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Sunny Deol Unveils Rugged First Look of Crime Thriller Suryaa; Release Date Locked for Nov 20

Bollywood veteran Sunny Deol has revealed the first look of his upcoming film *Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak*, confirming its theatrical release on November 20, 2026.The makers shared a motion poster and a short teaser on Monday, showcasing the actor in a starkly different, rugged avatar.In the striking poster, Deol appears with a weathered face,…

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Puri: ‘Amisha Bhoga’ offered to Goddess Mangala in Kakatpur

Puri: The ‘Shodasha Upachara’ (sixteen-step ritual) worship has commenced at the temple of Goddess Mangala in Kakatpur on the second day of Navratri. As part of the rituals, Amisha Bhoga a (non-vegetarian offering) was offered to the Goddess Mangala on Monday.In accordance with tradition, the non-vegetarian offering is prepared on a special hearth within the…

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Odisha campuses on alert after explosions, firecracker incidents ahead of October 15 student polls

Bhubaneswar/Kataka/Puri: A reported bomb attack at Banki Autonomous College in Kataka district damaged part of the building near the administration block, while a suspected explosion at Utkal University in Bhubaneswar and a “firecracker incident” at Nimapada College in Puri district triggered concern ahead of the October 15 students’ union elections.According to reports, unidentified miscreants allegedly…

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From struggle to crown: Odisha’s Shreya Panda wins pride Miss India 2026

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12: Dreams may come with sleepless nights, challenges and countless moments of self-doubt, but determination can turn them into reality. Odisha’s Shreya Panda has emerged as an example of perseverance after reportedly winning the Pride Miss India 2026 title, bringing recognition to the State.After returning to her hometown, Shreya shared her journey of…

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Woman set on fire over dowry harassment in Odisha’s Kalahandi

Bhawanipatna: A woman sustained critical burn injuries after her father-in-law and mother-in-law allegedly poured petrol on her and set her on fire over dowry-related harassment at Gotamunda village under Ampani police station limits in Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Saturday evening.The victim, Geetanjali, was initially taken to the Dharmagarh Sub-Divisional Hospital and later shifted to the…

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’Doors of Supreme Court Are Open to All’: CJI Surya Kant Explains Decision on Declining Meeting with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant addressed media queries regarding his decision to decline a meeting requested by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge.The senior opposition leaders had sought an audience to present a memorandum regarding electoral roll revisions and election management controversies.Maintaining…

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Police raids gambling den in Paralakhemundi, Rs 12 lakh, 9 cars, 15 bikes, and 60 phones seized

Gajapati: Police conducted a raid at a gambling den at the ‘Jai Mata Di Kalyan Mandap’ near Debiti village, on the outskirts of Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district. The police has arrested 70 gamblers and seized cash worth Rs 12 lakh, 9 cars, 15 motorcycles, and 60 mobile phones.It has been reported that the arrested individuals…

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*ODISHA VIGILANCE LAUNCHES DA SEARCHES AT 7 LOCATIONS OF ABEO, DHARMASALA, JAJPUR ON THE ALLEGED POSSESSION OF DA*

Today i.e on 12.10.2026, on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets( DA) by Jayadev Jena, ABEO, Dharmasala, Jajpur beyond his known sources of income, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 3 Addl SPs, 4 DSPs, 9 Inspectors, and other supporting staff on the strength of search warrants issued by…

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Achyuta Samanta Elected First President of Indian UniSport Federation

Noted educationist, social reformer and Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr Achyuta Samanta has been unanimously elected the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at its inaugural Annual General Meeting here on Sunday. Addressing the members after his election, he called for collective efforts to prepare Indian athletes for the upcoming Commonwealth Games…

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