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YouTuber from Odisha arrested in burglary case

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police in Odisha Thursday arrested a 42-year-old YouTuber and motivational speaker in connection with a burglary case, informed Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh. The accused was identified as Manoj Kumar Singh of Khajuripada, in the Baideswar area of Cuttack district. Singh...

Centre for neuromodulation services inaugurated at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a step towards advancing mental healthcare, a state-of-the-art centre for neuromodulation services was inaugurated at AIIMS Bhubaneswar here Thursday. The facility, which was opened in the department of psychiatry of AIIMS, aims to bring renewed hope to patients suffering from drug-resistant and difficult-to-treat...

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Ring road works stalled amid funds crunch, approval delays

Sonepur: The pace of development in Subarnapur district has failed to gain momentum, with several projects remaining incomplete even after decades. The situation has triggered public debate about the district’s growth trajectory. One of the most awaited projects was the construction of a ring road...

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Ex-finance minister urges CM to reopen steel plant in Jajpur

Jajpur: Former Finance Minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadei has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to take immediate steps to reopen the Mideast Integrated Steels Limited (MISL) plant at the Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex in Jajpur district. In a letter to the Chief Minister Tuesday, Ghadei...

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Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in Sundargarh forest

Bonai: A Royal Bengal tiger has been spotted in the forests under Bonai forest division of Sundargarh district after reportedly moving in from the Bamra forest division in Sambalpur district. Forest officials confirmed its presence through its pugmarks and camera trap images. The big cat...

Nuakhai

Nuakhai spirit grips Sambalpur

Sambalpur: With the arrival of the night, western Odisha is abuzz with the grand festival of Nuakhai. Preparations are in full swing, and both villages and towns have taken on a festive look. Nuakhai markets are bustling with activity as people flock to shop. In...

Saria paddy

Changing farm practices leave Saria paddy in short supply

Sambalpur: Farming traditions are shifting, and as a result, the short-duration saria paddy, essential for the Nuakhai harvest festival, is becoming hard to find, a report said. Nuakhai begins with an offering of new rice known as ‘Nabanna’ to Goddess Samalei, the presiding deity of...

 

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