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Former IAS Officer Sujata Karthikeyan Likely to Join BJD Today, Major Political Move in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of former bureaucrat VK Pandian and trusted aide of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is likely to join the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today.Highly placed sources indicate that the formal joining ceremony will take place at Sankha Bhawan, the BJD headquarters. BJD…

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Rukmini Haran Rituals To Be Performed Today At Puri Jagannath Temple; No Public Darshan For 5 Hours

Puri: Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain out of bounds for devotees for five hours hours today for the elopement ritual of Lord Krishna with Devi Rukmini, popularly known as ‘Rukmini Haran’ ritual.The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has announced a temporary suspension of public darshan on for the sacred Rukmini Harana and Bibaha Utsav ritual.Taking…

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After back-to-back earthquakes, Venezuela declares state of emergency; several feared dead as buildings collapse

Venezuela, 25/6: Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets.Venezuela’s interim leader declared a state of emergency as the earthquakes caused buildings in the capital Caracas to crumble and forced the closure of the country’s main airport.    

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PM Modi to host Xi Jinping in September as China seeks progress in talks for early harvest boundary deal

New Delhi, 24/6: Beijing wants progress in talks for an early-harvest deal to settle the least contentious stretch of the disputed India-China boundary, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for the BRICS summit in New Delhi on Sept 12-13. New Delhi and Beijing are also working on a new…

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REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES DUE TO SAFETY RELATED MODERNISATION WORKS IN KHURDA ROAD DIVISION

In view of ongoing safety related modernization works between Malatipatpur and Puri stations in the Khurda Road Division, certain train services will be temporarily regulated. These operational adjustments are being undertaken to enhance safety standards, improve operational efficiency, and ensure long term reliability of the railway network. Cancellation of Trains The following train services will…

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Rayagada Achieves 100% Digitization in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Exercise

Rayagada, June 24, 2026: Rayagada district has achieved a significant milestone in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme being conducted as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. The district has successfully completed 100 percent digitization of all voter-related data collected during the exercise, becoming the second district in Odisha to achieve…

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Firing incident at Binika Block Chairperson’s house: Two guns, live ammunition and white car seized: 4 arrested.

SUBARNAPUR —The police have uncovered the firing incident at the house ( Singhijuba village )of Diptirekha Nanda Binika Block Chairperson of Subarnapur district late on the night of the 19th. There was an argument over the crusher . Why did the firing happen? The police have arrested 4 people in this firing incident, while 3…

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District-Level Comprehensive Consultation Workshop on the Elimination of Child Labour

Jharsuguda, June 24:- A large district-level consultation meeting and workshop on the eradication of child labour was organized at the DMF Auditorium Hall in the Collectorate premises under the joint initiative of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) and the Jharsuguda District Administration. The programme was attended by Mrs. Babita Patra,…

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