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Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik blames ‘blatant callousness’ for Puri stampede

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Sunday criticised the state government, blaming it for the tragic stampede at Puri that claimed three lives. “While I refrain from accusing the government of criminal negligence, their blatant callousness has...

Diarrhoea outbreak

Jajpur hotels, eateries to reopen from July 1

Jajpur Town: All hotels, roadside eateries, soft drink units, and mobile food stalls in Jajpur district will reopen from July 1, as per a directive issued by the District Collector Saturday. The matter came to light after the District Collector issued directives in this regard...

Rath Yatra

Odisha’s show of strength during Rath Yatra in Kotia

Pottangi: In a historic show of unity, the Odisha government for the first time showcased its collective strength in the disputed region of Kotia, with the active participation of five Cabinet ministers and leaders across party lines during the Rath Yatra celebrations at Adim Srikhetra....

weightlifter

Weightlifter receives Rs 10K aid from reader

Rayagada: Birendra Sabar, a 30-year-old weightlifter from Kadama village in the tribal-dominated Gudari block of Rayagada district, has received financial assistance of Rs 10,000 from a Good Samaritan following publication of a report highlighting his struggles. Despite winning gold and silver medals at various state-level...

Rath Yatra

Minor killed as DJ van overturns during rath

Dhamnagar: A 12-year-old boy was killed Friday night when a DJ vehicle overturned during a Rath Yatra procession in Anaharapur village under Bhagabanpur panchayat of Dhamnagar block in Bhadrak district. The accident reportedly occurred due to a damaged road, sparking outrage in the locality. The...

Pratap Sarangi

Odisha BJP to get new prez by July 1

Bhubaneswar: The process for electing new state president and national council members of the BJP is expected to conclude by July 1, Odisha BJP election officer and MP Pratap Sarangi said Saturday. Bihar MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as an observer by the central...

Odisha Vigilance raid

 Disproportionate Assets: AEE under vigilance lens

Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths Saturday conducted simultaneous raids at seven locations related to Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Susil Kumar Panda of Ganjam, following allegations of possession of Disproportionate Assets (DA). Vigilance sources said the raids were carried out by a team, led by six deputy superintendents...

Gautam Adani

Adanis offer prayers to the Lord

Puri: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his family members attended the Rath Yatra here and offered prayers to the sibling deities Saturday. Accompanied by wife Priti, son Karan and other family members, Adani paid obeisance to Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra by...

 

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