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Khordha Police Rescue Businessman Within 12 Hours, Five Kidnappers Arrested

Khordha: In a swift and coordinated operation, Khordha Police rescued a kidnapped businessman within 12 hours of the incident being reported and arrested five accused persons involved in the crime. According to the police, the victim, Sushil Kumar Subudhi, a wholesale trader operating under Smruti Agency in Balugaon Bazar, was abducted late on September 27 while…

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Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary lied before SC to escape trial in murder case, alleges Prashant Kishor

Patna, 29/9: Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor on Monday asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to sack and arrest his Deputy CM and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary as he was a convict in a murder case in which the court let him off due to his false affidavit regarding his age as minor. We will…

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Bali Yatra to be conducted at Upper ground this year, HC to hear case on October 9

Cuttack: The historic Bali Yatra will be conducted in the Upper ground also for which an affidavit will be submitted to the Orissa High Court. Cuttack Collector Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde said the blueprint for the conduction of Bali Yatra in the upper ground also will be informed to the HC. A meeting was conducted at the…

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Durga Puja 2025: Bhubaneswar Tightens Security At 193 Pandals

Bhubaneswar: As Durga Puja 2025 approaches, the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) has rolled out extensive security measures under CCTV surveillance to ensure the smooth conduct of festivities and safeguard public safety. This year, Bhubaneswar will host a total of 193 Puja Pandals, categorized into three groups: Category A: 48 Category B: 71 Category C: 68…

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Odisha Cabinet gives nod to 4 proposals, Work hours increased to be increased to 10 hours from 9 hours

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved four proposals of three departments. The proposals of Works Department, School and Mass Education department and Labour department of Odisha government have received the nod. An important meeting of the state cabinet was held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The meeting was…

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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Opposition races to finalise seat deal ahead of poll schedule announcement

New Delhi, 29/9: With the countdown to the announcement of the poll schedule starting, the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ (Grand Alliance) is rushing to conclude a seat-sharing deal in Bihar, where coalition heavyweights RJD and Congress may end up giving up at least a dozen seats each, which they contested in 2020, to accommodate new entrants and balance…

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