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Height of ostracism: 7 decades on, 85 families in Ganjam still bear brunt of discrimination
Horror: 85 families of Ganjam village facing social boycott for 70 years

What is more surprising is that the repeated pleas of the villagers seeking help from Khallikote Taluk to district collector and even the superintendent of police have failed to yield any results.

Berhampur to get 24x7 pipe water supply
Thirsty Berhampur to get 24x7 pipe water supply soon

This southern Odisha town in Ganjam district is all set to get round the clock pipe water supply in every household.

 Cuttack judge death case
Twist in Cuttack judge death case: Kin allege wife behind murder, seek CBI probe

A day after Cuttack special POCSO court judge Subas Kumar Bihari was found dead under mysterious circumstances, his family members on Saturday made some startling revelations, giving a new twist to the entire incident.

Forced dance by Padma Shri Kamala Pujari; tribal outfit seeks action against culprit
Forced dance by Padma Shri Kamala Pujari; tribal outfit seeks action against culprit

Following her return, Pujari made it clear that the social worker made her dance despite her unwillingness. 

Odisha targets to reduce poverty to 10%
Odisha mulls survey to cut poverty to 10%, Opposition dubs it farce

During the survey, the PHDMA will visit each panchayat and review and monitor the implementation of government schemes, how people are benefited and prepare a report.

Opposition hits out at Odisha govt over concealment of farmer suicide data; BJD rubbishes allegation
Opposition hits out at Odisha govt over concealment of farmer suicide data; BJD rubbishes allegations  

In a written reply to a question raised by Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka in the Parliament, Union Agriculture Minister had said there had been no farmer suicide incidents reported from Odisha in the year 2017, 18, 19 and 2020.

Truck On Fire
Truck Catches Fire In Keonjhar, Odisha

Truck Catches Fire In Keonjhar, Odisha

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Odisha Govt Insign
Odisha govt suspends DLs of over 12K helmet-less riders

The transport authorities in Odisha suspended over 12,500 driving licenses, issued 24,474 e-challans for riding motorcycles without helmets during a special drive, an official said on Friday.

Bull Scares TIGER!
Viral Video | Mighty Tiger Forced To Retreat By Bull

Viral Video | Mighty Tiger Forced To Retreat By Bull

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TWIN LOW PRESSURE
IMD Forecast: Odisha Might Face Impact Of Two Low Pressure Systems By Mid September

Two separate low pressure systems might bring more spells of rains for Odisha in the next two weeks. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre of the IMD in Bhubaneswar, the state might witness twin low pressures in two weeks.

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Police confirm role of boyfriend behind Subhashree’s death
Police confirm role of boyfriend behind Subhashree’s death

After finding Subhashree hanging from a ceiling fan, Chittaranjan removed the body from the fan and kept it on bed before fleeing the scene.

Demand for UNESCO tag to Odisha’s Baliyatra after Vaishnaw makes special mention at G20 meet
Odisha’s Baliyatra: Vaishnaw makes case for UNESCO tag at G20 meet

Last year, UNESCO added Durga Puja and the world-famous Kumbha Mela, on the intangible cultural heritage representative list.

Noida Twin Towers – Then And Now
Noida Twin Towers – Then And Now

Noida Twin Towers – Then And Now

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Women Against Liquor
WATCH | Women Lash Out At Liquor Vendor

Women of Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal teamed up to put an end to alcohol consumption problem in their village. The women allege that men indulge in domestic violence under the influence of alcohol; hence, they decided to take control over the situation.

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Horse dies allegedly due to owner’s cruelty in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, animal lovers cry for action 
Horse parches to death due to owner’s cruelty in Mayurbhanj, animal lovers cry foul

Animal lovers have demanded action against the cruel horse owner.

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