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Mukesh Sahani opts out of contest, but eyes Deputy Chief Minister’s post

Patna,17/10: He has neither won an Assembly election nor a Lok Sabha election in his lifetime. Nor does he have any MLA or MP in his fold. Yet the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani kept everyone, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Mahagathbandhan’s undeclared chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav, on tenterhooks for the…

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Odisha govt likely to change Diwali holiday

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is mulling over changing the Diwali holiday to October 20 (Monday) from October 21 (Tuesday). Speculation regarding the change of the Diwali holiday to October 20 (Monday) started reportedly after the Revenue and Disaster Management Department gave a proposal in this regard to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today. If the proposal…

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Nuapada by-election: CEO, SPNO review preparations and law & order situation CEO urges officials to uphold integrity and impartiality in Nuapada by-poll Directions issued for prompt redressal of complaints received through C-Vigil

Nuapada/Bhubaneswar, Dt. 17.10.2025: To review the local administrative preparedness, law and order situation, and all other related aspects for the ensuing by-election in 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency, Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha, Shri R. S. Gopalan (IAS), along with Additional DGP and State Police Nodal Officer Shri Sanjay Kumar and senior officers from the Election Commission of…

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Electricity Services, Now at Your Fingertips: TPNODL Leads the Way in Simplifying Power Access for Consumers

Balasore, October 17, 2025 – TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) is prioritising the simplification of electricity distribution and customer services with a strong focus on consumer convenience and transparency. In line with its commitment to deliver faster, more accessible and citizen-friendly power services, TPNODL has been undertaking a series of initiatives aimed at placing…

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KIIT Hosts 3rd Global University Fair, Strengthening Pathways to International Education

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17: The third edition of the Study Abroad–Global University Fair was inaugurated at KIIT-DU, drawing representatives from 50 universities across the world. The three-day event, inaugurated by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and KISS, provided students with valuable opportunities to explore scholarships, internships, and higher education prospects in leading global institutions.  Speaking…

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Four more arrested in Odisha Police recruitment irregularities, hunt on for mastermind

Cuttack: Four more people were arrested in connection with the alleged irregularities in the police recruitment examination in Odisha, officials said. The examination for the recruitment of sub-inspectors was scheduled to be held October 5 and 6, but it was postponed after the alleged irregularities were detected, they said. Those arrested were identified as Muna Mohanty,…

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Hindalco MD reviews CSR projects at Meenakshi Coal Mines Inaugurates women’s handloom training centre, supports local schools and health initiatives

Bhubaneswar, October 17, 2025: Aditya Birla Group company Hindalco Industries Ltd.’s Managing Director, Mr. Satish Pai, visited the Meenakshi Coal Mines to review its operational performance and assess the progress of ongoing community development and CSR initiatives. As part of his visit, Mr. Pai travelled to Kiripsira Panchayat in Sundargarh district to interact with beneficiaries…

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Three Killed After Bike Hit By Unknown Truck In Kamakhyanagar

Bhubaneswar: A devastating road accident occurred on NH-53 near Malpura Overbridge under Kamakhyanagar Police Station in Dhenkanal district. An unknown truck hit a bike from behind, resulting in the deaths of three people, including two minors. The victims were identified as a man and two children. One person was seriously injured and admitted to Kamakhyanagar Medical…

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Chanchal Rana assumes charge as 27th Vice Chairman of Bhubaneswar Development Authority

Bhubaneswar, 17/10: Shri Chanchal Rana (IAS) officially assumed charge on Friday as the 27th Vice Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). On his first day in office, he convened a meeting with senior BDA officials to discuss key developmental priorities and chart out a roadmap for the city’s future growth. During the meeting, Shri…

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210 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh): As many as 210 Naxalites, including a Central Committee member of the Maoist organisation, surrendered before the police and paramilitary forces in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district, officials said. The Naxalites also handed over 153 weapons, including 19 AK-47 rifles, 17 self-loading rifles, 23 INSAS rifles, an INSAS LMG (light machine gun),…

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