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86 govt employees booked for violation of Model code

Kendrapara: The district administration of Kendrapara has registered cases against 86 government employees on charge of violation of model code of conduct under Representation of the People Act. “The district election office submitted a report of negligence of general election duty against the 86 employees. Legal action is being initiated against them under section-123 of […]

Disappearance of turtles in Gahirmatha baffles officials

Kendrapara: While turtles’ disappearance has left wildlife officials baffled, formation of a mid-sea sand bar along the movement corridors of these animals emerged as a major source of distraction for the sea creatures in Gahirmatha area along the Odisha coast. The endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles skipped mass nesting trip to Gahirmatha this year. There […]

Two sunstroke deaths in Odisha, Talcher records 43.8 degree C

Odisha government confirmed two sunstroke deaths on Monday as the entire state experienced intense heat with temperatures hovering above 40 degree Celsius in at least 13 places and Talcher recording the highest at 43.8 degree

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Odisha urges Centre to include Nabakaleber in Incredible India Campaign

Keeping in view the significance of Lord Jagannath's Nabakalebar festival next year, Odisha government on Monday urged the Centre to include some products of State Tourism in the Incredible India Campaign, official sources said

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5-year-old boy murdered by uncle over ransom

A 5-year-old boy, who was found dead near a drain after being kidnapped from northeast Delhi's Wazirabad area on Friday, was allegedly killed by his uncle and his friend

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Explosive materials, gelatin sticks seized

Three persons were arrested and huge quantities of explosive materials including 42 gelatin sticks were seized from a house at Bhaliagada on the outskirts of the city here, police said on Monday

Egypt court sentences Brotherhood chief, 682 others to death

An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohamed Badie and his 682 supporters to death, a move that could raise tension in the country which has been gripped by turmoil since the ouster of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi last year

Chennai huffs and puffs to fourth straight win

Chennai Super Kings overcame some anxious moments before huffing and puffing to a five-wicket win over a fighting Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match, here on Sunday

EU bans Indian Alphonso mangoes, veggies from May 1

The 28-member European Union has temporarily banned the import of Alphonso mangoes, the king of fruits, and four vegetables from India from May 1, sparking protests from the Indian community, lawmakers and traders

Survivors of sex violence use dance therapy to heal

Using the rhythm of dance as a potent tool to overcome, address and heal the scars of violence and abuse seems to be the new mantra to beat the demons of unpleasant memories

'HIV slowly adapting to human beings'

Scientists studying the evolution of HIV in North America have found evidence that the virus is slowly adapting over time to its human hosts

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Red Fort attack case: SC stays death penalty of LeT terrorist

The Supreme Court today stayed the execution of death sentence of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohd Arif.....

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2 bogies of Ajmer-Puri Express derailed, train movement hit

Two bogies of Ajmer-Puri Express got derailed between Boinda and Jarapada stations in Angul-Sambalpur railway section under Sambalpur division on Sunday

Ramdev's programmes banned in Lucknow, Cong demands arrest

Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday faced more heat over his controversial "honeymoon" remark against Rahul Gandhi, with authorities banning all his programmes in Lucknow till the elections are over and Congress demanding that he be arrested

AI to put overseas assets on the block to rake in resources

Air India is considering selling off its properties in foreign destinations like Hong Kong, Nairobi and Mauritius as part of asset monetisation to garner resources

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