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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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DGCA revises ticket refund norms in a bid to make air travel passenger-friendly

New Delhi, 25/2:In a bid to make the standard procedure of air travel easier and more passenger-friendly, DGCA on Thursday announced a slew of revisions regarding the ticket refund norms for airlines. According to the aviation watchdog, passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying an additional charge within 48 hours of booking,…

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CM Mohan Majhi lays foundation stone for Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi, 7-storey building to have 45 suites

New Delhi, Feb 26: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the new Odisha Bhawan at Kautilya Marg in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.The ceremony was attended by Union Minister Jual Oram and Odisha Works Minister Prithivira Harichandan, formally marking the start of construction after the old building was demolished. The previous…

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Bhubaneswar: Fire breaks out in Tosali Bhavan in Satyanagar

The fire broke out in front of the Lokayut’s office, sparking fears that government files could be destroyed. Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out in Tosali Bhavan, Satyanagar, between 10 am and 10:15 am today, causing panic among government office workers. The fire engulfed three rooms of the Lokayut Record Room, with flames and smoke billowing…

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Farmer dies after being harassed by rice miller over paddy procurement in Odisha’s Kendrapara

A farmer from Junagadi village under Rajnagar block in Kendrapara district has allegedly died after facing prolonged harassment during the paddy procurement process. Kendrapara: A farmer from Junagadi village under Rajnagar block in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has allegedly died after facing prolonged harassment during the paddy procurement process The deceased has been identified as Trilochan…

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Koraput Police seize cannabis oil worth Rs200 Crore, Arrest four

Koraput, Feb 26: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics trade, Koraput police seized cannabis oil worth over ₹200 crore and cannabis valued at more than ₹5 crore in two separate operations, arresting four persons in connection with the cases.Acting on intelligence inputs, police unearthed a temporary processing unit near the Jalaput Reservoir along the…

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Anil Ambani appears before ED in money laundering case

Mumbai, 26/2:Amid the ongoing probe into Reliance Group of Companies, Anil Ambani appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Thursday for a second round of questioning in connection with an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering case. The 66-year-old businessman entered the federal probe agency’s office in central Delhi around 10.30 am. Officials said that his…

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