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APJ Abdul Kalam
Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary: The Missile Man’s Odisha connection

Kalam had spent considerable time in Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha as part of his efforts to launch missiles for the protection of the country.

Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Unite for universal hand hygiene

The Theme for Global Handwashing Day 2022 is ‘Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene’.

Illegal Sand Mining At Subarnarekha Riverbed
Subarnarekha illegal sand mining: NGT seeks FIR against tehsildar, slaps Rs 1cr fine on lessee

As an interim measure, the NGT directed one Rajesh Khatua from Jaleswar, Balasore to deposit Rs 1 crore towards environmental compensation to Odisha Pollution Control Board (PCB) within a period of one month till final computation of environmental compensation is carried out by SEIAA, Odisha.

PMGSY
Chinks galore in execution of road work under PMGSY in Jeypore

The project has failed to serve its purpose in Jeypore of Koraput district with many holes being found in the execution of the scheme.

  • Friday, 14 October 2022
  • PMGSY
Woman delivers Baby in Car
Stuck in traffic, woman delivers baby inside car in Gurugram

A woman gave birth to a boy inside a car on the way to Civil Hospital in Sector-10 of Gurugram.

 SDJM court reserves order on lady blackmailer Archana Nag's bail plea
SDJM court reserves order on lady blackmailer Archana Nag's bail plea

The SDJM court, Bhubaneswar reserved the order after hearing arguments from the counsel appearing for the accused as well as the prosecution.

Mysterious Deaths
5 mysterious deaths in 10 days in Nabarangpur village, locals panic

In a short span of 10 days, five mysterious deaths at Khandiaguda Paraja Sahi village under Tantulikhunti block in Nabarangpur district have sent shock waves across the village.

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Agitating Ganjam woman appears before OSCW, threatens to continue stir
Agitating Ganjam woman appears before OSCW, threatens to continue stir

Deepika and Dinesh came to know each other two years ago. In course of their relationship, Deepika reportedly became pregnant with Dinesh's child

  • Friday, 14 October 2022
  • OSCW
Flights from Malkangiri
Dream coming true: Process for flight service from Malkangiri takes wings

The long awaited construction work on the airstrip in the tribal dominated Malkangiri has finally taken off, bringing smile on the faces of the people.

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Teacher To OAS
OPSC OAS | How She Beat All Odds

This inspiring journey of a computer teacher who defied all odds to become an OAS is a source of hope for those willing to make it big in life.

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Dhamnagar Bypoll
Dhamnagar By-Poll: Disgruntled BJD Leader Rajendra Das Files Nomination As Independent Candidate

Political climate has heated up with Dhamnagar legislator and BJD leader Rajendra Das on Friday filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the by-election Putting all speculations to rest, Das has filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the Dhamnagar by-election.

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Engineering to OAS
Balasore Girl Ranks 12th In OCS, Shares Her Future Plans

Tanmita Kar, a girl from Mulising panchayat of Soro block in Balasore has secured 12th rank in the Odisha Civil Services exam. Tanmita had begun her preparations for OAS soon after completing her Civil Engineering from Burla Technological Institute in 2017.

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Archana Nag case reaches High Court, lady blackmailer moves SDJM court for bail
Archana Nag case reaches High Court, lady blackmailer moves SDJM court for bail

With Archana’s crime syndicate laid bare, her journey from rags to riches has become an open secret. Her properties include a palatial building, luxurious cars and several other costly possessions. 

Drowning
3 Youths Drown, 1 Rescued In Odisha’s Cuttack

In a tragic incident, three youths were killed after being washed away in the turbulent waters of Pattamundai Canal near Jagatpur Belamalia temple in Cuttack. The incident occurred on Wednesday night.

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5 mysterious deaths in 10 days in Nabarangpur village, locals panic 
5 mysterious deaths in 10 days in Nabarangpur village, locals panic 

While the reason behind the deaths is yet to be ascertained, the family members of the trio alleged all of them had similar complaints of chest pain and stomachache. 

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