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Odisha artist creates sand animation to welcome Putin to India

Puri: Internationally acclaimed artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has created a special sand animation artwork to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin on his visit to India. The artwork was crafted on the Golden Beach in Puri, Odisha, Thursday. Manas Kumar Sahoo, a finalist of 'India’s Got...

Ganja cultivation

State-wide drive targets illegal ganja cultivation

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has intensified its statewide crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation, destroying thousands of acres of illicit plantations across multiple districts through coordinated operations using special task teams, drones, satellites, and intelligence-based surveillance. Aimed at protecting public welfare and safeguarding the future of youth,...

Fake ORS

Crackdown on fake ORS; nearly 8L packs recalled

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance public health safety, the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department has launched a special statewide drive to trace and recall deceptively labelled oral rehydration solution (ORS) packets from medicine shops. Drugs Controller Mamina Patnaik said Oral Rehydration Salts and...

Odisha bags top disability empowerment award

New Delhi: Odisha received the national award for Best State/UT in Effective Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, at the National Awards Ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. President Droupadi Murmu conferred...

Two held for robbing friend of Rs 20L

Bhubaneswar: The Pahala police Wednesday arrested two individuals for allegedly planning and looting Rs 20 lakh from an acquaintance, officials said. The accused have been identified as Babul Behera (25) and Saroj Sutar (30). According to police, the complainant, who manages GST and IT returns...

Trade unions

Roll back labour codes: Trade unions

Bhubaneswar: Eight central trade unions Wednesday issued a stern warning to the Centre and the state government, demanding withdrawal of the new labour codes, cancellation of the 10-hour workday notification, and a ban on nightshift duties for women workers. In this connection, a massive protest...

 

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