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AM/NS India launches premium galvanised steel brand ‘Pelican’ for construction and manufacturing sectors

Bhubaneswar,: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) today launched AM/NS Pelican, a premium galvanised steel brand designed to meet growing demand from India's construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and engineering sectors. The launch strengthens the company's portfolio of value-added steel solutions and underscores its focus on developing specialised products tailored to specific customer requirements. The launch comes…

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ACF Soumya death case: Orissa HC rejects Bidya Bharati’s pleas, arrest possibility rises

Bhubaneswar: The possibility of Bidya Bharati’s arrest has increased in connection with the death of Paralakhemundi Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Soumya Ranjan Mahapatra after the Orissa High Court on Wednesday rejected two petitions filed by her.Bidya Bharati, the wife of the deceased ACF, had approached the High Court seeking quashing of the case pending…

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”No Anti-India Activities On Our Soil”: Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Assures Rajnath Singh, Signs 3 Defence MoUs

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday that the island nation will never allow its territory to be used for activities inimical to India’s security interests.The strategic commitment came during a key bilateral meeting in Colombo amidst ongoing Indian maritime security concerns regarding foreign infrastructure footprints in the…

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Rayagada Gets ₹795.96-Crore Boost for 113-Km Four-Lane Road Projects

Rayagada, Sept 8: In a major infrastructure boost to Rayagada, the Odisha Cabinet has approved four road-widening projects involving 113.386 km of key corridors at a total cost of ₹795.96 crore, paving the way for their upgrade into four-lane divided roads.   The decision is expected to substantially improve connectivity across the tribal-dominated district, facilitate…

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Vigilance Arrests Sambalpur Health Centre Official in ₹1.15 Crore Fake Billing Scam

Odisha Vigilance arrested Mir Imtiyaz Ali, a Junior Assistant, on Tuesday for allegedly misappropriating government funds to the tune of ₹1.15 crore.Ali, who served at the Community Health Centres (CHC) in Fasimal and Govindpur, is accused of orchestrating an elaborate fake billing scam targeting the entitlements of retired employees.A detailed investigation by the anti-corruption wing…

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Minor Girl Found Pregnant in Shelter Home, Security Guard and Minor Inmate Held

Kendrapara: In a shocking incident, a minor girl living in a shelter home in Kendrapara district was reportedly found pregnant. The incident has been reported from a shelter home at Garapur area under Kendrapara Sadar police station.The victim is a minor girl from Jharkhand who was staying at the shelter home.It is alleged that she…

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