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Centre directs fuel companies to build 30-day LPG strategic reserves amid Hormuz disruption

New Delhi, 29/5: As the West Asia conflict squeezes fuel supply, the Centre has asked public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) — Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum — to create additional LPG reserves equivalent to at least 30 days of LPG reserve equivalent to at least 30 days of demand, beyond their regular…

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Illicit liquor kills 13, gets several others hospitalised in Pune; 8 arrested

Mumbai, 29/5: At least 13 people have died and several others left hospitalised after consuming illicit liquor in Pune.The deaths have been reported from Phugewadi area of Pimpri Chinchwad and the Pandhare Mala area of Pune’s Hadapsar. Three men suspected of consuming toxic liquor are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Pimpri Chinchwad.    

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Odisha Govt Signs Semiconductor Substrate Manufacturing Pact With Intel, 3DGS: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi: The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) to bring substrate manufacturing technology to India, according to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday.Vaishnaw congratulated the state government, Intel and 3DGS on signing the pact aimed at introducing substrate manufacturing…

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Female IIC suspended in custodial torture case

Kendrapara/Rajnagar: A female police inspector has been suspended for misconduct and dereliction of duty after officials of Talchua Marine police station in Kendrapara district were accused of custodial torture. The step was taken after Annapurna Mandal, 55, and her son Ananta Kumar Mandal, 31, of Giripahi village, accused Inspector In-Charge Sandhya rani Jena and another…

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BJD Forms Fact-Finding Team to Probe Nabarangpur Attack

The Biju Janata Dal has formed a fact-finding team to investigate the attack on members of the Yadav community in Ladhuapada village under Chandahandi Block of Nabarangpur district.The incident triggered widespread concern across Odisha.Party President Naveen Patnaik directed the team to visit the affected area, meet victims and locals, and assess the ground situation. The…

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Encroachment drive conducted along main road in Baripada

Baripada, May 29: Following directions from the district administration, the Baripada Municipality on Friday carried out an encroachment removal drive from Steel Golai Square to Murgabadi along the city’s main road.During the operation, officials removed extended shop sheds and dismantled structures built over drains on both sides of the road. The drive was conducted to…

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