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Kalahandi: Ambulance stuck, migrant worker’s body carried 2 km in cot

Thuamul Rampur: A migrant worker’s body had to be carried on a cot for more than 2 km through a treacherous hill road in Kalahandi’s Thuamul Rampur block after an ambulance carrying his remains got stranded Thursday.Balasing Majhi, 36, of Shungergarh village under Serkapai gram panchayat, died in Andhra Pradesh after a boat carrying him…

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Xi Jinping To Attend BRICS Summit In New Delhi, Announces Chinese Foreign Ministry

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi over the weekend, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday afternoon.“At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13,” the ministry…

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*Odisha to Observe Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 from September 17 to October 2*

*H&UD Department Directs ULBs for Whole-of-Society Participation; Focus on Cleanliness, Sanitation and Sustainable Urban Living*   Bhubaneswar, September 10, 2026:   Odisha will observe the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)-2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026, with a renewed focus on citizen participation, cleanliness, sanitation, dignity of sanitation workers and sustainable urban living…

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Adani-IHC project: Kalyansinghpur picked for 4 MMTPA alumina refinery

Rayagada/Bhubaneswar, Sept 10: As per gulfnews.com, Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada district has been identified as the site for a proposed 4-million-tonne-per-annum (MMTPA) alumina refinery under Odisha’s $11.5-billion integrated aluminium project involving Adani Enterprises and UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC), officials said on Thursday.   Sadar tehsil in Sundargarh district has been identified for a 2 MMTPA…

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Tata Steel Advances Sustainable Steelmaking with India’s Firstofitskind Coke Oven Gas Injection Project at Meramandali

Bhubaneswar,: Tata Steel Meramandali commissioned its groundbreaking Coke Oven Gas (COG) Injection Project at Blast Furnace 1 – a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Indian steel industry. The initiative underscores Tata Steel's unwavering commitment to its Net Zero by 2045 target and highlights the Company's leadership in deploying breakthrough technologies for low-carbon iron and steel production….

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Fearless Bangladesh Pace Attack Aims to Expose Fragile Indian Batting in Crucial Dubai Clash

Bangladesh bowlers target shaky Indian batting in Dubai heatBangladesh enter Thursday’s high-stakes knockout clash in Dubai determined to exploit lingering frailties in India’s middle order with their disciplined bowling unit. While India have triumphed in eight consecutive head-to-head fixtures, Bangladesh previously caused major shocks by restricting their neighbours to 102 for 9 three years ago…

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Ex-Secretary Of Juba PACS Held For Misappropriation Of Rs 14.22 Lakh

Balangir: Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested the former Secretary of Juba Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) Ltd. under Belpada block in Balangir district for alleged misappropriation of over Rs 14.22 lakh.The accused has been identified as Chintamani Mallick.According to Vigilance, Mallick allegedly committed systematic financial fraud involving government and society funds to the tune of…

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Nabarangpur Police Crack Paddy Theft Case: Five Including 4 Minors Held

Umerkote police have cracked the major paddy theft case that took place in Umerkote town of Nabarangpur district.Due to the police’s prompt investigation, four minors along with an adult accused have been apprehended in connection with the incident. In addition, 100 bags of paddy, one autorickshaw and one bike have been seized.According to sources, paddy…

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Nepal floods death toll rises to 1,377, over 5,000 still missing

The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,377 on Thursday as authorities recovered more bodies from the affected districts, while search and rescue operations continued for more than 5,000 people still missing., reported PTI.According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 364 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan,…

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Elephant Killed After Being Hit by Train in Odisha

A tragic incident was reported from Odisha’s Rayagada district where a tusker was killed in a train collision in the early hours of Thursday.The accident took place between Bissamcuttack and Therubali railway stations, near Brundabadi. According to preliminary information, the elephant was hit by a train while crossing or moving near the railway track.The particular…

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