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School Holidays Extended to June 22 in Puri Due to Heatwave

Authorities in Puri district extended school holidays until June 22 as the severe heatwave continues to grip the region.The decision aims to safeguard students from rising temperatures and ensure their well-being.Officials confirmed that all schools, including government and private institutions, will remain closed until the announced date. The extension follows earlier directives for temporary closure,…

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PM Modi to release Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release over Rs 18,880 crore directly into the accounts of more than 9.44 lakh farmers across the country as the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Saturday, at a function to be held at Tarakeswar in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, according to…

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CRUT redefines urban mobility in Odisha; 400 more electric buses to ply in five cities

focus on providing safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions to citizens. Crossing three lakh daily ridership, expanding our electric fleet, strengthening digital services and empowering transport workers are significant milestones in our journey. As we prepare for the next phase of growth with PM eBus Sewa and hydrogen fuel cell buses, our commitment remains…

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Odisha Student Congress Protests Textbook Errors, Gheraos Education Minister’s Residence

Student Congress activists staged a strong protest in Bhubaneswar on Thursday against major printing and factual errors in school textbooks for Classes I to VIII.The protesters attempted to gherao the official residence of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, demanding immediate correction and accountability.Police stopped the rally near the minister’s residence and detained several…

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ASI Removed From Service For Bribery; Two Home Guards Issued Termination Notice

In a swift action against corruption, the Commissionerate Police has removed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rajesh Kullu from service with immediate effect for his alleged involvement in a bribery case.ASI Rajesh Kullu was booked in Vigilance case for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an accused person to facilitate the release of mobile phones. The…

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IIC of Sarankul PS in Odisha’s Nayagarh accused of sexually harassing woman; cop made inappropriate video calls to victim

Nayagarh: A woman has accused Sujit Kumar Das, Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Sarankul Police Station in Odisha’s Nayagarh district, of sexually harassing her on the pretext of providing her justice.The woman on Wednesday approached the Nayagarh Superintendent of Police (SP) and submitted a written complaint against the IIC.According to the complainant, she and her family have…

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Ankui Forester Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs 25,000 Bribe In Puri

Vigilance sleuths nabbed Rakesh Kumar Panda, Forester of Ankui under Delang Forest Range in Puri district, while accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.The accused forester was allegedly demanding the bribe from a tractor owner to allow his tractor to pass through a forest road while carrying excavated earth for dumping on his field. Panda had…

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Prakash Raj refutes masked man’s allegation of receiving Rs 200 crore to defame Dharmasthala

Bengaluru, 18/6: Actor and activist Prakash Raj said he had merely raised concerns over developments related to Dharmasthala and refuted allegations that he received Rs 200 crore to defame the temple town authorities. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, the 61-year-old said C N Chinnaiah had contacted him by phone through activist Girish Mattannavar….

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