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IPS Jagmohan Meena takes charge as Bhubaneswar DCP, issues Whatsapp number to lodge complaints

Bhubaneswar: The newly appointed DCP of Bhubaneswar Jagmohan Meena took charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Outgoing DCP Pinaka Mishra handed the charge to Jagmohan Meena. He took  charge in the presence of Commissioner of Police. Speaking to the media personnel, he said that, investigating the matters and arresting the accused…

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People terrified as wild elephant enters human habitat in Odisha’s Jajapur district

Jajpur: The people in Dharmasala area in Jajpur district of Odisha got terrified after a wild elephant entered human habitat yesterday. Of course, although wild, the tusker did not hamper anyone. The Forest department officials faced much difficulty to handle the huge animal. The elephant roamed in streets, markets and on the Highway. Such a…

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Ravindra, Williamson tons take New Zealand to massive 362 against South Africa in second semifinal

Lahore, 5/3: Centuries by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, along with a 49 by Darly Mitchell and Glenn Philips each, helped New Zealand post 362/6 against South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025. Lungi Ngidi finished with the best figures of the innings, getting 3 wickets for 70 runs in his…

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Kremlin says Zelenskyy’s letter to Trump on readiness to negotiate is positive

Moscow,5/3: Russia welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement that Kyiv is willing to negotiate over the war, but it is not yet clear to Moscow who it might be negotiating with, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Zelenskyy made the statement in a letter to US President Donald Trump, which Trump made public on Tuesday.

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Jharsuguda 6th hottest city in India, temperature to soar by 2-3 degrees in coming days

Bhubaneswar: The scorching heat is likely to grill the people of Odisha more in the coming days. The regional centre of Indian Meteorological Department in its latest bulletin informed that after 3 days the temperature is likely to surge more. Jharsuguda recording a temperature at 39 degrees Celsius now stands as the hottest city in Odisha…

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BSP appoints Randhir Beniwal its national coordinator after Mayawati’s brother turns down offer

Lucknow, 5/3: The Bahujan Samaj Party Wednesday appointed Randhir Beniwal as its national coordinator after Mayawati’s brother and the party’s national vice-president Anand Kumar expressed a desire to hold one post at a time. Kumar was recently given the additional responsibility of national coordinator. Mayawati had even announced the decision in a recent post on…

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LoP Naveen Patnaik pays floral tributes to Biju Patnaik in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: LoP and BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik paid floral tributes to his father and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his 109th birth anniversary today. Naveen Patnaik offered flowers to the idol of Biju Patnaik at the Forest park in Bhubaneswar. He was accompanied by many senior leaders of Biju Janta Dal (BJD) and Bhubaneswar mayor….

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J-K: Suspected grenade attack near Police Post Old Town, Baramulla

Baramulla: A suspected grenade blast occurred near the Police Post Old Town in Baramulla, on Tuesday night, raising security concerns, Police Media Cell Baramulla said in a press release. Baramulla Police said no casualties were reported in the incident. “During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from…

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Notorious criminal killed by nephew in Ganjam

Khallikote: In a shocking incident, a notorious criminal was killed brutally by his nephew on Wednesday. This incident happened in Haripur village under Khallikote police station in Ganjam district. The deceased has been identified as Rabi Das. His nephew allegedly killed him following previous enmity. According to information, his nephew slaughtered his head using a…

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