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ED raids 20-plus locations in Ganjam over illegal mining probe

Ganjam: Officers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were conducting searches at over 20 locations in Odisha's Ganjam district Friday, in connection with the investigation into illegal mining of minor minerals, such as sand and black stone, officials said. The searches were being carried out at...

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Odisha: Three suspects held for mob lynching in Balasore

Balasore: Odisha Police arrested three persons in Balasore district and launched a manhunt to nab others allegedly involved in the lynching of a man suspected of being involved in cattle smuggling in the state, an officer said Friday. Balasore Sadar area Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO)...

Resentment brews as Daringbadi beans branded as Koraput Coffee

Daringbadi: Coffee grown in Daringbadi is losing its distinct identity as it is being marketed under the Koraput brand, triggering concern and discontent among locals and experts. Despite the need for a separate brand for coffee grown in Daringbadi, the government has allegedly failed to...

Santoshi Deo’s journey of empowerment

Keonjhar: Santoshi Deo of Keonjhar district has emerged as a compelling symbol of resilience, choice, and women’s empowerment, showing how determination combined with timely institutional support can transform personal hardship into leadership and national inspiration. Married at the age of 16 in Haryana, Santoshi endured...

Villagers protest during survey for NALCO mine

Chhendipada: Tension prevailed at Gopiballavpur village under Barapada panchayat in Chhendipada block of Angul district after affected villagers staged a strong protest against survey work for NALCO’s proposed Utkal-E coal mine. Displaced and partially affected residents blocked the road connecting the village to the coal...

 

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