Conman manhandled for conning lakhs of rupees from woman promising them jobs

Udala: A conman was detained and beaten by the locals for conning lakhs of rupees from several women promising to give them job in Chuinposhi village under Kathipada police station in Udala on Sunday morning.According to sources, the conman identified as Binod Jena had conned women from as many as 26 Gram Panchayats promising them…

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Laser show on Day 2 of Bali Jatra showcases Odisha’s history and culture

Cuttack: The beautiful and mesmerising laser show in the winter evenings at the Gadgadia ground where Bali jatra is taking place has drawn the attention of many people. Along the Mahanadi banks the light and sound show seemed nothing less than a dream.Commemorating the historical maritime trade of our forefathers, the Bali jatra is celebrated…

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Miscreants loot ornaments and cash from Maa Santoshi temple in Nuapada

Unidentified thieves stole ornaments and cash from Maa Santoshi temple in Junani village, Nuapada. The priest Manmohan Shukla reported the theft to founder Mulchand Singhal. Khariar police are investigating. Unidentified miscreants allegedly stole ornaments and cash from the donation box of Maa Santoshi temple at Junani village under Khariar police station in Nuapada district on…

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Minister Assures Action As Onion Prices Skyrocket In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has attributed the surge in onion prices to high rates in major producing regions.He stated “Onion prices are high even in Nashik, with rates reaching Rs 45 per kilogram. Since Odisha doesn’t produce onions domestically, we rely on imports. Efforts are being made to sell…

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Lord Jagannath graces devotees in ‘Bankachuda Besha’ on 2nd day of Panchuka at PuriSrimandir

On Panchuka’s second day, Lord Jagannath donned the Bankachuda Besha at Puri Srimandir. Devotees thronged for darshan on Kartika Sukla Dwadashi. Echoes of ‘Jai Jagannath’ reverberated in Puri. On the second day of Panchuka, Lord Jagannath graced his devotees in the Bankachuda Besha at Puri Srimandir. The divine darshan, which took place on the auspicious occasion…

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Junior Assistant At Block Education Office Held For Taking Rs 6K Bribe

Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths arrested Pradipta Kumar Sahoo, Junior Assistant (in charge of Accounts) at the Khordha Block Education Office for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 6,000.The bribe was taken from a complainant to facilitate the release of the bill of differential pay in favour of his sister who is a retired primary school…

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