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One dead and 1 injured as car falls into ditch in Odisha’s Keonjhar

Ghatagaon: In a tragic accident, one person died while another person is critical after a car fell down into a 20 feet deep ditch.  The incident happened in Denua village under Turumunga police limits in Keonjhar district. The deceased has been identified as Debananda Prustry aged 67 of Patnamukhyalaya Tainsira village. The critical has been…

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5MT Solar-Based Cold Storage inauguration at Bilamal under Utkal Alumina’s Project Hariyali

Rayagada, : The much-anticipated inauguration of a 5MT solar-based cold storage under the Hariyali Project, a CSR initiative of Utkal Alumina took place in Bilamal. This initiative, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort of Utkal Alumina, aims to empower farmers with sustainable storage solutions, ensuring better market access and reducing post-harvest losses. It’s the first…

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Musk’s DOGE fires US govt team that built free tax-filing site

Washington, 2/3: The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a team of tech-savvy civil servants that helped build the IRS’s free tax-filing service and revamped websites across government, according to an email sent overnight to employees. In an email to employees of the US General Services Administration (GSA) seen by Reuters, the GSA’s Director…

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Sanatan must be part of India’s culture and education: VP Dhankhar

Mumbai, 1/3: The healthcare and education systems are being plagued by commodification and commercialisation, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday, underscoring that philanthropic endeavours should not be driven by this philosophy. Speaking at the annual day function of KPB Hinduja College in south Mumbai, Dhankhar said Sanatan has been part of India’s civilisational ethos…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: England win toss, opt to bat against South Africa

Karachi: England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi on Saturday. This match marks Buttler’s final appearance as captain in the 50-over format, as he announced his decision to step down from captaincy on the eve of the fixture.England’s Champions…

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Maharashtra govt to provide free cancer vaccine for girls, takes precautions against bird flu

Mumbai: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Saturday announced that the Maharashtra government will provide free cancer vaccines to girls aged 0-14, highlighting growing concerns over rising cancer cases across the state. “With changes in lifestyle, cancer cases are rising in both rural and urban areas. Previously, cancer was often linked to specific addictions, but…

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