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Unsafe buildings in Bhubaneswar raise safety concerns

Bhubaneswar, Sept 8: Crumbling plaster, cracks and overgrown vegetation have turned several old buildings across Bhubaneswar into potential death traps, raising serious questions over the authorities’ response.The Alokbharati Market Complex in Saheed Nagar, built by the BDA in 1987, is now in a dilapidated condition. Plaster is falling from the structure and vegetation has grown…

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CM Majhi leaves for UAE, to hold investment roadshows in Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi left for a three-day visit to the UAE Tuesday to hold roadshows in the West Asian country to attract investors to the state, officials said.Before leaving Bhubaneswar, Majhi said the state government’s vision is to make Odisha the “first choice for investors”.Before leaving Bhubaneswar, Majhi said the state…

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Orissa High Court Orders Crime Branch Probe In OMVD Constable Murder Case

Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the investigation conducted by Brahmapur police into the murder of Odisha Motor Vehicle Department (OMVD) constable Ashutosh Mrudangia and ordered that the probe be transferred to the Crime Branch.As per reports, the Court’s direction came on a petition filed by the deceased’s sister, who alleged…

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India takes centre stage hosting 11-nation BRICS summit in New Delhi

PM Modi leads 11 nations shaping global economic reforms.India will host heads of state for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads this high-profile gathering, marking exactly 20 years since the original bloc formed. This event represents the first major leadership…

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College girl found hanging inside hostel room in Odisha’s Baleshwar

Baleshwar: A second-year computer science student of a private college was found hanging in her hostel room in Seragada under Khantapada police limits in Odisha’s Baleshwar district on Monday night.The deceased hailed from the Panchalingeswar area of Nilagiri.According to reports, students staying in the nearby room found her hanging from the ceiling fan in her…

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*ONE MORE CASE SLAPPED ON SUBRAT MOHANTY, EX-JE, OLIC DIVISION, UDALA, MAYURBHANJ FOR POSSESSING DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS OVER 123% OF HIS KNOWN SOURCES OF INCOME*. 

    *ODISHA VIGILANCE ARRESTS SRI MOHANTY FOR 123% UNACCOUNTED WEALTH*   Today, one more case was registered by Odisha Vigilance against Subrat Mohanty, Jr. Engineer (JE), OLIC, Udala Sub-Division, Dist-Mayurbhanj, A/p-JE, OLIC Division, Baleshwar *for possessing disproportionate assets (DA) over 123% of his known sources of income.* In this connection, Odisha Vigilance has registered…

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Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha State Government Takes Steps Towards Enhanced Road Safety

State Government Takes Steps Towards Enhanced Road Safety.MoU Signed Between Commerce & Transport Department and IOCL for Efficient Management of Truck TerminalsBhubaneswar, 07/09/2026   With the objective of preventing road accidents and fatalities caused by illegal parking on Highways, while providing better facilities and amenities to heavy vehicle drivers, the State Government has taken a…

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*Revenue Minister Holds Marathon Review of Major Initiatives of the Revenue Department*

– *Revenue Minister emphasises protection and restoration of all land properties of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath located in various districts and other States*   – *Fraudulent transactions involving Bhoodan land to be investigated ; all Bhoodan land in the State to be computerised*   – *Mutation/recording of Bhoodan land to be permitted only in favour of…

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Induction training Organised for PGT Teachers 120 History PGTs Participate in the Training

Bhubaneswar, September 7, 2026: An Induction training for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) appointed in Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha, was organised at IMAGE, Siripur, Bhubaneswar. 120 PGT teachers of History are participating in the first phase…

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