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Odisha Shock: Two students found unconscious at school in Daspalla, intoxication alleged

Nayagarh: In a disturbing incident, two students reportedly fell unconscious at Daspalla High School in the daspalla  area of Odisha’s nayagarh  district on Thursday, triggering concern among teachers and parents. According to school authorities, the two Class 7 students had allegedly consumed alcohol  before arriving on campus and lost consciousness shortly after entering the school premises. Headmaster alerts…

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Love over religion: Muslim woman becomes Hindu bride in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A couple from different faiths solemnised their marriage in Bhubaneswar after being in a relationship for nearly a decade, with the ceremony conducted according to Vedic rituals, sources said.According to reports, Farin Bano, a Muslim woman, had been in a relationship for about 10 years with Badrinarayan Das of Jagatpur in Cuttack district. Despite belonging…

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BSE Odisha announces OTET 2025 results; 32,000 candidates clear Paper-I

A total of 1, 60,420 candidates had registered for the examination in paper I and II.Bhubaneswar: The result of the Odisha Teacher’s Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 was published today. The examination was held on 17th December 2025.A total of 1, 60,420 candidates had registered for the examination in paper I and II.The OTET 2025 result…

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Bhubaneswar couple ‘digitally arrested’ for 35 hours, Rs 1 crore cyber fraud attempt foiled

In a shocking case of cyber fraud in Bhubaneswar, a retired senior officer of NALCO and his wife, a retired lecturer, were kept under ‘digital arrest’ for nearly 35 hours by cyber criminals who attempted to extort Rs 1 crore from them. The incident has been reported from the Nayapalli area of the city. According to…

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QR code–enabled land patta to be introduced soon in Odisha: Revenue Minister .

Bhubaneswar: In a major step to prevent land-related fraud, the Odisha government, in collaboration with the Centre, is set to introduce QR code–enabled land pattas , Revenue Minister suresh pujari announced on Thursday RoR to carry QR Code for instant verification-The Minister said the Record of Rights (RoR) will feature a QR code  that can be scanned to instantly…

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Viral rescue: Seconds from tragedy, TC saves woman at Kurla station

Mumbai: A ticket checker at Kurla Railway Station saved an elderly woman from slipping between a train and the platform amid heavy rush on Mumbai’s suburban network, officials said.The incident occurred as the woman was alighting from a Thane–Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus local train. According to eyewitnesses, she lost her balance in the crowd and slipped…

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India Post to offer mutual funds through 1.64 lakh post offices after pact with NSE

In a move aimed at deepening financial inclusion and expanding access to investment products, the Department of Posts (DoP) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) to facilitate the distribution of mutual fund products through the vast India Post network. The agreement seeks to leverage…

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Priyanka Chopra gets candid on ‘conspiracy theories’ around Nick Jonas and their marriage

Priyanka Chopra isn’t losing sleep over the whispers. The global star has addressed the ongoing chatter and so-called “conspiracy theories” surrounding her marriage to Nick Jonas- and she’s doing it with calm clarity. Speaking candidly about the speculation, she made it clear that waiting for their relationship to crumble is someone else’s pastime, not hers….

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Polluted Drinking Water Triggers Kidney Health Crisis in Odisha’s Malkangiri

Malkangiri: The number of kidney patients is steadily increasing in odisha’s malkangiri district. Contaminated driking water  is being seen as the main reason behind the growing number of cases.According to available information, more than 300 people were found suffering from kidney-related ailments between April 2025 and January 2026. Over half of these patients belong to the Kalimela block, which has…

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