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Odisha Govt Announces Pension, Medical Benefits For Emergency Detainees

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has announced a monthly pension and medical expense coverage for individuals who were detained during the Emergency period (1975-1977), as per a notification issued by the state’s Home (Special Section) Department on Monday. The official notification reads, “The State Government, after careful consideration, has been pleased to provide…

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US President-elect Trump slams officials handling LA wildfires, calls them “incompetent”

Washington DC:  US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday slammed the officials responsible for handling raging wildfires in Los Angeles, calling them “incompetent.” Taking to the social media platform Truth Social, Trump criticised the situation, stating that it was one of the worst catastrophes in US history. “The fires are still raging in L.A. The incompetent…

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Pakistan: Two Killed In Fresh Mishap In Balochistan; 11 Bodies Recovered From Sanjdi Mine

Quetta: Rescue efforts continue in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, where another coal mine accident in the Khost area of Harnai district has claimed two lives following the death of 12 miners, last week. Six workers, who were trapped in the mine on Sunday, have been successfully rescued, the local authorities revealed on Monday.The tragedy occurred even…

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60 Pc Of Terrorists Eliminated In J&K Were Pakistanis: Indian Army Chief

New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday revealed that 60 per cent of the terrorists eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 were of Pakistani origin. Speaking at the annual press conference held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, General Dwivedi highlighted the consistent efforts of the Indian Army in maintaining security…

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Fake Panchayati Raj Officer Arrested In Rs 20 Lakh Job Scam In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A 47-year-old middleman was arrested for duping individuals by impersonating a Section Officer of the Panchayati Raj Department. The accused, identified as Byasadev Rana, hails from Narla in Kalahandi district and had been residing in the Ekamra area of Bhubaneswar for some time.According to police reports, Rana presented himself as a government official, using a…

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