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Rain With Lightning Predicted In Bhubaneswar & Cuttack Cities During Next 3 Hrs

Bhubaneswar: Light to moderate rain or thundershower with lightning is likely to affect some parts of the districts of Ganjam, Cuttack, Khordha (including Bhubaneswar city), Cuttack (including Cuttack city), Puri and Jajpur within next three hours, according to a nowcast warning issued by the Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here at 5.30…

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Congress slams BJP over USAID row, says narrative was aimed at diverting attention from own sins

New Delhi, 21/2: Congress on Friday claimed that the “$21 million USAID funds narrative” by the BJP is aimed at diverting the attention from “their own sins” of using foreign funds to destabilise Congress governments in the past. It also said the “biggest question” is why Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meetings with American Council…

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‘Subhadra Shakti’ fair to begin from tomorrow in Odisha, SHG women from across the state to participate

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Subhadra Shakti’ fair to begin from tomorrow in Odisha. SHG women from across the State will participate in this fair. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida informed about this today. Parida said that such a fair will be organized by the state government at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar for the first time. Self-help groups…

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Don’t want BJP to remain in power personally, would be good if Nitin Gadkari becomes PM: Santosh Lad

Davangere, 21/2: Labour Minister Santosh Lad stated that it would be good if Union Minister Nitin Gadkari becomes the Prime Minister of the country as the BJP-led government at the Centre still has four more years in the office. Addressing media people on Friday, he said, “Personally, I don’t want BJP to remain in power…

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IIM Calcutta Wins NTPC Electron Quiz 2025 (Kolkata Rounds) of Eastern Region-II

Calcutta, 21/2:The NTPC Electron Regional Finals ( Kolkata Round) of Eastern Region-II witnessed an intense battle of intellect, with IIM Calcutta emerging as the champion in the Kolkata Rounds. The team of Ms Aarya Arun and Mr.Komal Vasudeva from IIM Calcutta secured the top position with an impressive score of 99, followed by another IIM…

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Horrific accident: Pickup van cuts off cyclist’s hand, drags it for distance in Odisha’s Balasore district

Jaleswar: In a horrifica accident a pickup van cut off a cyclist’s hand and dragged it for a long distance in Odisha’s Balasore district. The vehicle stopped only after public intervention. The incident took place under Raibania Police station limits. The victim cycle rider has been identified as Purnachandra Mallick of Gurudaspur. As per reports,…

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$21 mn in USAID was not to increase India’s voter turnout; it was for Bangladesh: Report

Washington DC,21/2: The USAID meant for increasing ‘voter turnout’ in India has been cancelled as announced by the Donald Trump administration and the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on February 16. Reportedly, $21 million was sent to India for this purpose — a claim that has the ruling BJP accusing Congress, its main…

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