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Odisha: Bear Nightmare For Koraput Villagers, Watch Video

Jeypore: Panic gripped the residents at Ladijodi village under Borigumma block here in Koraput district for last several days after six sloth bears are found moving around the village in the night. Locals said the animals sneak into the human settlement soon after the sunset and roam around till late night before leaving for forest […]

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Flashback 2020: Countless Days Of Fear & Fury As Odisha Battles Covid-19 Pandemic

By Devbrat Patnaik Infamous among many as the ‘Chinese’ virus – the lethal Covid-19 made its way into Odisha from Italy via New Delhi in March this year. Nine months into the outbreak of the pandemic in the State, and all eyes are now on the new UK variant genome knocking at the doors of […]

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Odisha: Don’t Forget To Wear Helmet, Strict Enforcement Of MV Act From New Year

Bhubaneswar: From tomorrow onwards, riding a two-wheeler without wearing helmet will prove costly for riders as the Odisha Government, as per earlier decision, will ensure strict enforcement of provisions under the Motor Vehicle Act. The State Transport Department and police have braced up for crackdown on the violators of the motor vehicle laws. A two-wheeler […]

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Odisha: Central Cooperative Bank Branch Manager, Panchayat Executive Officer In Bolangir Under Vigilance Scanner

Bolangir: Vigilance sleuths on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids at several places linked to the branch manager of Central Cooperative Bank in Titlagarh and Puintala panchayat executive officer (PEO) in Bolangir district on charges of amassing disproportionate assets. A team from Bolangir Vigilance division conducted searches in the houses and office of Sagar Rana, the manager […]

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Odisha Clamps Night Curfew On New Year's Eve

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has imposed night curfew on the eve of New Year across the State, restricting large congregation of people in public places. The restriction will remain in force from 10 pm on December 31 to 5 am of January 1. However, all essential services and public communication have been exempted from curfew. […]

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No Zero Night Celebrations, Sec 144 In Cuttack- Bhubaneswar Tonight

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure that there is no large gathering in public places, the Commissionerate Police on Thursday decided to clamp prohibitory orders under Section 144 in the Twin Cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Police Commissioner Sudhanshu Sarangi appealed to the people of the twin cities not to take part in Zero Night […]

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ISI-Linked Gangster Deported From UAE For Killing Shaurya Chakra Awardee

New Delhi: A gangster, who is suspected to be on the payroll of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence in terror activities, Sukhmeet Pal Singh alias Sukh Bhikhariwal was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India on Thursday for conspiring in the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee, Indian intelligence agency said. He was wanted by the […]

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Flashback 2020: Gems Odisha Lost In The Ominous Year

With a series of heartbreaking and unfortunate events, the outgoing 2020 turned out to be one of the most ominous years which was marked by the loss of a number of eminent personalities from various sections of the society in Odisha. In other words, 2020 which has not been so kind to the people is […]

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New Year Gift To Train Passengers; Indian Railways Launches Upgraded e-Ticketing Website

Bhubaneswar: In a gift to train passengers ahead of New Year, the Indian Railways on Thursday launched the upgraded e-ticketing website. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled the new e-ticketing website- www.irctc.co.in and IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile App which are used for booking railway tickets ‘online’. It is pertinent to mention here that the Indian Railways […]

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PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone Of Permanent IIM Campus In Sambalpur On Jan 2

Sambalpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur on January 2, 2021. Modi will attend the event through video-conferencing in presence of Odisha Governor Proffesor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other diginitaries. IIM […]

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From A Sleepy Hamlet To ISRO: The Journey Of Odisha Farmer's Son To The Stars

Bargarh: Years of hard work and determination paid off for a youth in a farmer’s family in Odisha’s Bargarh district when he received an appointment letter from the elite Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently. Nihar Ranjan Pradhan, a resident of Jharpali village under Ambabhona block of Bargarh district has been shortlisted as a Scientist/Engineer […]

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Trader Arrested For Selling Synthetic Paneer In Cuttack

Cuttack: The Chauliaganj Police in Cuttack on Thursday arrested a trader in connection with the seizure of 1 quintal synthetic paneer in the silver city yesterday. According to police sources, the trader has been arrested under sections 272, 273, 420, 34 of the IPC for the illegal sale. Continuing the crackdown on adulterated food processing […]

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Medical Negligence: Needle Left Inside Woman's Body During Surgery In Odisha Hospital

Nayagarh: The family of a woman of Gochi Bari village who was rushed to Khandapada Community Healthcare Centre (CHC) in Nayagarh for delivery, has alleged sheer negligence on part of the medical authorities after a needle was left inside her body during the operation. The victim’s husband Prabhat Bahuka stated that his wife experienced labour […]

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This Is Why Many Celebrate 2 Birthdays In A Year In Odisha

Do you observe two birthdays in a year? If yes, do not consider yourself lucky or exclusive. You are amongst the millions of Odias who celebrate two birthdays in a calendar year; one according to star sign, as calculated in Odia Panji (almanac), and the other being the date of birth as per the English […]

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Maoists Release First Picture Of Captive CRPF Jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas From Jungle Hideout

Bhubaneswar: A day after releasing a statement claiming to have taken missing CRPF CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas as hostage, the Maoists on Wednesday released his photograph to prove he…

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