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Two killed in firing during clash between rival groups in Jharkhand village

Youth shot dead near gun shop in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A young man was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday in Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar. The deceased was identified as Sonu Nayak, a resident of Haldipadia. According to sources, the incident took place around 3 am when Sonu was travelling with four friends towards...

Odisha suspends Kantamal BDO Sami Reddy Jayshree

Kantamal: The Odisha government Saturday suspended Kantamal Block Development Officer (BDO) Sami Reddy Jayshree with immediate effect and ordered a departmental disciplinary inquiry against her. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department took the action, directing her to remain at the office of the Revenue Divisional...

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Odisha CM cancels Diwali celebrations

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has cancelled Diwali celebrations at his residence this year in view of the damage and suffering caused by Cyclone Arnab and subsequent floods in several parts of the state. In a statement, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said...

New Zealand all out for 134 in second ODI

Wellington: Gurnoor Brar once again scared the daylights out of a seasoned New Zealand batting unit with raw pace and disconcerting bounce as India's inexperienced attack sent the hosts packing for a meagre 134 in the second ODI here on Saturday. Auqib Nabi (2/31 in...

Bhubaneswar gasping for breath

By Arindam Ganguly, OP Bhubaneswar: A city once celebrated for its greenery, wide roads and relatively clean environment is gradually losing one of its most precious assets — clean air. In Bhubaneswar, pollution is no longer merely a seasonal concern or a brief spike during...

Deprived Schools: Three classrooms for 358 students

By SAMIR KUMAR PADHI, OP Tensa: The Government High School at Dengula in Koida block of Sundaragada district is grappling with a severe shortage of classrooms and teachers, disrupting the education of 358 students. The school has been functioning without a headmaster for the past...

NHRC seeks ATR over recurring crocodile attacks

Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the state government to explain the alleged failure to prevent recurring fatal crocodile attacks along the Kharasrota River in Jajpur district, seeking an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks from the Principal Chief Conservator of...

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Odisha plans drug-free zones around educational institutions

Bhubaneswar: The state government has proposed declaring a 500-metre radius around all educational institutions across the state as ‘drug-free zones’ to protect students from substance abuse and ensure a healthy learning environment. The initiative under the Na sha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan will cover schools, ITIs,...

EOW raids truck owners’ association over financial fraud

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Friday launched simultaneous searches at 11 locations in Rayagada and Bhubaneswar as part of an investigation into alleged large-scale financial irregularities, misappropriation of funds, extortion and criminal intimidation involving office-bearers of the Rayagada Truck Owners’ Association. Eight...

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Door-to-door civic survey extended till November 22

Bhubaneswar: The door-to-door survey being conducted in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Kataka Municipal Corporation (KMC) areas ahead of the upcoming municipal elections has been extended by 15 days, with the exercise now scheduled to conclude November 22. The survey was originally scheduled to...

 

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