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Regret siding with Shinde: Palghar MLA ‘threatens self-harm after ticket for polls denied

Palghar, 29/10: Upset over being denied ticket by his party, sitting Shiv Sena MLA from Maharashtra’s Palghar, Shrinivas Vanga, has said he committed a “grave mistake” of siding with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and joining his party.. After learning that he has been denied re-nomination by the party, a visibly upset Vanga told reporters on…

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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty in controversy after her pics of Lingaraj temple go viral

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s photos and video taken inside Lingaraj temple premises has created controversy. She had visited Lingaraj temple Monday evening when she had taken these pics and video. Later these were posted to social media and went viral when it created controversy as photos and videos are banned inside Lingaraj temple.According to information,…

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Dhanteras Today: Know What’s Auspicious And What’s Not

Bhubaneswar: Dhanteras, a festival traditionally celebrated in North India, has gained widespread acceptance in Odisha, particularly among the younger generation. This auspicious day, marking the beginning of Diwali festivities is now observed with great enthusiasm across the state. Historically, Odias celebrate Akshaya Tritiya as the primary festival for buying new possessions. However, with changing times,…

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PM Modi to launch Ayushman Bharat Part-2 today, new health insurance cards by financial year end in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Ayushman Bharat Part-2 today. Accordingly, free health services will be available to all citizens above 70 years of age.As per reports, following the launch of Ahushman Bharat 2 by PM Modi, the new health insurance cards will be available in Odisha by the end of this financial year….

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CM Majhi Flags Off ‘Run For Unity’ Marathon In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ marathon to celebrate National Unity Day at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.Chief Minister Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Higher Education and Sports Minister Suryavansi Suraj, Health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Panchayat Raj Minister Ravi…

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Police detains 2 BJD leaders for derogatory posts against MLA on social media

Jajpur, 28/10: Two Biju Janata Dal (BJD) youth leaders in Odisha’s Jajpur district have been detained after they allegedly posted derogatory posts on social media about Dharmasala’s independent legislator Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo, police said on Monday. Dharmasala police have detained BJD Youth leaders, Subrat Kumar Dhal and Manas Mohanty, they said.  

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