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Peaceful census enumeration underway in disputed Kotia

Koraput: The state government has begun preliminary house listing and population enumeration for Census 2027 across 21 disputed villages in Kotia panchayat, with officials reaching even the most remote hamlets along the Andhra border. Local social worker Ranjit Pangi said the exercise is being conducted...

Mohan Charan Majhi

State to become global steel powerhouse: CM

Bhubaneswar/Rengali: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday graced the joint venture and initiation of partnership between JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation, Japan, a pivotal step in Odisha’s move from an iron-ore producer to a high-value steel manufacturing hub. This is Odisha’s first single...

Odisha villagers cast vote in WB polls

Odisha villagers cast vote in WB polls

Bhograi: Voters from about 12 villages in Balasore district and some border villages in Mayurbhanj district reportedly cast their votes for the Assembly polls in West Bengal Thursday. As per reports, more than 300 voters from Ward No-18 of Shankhamedi village under Balasore’s Bhograi block...

761 tortoises seized at Andhra border

Kalimela: Forest department officials seized a massive consignment of tortoises at the Motu border checkpost in Malkangiri district Wednesday. A total of 761 tortoises, weighing approximately 2.3 tonnes (2,305 kg), were confiscated. Authorities estimate the market value of the haul to be around Rs 7...

VSSUT Burla

Four VSSUT students face action over ragging

Sambalpur: Four students of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, face disciplinary action after a ragging-related incident. The university’s anti-ragging cell recommended financial penalties and undertakings from parents instead of grade reductions to protect the students’ future. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deepak Kumar Sahu clarified...

 

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