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BJD Student & Youth Wings To Protest Rising Incidents Of Violence Against Women

Bhubaneswar: Intensifying its criticism of the BJP-led state government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced a statewide campaign by its student and youth wings to protest the rising incidents of violence against women and students in Odisha. Speaking at a press conference in Bhubaneswar, senior BJD leaders voiced concern over what they described as…

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Man Murders Wife And Mother-in-Law, Buries Them In Backyard; Arrested

Baripada: In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves through the Nuagaon area under Kuliana police limits of Mayurbhanj district, a woman and her daughter, who had been missing since July 19, were found brutally murdered and buried in the backyard of their own home. The accused, Debasish Patra — son-in-law of the deceased and husband…

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TPNODL Prioritises Electrical Safety During Floods: Employees on Duty Overcoming All Challenges

Balasore – July 29, 2025 – As flood conditions persist across parts of northern Odisha, employees of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) continue to work relentlessly to carry out repair and restoration work, braving challenging and often risky environments. Continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging and swampy terrain, increasing the risk of accidents, including…

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Mission Shakti Signs MoU With Weavers’ Service Centre To Promote Traditional Weaving Enterprises

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s traditional weaving sector is receiving renewed momentum through the active involvement of women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. At an event held at the Mission Shakti Bhawan Auditorium, an MoU was signed between the Department of Mission Shakti and the Weavers’ Service Centre, office of Development Commissioner Handlooms, Government…

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TPCODL Celebrates Ethics Day on the 121st Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna J.R.D. Tata

Bhubaneswar, July 29, 2025: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, observed Ethics Day across all its offices to mark the 121st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna J.R.D. Tata — a visionary who laid the foundation for ethical business, principled leadership and national development. Shri…

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SOA CONDUCTS IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIONS IN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

Bhubaneswar, July 29: Subjects representing critical areas of innovation essential to building intelligent, secure and scalable systems for the future were discussed at the two-day ‘IEEE International Conference on Innovations in Intelligent Systems: Advancements in Computing, Communication and Cybersecurity—ISAC3-2025’ which concluded at the SOA Deemed to be University here on July 26. The Institute of…

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Vigilance unearths properties of Assistant Engineer including 13 high value plots

Bhubaneswar: The Vigilance sleuths during the raid on the multiple assets of Raja Kishore Jena, Assistant Engineer (AE), R&B Division- III unearthed 13 high value plots and several properties at key locations in Bhubaneswar. Ongoing house searches linked to Asst. Engineer and his family have revealed multiple assets, including properties, and other valuables, as detailed below:…

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Foreign Liquor Seized in Muniguda, One Arrested

Rayagada, July 29: In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Muniguda Police have detected one excise case and arrested one accused person in connection with it. The operation led to the seizure of 123.480 litres of foreign liquor and one vehicle used in the transportation of the contraband. The case has been registered as Muniguda Police Station Case No….

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No flood-like situation in Odisha, water level within safe limits

Bhubaneswar: Chief Engineer Chandrasekhar Padhi informed that there is no flood-like situation in the state. The water level of Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers have lowered and are within the safe limits he added. The Chief Engineer said, “The water level in Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers have receded from the higher areas. Efforts are underway…

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