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PETROL PUMP MISHAP
WATCH: Speeding Bus Rams Into Petrol Pump In UP

A speeding roadways bus lost control and rammed into a petrol pump in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Visuals were captured on the CCTV installed at the fuel filling station.The driver reportedly lost control over the wheels following a break failure. Several people have been injured in the mishap, so far no casualties reported.

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Innovation Index
Odisha drops to 16th position in NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index Ranking 

The state had secured 12th position in the first edition of the index launched in October 2019 and 14th position in the second edition, 2020. 

LIQUOR SMASHED
Watch: Illegal Liquor Worth Lakhs Destroyed In Gujarat’s Surat

Police seized thousands of liquor bottles and bulldozed them in Gujurat’s Surat. Liquor bottles worth nearly Rs 56 lakh were smashed, in a clear warning to the tipplers and habitual offenders. Police have warned that anti-liquor consumption drive will continue.

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Odisha MLAs demand increase in MLA-LAD fund
Odisha MLAs demand increase in MLA-LAD fund

Raising the matter in the House, BJD MLA Sanjeeb Mallick said,  “Rs 3 crore is allotted for MLA-LAD fund. Of the Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 crore is for miscellaneous expenses while Rs 50 lakh each is meant for education and construction of roads.”

HAPPY PONY OWNERS
Amarnath Yatra Boon: Horse Owners’ Business Booms

Every year, lakhs of pilgrims from across the country visit the holy cave of Amarnath via Pahalgam and Baltal Sonamarg. Pandemic restrictions were lifted this year after a two-year hiatus, so large congregation was once again witnessed for the yatra. And horse owners (pony walas) benefit greatly during the Amarnath yatra.

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NO-CANNIBAL COBRA
Mother Cobra's Sacrifice! 14 Hatchlings Rescued From House In Odisha

Usually, most snakes are cannibals who eat other snakes when hungry or there is no other source of food available. It was rather unusual for the Snake Helpline members to witness what unfolded in an under-construction septic tank in a house in Dulanapur village under Banki-Tamapada block.

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The many colours of Railway coaches in India: Know what each colour means
The many colours of Railway coaches in India: Know what each colour means

Indian railways boast of world's second biggest rail network in world and come with more than one and half a century of rich history.

Prez poll: Draupadi Murmu’s hometown in Odisha gears up for celebration
Prez poll: Draupadi Murmu’s hometown in Odisha gears up for celebration

If media reports are to be believed, Murmu has a clear edge over Opposition’s Prez pick Yashwant Sinha and she is more likely to occupy the top constitutional post of the country. 

Tips to become CM
Little girl wants to become CM, Shinde assures to pass resolution

A girl has taken the internet by storm after a video of her asking Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde tips to become the CM went viral. The girl, Annada Damre, can be seen asking Shinde in Marathi: "When there was a flood in Assam, you waded through waters to help people. Can I become the chief minister by helping flood-affected people?"

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Mid-day meal scam: Koraput DEO directs to form probe committee after OTV report
Mid-day meal scam: Koraput DEO directs to form probe committee after OTV report

According to sources, Rama Chandra Nahak, DEO of Koraput has directed the committee to submit a detailed report on what circumstances did the scam happened.

Illegal mining:104 crusher units sealed in Khordha, move triggers massive protest
Illegal mining: 104 crusher units sealed in Khordha, move triggers massive protest

Intensifying its action against stone mafia, the Khordha district administration sealed as many as 104 crusher units reportedly operating illegally in the district. However, the move by the administration was vehemently opposed by the owners of the crusher units and labourers working there.

Petrol, diesel prices in Odisha
Petrol, diesel prices drop in various parts of Odisha, check latest rates of fuel

A litre of petrol costs Rs 103.11 in the State capital city Bhubaneswar, a drop in price of Rs 63 paise as compared to Wednesday's price, according to unofficial data. Diesel is sold at Rs 94.62 which is 60 paise less than yesterday's price of Rs 95.28.

Encroachment of water body by KIIT alleged
Encroachment of water body by KIIT alleged in Bhubaneswar

It is alleged that illegal constructions are underway in Patia region by filling up a natural water body for the Computer Science department of KIIT.

Plus 2 student of BJB College in Odisha alleges ragging; complaint filed
Plus 2 student of BJB College in Odisha alleges ragging; complaint filed

The victim has filed a complaint at Badagada Police Station alleging that some of his seniors subjected him to mental and physical torture

Malnourished kids identified in Odisha again
Nagada rerun in Nilagiri: Malnourished kids identified in Odisha again

Malnutrition among children in Odisha remains an unresolved health issue as two more kids have been found suffering from it

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