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IMD warns of heavy rainfall across Odisha Friday

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across Odisha Friday. In its midday bulletin, the IMD's Bhubaneswar Centre forecast heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj district during the day and issued a "red warning" (take action) for the district. In view of the...

Three arrested in Kalahandi BJP leader murder case

Bhawanipatna: Rampur Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of BJP leader Fakira Rana, husband of Domkarlakhunta Sarpanch Snigdha Rana, in Odisha's Kalahandi district Friday. The accused have been identified as Tulsiram Sahu and Surasingh Patra of Domkarlakhunta village, and Baladev Sahu...

Odisha’s Aanika strikes double

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young Wushu sensation Aanika Pattnaik has once again brought laurels to the nation by winning one silver and one bronze medal at the prestigious Batumi International Wushu Championships, held in Batumi, Georgia, from July 29 to August 4, 2026. Representing team India, Aanika...

Youth faces music for teasing tusker

Kendujhar: Forest department officials have detained a youth for allegedly harassing a wild tusker after a video of the incident surfaced on social media, officials said Thursday. “Ganesh Nayak, 20, of Godhuli village under Champua police limits, was taken into custody for allegedly attempting to...

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Rupsa Jute Mill to reopen August 8

Baleshwar: After remaining closed for five months due to operational challenges and shortage of raw materials, Rupsa Jute Mill in Baleshwar Sadar block will resume operations August 8, bringing relief to more than 700 workers. The decision was taken following a series of discussions between...

Man critically injured in bear attack

Bear kills two siblings

Umarkot: A wild bear killed a man and his sister and critically injured their sister in a brutal attack at Markatola village in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, bordering Nabarangpur district, officials said Thursday. The deceased were identified as Halalkhor Juri and his sister, Chamaron Bai. Their...

Poor facilities: 140 students leave hostel

Jharigaon: Around 140 inmates of the Sanatemera Government Upgraded High School hostel in Nabarangpur district left the campus Thursday in protest against poor infrastructure, substandard food and inadequate sanitation facilities at the residential school. However, they were persuaded to return following the intervention of authorities....

 

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