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CRPF jawan critical in IED explosion in Odisha-Chhattisgarh border

Malkangiri: In a tragic incident, a CRPF jawan has been critically injured in and IED explosion in Odisha Chhattisgarh border, said reliable reports on Monday. According to reports, a Maoist IED explosion occurred in the Usur forest of Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, bordering Malkangiri district. A CRPF Cobra jawan was seriously injured in this incident. The…

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Sundergarh: Jr clerk of Lephripada Tahasildar office in vigilance net

Sundergarh: Tightening the noose around the neck of corrupt government officials Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended a junior clerk of Lephripada Tahasildar office in Sundergarh district of Odisha while he was allegedly demanding and taking bribe. The accused junior clerk has been identified as Golekh Nayak. As per reports, a short while ago today Golekh Nayak,…

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Balasore: Bear electrocuted after getting stuck in transformer while seeking honey from tree

Nilagiri: A bear was found dead of electrocution in Balasore district of Odisha on Monday. It was found entangled to an electric transformer in the Tailasahi village in Mitrapur Bit under Nilagiri Forest Division. It has been said that the bear might have died due to its greed for honey. It died after getting stuck in…

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Madras High Court orders CBI probe into Rs 5,800 crore illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, 17/2: The Madras High Court on Monday ordered a CBI probe into the massive alleged illegal beach sand mining to the tune of Rs 5,832 crore by private mining companies in the coastal districts of Tirunelveli, Tutocorin and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and wanted among others, the agency to investigate the role of officials…

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Shallow earthquake jolts Delhi, NCR; PM Modi says stay calm, alert for possible aftershocks

New Delhi, 17/2: Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert…

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