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Modi-govt drops planned motion against Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi,13/2:The government on Friday withdrew its proposed Motion against Rahul Gandhi over his use of an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane and remarks made during his Budget speech, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju noted that the decision followed a Substantive Motion moved in the Lok…

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Massive fire guts warehouse in Balasore, property worth lakhs destroyed

A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Fakir Mohan Golai in balesor late on Thursday night, destroying goods worth lakhs of rupees. The warehouse is located behind the Balasore Bhadrak Central Cooperative Bank, According to sources, the matter came to the fore after railway workers present in the area first heard loud sound…

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Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews Paradip Port Development Plans

Odisha Chief Secretary, Smt. Anu Garg visited the Administrative Building of Paradip Port Authority (PPA), where Chairman Shri P. L. Haranadh, IRTS, briefed her on key infrastructural and technological developments.The discussions highlighted major maritime initiatives, including the proposed Bahuda Satellite Port, the upcoming Puri Cruise Terminal to promote coastal tourism, and the Shipbuilding Cluster at…

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Over 20 lives lost: Was Berhampur’s overbridge built for public safety or private profit and at what cost?

Serious questions are now being raised over the controversial Haladiapadar rail overbridge in behrampur , as allegations surface about design changes that reportedly led to the death of over 20 innocent people. Questions are being raised about whether the overbridge was built for public safety or private profit, and at what cost? Whose interests were prioritized…

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Farmers Stage Protest on Bhadrak Collectorate Premises Over Paddy Procurement Delays

Bhadrak: farmers  in odisha’s bhadrak  staged a protest on the premises of the district Collector’s office today, alleging severe irregularities and delay in paddy procurement at mandis. Members of the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan dumped sacks of paddy in front of the Collectorate and sat on a dharna, demanding immediate resolution of their grievances.The protesting…

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Missing Sarpanch’s Son Found Dead In Kandhamal, Foul Play Suspected

Bhubaneswar: The body of Sankharkhol Panchayat sarpanch’s son was found floating in a pond near Sankarakhol village in Kandhamal district on Thursday afternoon.The deceased has been identified as Nityananda, son of Sarpanch Janaki Pradhan. He had gone missing since last four days.Nityananda Pradhan, son of Sarpanch Janaki Pradhan, went missing on February 9 after a…

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Genelia Deshmukh reveals why she and Ritesh didn’t stay together ahead of marriage

In a candid conversation on the show Streaming with the Deols, Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh shared insights into their early relationship and their decision regarding their living arrangements before getting married. Despite being in a relationship for a decade before tying the knot in 2012, the couple chose not to live together.Genelia explained that even when…

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Bengaluru: 7 killed in chain accident on Hoskote-Dabaspete highway

Bengaluru: At least seven people have been killed in a tragic chain road accident early Friday morning on the outskirts of Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district, police confirmed.According to the police, the accident occurred near M Satyavara village on the Hoskote-Dabaspete National Highway. An XUV 700 car (KA 03 NW 0138) travelling from Hoskote towards Devanahalli…

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Veteran Singer Geeta Pattnaik Hospitalized After Suffering Cerebral Stroke

Bhubaneswar: Veteran Odia singer Geeta Pattnaik has been admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack after reportedly suffering a cerebral stroke on Thursday.According to reports, Patnaik attended a literary event as a guest in Bhubaneswar on Thursday and suddenly fell ill. She was rushed to Capital Hospital, where it was revealed that she had suffered…

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Pilgrim Bus Crashes in Balasore: Driver Dead, 14 Passengers Critical

A tragic accident occurred in Balasore district’s Soro area when a pilgrim bus travelling from West Bengal to Andhra Pradesh crashed on NH-16, killing the driver and leaving 14 passengers critically injured.The mishap took place near Bahanaga Bazaar on a bridge under Khantapada police limits. The bus carried over 50 pilgrims when the driver reportedly…

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