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Prakash Raj refutes masked man’s allegation of receiving Rs 200 crore to defame Dharmasthala

Bengaluru, 18/6: Actor and activist Prakash Raj said he had merely raised concerns over developments related to Dharmasthala and refuted allegations that he received Rs 200 crore to defame the temple town authorities. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, the 61-year-old said C N Chinnaiah had contacted him by phone through activist Girish Mattannavar….

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Safety of Indian seafarers of utmost importance’: PM Modi tells Trump during G7 meet

New Delhi, 17/6: Prime ⁠Minister Narendra ‌Modi, ​during his meeting with US President ​Donald ⁠Trump on Wednesday, said that the ⁠safety ‌of Indian ‌seafarers ⁠working in the ‌Strait ‌of Hormuz area ‌was ‌of “utmost importance” to ⁠New ⁠Delhi. The two met on the sidelines of the final day of the G7 Summit in France.

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Vedanta Creates History; Lists Four Independent Companies at BSE and NSE

Vedantas newly listed companies make strong opening at exchanges In a historic first, the largest number of simultaneous stock exchange listings spanning aluminium, oil & gas, power, and iron & steel. Four newly demerged businesses, Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel and Vedanta Power, begin trading today alongside Vedanta Limited, the…

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MLA HEARS 23 GRIEVANCES AT BUDURA VILLAGE.

Paralakhemundi:(Correspondent):- Residents of Budura village under Budura Gram Panchayat in Kashinagar block of Gajapati district placed a host of civic and welfare-related issues before Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Panigrahi during a public grievance hearing held on Wednesday. The MLA assured prompt action and directed officials to address the complaints without delay. A total of 23 grievances…

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GIET University Successfully Concludes Three-Day FDP on Outcome-Based Education.

Gunupur:(Correspondent):- Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University (GIET University), Odisha, Gunupur, successfully concluded a Three-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Assessment and Evaluation”, organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in association with the National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata.   The FDP, conducted from June…

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MCL commences Swachhta Pakhwada- 2026 across all operational areas.

Sambalpur:(Correspondent) :- Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) today commenced the fortnight-long Swachhta Pakhwada-2026 across its headquarters and all operational areas, reaffirming its commitment towards cleanliness, environmental sustainability and community participation. The campaign will be observed till 30th June 2026.   Shri Uday Anant Kaole, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, formally inaugurated the campaign and administered the Swachhata Pledge to…

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Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter grilled for hours by Enforcement Directorate in CMRL case

Thiruvananthapuram, 17/6: Kerala former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena T was quizzed for hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Kochi on Wednesday as part of the probe into the alleged payments she received from a controversial mining firm. Veena turned up at the ED office by around 10:30 am and the questioning…

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Jindal Foundation Celebrates Raja with Community at Angul

17th June, Angul: Jindal Foundation, the social arm of Jindal Steel, celebrated the vibrant Raja Festival with great enthusiasm at Jan-Jeevika Kendra (JJK) and Jamunali Village, bringing together more than 1,000 women and girls from local villages. The event celebrated Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, the spirit of womanhood, and the fertility of Mother Earth, while…

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Baleshwar Leads Odisha’s Energy Transitionwith Over 10,000 Rooftop Solar Installations

Balasore, June 17, 2026: – Baleshwar has become the second district in Odisha, after Khordha, to surpass 10,000 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, marking a significant milestone in the state’s clean energy journey. With 10,052 installations and an installed capacity of nearly 22 MW, the district continues to lead…

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