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Unidentified Youth Falls To Death From Dokari Hill In Kalahandi

Bhubaneswar: A youth reportedly died after falling from Dokari Hill at the popular tourist destination Gudahandi-Dokarichanchra located inside the Sahajkhol Reserved Forest under Kokasara Block in Kalahandi district.The identity of the deceased is yet to be established.As per reports, a motorcycle bearing the registration number CG-04-LS-8293 was found near the spot. It is not yet…

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TVK’s anti-corruption stance takes a hit with tainted AIADMK entrants

Chennai, 3/7: In his assembly speech on June 23, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was categorical that he would neither touch people’s money nor would he spare anyone who had indulged in corruption in the past, reiterating his promise of graft-free governance. Just nine days later, on Thursday, Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)…

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India seeks probe into alleged organ removal of seafarer in Venezuela

Caracas: Embassy of India in Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the mortal remains of late Rakesh Chauhan.The Mission stated that it has been continuously pursuing the matter with concerned local authorities since the incident first came to light.In a post on X,…

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Plastic Free Day: Dia Mirza’s story on Son’s anti-plastic stand sparks debate on sustainability & privilege

Mumbai, Jul 3: On the occasion of Plastic Free Day, actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has once again brought the conversation around sustainable living into the spotlight. However, a recent anecdote about her five-year-old son, Avyaan, has sparked a wider online debate on environmental responsibility and privilege.Speaking on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, Dia recalled…

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Odisha govt cracks down on doctors’ strike, orders salary freeze for protesting doctors

Bhubaneswar: The state government has adopted a stern posture on the ongoing doctors’ strike and has announced a stringent measure for the doctors who have boycotted their duties.As part of the decision, salaries of the The Odisha Medical and Health Services (OMHS) cadre doctors who are protesting will be stopped.In another significant development, the state…

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Blood-Soaked Body of Man Found Near Health Centre in Jharsuguda

A gruesome murder shocked Jharsuguda district on Friday morning after locals discovered a blood-soaked body near the Muchbahal Health Centre under Belpahad Municipality.Police identified the deceased as Sujan Kumar Mahat, 39, a resident of Gumula village in Jharkhand. He had lived in Muchbahal for nearly two decades and worked as a driver for a private…

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Two-Year-Old Child Dies Due To Electrocution In Nuapada District

Bhubaneswar: In a heartbreaking incident, a two-year-old boy died after coming into contact with a live electric wire in Bhela Chhatriapada village under Khariar Police Station limits in Nuapada district.According to reports, the toddler was playing inside his house when he suddenly grabbed a live electric wire that was lying exposed. He suffered a severe…

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Woman threatens to consume poison outside bank over loan subsidy fraud in Odisha

Tension prevailed outside a branch of the Punjab National Bank in Bhograi in Odisha’s Baleshwar district after a woman borrower allegedly threatened to consume poison, accusing the bank manager of misappropriating her loan subsidy.Bhograi (Baleshwar): Tension prevailed outside a branch of the Punjab National Bank at Chandaneswar in Bhograi block in Odisha’s Baleshwar district after…

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Navy warship INS Trikand thwarts piracy attempt on merchant vessel headed to India

New Delhi: Indian Navy warship INS Trikand thwarted a piracy attempt in the Gulf of Aden last night as pirates fled when it approached a bulk carrier. Subsequently, marine commandos boarded the affected vessel, MV Golden Arsenal, and sanitised it. The ship has resumed its journey and is heading for Thoothukudi, carrying critical cargo for…

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