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Police Acting As Govt Goons: BJP

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Odisha unit on Sunday lashed out at BJD-led government in State over two alleged custodial deaths- one each at Puri and Biramitrapur. In a video clip, BJP general secretary Lekhashree Samantsinghar said that police have acted as goons of government. “The police have unleashed a reign of terror […]

India, Singapore, Thailand Naval Forces Engaged In Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20
India, Singapore, Thailand Naval Forces Engaged In Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX-20

New Delhi: Indian Navy along with Naval forces of Singapore, and Thailand is engaged in a trilateral maritime exercise ‘SITMEX-20’ in the Andaman Sea. With this exercise, India aims to strengthen mutual confidence and develop common understanding and procedures towards enhancing overall maritime security in the region. As part of the second edition of the […]

Yoga, Ayurveda To Help Deal With Post-COVID-19 Difficulties: Shripad Naik
Yoga, Ayurveda To Help Deal With Post-COVID-19 Difficulties: Shripad Naik

Panaji: Yoga, Ayurveda and other systems will be greatly helpful for the entire world in dealing with the post-COVID-19 difficulties, said Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik. In a series of tweets on Saturday, Naik said a new model of healthcare delivery with more emphasis on preventive measures is needed for effectively countering […]

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OTET 2021: Over 1.25 Lakh Candidates Appear Examination In 491 Centres

Bhubaneswar: Around 1,25,880 candidates appeared the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2021 conducted by the Board Of Secondary Education (BSE) at 491 exam centres across the State on Friday amid…

UP Jeweller Arrested For Buying Stolen Gold Ornaments From Odisha
100 Grams Of Brown Sugar & Rs 23 Lakh Cash Seized In Balasore; Brother-in-law Of Drugs Mafia Arrested

Balasore: The Sahadevkhunta Police on Sunday seized about 100 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 10 lakh following a raid at Arad Bazar area. Police have also arrested one Munna Khan, who happens to be the brother-in-law of notorious drugs mafia Sheikh Raja. Another drugs peddler managed to escape the cops during the raid. However, […]

Parliament Panel Urges Govt To Formulate Rules To Counter Bio-Terrorism
Parliament Panel Urges Govt To Formulate Rules To Counter Bio-Terrorism

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has urged the government the need to formulate effective laws to counter bio-terrorism. The panel stated that the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic have taught a lesson on the importance of controlling biological agents and the need of strategic partnerships among different nations. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, in […]

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Family Awaits Return Of Odia Jawan Missing Since 1965 Indo-Pak War

Bhadrak: The return of 50-year-old Birju Kullu to his native land in Odisha’s Sundargarh after serving two decades in a Pakistan jail has brought a ray of hope for the family of another Odia soldier from the State, who, they allege, has been languishing in a prison of the neighbouring country for the last 55 […]

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Odisha Has 8, 96,838 Registered Unemployed Youths: Minister

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Sunday informed the Assembly that as many as 8, 96,838 youths in the State have remained unemployed by October 31. Their registration of name in employment exchange has remained valid, Technical Education and Skill Development Department Minister said while replying to a query of Loisingha MLA Mukesh Mahaling in the […]

RBI Sets New Milestone: 1st Central Bank To Have 1 Million Followers On Twitter
RBI Sets New Milestone: 1st Central Bank To Have 1 Million Followers On Twitter

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Twitter handle achieved 1 million followers on Sunday, turning it the first central bank in the world to achieve the feat. Taking to Twitter, RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das wrote: “RBI Twitter account reaches one million followers today. A new milestone. Congratulations to all my colleagues in RBI.” RBI […]

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Pregnant Anushka Sharma Dares To Get Back To Work Amid COVID-19 Threat

Anushka Sharma was today spotted coming out of her vanity van all geared up for an ad shoot. The pregnant actress looked strikingly beautiful in a teal green color single shoulder gown and a white mask. It has been a long time since the Zero actress was seen stepping out for work.   View this […]

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Raashi Khanna's Sizzling Look Is Crashing The Internet, See Pics

South beauty Raashi Khanna has been alluring fans these days with her stunning photos on Instagram. Recently, her pictures started setting the internet on fire as soon as she uploaded it. The actor proves she can look glam in any outfit and her latest photos in grey solids athleisure are proof. In the photos, Khanna […]

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Woman Threatens Suicide To Get Back Baby Boy She Found On Farmland

Nabarangpur: A woman in Rengaguda village under Koshagumuda block of Nabarangpur district on Sunday threatened to commit suicide in case the baby boy she reportedly found abandoned on a farm land on last Wednesday is not returned to her. As per reports, the woman identified as Sunatai Harijan from Rengaguda village had reportedly found a […]

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BJP Plans Puri Bandh Over ‘Custodial’ Death

Bhubaneswar: The raging controversy over alleged custodial death in Puri continues to intensify with the Odisha unit of BJP on Sunday announcing to observe a complete shutdown in the district. Informing about the decision of bandh, BJP chief whip and MLA Mohan Majhi said the date of shutdown will be announced soon. “We will call […]

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Odisha Govt Modifies Norms For Merger Of Schools

Bhubaneswar: After much hue and cry, the Odisha Government on Sunday finally changed its decision on merger of schools in schedule and non-schedule areas. Speaking to media after a discussion in this regard in the third day of the ongoing Winter Session of the State Assembly, School and Mass Education Minister Sameer Dash said “It […]

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Minor Boy’s Death Sparks Tension In Bhubaneswar Hospital, Family Alleges Faulty Treatment

Bhubaneswar: Tension ran high at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Sunday following death of a 15-year-old boy allegedly due to faulty treatment. According to initial reports, the minor boy, Subham Panda of Bharatpur on the outskirts of the city, was admitted to the private hospital located in Nayapalli area of the capital city three […]

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