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KitKat says missing chocolates not an ‘April Fool’s joke, creates tracker to find it

Washington DC, 1/4: Just days after a huge shipment of KitKat went missing in Europe, the brand released a statement on Wednesday clarifying that this incident wasn’t part of an April fool’s joke. Moreover, they also created a Stolen KitKat tracker for consumers, so they can check if their chocolate bar is missing or not….

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British PM Keir Starmer defends NATO as Trump says United States to pull out of defence pact

London, 1/4: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ⁠Wednesday vowed to act in ‌the UK’s best interest amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, despite the pressure on him and the leaders of other NATO nations. Starmer’s remarks come amid about ⁠Donald Trump saying he was strongly considering ⁠pulling ‌the United States out ‌of NATO. Addressing a…

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Congratulations, mere dost…”: Priyanka Chopra heaps praise on Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

New Delhi: A strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19.Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians,…

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Odisha Extends Kharif Paddy Procurement Period by Seven Days

The Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement period by seven days to ensure that no farmer’s token lapses during the ongoing season.Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced the decision, stressing its importance in safeguarding farmers’ interests. He said the extension will allow all registered farmers to sell their produce without…

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Indian Railways Launches 2 New Weekly Express Trains for Odisha: Check Routes & Dates

Indian Railways is stepping up connections between eastern and southern India with two new weekly express trains. These new services give travelers more options for long trips, stopping at important stations in Odisha like Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, and Brahmapur.The first train, the Santragachi–Yelahanka–Santragachi AC Express (Train Nos. 18063/18064), starts running on April 2, 2026. It…

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Odisha Govt Forms District Planning Committees For 30 Districts To Boost Development

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed District Planning Committees (DPCs) for all 30 districts, appointing ministers and MLAs as chairpersons to boost district-level development.Key leaders have been assigned to oversee planning and implementation of development programmes. The appointees include Ashok Mohanty (Angul), Laxman Bag (Bolangir), Padmalochan Panda (Balasore), Ashwini Kumar Sarangi (Bargarh), Sitanshu Sekhar Mohapatra…

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OPHWC Dy Manager’s Bribe Empire Exposed: 29 Plots, Two Buildings, Gold & Rs 48L Cash Seized During Raids

Bhubaneswar: OPHWC Deputy Manager of the Sambalpur Division Bidyut Ranjan Bhol’s assets worth crores are being unearthed in ongoing searches. According to vigilance reports, the latest findings include 29 plots in Jatni, Berhampur, and other locations, 2 multi-storeyed buildings, one flat at Kalinga Vihar in Bhubaneswar, gold weighing 1.140Kg (including 6 gold coins and 2…

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President Droupadi Murmu approves President’s Police Colour for Odisha Police

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the President of India’s Police Colour on the Odisha Police, recognising the force’s distinguished service and excellence.Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the President of India’s Police Colour on the Odisha Police, recognising the force’s distinguished service and excellence.City & Local GuidesThe decision was communicated…

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‘Govt ensuring West Asia conflict impact does not affect families and farmers’: PM Modi

New Delhi, 1/4: India is tackling challenges coming from the ongoing West Asia conflict, while ensuring that the country is taking all necessary steps to safeguard its citizens, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. He was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar. “Conflict has been ongoing in…

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