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Tribals stage demonstration outside Nuapada Collectorate over land rights

Nuapada: Hundreds of tribal residents from eight hamlets under Gangadigad village in Chulabhata panchayat of Nuapada block staged a protest in front of the District Collector’s office Saturday, demanding official recognition of their settlements and correction of forest land pattas. Led by labour leader Bhaktabandhu Dharua, men and women gathered and staged a two-hour-long sit-in demonstration….

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Kesari Kund declared prohibited zone after two students’ drowning

Champua: A day after two students drowned at Keshari Kund of Baitarani river on the fringes of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts, the Keonjhar district administration has declared the spot located at Sarei village under Champua police limits as a prohibited zone Saturday. Authorities have reportedly begun fencing the area to prevent public access to the site….

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Six months as Jammu & Kashmir CM, Abdullah struggles to navigate power imbalance

Srinagar, 20/4: Over six months into his tenure as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah is facing an increasingly uphill battle — one marked by constitutional constraints, political discontent, and the lingering legacy of August 2019. Abdullah returned to power in a historic UT-level election last year,…

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to address public rally in Bihar’s Buxar today

Patna, 20/4: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will address a public rally in Bihar’s Buxar district on Sunday. Kharge was scheduled to address a meeting in Patna after the Buxar rally, but it has been cancelled, Bihar Congress spokesperson Rajesh Rathod said. “Kharge Ji will address a public rally at Dalsagar stadium in Buxar around 12.30…

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TPNODL’s Proactive Response to Kalbaisakhi; Ensures Minimal Disruption.

Balasore:(Correspondent) :- Northern Odisha experienced the wrath of Kalbaisakhi as heavy winds caused widespread devastation across towns like Balasore, Remuna, and Nilgiri, leading to significant disruptions in electrical infrastructure on Friday. Amid these challenging circumstances, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has showcased relentless dedication by swiftly initiating restoration efforts to mitigate the impact on…

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Russia’s Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Kyiv, 19/4: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday. Putin said he assumed Ukraine would follow Russia’s example, but told the chief of Russia’s general staff, Valery Gerasimov, to ready Russian…

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Utkal Alumina Organises Stakeholder Friendship Cricket Tournament 2025

Rayagada, April 19: Utkal Alumina, a unit of Hindalco Industries of the Aditya Birla Group, organized a one-day Stakeholder Friendship Cricket Tournament 2025 at the Township Sports Ground in Oshapada, Tikiri, Rayagada district. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various teams representing district administration, police, paramilitary forces, and Utkal Alumina employees. Teams included the Rayagada…

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SPANISH AMBASSADOR JUAN ANTONIO MARCH PUJOL INTERACTS WITH SOA STUDENTS

Bhubaneswar, April 19: Sagacity and understanding hold the keys to establishment of world peace, His Excellency Juan Antonio March Pujol, Spain’s Ambassador to India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives said on Saturday. “It is important to maintain peace in the world and to achieve it we need intelligence and understanding,” Mr. Pujol said while…

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