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 Rourkela-Kolkata flight services kick-off
Rourkela-Kolkata flight services kick off

The district administration and the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce welcomed it and expressed their happiness over the launch of the flight services to Kolkata.

Men's ODI WC: South Africa dominate New Zealand for massive 190-run win
Men's ODI WC: South Africa dominate New Zealand for massive 190-run win

Batting first, South Africa posted a total of 357/4 thanks to 200-run second-wicket stand between centurions Quinton de Kock (116) and Rassie van der Dussen (133). Later, the Proteas were boosted by a late charge from David Miller (53).

Devadasi Seva at Puri Srimandir
Vanishing ‘sevas’ of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri

Several senior servitors, members of the Srimandir managing committee, and devotees of Lord Jagannath have demanded the revival of many extinct services including the ‘Sankha Seva’.

An athlete performs in pencak silat event
National Games 2023: Odisha shines in pencak silat; all you need to know about the lesser-known sports

Pencak silat, a full-body martial arts form, has immediately grabbed eyeballs among sports fans across the country.

Underground absconding SFJ boss Pannun again issues threats to India’s Who’s Who
Underground absconding SFJ boss Pannun again issues threats to India’s Who’s Who

The threats have become more frequent in the wake of the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in British Columbia, Canada, in June this year.

Class-IX student stabbed to death in Odisha 
Class-IX student stabbed to death in Odisha 

Subham was profusely bleeding after being stabbed in the stomach thrice while his throat was slit open. What his parents saw immediately was a person darting out of their house.

Delhi air quality dips more in 'very poor' category
Delhi air quality dips more in 'very poor' category

The AQI at Dhirpur with PM 2.5 was at 369, under "very poor" category.

India hopes to seek Portugal's support on FTA talks with EU: Jaishankar
India hopes to seek Portugal's support on FTA talks with EU: Jaishankar

The External Affairs Minister is currently on a visit to Portugal. 

Over 1 kg brown sugar seized by Odisha Police Crime Branch 
Over 1 kg brown sugar seized by Odisha Police Crime Branch 

Acting on a tipoff, the STF officials raided Tigiria area of Cuttack and seized brown sugar weighing 1022 gm and various incriminating materials from the accused

4 LeT terrorist associates arrested in J&K's Baramulla
4 LeT terrorist associates arrested in J&K's Baramulla

Police said on October 30, a joint team of Baramulla police, along with army and the CRPF, at a checkpoint established at Naradhiri Dangerpora junction intercepted two suspicious persons, who on seeing the joint party tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended.

Iconic 'Throne Room' at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata named after Sardar Patel
Iconic 'Throne Room' at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata named after Sardar Patel

Raj Bhavan sources said the naming of the “Throne Room” after Patel has been done following a decision of Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the freedom fighter on Tuesday. The room will henceforth be known as 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Unity Room'.

PM Modi interacts with contingent of Asian Para Games
PM Modi interacts with contingent of Asian Para Games

The programme was attended by the athletes, their coaches, officials from the Paralympic Committee of India and Indian Olympic Association, representatives from National Sports Federations, and officials from the ministry of youth affairs and sports. 

Meta purges over 34 mn bad pieces of content on FB, Insta in India in Sep
Meta purges over 34 mn bad pieces of content on FB, Insta in India in Sep

Between September 1-30, Facebook received 19,850 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and said that it provided tools for users to resolve their issues in 3,121 cases.

New India-Bangladesh rail line to cut distance between NE states and Kolkata to 500 km from 1,600 km
New India-Bangladesh rail line to cut distance between NE states and Kolkata to 500 km from 1,600 km

As part of the trial run through the newly built Agartala-Akhaura railway line, a Bangladeshi goods train reached Nischintapur on Monday.

Katra, Mata Vaishno Devi shrine township gets massive afforestation
Katra, Mata Vaishno Devi shrine township gets massive afforestation

In a statement shared with IANS on Wednesday, the social organisation Grow-Trees.com said, “Katra, the sacred town in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district where the much-revered Vaishno Devi Temple is located, will now breathe easier with the plantation of 25,000 trees by social organisation Grow-Trees.com.

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