Northern Odisha emerges as Industrial Powerhouse with TPNODL; 6,000+ Industries powered 112% growth in consumption

Balasore, September 17, 2025: Reliable electricity supply is proving to be a game-changer for Northern Odisha’s industrial transformation. TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has significantly boosted confidence in the region’s manufacturing ecosystem by delivering uninterrupted power across five key districts. In just four…

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Vigilance nabs Junior Assistant and Peon of Rengali Block Education Office while taking bribe

Sambalpur: Junior Assistant Dusmanta Kumar Sahu and Peon Gopabandhu Sahu of Rengali Block Education Office (BEO) in Sambalpur district were nabbed by the Vigilance officials while taking bribe.They were apprehended for demanding Rs 25,000 bribe and taking the 1st instalment of Rs 7,000 from an official of the said office for drawl of his pay and…

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Odisha Bar Council debars Archana Nag from practicing law

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Bar Council has debarred Archana Nag, accused of running a honey trap racket, from practicing as a lawyer after finding that she had concealed crucial information during her registration.Announcing the decision, State Bar Council Chairman Sitanshu Mohan Dwibedy today said during a meeting held on September 14, it was unanimously resolved to…

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Why obesity’s effects vary from person to person

New Delhi: Ever wondered why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy while others develop serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease? Genetic differences may be the reason, according to a study. An international team of researchers led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark analysed genetic data…

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12 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur

Raipur: In a significant development in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, twelve active Maoists surrendered before Superintendent of Police Robinson Guria on Wednesday, marking a major success for the ongoing Maoists eradication campaign.  Among those who laid down arms were two area committee members, considered key figures in the insurgent network. The total bounty on the surrendered…

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ICC Rankings: Varun Chakaravarthy claims No. 1 spot in T20I bowling

Dubai: India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy claimed the top spot in ICC’s latest T20I bowlers rankings after dethroning New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy from the position.The spinner jumped three places to achieve the position for the first time in his career. With that, he became only the third Indian bowler after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi to claim…

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Putin greets Modi on 75th birthday, lauds his role in strengthening India-Russia ties

Moscow, 17/9: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, lauding his “enormous personal contribution” to strengthening the partnership between Moscow and New Delhi. In a message published on the Kremlin website, the Russian leader said, “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion…

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