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Suicide over mobile
Woman dies by suicide over mobile phone in Malkangiri

In a shocking incident, a woman committed suicide by consuming poison following a quarrel with her husband over a mobile phone at MPV 14 village in Malkangiri district on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Jyoti, wife of Kanhei, a resident of MPV 14 village. They were married for just one year.

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AP intrudes Kotia once again; this time not officials, but Deputy CM
AP intrudes Kotia once again; this time not officials, but Deputy CM

The Deputy Chief Minister attended meetings, held discussions with people and made them aware of AP government’s plans and programmes. 

Farmer Suicide
Tension in Angul as farmer ends life after 'humiliation' by forest officials

Tension prevailed at Athamallik forest department office in Angul district after villagers and family members of a farmer, who on Monday night committed suicide allegedly over the forest department’s humiliation, staged a dharana with the dead body on Tuesday.

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Orissa HC stays Congress MLA Md Moquim’s conviction in load fraud case
Orissa HC stays Congress MLA Md Moquim’s conviction in loan fraud case

In its 15-page verdict, the State’s apex court treated the case as a rare and exceptional case and observed that the conviction has serious consequences upon the membership of the sitting MLA. 

Tension in Angul as farmer ends life after 'humiliation' by forest officials
Tension in Angul as farmer ends life after 'humiliation' by forest officials

An elephant was found dead near the deceased farmer's farmland days ago. In this connection, the forest department officials had taken him to their office.

Wi-Fi IN NAXAL AREAS
Free Wi-Fi Changes Fate Of This Neglected Tribe In Naxal-Hit Areas In Chhattisgarh

People in Orchha, a naxal-hit area in Chhattisgarh, are finally witnessing development at a faster pace, thanks to the initiative of Narayanpur District Collector.

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  • Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Srimandir unsafe, amicus curie tells Orissa HC
Srimandir unsafe, amicus curie tells Orissa HC

Orissa High Court appointed amicus curie NK Mohanty submitted an affidavit to the court highlighting his visit to the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri and Sun Temple in Konark.

Woman dies by suicide over mobile phone in Malkangiri
Woman dies by suicide over mobile phone in Malkangiri

Jyoti had been demanding a costly mobile phone. Going to please her, Kanhei had bought her a mobile on EMI.

Blind Beliefs
Black Magic, Sorcery Rampant As Unknown Disease Claims Lives

This is tribal-dominated Paraja Sahi in Tentulikhunti of Nabarangpur district. An unknown disease claimed 5 lives in 10 days in the village.Villagers called a sorcerer & made animal sacrifices.

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Chilika Buffalo  Anti-Cancerous?
NBAGR Studies Chilika Buffalo Milk For Medicinal Properties

The NBAGR has some promising facts about buffalos born and bred around Odisha’s Chilika lake.Sources said, the milk of a specific type of buffalo, discovered close to Odisha's Chilika lake, has some unique properties and can treat cancer.

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AP govt banks on new strategy to woo Kotia residents
AP govt banks on new strategy to woo Kotia residents

Earlier the AP government was seen attempting to woo Kotia residents by distributing forest land deeds and voter identity cards.

Retired headmaster’s body recovered from railway tracks; suicide note blames colleagues
Retired headmaster’s body recovered from railway tracks; suicide note blames colleagues

In the suicide note, he had held four colleagues responsible for his death. Besides, he had mentioned the reason for his taking to the extreme step

Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Indian Railways to connect major destinations via special train services this festive season

As per the latest decision, additional 32 special services have been started to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for the passengers during this festive season.

Women Lead The Way!
WATCH | Bhanjanagar Women Find Success After Switching To Full-Time Farming

Struggle to eke out a living eventually forced these women in Ganjam’s Soroda block to script their success story. Ever since they have taken up farming as their source of livelihood, they have not looked back.

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Farmers’ rally staved off, hundreds detained on Bhubaneswar outskirts  
Farmers’ rally staved off, hundreds detained on Bhubaneswar outskirts  

Thousands of farmers including women, shouting slogans against the government took out a rally and were on their way to Bhubaneswar to gherao Odisha Assembly to press for their demands of price, prestige and pension. 

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