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94,657 register for Kharif paddy sale in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A total of 94,657 farmers have so far registered to sell paddy for Kharif 2026-27, with Baleshwar district recording the highest number of registrations, official sources said Monday. This was revealed during an inter-ministerial committee meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture and...

Retd forest officials get jail for bribery in Balangir

Bhubaneswar/Balangir: The Special Judge, Vigilance, Balangir, Monday convicted two retired forest officials and sentenced them to three years’ rigorous imprisonment (RI) for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.66 lakh from a Forest Range Officer for release of funds meant for repair and maintenance...

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Woman ‘gang raped’ during photo shoot in Koraput

Koraput: A woman was allegedly raped by three persons when she went for a photo shoot at a pine jungle in Odisha's Koraput district, police said Monday. According to Koraput SP Rohit Verma, the incident took place August 6 afternoon when the woman went to...

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AgriStack ID not mandatory for paddy procurement: Minister

Bhubaneswar: Following protests by farmers in several places of Odisha, state government Monday said that the AgriStack identity number is not mandatory for peasants to participate in the paddy procurement process. AgriStack is a flagship digital initiative jointly implemented by the Centre and state governments....

Odisha Guv urges youth to build climate‑resilient future

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Monday called upon the state’s youth to become leaders in green entrepreneurship and climate resilience, urging them to turn waste into value, promote renewable energy, advance sustainable agriculture and create jobs while protecting the environment. Addressing a gathering at...

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Two killed in lightning strike in Mayurbhanj

Baripada: At least two persons, including a woman, died in a lightning strike at a village in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Monday, police said. The incident took place at Kashipal village under Baripada Sadar police station when the two were returning home during rain and thunderstorm....

 

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