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One dead, three critical as bikes collide head-on in Patnagarh
One dead, three critical as bikes collide head-on in Patnagarh

One person was killed while three others critically injured after two motorcycles collided head-on near Rampur petrol pump in Bolangir district late on Tuesday night.

Curtains come down on Rath Yatra as Trinity's sojourn ends with Niladri Bije
Curtains down on Rath Yatra as Holy Trinity’s sojourn ends with Niladri Bije

Ending their annual sojourn, Holy Trinity- Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra returned to the sanctum sanctorum of Puri Srimandir.

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East Coast Railway introduces passenger special train on this route in Odisha; check details 

According to a notification issued by ECoR, 08423/08424 Puri-Nuagaon Road-Puri Passenger Special will leave Puri at 1950hrs (07.50 pm) with effect from 20 July 2022 and from Nuagaon Road it will leave at 0810hrs (08.10 am) from 21 July 2022.

Mamata Banerjee serves Golgappa to children
Mamata Banerjee prepares 'golgappa' for children in Darjeeling

The Chief Minister suddenly stopped by a roadside snacks shop run by an all-women self-help group. The main attraction of the shop was golgappa, which is popularly known as 'fuchka' in Bengal.

Servitors serve Rasagola
Rasagola associated with age-old Jagannath culture, says MSME Minister Pratab Deb

According to mythology, Lord Jagannath leaves his wife Goddess Laxmi in Srimandri while going to his aunt’s house along with his brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Goddess Subhadra for nine days.

Hijacked ATM cash van
Cash van driver among 5 held in Rs 57L heist

As the van reached the ATM at Khariar, two of the staff got inside to refill the ATM, while the driver, after distracting the security guard, hijacked the van and fled the spot.

OTV impact: Bridge over Mahendratanaya river soon
OTV impact: Bridge over Mahendratanaya river soon

On the orders of Ganjam District Collector, Patrapur BDO Prakash Chandra Das, tehsildar Amit Nayak and Jarada IIC rushed to the spot and took stock of the situation. The officials prepared a report and submitted it to the Collector for further action. 

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Centre reminds to bring down prices, edible oil bodies say in 10-15 days

Almost a week after asking the edible oil associations to cut down on MRP by at least Rs 15 per litre in line with the reduction in international prices, the Centre has issued a strict reminder, warning that it is keeping a watch on prices of edible oil.

House Building Advance
Odisha hikes house building advance for govt employees; check interest and other details

Such decision has been taken as per the recommendations of the seventh pay commission.

RBI team visits Balasore villages to set up currency note printing press
RBI team visits Balasore villages to set up currency note printing press

RBI needs 100 acre land for the project at two places.

Odisha Governor visits village home of Raj Bhawan employee
Odisha Governor visits village home of Raj Bhawan employee

The Governor was given a warm welcome by the family members of Sagarika. He talked to her family members and had coconut water.

Woman cop’s car involved in Sonepur mishap, driver will be arrested soon: SP
3 killed, 6 critical as lady cop's car rams into auto-rickshaw in Sonepur; Inspector detained, driver arrested 

The mishap occurred at around 6.30 am today on Bolangir-Sonepur National Highway-57 at Badabahali chhak.

27 Persons In Auto
BIZZARE | Auto-Rickshaw Found Over-Speeding With 27 Persons Onbaoard

This auto-rickshaw was stopped for overspeeding in Bindki in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district. But to the shock of the police, 26 passengers tumbling out of the tiny three-wheeler. It may be hard to believe, there were 27 persons onboard the auto-rickshaw, including the driver. The auto was first spotted near the Bindki Kotwali area of Fatehpur when the cops checked the speed gun.

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BJB College Ruchika Death Case
BJB College girl student death case: Parents continue with protest seeking justice

Anger and frustration were quite visible on the faces of deceased Ruchika’s parents, who continue to protest demanding justice for their daughter.

Odisha govt’s Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana falls flat
Odisha govt’s Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana falls flat

Many companies are not interested to open units in Odisha due to lack of growth in the food processing industry, said agriculture production commissioner Sanjiv Chopra.  

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