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Odisha customer drags shopping mall to court for Rs 6, gets Rs 25,000 compensation
Odisha customer drags shopping mall to court for Rs 6, gets Rs 25,000 compensation

The Cuttack district consumer dispute redressal commission has directed the branch manager and managing director of the shopping mall to pay the customer Rs 10,000 towards compensation for his mental agony and harassment and Rs 15,000 towards his litigation expenses.  

Cobra Snake
Height of superstition: Villagers eat only vegetarian fearing snakebite, wrath of god

As per beliefs, a venomous cobra will bite and kill one who eats, or endorses consuming any form of meat items. This unique superstition is followed since time immemorial turning the entire village into a vegetarian adobe.

Two children crushed to death by elephants in front of parents
Two children crushed to death by elephants in front of parents

When mother of the duo went to rescue them from the tuskers’ clutches, the wild animals attacked her fracturing her hands

Journalist Manhandled
Bhubaneswar-Based Photo Journalist Manhandled By Police Outside Kalinga Stadium

A policeman allegedly manhandled a photo journalist outside Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday (Nov 3). The cop allegedly attacked and injured the lensman, identified as Rakesh Roul, when a hockey match was underway at the stadium.

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Bridge In Limbo
4 Years On, Bridge Under Biju Setu Yojana Scheme In Odisha's Gunupur Remains Under-Construction

Villagers residing in Rayagada’s Gunupur block have been helpless for years. The locals allege suffering because of Government apathy and its unfulfilled promises.

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Photo journalist manhandled by police outside Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar
Photo journalist manhandled by police outside Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar

The police allegedly attacked and injured the lensman, identified as Rakesh Roul, when a hockey match was underway at the stadium. 

  • Friday, 04 November 2022
Don’t Eat Meat Or Snake Will Kill You
Villagers Turn Vegetarian In Fear Of Snake Bite

Eat meat and get killed by venomous snake.This village in Bhuban block under Dhenkanal district has taken up a vegetarian lifestyle fearing an age old superstition.

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Ansar Shaikh
Meet Ansar Shaikh, the youngest IAS officer with an inspiring journey

Ansar Shaikh’s journey is truly inspiring as he cleared the exam on his first attempt despite all the hardships.

Indian Astrologer’s Most Shocking Prediction
'Imran Khan, There Is Danger Ahead': Indian Astrologer’s Most Shocking Prediction Made Almost Two Weeks Ago Comes True!

Believe it or not, as uncanny or strange it may sound, but an astrologer in India had made a similar prediction about Imran Khan just two weeks ago. 

61 years old ‘Playboy King’ from Indonesia all set for 88th marriage
61 years old ‘Playboy King’ from Indonesia all set for 88th marriage

Kaan also claimed to have sought some spiritual help to make women go crazy for him. Of course, if the current situation and his life history are to be taken into consideration, it can be said that it worked out for him.

Man in Cuttack starts 'barking' after 6 months of dog bite
Man in Cuttack starts 'barking' 6 months after dog bite

Dog bite triggers hydrophobia or fear of water. The symptoms include Laryngospasm, which makes the patient howl.

President Murmu’s Family Priest
Droupadi Murmu’s Visitor Log Book Awaits Her Arrival At Srimandir As President Of India

The Mayurbhanj visitors’ log book in Puri Srimandir has a special entry in its ageing pages.

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Winter Session from Nov 24
Odisha Assembly winter session to begin on November 24

The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly will begin on November 24. The parliamentary affairs department has issued an official notification in this regard. As per the provisional calendar of sittings, the winter session of the State Assembly will continue till December 31. The session will have 33 working days.

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President Murmu's Family Priest In Srimandir
Family priest of Droupadi Murmu awaits her Srimandir visit, this time as President of India

If Droupadi Murmu's earlier visits to Srimandir brought joy for Mayurbhanj priests, the upcoming visit bears a special significance as she will be visiting as the President of India.

Man Starts Barking After Dog Bite
Man Starts Barking After Getting Bitten By Dog In Odisha

Rajesh Beura is from Athagarh, Cuttack. Rajesh was bitten by dog 6 months back. Rajesh didn’t receive treatment. Suddenly on Nov 1, Rajesh started barking like dog. He was admitted to hospital. Rajesh was shifted to Cuttack SCB medical. Doctors say dog bite triggers hydrophobia or fear of water. Symptoms include Laryngospasm, which makes patient howl.

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