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Number of migratory birds rises in Chilika, falls in Bhitarkanika

Bhubaneswar: While the number of migratory birds in Chilika lake in Ganjam district has gone up substantially, the number of the winged guests has fallen in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district as per the report of the bird census conducted this year. Informing the media about the census here on Monday, Principal Chief […]

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Election to CMC mayor’s post on Jan 22

Cuttack: The State Election Commission on Monday issued notification for election to the mayor post of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC). While nomination for the coveted post will be held on January 22, withdrawal, voting, counting and result will be declared on the same day, the notification said. The mayor post was lying vacant since December […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
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Four truck looters nabbed in Jajpur

Badachana: Badachana police in Jajpur district arrested four truck looters on Sunday night. The arrested have been identified as Pikan Das from Dhanamandal, Badal Dehury from Subhadrapur and Chhabindra Nayak and Sambhunath Nayak from Kaanrapur. Police seized a stolen truck, an auto-rickshaw and two bikes from their possession. Giving details about the case to media […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
SARATHI BABA
Court asks Sarathi to appear before it on Jan 21

Cuttack: The Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) court here on Monday ordered controversial self-proclaimed godman Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raul to appear before it on January 21. Sarathi, who is currently lodged in the Choudwar Circle Jail, was produced before the court amid tight security. The court directed him to appear before it on January […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
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Naveen seeks Karnataka help for Odisha Bhawan in Bengaluru

Bhubaneswar: Citing the fact that a large number of Odias are residing in Bengaluru, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik today sought help from his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah to set up an Odisha Bhawan there. In a letter to the Karnataka CM, Naveen said; “Nearly 5 lakh Odia residents are in Bengaluru engaged in sectors like Information […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
DHENKANAL ROBBEY
OPCC secretary's house looted in Dhenkanal

Town Police are investigating a major burglary in the house of Siddeswari Mishra, secretary, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) late on Sunday night

SAMBALPUR PROTEST
Anti-liquor agitation: Women gherao Sambalpur Collector’s office

Intensifying their anti-liquor agitation, members of Jayantpur Seva self help group (SHG) on Monday gheraoed the Sambalpur Collector’s office and demanded removal of liquor shops in the town

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Pathankot attack: Abducted SP to face polygraph test

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will on Monday conduct a polygraph test on Salwinder Singh, the superintendent of police in Punjab's Gurdaspur district, an official said

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
Preparation for Sulia Yatra on; priest opposes animal sacrifice
Preparation for Sulia Yatra on; priest opposes animal sacrifice

With the Supreme Court ruling out of any outside intervention in animal sacrifice practice that has been going on as per traditions and religious beliefs, tribals in the district are thrilled to celebrate Sulia Yatra on Tuesday

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10 dacoits nabbed in Rayagada; iPad, gold, silver seized

The Town Police arrested 10 members of a dacoit gang in a late night raid on Saturday

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Group clash in Cuttack leaves three injured

A clash between two groups in Jhola Sahi following a dispute over kite flying left three persons, including a policeman, injured on Sunday evening

BODY
Body of youth found near Derjang reservoir

Police on Sunday recovered the body of a youth with multiple injuries near Derjang reservoir

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Tata Steel Odisha Utsav concludes with Bhubaneswar Half Marathon

The much awaited Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Half-Marathon, the first professional run of the capital city organised by the steel major, turned out a grand event on Sunday with participation of more than 3000 enthusiastic runners

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‘Vijayawada-Ranchi corridor passing through Odisha will be over by 2018’

The State Works Secretary on Sunday said work of the portion of the Vijayawada-Ranchi corridor passing through Odisha will be completed by 2018

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Tourist drowns in sea at Astarang, another missing

In a tragic incident, a tourist was drowned and another went missing while taking bath at Jahania beach at Astarang in Puri on Sunday morning

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