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Paddy varieties with protein, zinc content get thumbs up in Odisha’s tribal pocket

An experiment to provide protein and zinc content through rice, Odisha’s staple food, to tribal communities appears to be succeeding in Koraput and Nabarangpur district.

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Muvattupuzha double murder: Prime suspect detained in Odisha

SIT tracks down prime suspect in double murder case in Kerala; detained in Odisha. Suspect Gopal Malik, 22, of Odisha, allegedly slit throats of co-workers Deepasankar, 40, and Mohanto, 37, both from Assam. Police suspect he fled scene after committing crime. Odisha Police detained suspect; motive to be known after…

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A leaf out of New Zealand’s voting system

India follows the first-past-the-post voting system, while New Zealand uses the mixed member proportional (MMP) system.

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Head constable from Jigani arrested by Odisha police in drug peddling case; Karnataka police say miscommunication led to arrest

The Odisha police have arrested a head constable of the Jigani police station, Bengaluru Rural District police, along with three other individuals, and claimed to have recovered 17.5 kg of ganja, worth ₹1 lakh

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Odisha police arrest Bangalore cop for Ganja smuggling

Odisha police have arrested head constable of Karnataka Police along with two others on charges of smuggling Ganja. Karnataka police claim head constable was part of authorised team hunting a notorious Ganja supplier. Odisha and Karnataka police in conflict; two senior Karnataka officers arrive in Odisha to secure the release…

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Lorry driver arrested, 12 kg ganja recovered

B'lore police arrest Harshavaradhan, seize 12.05kg ganja; Faiz Khan arrested for peddling drugs to college students, ₹50,000 worth MDMA crystals recovered. Harshavaradhan had befriended a man in Odisha who supplied ganja at a low price which he sold in B'lore. Police trying to identify supplier.

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Wild dogs resurface in Odisha’s Debrigarh Sanctuary

A pair of wild dogs, rarely seen in Odisha, have been spotted in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Villagers and cameras confirm their presence. Field analysis is ongoing to determine population size. A Royal Bengal Tiger was also recently sighted. Prey density is high, with Gaur, Sambar, deer, and more. Grassland management…

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Raghubar Das sworn in as 26th Governor of Odisha

Raghubar Das sworn in as 26th Governor of Odisha; Acting Chief Justice Dr. Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi administered oath of office; accorded guard of honour

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Andhra Train Accident | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik directs disaster management minister to visit site

Chief Minister Patnaik directs Disaster Management Minister to visit Vizianagaram district (AP) after train accident kills 14; asks to meet injured. SRC and district magistrates of Rayagada and Koraput directed to provide immediate assistance. 39 trains cancelled, 24 diverted due to accident on Howrah-Chennai line. #TrainAccident #Vizianagaram #AndhraPradesh #NaveenPatnaik #SudamMarandi…

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Three labourers caught for hunting peacock for its meat

Three Odisha labourers caught hunting peacock for meat in Tumakuru. Officials led by Deputy Conservator of Forest Anupama H. raided brick factory, arrested B. Nayak, Baishaku Daavu, Duba Kaapath. Recovered 1.5kg meat, feathers, snares, net. Accused unaware hunting peacock illegal, shocked to learn offence.

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V.K. Pandian | Power player

At dawn, senior bureaucrats, including the Chief Secretary, in tracksuits, briskly converge at project sites to review progress and set completion targets — a distinctive routine during past years in Odisha. As the project executors stand ready with their briefings, all eyes fall on an IAS officer positioned at the…

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ISL-10 | Luna and Diamantakos win it for Blasters against Odisha in Vukomanovic’s return match

Kochi: Diamantakos' goal and Luna's longranger help Blasters beat Odisha 2-1, jump to 2nd in ISL ladder. Blasters' Suresh saves Mauricio's penalty. Vukomanovic returns after 10-match ban. #ISL #KeralaBlasters #OdishaFC #Diamantakos #Luna #Mauricio #Vukomanovic

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The difficult lives of migrant workers in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district

Migrant workers in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, risk their lives in pharma units for meagre salaries. Poor safety measures, shoddy facilities, and lack of training put them in danger. Govt must ensure safety audits, decent living & working conditions to protect them.

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National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

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Thirteen migrant workers from Andhra Pradesh killed in road accident at Chikballapur in Karnataka

Thirteen migrant workers from AP killed in road accident in Chikballapur, Karnataka. Seven died on spot, one critically injured. Victims from Gorantla, Penukonda & Obula Deva Cheruvu mandals in Sri Sathya Sai district. Couple from Odisha also among deceased. Govt. & political leaders express shock & extend support to bereaved…

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‘Hamoon’ intensifies into severe cyclone; no major impact likely in Odisha

Cyclonic storm Hamoon has intensified into a severe cyclone, but no major impact is expected in Odisha, as it crosses the State’s coast from a distance of about 200 km, the Met Department said on October 24.

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Day after quitting IAS, Odisha Chief Minister’s aide V.K. Pandian takes up key roles

Odisha politics, dominated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set for an exciting and raucous phase as the CM’s long-time private secretary V.K. Pandian was appointed as the Chairman of 5T Initiative and Nabin Odisha.

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V.K Pandian, private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, takes voluntary retirement

V.K Pandian, CM Naveen Patnaik's powerful private secretary, retires from All India Civil Services, fuelling speculation of full-time plunge into State politics. DoPT approved his application on Oct. 23. His numero uno position in government was vindicated when CM clarified he was his representative. His likely entry into politics may…

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Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to become low-intensity cyclone by Tuesday

IMD predicts a low-intensity cyclonic storm to form over Bay of Bengal by Oct 24. It will move northwestwards & towards Bangladesh-West Bengal coasts in 3 days.

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Installation of lightning arrester made mandatory for all schools in Odisha

Odisha government has directed all schools to ensure installation of ‘lightning arrester’ in wake of large number of lightning deaths across the State. The issue of equipping schools with lightning arresters was discussed in detail at the 36th Governing Body meeting of Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) in Bhubaneswar.

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INDIA bloc to hold protests against BJD, BJP in Odisha’s Rayagada, Balasore next month

The Opposition bloc INDIA will hold demonstrations in Rayagada and Balasore next month to protest against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) dispensation in the State for “failing” to fulfil promises they had made for the people of Odisha, a Congress leader said…

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Normal life disrupted as private bus operators launch indefinite strike in Odisha

The indefinite strike launched by private bus operators has disrupted normal life with thousands of passengers stranded in bus terminals across Odisha. Private Bus Owners Association, Odisha, are opposed to the introduction of public transport system titled ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative’ (LAccMI) which would connect gram panchayats with State Capital…

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Odisha STF cracks massive racket involved in opening ‘mule bank accounts’

STF cracks massive racket involved in opening 'mule bank accounts' to help cyber/financial fraudsters. Arrests 3 in tri-junction region of Odisha, Jharkhand & West Bengal. Gang offered ₹2K/account to villagers & sold 5000 mule accounts at ₹15-20K. Shield identity of fraudsters & difficult for investigators to reach actual criminal.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament | Saurashtra rides on Harvik’s ton to beat Manipur

Saurashtra, Andhra, Haryana, Mumbai, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Himachal, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand, Bengal, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Delhi win T20 matches in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Harvik Desai (104*), Shai Rasheed (100*), Ekant Sen (70*), Krunal Pandya (62) & Prabhsimran Singh (82) shine with the bat.

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Santosh Trophy | Delhi books a final round berth with win over Odisha

Delhi topped Group B in Senior Nat'l Football Championship, securing 13 points from 4 wins & 1 draw. Punjab & Odisha followed with 9 points each. Bengal crashed out, finishing 4th with 8 points. Karnataka, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh will join 6 toppers & 3 best 2nd-place finishers in final…

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