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Discontent over substandard work under Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana

Keonjhar: Residents have expressed dissatisfaction over the poor quality of construction on the Haldiatangiri-Kholapa road near Keonjhar, accusing the district administration of negligence. The road, a key connectivity project in Sadar block, is being built under the Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana by the Rural Development...

Election for RMC council remains uncertain

Rourkela: Hopes of an election for the Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC) were rekindled with the formation of the new BJP government. However, with each passing month, that optimism continues to fade. There seems to be no serious effort from the government in this regard, as...

Andhra govt conducts e-KYC in Kotia village

Pottangi: There is no let-up in intrusion by neighbouring Andhra Pradesh in the disputed Kotia Panchayat of Koraput district as government officials from Andhra Pradesh were seen conducting an e-KYC drive Saturday at Neredibalsa, a border village under Kotia Panchayat of Pottangi block in Koraput...

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Voting begins for Bar council elections across Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Lawyers across Odisha cast their votes Saturday as elections were held simultaneously in 157 bar associations across the state. Since 2021, these elections have been held on a single day to ensure a streamlined and transparent voting process. The Odisha High Court has mandated...

Irrigation woes hinder farming in Kendrapara

Kendrapara: Over 70 per cent population of Kendrapara district depends on agriculture for livelihood. However, lack of proper irrigation facilities and ineffective drainage management have become major obstacles for agriculture in the district. The coastal district, home to seven rivers and 27 distributaries, has potential...

NITR research team brings new hope in bone defect treatment

Rourkela: Researchers of the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NITR) have developed a new technology that will prove immensely helpful in treating bone defects caused by injury and diseases. The team led by Devendra Verma, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, has developed...

Man beating elephant in viral video sparks outrage

Keonjhar: A video showing a young man beating an elephant herd with a stick has gone viral on social media, prompting outrage from wildlife activists. The incident, which occurred in Keonjhar district, highlights the ongoing conflict between humans and elephants in the region. Though the...

Vigilance arrests senior revenue assistant

Athmallik: Satyapriya Nayak, a senior revenue assistant of Athmallik tehsil in Angul district, was arrested by Vigilance officials on bribery charges Friday. Authorities also seized Rs 20,000 cash from Nayak during the operation. According to sources, Charan Nayak of Kendupati village in Aida Circle had...

 

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