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Gajapati locals stage symbolic silent protest against Neradi project

Paralakhemundi: Opposing the proposed Neradi project in Andhra Pradesh, people staged a symbolic silent protest in front of the Gajapati Collector’s office Tuesday, demanding that the project be scrapped. The protest was organised with the support of the Dandakaranya Vikas Manch. Participants expressed resentment over...

Odisha celebrates agrarian festival Nuakhai, Prez Murmu extends greetings

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: People of western Odisha Tuesday celebrated Nuakhai, a major agrarian festival, with families offering the first harvest of the season to presiding deities and seeking blessings from elders. The festival, which is predominantly observed in Sambalpur, Baragada, Jharsuguda, Balangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Debagada and...

Tourism boost beckons for Vedvyas, Khandadhar

Raurkela: A major tourism push at Vedvyas and Khandadhar could turn Sundaragada into a stronger tourism hub, with improved infrastructure at the two destinations expected to draw more visitors, create jobs and stimulate the local economy, tourism stakeholders said. Vedvyas and Khandadhar are among the...

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Google’s Andhra tag for Dhemsa sparks row

Pottangi: A google search describing dhemsa as a traditional dance of Andhra Pradesh has triggered resentment in Koraput district, with tribal groups and political leaders alleging that the region’s cultural identity is being misrepresented. Dhemsa, widely performed by tribal communities across the undivided Koraput region...

Man dies after getting trapped in Hume pipe

Bantala: A 45-yearold man died after getting trapped inside a Hume pipe while bathing in a nullah during 10th-day ritual of his brother-in-law in Anugola district. The deceased was identified as Bimal Kumar Sahu of Jukubu village. Sahu had come to Tumuni Telitaila village under...

 

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