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“Odisha Investment-Friendly”: CM Majhi Invites UAE Investors To Join State’s Growth Story

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called upon UAE investors to partner with Odisha in the next phase of the state’s industrial development.Around 400 businessmen, investors and representatives of the UAE business community attended the Odisha Investors Summit-UAE-2026 held in Dubai.Addressing the summit, the Chief Minister presented Odisha’s natural resources, competitive strengths, ports, industrial…

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Ravi Kishan’s viral meme ‘Money Follows My Brother’ gets song makeover

Mumbai: Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has been trending on social media lately for his hilarious one-liners from interviews and podcasts. From “Money follows my brother” to “Home from work” and “Jaldi, the late,” his quirky and unexpected remarks have quickly become internet favourites.And now his viral moments have received a musical makeover. What began as one…

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Elena Rybakina battles past Coco Gauff to secure her first US Open Final against Sabalenka

Rybakina stuns Gauff to secure her maiden championship spotKazakh tennis star Elena Rybakina fought back from an early deficit to defeat American favorite Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. This thrilling victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium pushes her into her first US Open final. She completed the gritty comeback in exactly two hours and eight minutes….

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Low Pressure Likely by Sept 22, Odisha Braces for Heavy Rain

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining Thailand region around September 20, which is expected to develop into a low‑pressure area by September 22.Weather experts anticipate that the system will bring widespread rainfall across Odisha, particularly in southern and coastal districts. A low‑pressure area…

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Kosi river pressure breaches railway line embankment in Navgachia

Navgachia, Bihar: The rising water level and mounting pressure of the Kosi River have triggered fresh alarm in Rangra Chowk block, after an old railway line embankment near Bania village breached under the strain, washing away nearly 15 metres of the structure. Floodwater surged rapidly towards nearby villages following the breach, while roughly half of…

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Odisha Police brings 14 citizen services to WhatsApp

Bhubaneswar: People in Odisha will no longer need to visit police stations or offices for several routine police services, with the Odisha Police Friday bringing 14 citizen services under the state government’s ‘Ama Sathi’ WhatsApp chatbot.DGP Binaytosh Mishra launched the integrated service at the DGP Camp Office here, enabling citizens to apply for police services,…

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Five Rescued Orangutans In Good Health At Nandankanan Zoo: PCCF

Bhubaneswar: The five orangutan cubs rescued from a forest in Baleshwar a few days ago are in perfect health and currently under care at Nandankanan Zoological Park, informed Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Managing Director of Odisha Forest Development Corporation, Prem Kumar Jha on Friday.Speaking to the media, Jha said the primary focus…

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Courtly City League to launch first season in Mumbai with six teams

Pickleball in India is progressing beyond its roots as a recreational activity, showing rapid growth in participation, competitive events, and infrastructure across the country. As the sport evolves, there is an opportunity to develop platforms that provide structure, identity and a broader sporting narrative.In this context, Courtly has announced the inaugural season of the Courtly…

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Ahead of Odisha Panchayat elections, Samiti member shot dead in Bargarh; probe begins

With the Odisha Panchayat elections around the corner, a Samiti member was allegedly shot dead in Bargarh district late last night. The deceased has been identified as Achyutananda Nayak- Samiti member of Agalpur.He was allegedly shot on Thursday night on the Sinajori Kebat Canal Road under Dunguripali police station limits.Nayak’s body was later recovered from…

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