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Odisha BJP to announce Rajya Sabha candidates before March 5: Manmohan Samal

Bhubaneswar, February 26: Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal announced that the party will reveal its Rajya Sabha candidates before March 5. Samal confirmed that a list of potential nominees has been forwarded to the BJP Parliamentary Board for final approval. He assured that the selection process is being handled at the highest level.BJP’s Odisha in-charge,…

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Heroin Worth Rs 2.3 Lakh Seized In Jagatsinghpur, One Arrested

Jagatsinghpur: In a significant crackdown on the illegal narcotics trade, Excise officials in  Jagatsinghpur arrested a 34-year-old alleged brown sugar peddler and seized 23 grams of heroin with an estimated market value of ₹2,30,000.The accused, identified as Madan Mohan Singh (34), son of Umesh Singh and a resident of Lala Sahi village under Jagatsinghpur police limits,…

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Odisha Sets Stage for Massive Rail Expansion with ₹450 Crore Earmarked for Three Major Corridors

The Odisha government is moving fast on three major rail corridors, setting aside ₹450 crore in the 2026-27 budget specifically for land acquisition, ensuring that projects remain on schedule before private partners are brought on board.Strategic Corridors and PPP Model The projects are being developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, featuring various frameworks such as Joint Ventures and Non-Government Railway (NGR) models. The three primary…

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Man attempts suicide opposing eviction from government land in Odisha

Protesting an eviction drive carried out by the local administration in Khordha district, a man allegedly attempted suicide on ThursdayBalipatana (Khordha): Protesting an eviction drive carried out by the local administration in Khordha district, a man allegedly attempted suicide on Thursday. According to reports, the Balipatana Tahsildar and officials reached Manikpur village to remove encroachment…

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Nita Ambani Stuns in Purple Saree at Arjun Tendulkar–Saaniya Chandok Wedding Festivities in Jamnagar

At the pre-wedding festivities of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok in Jamnagar, Nita Ambani made a style statement like no one else – once again proving why she is one of India’s most graceful style icons. Dressed in a royal silk saree, she kept her entire look perfectly suited for a grand Indian celebration.For the…

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Tension erupts at Unit-1 market in Bhubaneswar during anti-encroachment drive

Tension prevailed at Unit-1 Market in bhubaneswera after a team of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) arrived to conduct an anti-encroachment drive on Thursday. During the operation, two groups reportedly came face to face, leading to a tense situation in the area.Police from Capital Police Station reached the spot and attempted to pacify those involved. The…

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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Election Commission on plea against unbridled use of money power in elections

New Delhi, 26/2: The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to examine a plea against the unregulated use of money power by political parties for election purposes, contending that the unbridled use of money power in elections must be stopped. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M…

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Man Arrested for Beating Mother to Death in Sambalpur

A shocking incident occurred in Rengalkani village under Jujumura police limits in Sambalpur district, where a son allegedly killed his elderly mother after a violent assault.The victim, identified as Janani Bhoi, was attacked inside her house on Wednesday. According to police, her youngest son, Purnachandra Bhoi, demanded food from her. When she refused, he assaulted…

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