and covers diverse sec
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