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Maharashtra has banned the sale of junk food like samosa, vada pav, chips and cold drinks inside schools and within 50 metres of school premises. The move aims to promote healthy food…
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The Reserve Bank of India will launch a pilot project to test plastic currency notes in India, with ₹10 and ₹20 polymer notes being introduced in five cities, including Bhubaneswar. The…
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Heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand, blocking the Kedarnath Yatra route. The administration has suspended the pilgrimage temporarily, deployed…
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Continuous rainfall and flooding have driven up vegetable prices across Odisha, with several varieties now selling for ₹80–140 per kg. As floodwaters inundate farms, farmers are…
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Odisha's flood crisis has intensified, affecting nearly 5.88 lakh people across five districts and forcing the evacuation of over 1.76 lakh residents. Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur…
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Odisha has intensified flood preparedness as the Urban Development Department cancelled officials' leave and ordered 24-hour monitoring. With the Mahanadi river in spate and floodwaters…
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The Lok Sabha has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill after a 10-hour debate amid Opposition protests. The new law proposes stricter punishment, including up to 10 years in jail and a ₹10…
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After being stranded in Saudi Arabia even after his work contract expired, Jagatsinghpur resident Pralaya Ranjan Mahapatra has safely returned to Odisha. He thanked Odisha Minister…
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The Odisha Government has stepped up flood response as continuous rainfall and rising river levels worsen the situation across the state. Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur remain the worst…
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The sacred Banakalagi ritual will be performed at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri today, during which the divine faces of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra will be…
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