Anantnag encounter: Civilian succumbs to injuries, death toll climbs to three

Srinagar,11/8: The death toll in the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir rose to three on Sunday as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter succumbed, officials said. Abdul Rashid Dar, who was injured in terrorist firing on Saturday, succumbed to injuries at a hospital early Sunday, the officials…

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Mamata-led Opposition wants Sharad Pawar to be presidential candidate

New Delhi, 15/6:Leaders of several Opposition parties on Wednesday urged NCP supremo Sharad Pawar to be the joint Opposition candidate for the presidential election, but the veteran leader once again declined the offer at a meeting convened by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here.     As many as 17 Opposition parties attended the…

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Seventeen KIIT Athletics Who Participated in Paris Olympics & Paralympics Felicitated By Varsity

Bhubaneswar, Sept 22: KIIT-DU hosted a momentous event on Sunday honouring the students of the Varsity who represented India at the recently concluded Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The Founder of the University Dr. Achyuta Samanta led the celebration, which showcased the achievements of these remarkable athletes and highlighted the vital role of sports in education. Each athlete…

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Vedanta Aluminium Marks National Sports Day 2025, Celebrates 300 Young Athletes Across India

Bhubaneswar;29thAugust 2025:On National Sports Day 2025, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship by recognising the achievements of over thousandsof young athletes trained and supported through its grassroots initiatives. The company is nurturing a vibrant sporting culture by promoting grassroots talent, strengthening community engagement, and enhancing employee well-being. Across Odisha and…

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Petrol, diesel prices regulated by election dates, not by global rates, says Congress

New Delhi, 11/9: The Congress on Sunday alleged that petrol and diesel prices were regulated by the election dates and not as per the global rates.     Addressing a press conference, party spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh alleged that retail inflation, GDP growth, and a depreciating rupee are some of the examples that paint a concerning…

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JALESWAR MUNICIPALITY STAFFERS NABBED BY ODISHA VIGILANCE WHILE TAKING BRIBE RS 10,000/- FROM A CONTRACTOR FOR CLEARING HIS PENDING BILL.

Today i.e on 10.10.2025, a short while ago, Sri Braja Gopal Ghose Mohapatra, Dealing Asst. Sanitation-cum-MIS Co-ordinator and Sri Ratikanta Patra, Sanitation expert, both of Jaleswar Municipality, Dist- Balasore have been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe of Rs.10,000/- from a Contractor (complainant) for clearing his pending bill for the works executed…

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Second International Workshop on Dam Safety Begins at KIIT-DU

Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: The three-day Second International Workshop on Dam Safety (IWDS 2025) kicked off at KIIT-DU on Friday, with former Chief Secretary of the state, Shri P.K. Jena, emphasising the need for utmost preparedness in the face of natural disasters, especially in a state like Odisha. Recalling his administrative experience, he noted how discussions with…

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