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Man hacked to death by elder brother

Balasore: A man was killed and his wife critically injured in Balasore district after a dispute over a coconut tree turned violent, police said Sunday. The deceased, identified as Harimohan Mohanty of Shankarpur village under Sadar police limits, was allegedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon...

State to launch urban outreach drive June 24

State to launch urban outreach drive June 24

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch a statewide urban outreach programme June 24 to mark its second anniversary, officials said Sunday. The initiative, aimed at showcasing achievements in urban development, will be organised under the theme, ‘Jan Bhagidari for Viksit Odisha: Empowered Citizens - Inclusive...

Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo

Ensure ground-level prep for El Niño: Dy CM

Bhubaneswar/Keonjhar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Sunday, directed officials to remain fully prepared for any eventuality and ensure meticulous implementation of the District Agriculture Contingency Plan in view of the possibility of an El Niño-induced adverse...

Twin babies

Twin babies born minutes apart in train, ambulance

Cuttack: A pregnant passenger aboard the Rourkela-Gunupur Rajya Rani Express delivered twin babies at two different locations Sunday, triggering a coordinated rescue operation by railway authorities and emergency responders. The woman, who was travelling in the train’s general coach, went into labour as the train...

Snatcher gang

Snatcher gang busted in City

Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police busted a snatching gang and arrested two men in connection with a recent bag-snatching incident under Nayapalli police station limits, officials said Sunday. The accused were identified as Debasish Pujapanda, 25, and Rudra Pradhan, 26, both residents of Khurda. Police said the...

fake certificate

Man held for securing job with fake certificate

Bhubaneswar: A man was arrested by Capital police for allegedly securing a job in the Home Department using fake educational certificates, officials said Sunday. The accused was identified as Shiba Prasad Rath (33) of Hadagadia Sahi in Puri. The case was registered based on a...

PwBD

Rs 2.5 lakh incentive for marrying PwBD

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting social inclusion and empowering persons with disabilities, the state government has issued comprehensive guidelines for awarding marriage incentives to couples where one spouse is a Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with...

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RBT hide seized, pastor arrested

Nabarangpur: Forest officials seized a Royal Bengal tiger skin and arrested a man allegedly attempting to sell it for Rs 10 lakh in Nabarangpur district Friday. The tiger skin was recovered from the Patree Reserve Forest under the Dabugaon forest range following a covert operation...

 

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