Miscellaneous News Updates

Koraput Cashew!?
After Coffee, Can Cashews From Koraput Find Its Market

Odisha ranks third in the country for cashew nut cultivation. And the taste of cashews produced in Koraput is considered unique. Just like Koraput coffee, Koraput cashews are getting noticed with rising demand.

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OTV Impact: Ganjam admin gears up to give justice to 85 ostracized families
OTV Impact: Ganjam admin gears up to give justice to 85 ostracized families

In the meeting, Mahararana Samaj senior members have been advised to remove ostracization tag from the 85 families. 

Social activist Kamala Pujari
Kamala Pujari dance video: Social activist claims threat to life, seeks time for appearance

We were only trying to encourage her to be mentally strong. There was no ill intention of any kind, Mamata said.

87 rare species of turtles seized, smuggler held
87 rare species of turtles seized, smuggler held

Smuggling of endangered species and valuable wood has become a routine affair.

Satkosia tiger project
Satkosia tiger project: Displaced villagers allege lack of transparency and govt apathy

At least 20 families have not received the displacement package or the compensation amount from the government. 

Koshal State Demand
Western Odisha Bandh For ‘Separate Statehood’

A 12-hour bandh was observed in Western Odisha demanding formation of a separate Koshal state. People in several districts like Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Deogarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir staged dharna and also hit the streets seeking separate statehood.

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TV & Remote
Saas, Bahu fight over TV volume, 3 fingers of elder woman bitten off

The incident took place in Vadvali area of Ambernath (East) in Thane, Mumbai, on September 5.

Mobile toilet
Mobile toilet in Utkal varsity campus rotting for years, alumni upset

A mobile toilet provided by alumni members of Vanivihar Old Students’ Society-92 (VOSS 92) to the university is lying defunct even three years after its inauguration by then vice chancellor. 

Koshal state demand
‘Koshal’ state demand: Western Odisha observes bandh demanding separate statehood

People across Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Deogarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Bolangir staged dharnas and also hit the streets seeking formation of a separate Koshal state

Deceased’s father stages dharna
Class X student found dead in Balasore, complaint filed against school principal

The family members of the deceased have also lodged a police complaint against the school principal, a teacher and classmate of the boy.

Pipili villagers see ‘fire’ in ants: Search for queen on
Pipili villagers see ‘fire’ in ants: Search for queen on

The villagers of Chandradeipur, Panchayat in Pipili block of the Puri district have been facing the ire of fire ants for last two months.

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A farmer looking at submerged farmland
Odisha bureaucrats in place of farmers to attend agri expo in Netherlands; criticised

According to sources, four farmers hailing from Koraput, Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts have been finalised to attend the expo.

Bengaluru Or Sea
Is This Bengaluru Or Sea

Is This Bengaluru Or Sea

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  • Tuesday, 06 September 2022
Bhubaneswar Traffic Jam
Bhubaneswar chokes as BJD celebrates Naveen’s Award

Denizens in the capital city had a harrowing experience today after BJD’s grand reception for lifetime achievement awardee CM Naveen Patnaik upon his arrival from Delhi led to heavy traffic congestion in parts of Bhubaneswar.

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OPSC Advisory
OPSC Warns Candidates Against Unscrupulous Elements

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued advisory urging candidates to remain cautious. The notice comes in the wake of some reports that some ‘unscrupulous elements’ are trying to mint money through illegal gratification.

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