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College student killed by sand-laden tractor in Bhadrak

Bhadrak: A college student was killed in an accident in Odisha's Bhadrak district Thursday, prompting locals to block National Highway-16 for several hours, officials said. The deceased, identified as Shradhanjali Panda, a student of Bhandaripokhari College, was cycling to her campus when she was allegedly...

POSHAN scheme

POSHAN eludes 3,882 for lack of Aadhaar updation

Rayagada: As many as 3,882 beneficiaries are now out of the ambit of PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) due to lack of Aadhaar-mobile number updation, while they could not be traced during the facial recognition drive, according to Women and Child Development department officials. Officials...

Intercaste

Intercaste bias delays cremation for 30 hrs

Boinda: The body of a man, who was ostracised for marrying outside his caste three decades ago, was left unattended to for nearly 30 hours, prompting the police and panchayat officials to intervene and conduct his last rites. According to sources, Pandei Bhoi, 64, of...

Leprosy patient

Doc performs last rites of leprosy patient

Khariar: A leprosy patient in Kusamal under Khariar block of Nuapada district was denied funeral support due to continuing social stigma attached to the disease, forcing a local doctor to step in and ensure a dignified cremation. Premashila Sagaria, 60, had been undergoing treatment for...

NALCO ash pipeline burst floods farmlands

Angul: Standing crops on several acres of farmland on the outskirts of Angul town were destroyed after a pipe carrying slurry ash of NALCO burst open, sources said Wednesday. The burst in the NALCO ash pipeline late Monday night flooded fields in Tentoi and Tenoloi...

Rushikulya estuary

Olive Ridley mating season begins near Rushikulya estuary

DWARKA PRASAD PATNAIK, OP Chhatrapur: The Mating season of Olive Ridley turtles has begun near Rushikulya estuary in Ganjam. The season that started from mid-November will extend till the end of February, said environmentalist Rabindranath Sahu. The Forest Department has banned the entry of boats...

Tunki Waterfall

Tunki Waterfall languishes in neglect despite growing footfall

Baripada: Mayurbhanj district, known for its natural beauty, is home to several scenic locations that remain largely ignored by the Tourism Department. One such spot is Tunki Waterfall in Khunta block, which continues to attract visitors despite lacking formal recognition as a tourist destination. Situated...

 

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