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Bhadrak: Man killed after car crashed into stationary truck, another critical

Bhadrak: A tragic road accident occurred near Mahatab Square on National Highway 16 in Bhadrak district of Odisha this morning claiming life of a person while another turns critical.The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained.As per reports, a car crashed into the rear of a stationary container truck near Mahatab Square on…

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Mercedes Accident Horror in Bhubaneswar: Biker Killed on the spot

Bhubaneswar: A high-speed Mercedes car caused panic in the capital city late at night after it hit a bike rider near Shastri Nagar Square in Kharavela Nagar in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha yesterday night.According to reports, the West Bengal-registered Mercedes car, WB 24AT7877, was coming from the Kalinga Stadium side around midnight. The…

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Malaria claims another student’s life in Odisha’s Rayagada; second death in a week

Rayagada:Malaria has claimed the life of another school student in Odisha’s Rayagada district, marking the second malaria-related death reported in the district within a week.The deceased has been identified as Jaysen Kandagari (9), a Class IV student. He was undergoing treatment at Maharaja Krishna Chandra (MKCG) Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, where he succumbed…

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Pahalgam terror attack: NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against LeT founder Hafiz Saeed

New Delhi, 14/7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured a non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed from a special court in connection with its probe into the Pahalgam terror attack. The warrant was issued by the special NIA court on July 8, shortly after the agency filed a supplementary chargesheet naming…

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Baripada, Kesinga Railway stations get makeover

Bhubaneswar: Baripada Railway Station under the jurisdiction of Kharagpur Division in Mayurbhanj district and Kesinga Railway Station in Kalahandi District have been transformed into modern, accessible and passenger-friendly railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.Baripada, the district headquarters of Mayurbhanj, serves as a crucial gateway for local passengers, traders and tourists visiting the region,…

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Rath Yatra 2026: Siali rope for pulling chariot of Holy Trinity in Keonjhar

Keonjhar, Jul 14: One of the most unique and enduring traditions of Keonjhar’s famous Rath Yatra continues to thrive, as members of the Bhuyan tribal community once again handcrafted and delivered the sacred Siali rope used to pull the district’s massive Nandighosh chariot, regarded as the world’s largest wooden chariot.For centuries, ropes made from the…

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Low-Pressure System to Drench Odisha Till July 15; IMD Issues Orange Alert for Kandhamal

A low-pressure system is expected to trigger widespread rainfall across Odisha over the next two days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy showers in several parts of the state.According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Bhubaneswar, the wet spell is likely to continue until July 15, prompting weather alerts…

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Naveen Patnaik Leaves For New Delhi On Brief Political Visit

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Legislative Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has left for New Delhi just now on a brief political visit.According to party sources, Patnaik departed on Tuesday morning for the national capital, where he is scheduled to meet several senior political leaders. During his stay, he is…

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Ambassador Sergio Gor denies reports of India putting US trade deal on hold

Washington DC, 14/7:United States ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday said that both the nations had constructive meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to finalising a trade deal, while rejecting reports saying India rejected a quick trade agreement with the United States.This comes as Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal earlier rubbished the reports….

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