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Fire breaks out at cloth factory at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar

A fire broke out at a cloth factory at Mancheswar Industrial area in Bhubaneswar on Thursday afternoon Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a cloth factory at Mancheswar Industrial area in Bhubaneswar on Thursday afternoon, destroying large quantities of materials and causing losses worth lakhs of rupees.No casualties have been reported yet.On being informed about the…

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Sonali Bendre, Vicky Kaushal Remember ‘Lion-Hearted King’ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj On Shiv Jayanti

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Sonali Bendre and Vicky Kaushal on the 19th of February, took to their respective social media accounts to remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, and pay tribute.Sharing a picture of the revered Maratha warrior king’s statue, Sonali penned a powerful caption. She wrote, “Remembering the lion-hearted king who shaped…

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Gutkha Worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Seized In Puri, Shopkeeper Arrested

Puri: Baselisahi police in Puri seized gutkha worth over Rs 1.5 lakh and arrested a shopkeeper for allegedly selling the banned tobacco products illegally.The shop keeper has been identified as Ramchandra Malu, a resident of Jagannath Nagar in Narendra Kona.As per reports, despite the ban on gutkha and other tobacco products in Odisha, these items…

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen for crossing maritime boundary

Chennai: In yet another incident highlighting the continuing tensions in the Palk Strait, the Sri Lankan Navy Thursday arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. According to fisheries department sources, the fishermen hailed from Rameswaram and Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district. They had…

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Temple theft spree in Kamakhyanagar: Worker, locals nab suspect after nighttime looting

Dhenkanal: A series of shocking temple thefts in Kamakhyanagar has stirred concern among residents, culminating in the arrest of a suspect late last night after he was caught stealing from multiple temples in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.According to the reports, laborers and villagers overpowered and tied the accused to a tree when he was found…

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Odisha: Women lay siege to illegal liquor den in Kendrapara, demolish shop

In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in Odisha’s Kendrapara district demolished an illegal country liquor outlet that had allegedly been operating in the area for several months. Kendrapara: In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in…

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Odisha’s GSDP Hits Rs 9.9L Crore, Registers 7.9% Growth In 2025-26: Economic Survey

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s economy size proxied by GSDP at current prices is estimated to be INR 9.9 lakh crores in 2025-26, which has increased by 9.5% from 9 lakh crores in 2024-25, according to the Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26 released today by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the Annual Budget to be tabled tomorrow.The…

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Odisha Police launch ‘Catch Maoists, Get Rewarded’ campaign in Bolangir

Bolangir, Feb 19: In a significant move against Maoist insurgency in the Gandhamardan region of Bolangir district, Odisha Police have initiated a new poster campaign aimed at encouraging Maoists to surrender and return to mainstream society. The posters, now displayed across key locations in the region, offer cash rewards for information leading to the arrest…

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Odisha to Restore Over 3000 Heritage and Monument Sites

Odisha government announces restoration of more than 3000 heritage and monument sites to preserve cultural legacy and boost tourismThe initiative focuses on reviving ancient Kalinga architecture and strengthening Odisha’s cultural identity. Authorities plan to establish a Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS) to document and conserve historic monuments. The centre will conduct scientific research, ensuring accurate…

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