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  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Budget session of Odisha Assembly likely to be stormy as BJP and Congress all set to corner government  

During the session having seven working days, on February 8 Finance Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha will present an interim Budget worth Rs 2.60 lakh crore for the fiscal 2024-25 ahead of the upcoming general elections. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Odisha's cancer patients who finally win battle set examples for others 

Manohar Padhani, a resident of Karmari under Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur, is one of them. One day, a sore appeared in his mouth. On medical examination, he was diagnosed with cavity cancer. He was going through excruciating pain and had déjà vu every moment. But he did not lose hope.   More
  • Manoj Kumar Jena
  • 3 months ago
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Pedestrian fatally hit by 'Mo Bus' in Bhubaneswar; locals ransack vehicle

Tension gripped Sikharchandi Vihar in Bhubaneswar after a ' Mo Bus' hit a man while he was crossing the road on Sunday evening. Following the incident, local people rushed to the spot and vented their ire on the bus.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Modi govt allocating lakhs of crores for Odisha’s development: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda 

The BJP stalwart observed, “The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is the outcome of the 500 years of struggle and dedication of people. Crores of people in the country celebrated the homecoming of Ram Lalla with deep devotion that day. People have welcomed it. The temple is the identity of the new Bharat." More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Odia migrant forced to work hard in Andhra, dies; minor daughter held captive by labour contractor

As per reports, Kanhu Mallick, a labourer of Suleikela under Belapada block in Bolangir had migrated along with her wife and two daughters to Sata Nagar area in Andhra Pradesh two months ago. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Odisha govt inks MoU to set up Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia studies at JNU

The Centre will lay focus on international teaching and research in Odia language and literature, apart from exploring historical maritime linkages of the erstwhile Kalinga empire with Southeast Asia, Odia diaspora connections and promoting contemporary Odia culture through publications and collaborative research. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Elaborate security put in place for Odisha Assembly’s Budget session

As per reports, a three-tier security has been put in place around the Assembly. As many as 28 platoons of police force, SOG, striking force, bomb diffusing squad, quick action teams, dog squads and fire service personnel will be deployed.  More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 3 months ago
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Female cop in Odisha brings sexual harassment allegation against IIC; special team formed to conduct probe

Following the incident, question marks have been raised over the honesty, sincerity, efficacy and transparency of Odisha Police. More
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Crack develops in Puri Srimandir’s gumuta; devotees demand immediate repair 

ASI conservation assistant Jyotiprakash Pradhan inspected the part where the crack has appeared. He said,“The portion of the temple where the crack has appeared was covered with earth earlier. Parts of the temple sides were under encroachment. It is being cleared. Due to the Parikrma project, the earth was cleared and the crack has become visible." More
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World Cancer Day: Berhampur man battling with cancer continues to raise awareness

On the occasion, a cancer survivor along with children conducted an awareness campaign in Berhampur. For the last 10 years, Debananda Das has been battling with mouth cancer as a result of tobacco consumption. He has been sensitizing people on the prevention of cancer on this day every year. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Man stabs wife after some dispute in Rayagada; accused absconding

The victim has been admitted to Bhadrak Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital in a critical condition. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Students stage road blockade in Bhadrak for delay in arrival of bus for Nua-O programme

As per the allegation by the students, they should not have been disturbed during the time of examination and their valuable time was lost due to the delay in the arrival of the bus. More
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Cervical Cancer: First chairman of Committee Dr. Tushar Kar speaks to OTV on symptoms and treatment

While the vaccination prevents 5 different types of cancer in women, it saves men from 2 types of cancer, he added. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
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Leopard found dead under mysterious circumstances in Odisha’s Angul

The rise in poaching in Angul district has become a matter of serious concern, but the forest department is still in deep slumber, local residents alleged. More
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Rs 85L fraudulently withdrawn from bank accounts of customers in Kendrapara; role of bank staff under scanner

Meanwhile, the number of customers cheated by bank officials is gradually increasing. The current Branch Manager admitted the embezzlement of the money and said that a departmental investigation was going on. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
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Eight persons injured in collision between SUV and truck in Boudh

All the injured are from one family and hail from Bijepur in Bargarh district. On a bolero, all of them were on their way to Puri. More
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World Cancer Day: Thousands join OTV Mini Marathon to raise awareness about cancer

The President of Hockey India, Dilip Tirkey graced the occasion as the chief guest. Several Ollywood celebrities, intellectuals, politicians, youths, and students joined the marathon to spread awareness on cancer More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 3 months ago
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BJD MLA shown black flag in Odisha’s Bhadak

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Byomakesh Ray was shown black flags by local youths at Ghatapur Panchayat under Chandbali block of Bhadrak district on Saturday.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Fissures surface in BJD's Patkura unit

Factionalism in the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has come to the fore in the Patkura constituency of Kendrapara district after the party's district unit president Utkal Keshari Parida allegedly made an objectionable comment on former MLA, late Ved Prakash Agarwal. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 3 months ago
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Elephant herd strikes terror in Odisha’s Aska

The residents of Dharakote, Shergarh, and Sadangipalli areas under the Aska range of South Ghumusar forest division in Ganjam district are spending sleepless nights as a herd of 12 elephants including two tuskers has unleashed a reign of terror.  More
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Minor girl dies, father injured after tractor hits bike in Odisha’s Balasore 

A six-year-old girl was killed and her father suffered critical injuries after a tractor knocked down their bike at Nidhibani Square under Bhogarai Police limits of Balasore district on Saturday.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Lack of bed sheets in Odisha 5T hospital irks patients

The state government has reportedly transformed the CHC under the 5T Initiative with a squeaky-clean look outside. However, patients coming without their own bed sheets are laid on the bare beds.  More
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