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Robbery at Puri beach foiled: Thieves nabbed, valuables and mobile phones recovered

Puri: Two tourists from Mayurbhanj were robbed at the Puri beach while taking a sea bath after visiting the Jagannath Temple on Tuesday. Their bag containing valuables such as mobile phones, cash, and clothes were stolen from the shore within minutes. They quickly reported the incident to the nearby Sea Beach Police Station. Acting swiftly,…

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CM Majhi Inaugurates State-Level Adivasi Shakti Samavesh In Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the state-level ‘Adivasi Shakti Samavesh’ on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. The event was held at the Chhau Padia ground in Baripada of Mayurbhanj district. Addressing a large gathering, Majhi emphasized the significance of tribal culture in Odisha’s rich cultural heritage….

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Heavy Rainfall Likely In Odisha Over Next 24 Hours, IMD Issues Red Alert

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued red, orange, and yellow warnings across several districts of Odisha, forecasting intense rainfall activity, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next 24 hours. According to the IMD’s midday bulletin, a Red Warning—indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall—has been issued for Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts on June…

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IMD DIRECTOR GENERAL FELICITATED BY SOA

Bhubaneswar, June 18: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of India Meteorological Department (IMD), was on Tuesday felicitated by Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University here on being conferred with the prestigious United Nations Sasakawa Award for his contribution in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction recently. SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda felicitated Dr….

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UNHYGIENIC FOOD PRACTICES IN RAYAGADA HOTELS: A TICKET TO HEALTH DISASTER*

Rayagada, Rayagada is witnessing a rampant spread of unhygienic food practices in local hotels and street food stalls, posing a significant threat to public health. Many hotels are serving stale food, while street food vendors are selling unhygienic food items like momos, chat, and gupchup, without any regard for food safety norms Despite the presence…

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