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Once a dreaded Maoist, now a farmer leader
Once a dreaded Maoist, now a farmer leader - Meet Odisha's Sukhadev

Leaving behind his violent past, Sukhadev has not only returned to the mainstream but also taken up the cause of people

Admin’s failure prompts man to immolate self
Admin’s failure prompts man to immolate self

“As the district administration failed to give justice to me,  I decided to immolate myself in front of the administration,” said Khetrachandra.

  • Friday, 05 August 2022
Apurba Jena, the deceased's son
Boy roams for justice holding father's ashes after police 'cremate man without informing family'

The family of deceased has alleged that the police threatened them when they sought to know how their father died. Police also reportedly cremated the man's body without even informing them.

Demand for Indias rice likely to shoot up in global market as floods hit crop in Southeast Asian na
MDM rice embezzlement: 2 supply agencies under scanner

The supply agencies Jeypore-based Sinhal Transports Agency and Sunabeda-based OM Enterprises have been asked to send their replies in connection with the case within a week.

‘ROCKET MAN’
Teenager’s Passion to Send Rocket To Space Gets Noticed

Justice Konjengbam, a 19-year-old student from Manipur studying in Moirang College has a goal of launching his own solid fuel rocket into space. Konjengbam, also known as 'Rocket Man,' spent around 5 years researching and conducting experiments.

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Sourav Ganguly bats for ‘Rasagola from Odisha’
Watch: Sourav Ganguly bats for ‘Rasagola from Odisha’, elated netizens thank Dada

While hosting the show, Sourav said, “People have a notion that Rasagola is a popular delicacy of Kolkata. However, the truth is that Rasagola belongs to Odisha.

Day after raids, industrialist Mahima Mishra deposes before CBI
CBI interrogates industrialist Mahima & arrests four in bribery case

A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the offices and residence of Mahima Mishra in connection with an alleged bribery case, the industrialist appeared before the officials of the central agency in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

ED attaches over Rs 2 crore assets of Nava Diganta ponzi firm
ED attaches over Rs 2 crore assets of Nava Diganta ponzi firm

The attached assets include Rs 16 lakh in 48 bank accounts and two plots worth Rs 2 crore at Narendrapur in Puri district and Kaipadar in Khordha district.

Odisha's Satkosia Gorge designated Ramsar site
Odisha's Satkosia Gorge is now a Ramsar site

The famous Satkosia Gorge in Odisha's Angul district has been designated as a Ramsar site, the third such location to be marked  as a wetland of international importance in the State.

Health Minister Naba Das
Odisha's healthcare facilities in shambles but govt spending lakhs on advertisement: Opposition

Marred by the cases of deaths due to diarrhoea, medical negligence, lack of doctors and more, the State health department is now allegedly spending lakhs towards its image makeover

R.I.P. Partha
Young Journalist dies by suicide

In an unfortunate incident, a young and bright Video Editor reportedly killed himself by lying in front of a train at Patia railway station in the Capital city late Wednesday night. He was just 21. The victim has been identified as Partha Narayan Das, who was engaged as a Video Editor with OTV digital. 

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Investment Proposals Cleared
Nod to investment proposals worth Rs 2253 crore, job opportunity for over 3800; Check all details

The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority of Odisha on Thursday approved 11 investment projects worth Rs.2253 crore. The projects have direct employment potential of 3817, official sources said.

This 19-yr-old makes splendid miniature crafts using matchsticks
This 19-yr-old makes splendid miniature crafts using matchsticks

Saswat presented his Army tank to Vice General of Army Chandiprasad Mohanty during the latter’s visit to Jagannath temple and Nagarjuna Besha of Lord Jagannath to the Governor of Odisha Ganeshi Lal. 

Actor Babushaan's anticipatory bail plea disposed of by Orissa HC
Actor Babushaan's anticipatory bail plea disposed of by Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court on Thursday disposed of the anticipatory bail application moved by Ollywood actor Babushaan Mohanty apprehending his arrest.

Casteist remarks: Actress Varsha Priyadarshini gets interim relief from Orissa HC 
Casteist remarks: Actress Varsha Priyadarshini gets interim relief from Orissa HC 

Recently, North Avenue Police, Delhi had issued a notice to Varsha for allegedly making casteist remarks against a staff of her husband and BJD MP Anubhav Mohanty.  

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