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Nayagarh artists allege irregularities in pension distribution

Nayagarh: The artists of Itamati area in Nayagarh district have leveled serious allegations of irregularities in the distribution of pension under Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MMKSY) to the actual beneficiaries. Bhagirathi Sahoo, a known brass founder and Basant Kumar Sahoo, who makes costumes for opera artistes of Itamati area, have alleged that they are […]

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Anganwadi worker’s death sparks tension in Keonjhar

Keonjhar: Palpable tension prevailed in front of Hatadihi block office in Keonjhar district on Wednesday night after the family members of an anganwadi worker who died in a road mishap, staged demonstration outside the block office demanding adequate compensation. According to reports, Kiranbala, an anganwadi worker of Kusatikiri village under Hatadihi block in the district […]

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Four shelter homes raided in Malkangiri

Malkangiri: Continuing its drive against illegal shelter homes, the officials of Malkangiri district administration raided four shelter homes at MV-7 village in the district on Wednesday. Acting on a tip off, a joint team of Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) conducted searches at Gayatri Tutorial, Saraswati Tutorial, Talent and Ganesh […]

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Mahesh Babu to romance Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif?

Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming movie ‘Maharshi’, posters of which was released a few days ago. Dressed suavely in a black suit and walking in rain, Mahesh has left his fans guessing about his character in the movie. It is being said that Mahesh Babu may be appearing […]

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Three youths killed after bike falls off bridge in Nuapada

Nuapada: Three youths were killed after their motorcycle fell off an under-construction bridge near Darlimunda village under Jonka police limits of Nuapada district late night yesterday. Two among the three deceased have been identified as Chain Singh Majhi and Punitram Majhi of nearby Khaliapani village. According to reports, the trio was returning home late night […]

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Another farmer ends life over 'debt burden'; 2 suicides in 4 days

Ganjam: Despite the launch of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme which claimed to benefit about 92% farmers of the State, the Odisha Government has failed to reduce the sufferings of farmers in the State. Two suicides in a span of four days have certainly silenced the hullabaloo of the government that […]

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Unbridled stone blasting threatens ecology in Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj: Despite stringent laws to curb illegal stone quarrying, rampant blasting in stone mines near Sarisua village under Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj continue to threat human lives and disturb ecological balance by depleting green cover. Locals allege that mafia continue to plunder the mining areas by excavating tonnes of stones on a daily basis without even […]

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Engineering student from Odisha gang raped for two days in Jharkhand

Rourkela: A female student of a private engineering college in Rourkela was abducted and gang raped for two days by six youths at Lotapahar area in Jharkhand. As per the complaint report, the girl, a resident of Jharsuguda was going to her home during vacation on December 31 from Rourkela. While she was waiting at […]

Kendrapara-accident
5 killed, 1 critical after car rams into another vehicle in Kendrapara

Kendrapara: Five persons were killed while another suffered critically injuries after the car they were travelling in rammed into another vehicle near Alabanka Chhak under Derabis police limits on National Highway- 5 late last night in Kendrapara district. Three persons among the five deceased have been identified as Rajesh Jena of Gupti village under Rajnagar […]

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Mystery over Odia actress Nikita’s death prevails; post mortem report awaited

Cuttack: Mystery shrouds the death of popular Odia TV and film actress Laxmipriya Behera alias Nikita as the exact cause behind her death is yet to be established. However, Police Commissioner Satyajit Mohanty today informed that a case of unnatural death has been registered and further investigation is on. “As per information, a case of […]

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Mahaprayan vans gathering dust at government hospitals in Cuttack

Cuttack: With instances of dead bodies being carried on shoulders and other means continue to be reported every now and then in Odisha, the Mahaprayan vehicles are gathering dust in several government hospitals including at City Hospital and Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack which has now emerged as a major concern for many. The Mahaprayan hearse […]

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Engineering student arrested for online fraud in Berhampur

Berhampur: An engineering student was arrested on Saturday for fraudulently transferring money from the bank accounts of a woman in Berhampur. The accused has been identified as Sunil Tripathy, a resident of Arabinda Nagar under Baidyanathpur police limits here. According to reports, Tripathy is studying at an engineering college in Cuttack. The victim on December […]

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Bhitarkanika to remain out of bounds for tourists from today

Kendrapara: The Bhitarkanika National Park will remain out of bounds for visitors for the bird and crocodile census which will be taken up from today. The census will conclude on January 14, official sources said. While the bird counting will begin today, the enumeration of estuarine crocodiles in various water bodies of Bhitarkanika, Gahirmatha, Luna […]

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OTV Impact: Kamala Pujari inaugurates health centre in Jeypore

Jeypore: Following OTV telecast on negligence of Odisha Government towards Kamala Pujari forcing the administration to invite her for a Ratri Aahar Kendra inauguration ceremony at the Jeypore District Headquarters Hospital, the woman farmer of Koraput was honoured with another chance to inaugurate an Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) in the old Sub-Divisional Hospital (SDH) […]

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School teacher found hanging; police recover suicide note from his room

Gajapati: A school teacher was found by his wife, hanging in a room of his house at Badasindhaba village under Mohana police limits in Gajapati district on Friday. The deceased, identified as Manoj Kumar Nayak, was working as a teacher at a primary school in Berhampur. On receiving information, police rushed to the spot, recovered […]

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