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Tired of admin apathy, Koraput villagers carve 6km road through hills 
Tired of admin apathy, Koraput villagers carve 6km road through hills 

With no option left, the villagers joined hands and decided to construct a road for them. The next moment, they including women were out with spades and baskets. 

Kidney patients block Raj Bhawan-AG Square road, demand free medicine  
Kidney patients block Raj Bhawan-AG Square road, demand free medicine  

The Health Minister’s assurance proved to be hollow. The patients had received medicines from the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for October month only. They have not received the medicines for the current month.

Fish market crowded as people celebrate Chhadakhai today
Non vegetarian markets across Odisha see huge rush on Chhadakhai

As Chhadakhai falls on Wednesday, a day when most of the people prefer to consume non vegetarian items, traders in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar are hopeful of brisk business today.

Tina Dabi
From IAS Tina Dabi to Srishti Jayant: Meet IAS officers who fell in love with fellow officers

A love story developing at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, LBSNAA- the place where all the dreams of IAS aspirants come true- is not new.

Lunar eclipse: Sky gazers mesmerized as blood moon lights up sky
Lunar eclipse: Sky gazers mesmerized as blood moon lights up sky

Also, not all places in Odisha were able to see the red-hued moon. The lunar eclipse was visible in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Koraput, and Sambalpur. 

Rationalists vs Ritualists
Violent clashes, bomb attack rock Odisha as rationalists & ritualists face off over food consumption

Violent clashes broke out between rationalists and ritualists on Tuesday over consumption of food during Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse). Incidents of face-off were reported from silk city Berhampur and State Capital Bhubaneswar.

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Selfless Act
A BTech, MBA Grad Is Selling Pakoras At Book Fair, Know Why

A young girl is selling sumptuous Dahibara and other snacks at a food stall in Bhubaneswar book fair. She is an MBA graduate from the prestigious Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB). Her other educational qualifications include schooling from Loyola. She completed her Intermediate from OUAT, Bhubaneswar.

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NGT slaps Rs 12 cr fine on SJTA for illegal stone mining in Khordha’s Tapang
NGT slaps Rs 12 cr fine on SJTA for illegal stone mining in Khordha’s Tapang

The Khordha Collector is instructed to form a committee and carry out the renovation, reclamation, and restitution of the excavated areas with the penalty amount.

Lunar Eclipse 2022
Myth Vs Science: Know what scientists & astrologers say about beliefs surrounding lunar eclipse

Science does not believe in the folktales. Science has always played a pivotal role in unveiling the truth behind common beliefs in our society. 

Security tightened ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s Odisha visit
Security tightened ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s Odisha visit

The police department has decided to deploy more than 55 platoons of police forces for the security of the President as per the blue book rules.

Bengaluru girl dies by suicide after boyfriend blackmails to circulate intimate videos
Bengaluru girl dies by suicide after boyfriend blackmails to circulate intimate videos

According to police, the victim Chamundeshwari worked at a beauty parlour. She came in contact with the accused Mallikarjun from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh six months ago.

What Is A Blood Moon  Lunar Eclipse
What Is A Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse

Not every Lunar Eclipse is Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse . This only happens during a total lunar eclipse. The Moon is entirely blanketed by the Earth's darkest shadow

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Kartika Purnima on total lunar eclipse: Check timing for floating boats, curbs on food intake
Kartik Purnima on total lunar eclipse: Know timing for floating boats, curbs on food intake and more

This year, Kartik Purnima coincides with total lunar eclipse, a rare astronomical event when the earth is positioned precisely between the Moon and Sun.

Disrespect To Tiranga  & Ashok Chakra!
Disrespect To Tiranga & Ashok Chakra - BJD Uses Ashoka Chakra In Its Camp During Dhamnagar Bypoll

Disrespect To Tiranga & Ashok Chakra - BJD Uses Ashoka Chakra In Its Camp During Dhamnagar Bypoll

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Habisiyali Assaulted
Woman Devotee Beaten Up In Puri Srimandir, Police Havildar Suspended

An on-duty police personnel allegedly thrashed a woman devotee near Ghanti Dwara of Puri Srimandir on Monday. The incident triggered sharp reactions from people.

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