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KIMS Launches India’s First Comprehensive, Multi-Disciplinary Youth Wellness Clinic

Bhubaneswar: In a step towards addressing the often-overlooked health needs of young people, a dedicated Youth Wellness Clinic (Tarunya) has been inaugurated at the Department of Paediatrics at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) here. Envisioned as a one-stop, adolescent-friendly health facility, the clinic focuses on the holistic wellbeing of adolescents aged 10 to 19…

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NTPC Talcher Kaniha Inaugurates Key Community Infrastructure – Community Pond, Road and Rest Room Under CSR

 Kaniha :NTPC Talcher Kaniha continues to strengthen rural infrastructure and improve the quality of life in surrounding communities through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. In this direction, NTPC Kaniha inaugurated and handed over three major community infrastructure projects for public use on 22 January 2026. The projects inaugurated include:   1.          Construction of Earthen Embanked Pond…

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East Coast Railway Records Fastest Growth in Originating Freight Earnings and Freight Loading

Bhubaneswar, :East Coast Railway has achieved a historic milestone by recording its fastest-ever ₹23,000 crore originating freight earnings, reinforcing its position as one of the top-performing zones of Indian Railways in freight operations. ECoR reached this landmark in a record 294 days during the current financial year 2025–26, i.e., on 19 January 2026, which is…

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Dhamra Port Commissions New Manual Railway Line

Dhamra, 23.01.2026: New railway line has been commissioned inside the Dhamra Port project area, marking a significant step towards enhancing the port’s cargo handling capacity. On this special inaugural occasion, the Chief Executive Officer of Dhamra Port, Mr. Devendra Thakar, formally flagged off the first train, marking the commencement of rail operations on the newly commissioned line….

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Rupee hits all-time low of 92 against US dollar, recovers marginally to settle at 91.88

Mumbai, 23/1: The rupee hit an all-time low of 92 on Friday and recovered marginally to settle at 91.88 (provisional) against the American currency, amid selling pressure from foreign funds and risk-off sentiment in global marketsorex traders said the Indian rupee gave up early gains and hit a record low of 91.99 per US dollar…

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Karnataka Congress suspends party leader Rajeev Gowda for using abusive words against official

Bengaluru, 23/1: Congress in Karnataka on Friday suspended Rajeev Gowda from the party, who had used abusive words against Shidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner. The Congress leader is on the run after an FIR was registered against him on January 14 following a complaint by Amrutha Gowda, who alleged that he had abused her and threatened her…

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Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammad commander killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K’s Kathua

Jammu, 23/1: A Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a senior police officer said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu range, Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorist was gunned down during a joint operation in the general area…

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Upset over being ‘ignored’ by Rahul, Shashi Tharoor skips meeting called to discuss Congress strategy for Kerala

New Delhi: Igniting fresh trouble in Congress’ Kerala unit, senior MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday skipped a meeting called by the central leadership to finetune strategy for state Assembly elections, apparently upset over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The meeting of senior leaders from Kerala was called by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge in which state…

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Ama Bus Runs Over Motorcycle on Janpath in Bhubaneswar, Rider Hospitalised; Locals Vandalise Bus

Bhubaneswar: Tension prevailed on Janpath road in Bhubaneswar on Friday after an Ama Bus reportedly ran over a motorcycle, leaving the two-wheeler rider seriously injured.According to information, the bus hit the motorcycle on the busy Janpath stretch, causing the rider to fall on the road. The biker sustained injuries in the accident and was immediately rushed to a nearby…

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