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Odisha marked Wildlife Week 2026 with new conservation, research and ecotourism initiatives, including the launch of the CM-GROW research grant, new ecotourism projects and publications…
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Odisha Governor and Chancellor of Universities Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has directed state public universities to begin recruitment for vacant teaching posts by the first week of…
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Odisha has launched the ‘Krushi Unnata Sahayogi’ internship programme, deploying 964 final-year Agriculture and Horticulture students across 314 blocks in 30 districts. The three-month…
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Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ has generated strong buzz among moviegoers, with early box-office estimates indicating a ₹70-crore opening. The film has also recorded over…
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Nayara Energy has increased petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre from October 3, 2026. Petrol will now cost ₹100.71 per litre and diesel ₹91.31 per litre,…
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A 40-year-old mental health patient, Srikant Das, died at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, with his family alleging that he was assaulted by security personnel and hospital…
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An 18-year-old from Hathras reportedly went to Vrindavan to seek initiation from Premanand Maharaj but did not return home for nearly three months. His family has alleged that they were…
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Eligible Divyangjan will no longer need to renew their Exempted FASTag every year. From October 2, 2026, validity will be linked to disability percentage, with eligible beneficiaries…
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has defended India’s ethanol-blending policy, rejecting claims that ethanol-mixed petrol damages vehicles. He said the policy can support farmers,…
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Odisha may witness rain during Durga Puja as a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the Andaman Sea around October 13. Meanwhile, the state is experiencing hot and dry weather…
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