TEMPORARY CANCELLATION OF PASSENGER TRAINS FOR BRIDGE REBUILDING WORK IN DHANMANDAL–KAPILAS ROAD SECTION

To facilitate rebuilding of stone slab bridges in the Dhanmandal–Kapilas Road section under Khurda Road Division, East Coast Railway will undertake essential infrastructure works aimed at enhancing safety and improving the reliability of rail operations during the month of June and July 2026.As a result, the following MEMU train services will remain cancelled on the…

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CBI registers preliminary enquiry against Mahua Moitra on directions of Lokpal

New Delhi, 25/11: In further trouble for Mahua Moitra, the CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against the Trinamool Congress MP in connection with allegations of “quid pro quo” for raising questions in Parliament. Officials said the action came on the directions of Lokpal, which had earlier forwarded the matter to the agency following a…

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Odisha government reconstitutes State Transgender Welfare Board

Bhubaneswar, Ap 24: The Odisha government has reconstituted the State Transgender Welfare Board just two days after issuing its previous notification, signaling a renewed focus on the welfare of transgender persons. The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) announced the changes on April 23, 2026.Under the new arrangement, the SSEPD…

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NIA recovers ‘live’ IED from Assam’s Lakhimpur

New Delhi, 1/10: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday recovered a “live” improvised explosive device (IED) from Assam’s Lakhimpur district. The explosive, placed by ULFA (I) terrorists as part of their conspiracy to disrupt this year’s Independence Day, was recovered early this morning by an NIA team, according to an official statement.    …

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Mahanadi Tribunal team arrives in Odisha for field inspection

An 11-member team of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) today reached Odisha for field inspection of Mahanadi river basin. The state government has declared the members of the visiting MWDT team as state guests. Bhubaneswar: An 11-member team of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) today reached Odisha for field inspection of Mahanadi river…

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