Pan masala without tobacco or nicotine not to be banned in Odisha, clarifies Health Department

The clarification comes days after the state government announced a complete ban on the manufacture and sale of food products containing tobacco or nicotine. Following the notification, there was confusion among traders and consumers about whether all pan masala products were prohibited.According to the Health Department, only food items that contain tobacco or nicotine as…

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Shortage of hotels at Odisha’s Udaypur and Talsari pushes tourists to Digha; locals allege official neglect

Udaypur and Talasari beaches in Odisha’s Balasore district continue to attract a large number of tourists, but inadequate accommodation facilities in the area are forcing many visitors to stay in neighbouring West Bengal. Despite being among the district’s prominent coastal destinations, the shortage of quality hotels has resulted in tourism-related revenue flowing to nearby Digha.Tourists Visit Odisha, Stay…

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Balangir Shock;Man Found Dead in Pond Murder Suspected

The body of a man was recovered from a pond in Bolangir district of Odisha on Friday, with police suspecting foul play. The incident was reported from Bhalumunda village under Bangomunda police station limits. The deceased has been identified as Kesari Bagh, a resident of Turekela village. According to local sources, Kesari had been missing since Thursday,…

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Odisha: Panic at Balasore school after gun found in student’s bag

Balasore: Panic gripped students and parents after a gun was found in the school bag of a Class VIII student in Remuna block of Odisha‘s Balasore district on Thursday. The incident took place at Srijang High School which comes under Khantapada police limits in Remuna. As per reports, the boy’s classmates got to know that he was carrying a gun in…

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Domestic Help Found Dead in Odisha Minister’s House

A domestic help working at the official residence of Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Thursday.The deceased, identified as Shankarshan Nag (46) from Belpahad in Balangir district, had been serving at the minister’s residence for several months. He lived with the family and carried out routine household duties. On…

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Virat Kohli’s Instagram account goes ‘missing’ for hours; triggers panic, meme fest

New Delhi, 30/1: Indian cricket and Virat Kohli fans were left shocked as the former national captain’s Instagram account with over 274 million followers was deactivated for a few hours on Friday. The digital silence from one of India’s most prolific players had left millions of fans worried and in a state of panic. The…

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UGC equity regulations prima facie suffered from ambiguities, possibility of misuse not ruled out: Supreme Court

New Delhi, 29/1: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that some of the provisions of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions), 2026 prima facie suffered from certain ambiguities, and the possibility of their misuse cannot be ruled out. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya…

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‘Record the call, I’m killing her,’ recalls brother of Delhi Police SWAT commando murdered by husband

New Delhi, 29/1: A desperate phone call, a husband allegedly announcing a killing in real time, and a brother forced to listen helplessly to his sister’s screams — these were the chilling final moments of a 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando who later died after being brutally assulted at her Delhi home.   He told…

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