Sonepur police raided various places, seized car and ganja, 3 arrest

Sonepur , 25/10:While smuggling Ganja from Kantamal area of Boudh district to Bargarh through Subarnapur district, Sonepur police seized 39.440 kg of Ganja. Seized Ganja vehicle (white colour car number -OD-33 C-0646) near Dhaurakhaman Metakani Chhak and arrested Bishikeshan Kalsai of Ghantapada area of Boudh district and Sushil Digal of Gochhapada area of Kandhamal district…

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Trade unions postpone national strike against Modi govt to March 28-29

New Delhi, 29/1: The general strike called by ten central trade unions against the Narendra Modi government scheduled for February 23-24 has now been shifted to March 28-29 following the third wave of Covid-19, upcoming Assembly elections and local polls in Odisha and Tamil Nadu. The decision to postpone the general strike “against the anti-worker,…

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PG medical admissions: Supreme Court strikes down domicile-based reservations

New Delhi: In a far-reaching judgment on Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate (PG) medical courses are impermissible and declared them unconstitutional for violating Article 14 of the Constitution. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and SVN Bhatti said that state quota seats must be filled based on…

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Prof. Sabita Pradhan Appointed as First VC of Odia University

Bhubaneswar, 18/8: In a major development, Prof. Sabita Pradhan has been appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Odia University, Satyabadi, Puri.   Odisha Governor and Chancellor Prof. Ganeshi Lal appointed Prof. Pradhan as the first VC of Odia University for a period of two years. The notification said”In exercise of the powers conferred by…

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PL: Newcastle United Extend Winning Streak To Five With 4-1 Thumping Of Man Utd

Newcastle: Harvey Barnes struck twice in the second half as Newcastle United extended their winning streak to five with a commanding 4-1 win over Manchester United at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Led by assistants Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones in the absence of Eddie Howe—who was hospitalised on Friday—the Magpies started brightly and dominated from…

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Cyclone Dana scare: Onion and Potato prices skyrocket in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

Cuttack: Panic buying has been seen in Odisha due to the probable cyclone Dana scare. Onion and potato prices have skyrocketed in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, said reports on Tuesday. According to latest reports, onion and potato prices have skyrocket in Cuttack Chatrabazar and Bhubaneswar Unit-1 Haat. Potatoes are being sold at Rs. 40 to Rs. 50 per…

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