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LPG cylinders explode during refiling in Bhubaneswar, one critical

Bhubaneswar: In a chilling incident, multiple lpg cylinders exploded while refilling at a roadside shop in Ghatikia area of Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar and one person sustained critical injuries.As per reports, the incident took place during gas refilling, where a fire broke out following consecutive cylinders blasts inside the shop.Gas cylinders stored inside the shops began exploding,…

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Naveen Patnaik Condemns Armed Attack on Pratap Jena’s Residence

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik strongly condemned the armed attack on the residence of senior Biju Janata Dal leader and former minister Pratap Jena. The incident took place late Friday night, raising serious concerns about law and order in the state.Patnaik described the attack as a direct assault on democracy. He alleged that those…

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OSRTC driver dies in accident in Midnapore; family alleges victim abandoned on road by co-driver without medical help

In a disturbing incident highlighting alleged negligence, an OSRTC driver died in a road accident, with family members accusing the co-driver and officials of abandoning him instead of taking him for medical treatment. Bhubaneswar: In a disturbing incident highlighting alleged negligence, an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) driver died in a road accident, with…

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Congress, Rahul Gandhi are B-team of BJP: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvantpuram, 21/3: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday took a dig at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, terming them as being the B-team of the BJP. The remarks came while responding to a question regarding Gandhi’s recent claim that the central agencies have arrested or called for questioning other opposition leaders in…

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Close Shave For Chitrakonda MLA Among 30 Passengers As Malkangiri-Bound Bus Catches Fire

Bhubaneswar:  A private bus carrying over 30 passengers, including Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khilla, narrowly escaped disaster when it caught fire near Ramabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district early morning.As per reports, the bus, en route from Bhubaneswar to Malkangiri, was completely gulfed in flames, but thanks to the driver’s quick thinking, all passengers were safely…

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Security Tightened at BJD Leader Pratap Jena’s Bhubaneswar Residence After Social Media Appeal

Security has been significantly enhanced at the residence of senior Pratap Jena, following concerns raised by him on social media regarding his safety.The residence, located in Unit-6 area of Bhubaneswar, is now under heightened surveillance, with personnel deployed by the Commissionerate Police as a precautionary measure.Police Deployment Following Online ConcernAccording to sources, the security reinforcement was initiated after…

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I have been in favour of doves in West Asia or other conflicts: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, 21/3: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said he has always been “in favour of doves” in West Asia or other conflicts. Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said the damage being done to the combatants, the neighbourhood, and the wider region, including to India, due to the West Asia conflict has “crossed all acceptable…

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