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Sankhamedi village
Odisha celebrates Utkala Dibasa, but people of Sankhamedi village still searching for identity owing to border dispute

The people of the village want to stay with Odisha. According to them, they were deprived of the benefits of the Central schemes after the Odisha government stopped collecting land revenue in 1990.

Biju Adarsh Colony
Liveable habitat under Biju Adarsh Colony in Balasore 'still remains a distant dream' for slum dwellers

The slum dwellers of Bikash Nagar under ward no 10 alleged that the contractor is now ‘missing’ after undertaking construction work, which remains incomplete.

I-T raids underway at private coaching centre of BJD leader Subrat Chhatoi in Bhubaneswar
I-T raids underway at private coaching centre of BJD leader Subrat Chhatoi in Bhubaneswar

The I-T department teams also conducted raids at the residence of Subrat Chhatoi in Bhubaneswar.

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa
President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings to people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa

Utkala Dibasa is not just a celebration of Odisha’s formation, but also a celebration of its rich cultural wealth, heritage, colourful architecture, folk music, dance form, paintings, tourist attractions, traditional Odia recipes and all that the state has to offer.

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BJP readies campaign strategy; top leaders to attend big rallies planned for 21 LS seats 
BJP readies campaign strategy; top leaders to attend big rallies planned for 21 LS seats 

BJP leader Golak Mohapatra said, ”We will organise big meetings at 21 Loks Sabha seats where top leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, party’s National President JP Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh among others will address the meetings.

Mohan Behera
98-year-old Sunabeda man defies age to run his cycle repairing shop

Mohan’s punctuality, sincerity and passion for his work have inspired many people in the locality. 

Odisha Elections 2024: Why parties buying time to complete candidate announcement?
Odisha Elections 2024: Why parties buying time to complete candidate announcement? 

The Congress has not at all come out with its lists of candidates for LS and Assembly seats. In certain seats, the three parties have adopted a wait-and-watch policy, though they say that their candidates have been selected. 

Drinking water crisis
‘Boycott threat’ looms over polls as Odisha villagers sore over BASUDHA ‘failure’

Fed up with the government's apathetic attitude, residents in many parts of the State have threatened to boycott the upcoming General Election.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD in Jagatsinghpur ‘faction-ridden’ over multiple ticket hopefuls!
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD in Jagatsinghpur ‘faction-ridden’ over multiple ticket hopefuls!

Challenging the leadership of MLA Raghunandan Das, BJD leader Soumyajit Mohapatra, who is aspiring for a party ticket, organised a roadshow at Naveen Niwas on Sunday, pressing for his ticket lobby.

Sans basic facilities, 'poll boycott' voice gets louder in Odisha villages
Sans basic facilities, 'poll boycott' voice gets louder in Odisha villages

The villagers of Nuagaon under Kashipur block in Rayagada are upset over the alleged administrative apathy towards the absence of irrigation and warned of poll boycott.

BJD approaches CEO alleging MCC violation by BJP
BJD alleges MCC violation, approaches CEO over 'participation' of govt employees in BJP’s poll meeting

A delegation of BJD met the CEO alleging violation of the model code of conduct. 

  • Sunday, 31 March 2024
Red banded mango caterpillar menace shatters farmers' hope for bumper harvest 
Red banded mango caterpillar menace shatters farmers' hope for bumper harvest 

Though the mango farmers had used a lot of pesticides as per the instructions of officials of the concerned department, it has failed to resolve their issues.

Fake post with OTV logo circulated by miscreants on social media, viewers urged to exercise caution
Fake post with OTV logo circulated by miscreants on social media, viewers urged to exercise caution

Making viral a fake post attributed to a reputed media house like OTV is punishable under the laws.

BJD's fort crumbling, says Bhartruhari Mahtab BJP's LS candidate for Cuttack LS seat
BJD's fort crumbling, says Bhartruhari Mahtab BJP's LS candidate for Cuttack LS seat

The six-time Cuttack MP recently quit the ruling BJD after expressing displeasure over the party's functioning and affairs.

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