CRPF Jawan injured in IED blast in Odisha succumbs

Rourkela: A CRPF Jawan, who was injured in an IED blast allegedly by Maoists in forest area in Odisha’s Sundargarh district earlier in the day, succumbed to injuries.  The deceased jawan has been identified as Satyaban Singh, posted at CRPF 134 Battalion from Uttar Pradesh.  The 34-year-old security personnel sustained injuries after an improvised explosive device…

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Man Attacks Wife With Sharp Object Before Hanging Self In Bargarh

Bargarh: A person allegedly attacked his wife with a sharp object and then hanged himself in Bheunria village under Padmapur police station in Bargarh district, on Saturday. According to reports, Shyamasundar Bhoi, the accused of Bheunria village, attacked his wife Ratni with a sharp object at their home. Immediately after the attack, he took his…

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Cholera Cases Detected in Odisha’s Jajpur: 8 Positive of 41 Samples

Jajpur:As many as 8 out the 41 collected samples tested positive for Cholera in Jajpur district. The Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra informed the Cholera outbreak in the district. He assured that the situation is under control and awareness drives, field-level prevention, diagnosis and treatment are being administered. Diarrhoea has also spread its tentacles at…

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Pahili Raja today: Celebrating womanhood in Odisha

Odisha is renowned for its vibrant culture and festivals. And Odisha’s vibrant culture and historical legacy are on full display during the Raja Festival, a significant celebration that honours fertility and womanhood. This ancient festival has its roots deeply embedded in the state’s history, dating back centuries. The Raja festival emerged from the belief that…

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Air India plane crash | DGCA orders enhanced inspection of airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet

New Delhi, 14/6: A day after an ill-fated ‘Dreamliner’ aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered “enhanced safety inspection” of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with immediate effect in coordination with its local offices. Air India has 27 Boeing 787-8s and seven Boeing 787-9s in its fleet….

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Utkal Alumina Ensures Safe Drinking Water Supply. . Inaugurates 2 Swajal Projects and 5 Solar-Powered Tube Wells

Rayagada, : Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a unit of Hindalco Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has taken a significant step towards ensuring access to safe drinking water in remote areas of Odisha. As part of its commitment to community welfare, the company inaugurated two Swajal water supply projects and five solar-powered tube wells…

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Blood Donation Camp organised at Tata Steel Medica Hospital

Kalinganagar, June 13, 2025: A voluntary blood donation camp was organised by the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) Odisha State Chapter, in collaboration with Tata Steel Medica Hospital, Kalinganagar, and Blood Centre, District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) at Tata Steel Medica Hospital on Friday. The event was inaugurated by Dr Santosh Kumar, CEO, Tata Steel Medica…

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Vedanta Aluminium supports new Satellite Hospital in Jharsuguda, enhancing community healthcare

Jharsuguda, Odisha,June 13, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has supported the extensive renovation of theold District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Jharsuguda, whichwas reopenedthis week as anew Satellite Hospital in the presence of several leaders and community members. On the occasion, Vedanta also donated 25 hospital beds to help enhance patient care capacity and…

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