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The Odisha government has opened 10 more gates of the Hirakud Dam, taking the total to 12, as the reservoir continues to receive heavy inflows exceeding 3.69 lakh cusecs. While over 2…
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has clarified that E20 petrol will not cause major damage to vehicles, based on studies by IOCL, IIP, SIAM and ARAI. Older BS-III vehicles may require minor…
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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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