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Court Allows Odia Jatra Star Piyush Tripathy To Resume Performances

Bhubaneswar, 20/1:In a major development, Popular Odia jatra actor Piyush Tripathy has received major interim relief from the court, which has permitted him to resume stage performances while the legal dispute over an alleged contract breach continues. With the restriction lifted, audiences will once again be able to watch Piyush perform on the jatra stage…

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Supreme Court irked by Maneka Gandhi’s criticism of its order in stray dog case

New Delhi, 20/1: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over former Union minister Maneka Gandhi’s remarks criticising apex court orders in the stray dog issue, stating that she has committed contempt of court. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria said the former minister has made “all kinds of…

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Kendrapara Baladevjew Temple Threatened With Bomb Attack Via Social Media Post

Bhubaneswar: A disturbing social media post reportedly threatening to bomb the 400-year-old Baldev Jew Temple at Ichhapur in Kendrapara, has triggered panic and outrage among devotees.The post, made by a person using a fake name, has sparked a swift response from law enforcement.Members of Baldev Jena, an outfit submitted a memorandum to Kendrapara Superintendent of Police…

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Dolphin census kicks off in Chilika, Boat services halted

Bramhagiri: The annual Irrawaddy dolphin census in Chilika Lake began today, 20 January 2026, and will run for three days (20-22 January).Eighteen specialised teams-10 from Balugaon and 8 from Satapada-are deployed across the lake, each comprising 5-6 members, including a forest department official, a Chilika Development Authority (CDA) representative, an OUAT student, a motor-boat operator, a…

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Nitin Nabin Elected As BJP National President

New Delhi: Nitin Nabin took charge as the BJP National President during the organisational event (Sangathan Parv) on Tuesday at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post.Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin on his appointment.Outgoing BJP national chief J.P. Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport…

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Major fire ravages No. 1 Haat in Bhu Major fire ravages No. 1 Haat in Bhubaneswar; Over 40 shops gutted

Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out late last night at No. 1 Haat’s Plastic Market, gutting more than 40 shops and reducing property worth lakhs of rupees to ashes.The blaze, reported at 1:38 am via the 112 control room, spread rapidly through the densely packed market, causing extensive damage before it was brought under control.Fire services…

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FIRST SOA FLOWER FESTIVAL INAUGURATED

Monday.The two-day festival, organised by the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, theuniversity's faculty of agriculture, to coincide with the International Flower Day onJanuary 19, was inaugurated by Ms. Saswati Das, Vice-President of SOA.The festival's objective was to create awareness among the people aboutfloriculture and encourage farmers, flower traders, students and housewives totake to flower cultivation, Ms….

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For third year in a row, Governor R N Ravi walks out of Tamil Nadu Assembly without reading speech

Chennai, 20/1: For the third year in a row, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday walked out of the Legislative Assembly without reading the customary address prepared by the State government on the first day of the sessions. The Governor cited not playing the national anthem along with the Tamil Thai Vaazthu (State…

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