AWCs, Schools and Colleges to remain closed for severe heatwave conditions, check details

All Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), schools, colleges and Technical Institutions, etc will remain closed in Balangir district in view of severe heatwave conditions. Balangir: All Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), schools, colleges and Technical Institutions, etc will remain closed in Balangir district in view of severe heatwave conditions.According to an order issued by the district Collector, the AWCs,…

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Odisha Now Maoist-Free, Says DGP Y.B. Khurania

Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police Y.B. Khurania has said today Odisha a Maoist-free state.Addressing the media, DGP Khurania said that sustained anti-Maoist operations and a series of surrenders by extremists have successfully eliminated Left Wing Extremism activities from Odisha.“We have not yet withdrawn the police camps in the Maoist-dominated areas. We can now say that…

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Gajapati School Gate Collapse Kills Two Students, Headmaster Suspended

The Gajapati district administration suspended headmaster Seto Raika of Rubudisingh Upper Primary School after a school gate collapse killed two girl students on April 15.Two students, Edanti Raita (9) and Beckylesh Raita (10), from Rubudisingh village under R Udayagiri police limits, died when an iron gate attached to the boundary wall fell on them while…

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Naveen Patnaik’s letter to MPs on delimitation not befitting his stature: Dharmendra

Bhubaneswar, April 17: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday dismissed the apprehensions raised by BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik over the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, saying the such claims appeared to be an “attempt to create fear” and were not befitting of an experienced leader.For the context, Patnaik yesterday wrote to all…

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Teen Hacked After Volleyball Fight in Kendrapara

A 17-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after a violent assault during a volleyball game in Aul, Kendrapara district.The clash occurred at Chandiagadi panchayat under Aul police limits. The victim, Rahul Manik, argued with 15-year-old Mrutyunjay Sahu from Malapatana village while playing volleyball. The dispute turned violent when Mrutyunjay allegedly attacked Rahul with a sharp weapon,…

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Man Stabs Wife Over Infidelity Suspicion In Bhubaneswar; Accused Absconding

Bhubaneswar: A man allegedly stabbed his wife repeatedly with a knife after suspecting her of infidelity in Ishaneshwar slum under Chandrasekharpur police station limits in Bhubaneswar.The victim, who works at a private clinic, suffered serious injuries on her neck and face and is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at a nearby hospital.The accused, identified…

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Rs 1.5 crore ganja haul in Odisha; smugglers flee

Sonepur: Police seized a Scorpio SUV loaded with ganja on National Highway-57 under Puintala police limits in Bolangir Wednesday.According to reports, around 3.6 quintals of ganja were recovered from the vehicle (registration number CG 04 QD 4385). The seized contraband is estimated to be worth around Rs 1.5 crore The vehicle, which was reportedly being smuggled…

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