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Bhubaneswar: “Criminals No Longer Enjoy Political Protection,” says CM Mohan Majhi; Highlights Surge in Conviction Rates

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a stern warning to criminals, stating that the era of leniency, “affection,” and political protection they enjoyed under the previous government has come to an end. While replying to the discussion on the expenditure demands of the Home Department in the State Assembly today, the Chief Minister launched […]

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The Non-Turning Chariot of the Great Lord: The Divine Splendor of Ashoka Ashtami

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In the vast and vibrant landscape of Odisha’s spiritual heritage, the sacred city of Bhubaneswar, known as Ekamra Kshetra, holds a position of unparalleled sanctity. Among the numerous festivals that breathe life into this ancient temple city, the Ashoka Ashtami celebration of Lord Lingaraj, famously known as the Rukuna Rath Yatra, stands as the most […]

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PNG Push Intensifies as 35-Day LPG Booking Gap Raises Concerns: Sujata Sharma

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New Delhi: Amid growing concerns over LPG availability and delays in refills, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday addressed a press meet outlining the government’s response strategy and its accelerated push towards Piped Natural Gas (PNG). The briefing comes against the backdrop of a widening gap between […]

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Paddy Procurement Gaps and the Price of Delay

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Delays and disruptions in paddy procurement across Odisha have once again brought into focus the persistent gap between policy intent and field-level execution. Even as the state reiterates its commitment to ensuring remunerative prices for farmers through the Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism, reports of delayed procurement, token system inefficiencies, and distress sales indicate that […]

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A test of balance: India and the West Asia crisis

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India’s decision to convene an all-party meeting in response to the escalating crisis in West Asia reflects both the gravity of the situation and the complexity of its national interests. As tensions intensify in a region critical to India’s energy security, trade routes, and diaspora presence, the need for a calibrated, bipartisan response has become […]

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Will Lockdown Return Amid the Energy Crisis?

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New Delhi: As military conflicts in the Middle East and the blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz send global oil prices skyrocketing, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a set of emergency guidelines to combat the worsening energy crisis. This new “playbook” suggests 10 rigorous measures—reminiscent of the COVID-19 era—to curb fuel consumption and […]

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Puri: Inventory and Counting of Ratna Bhandar Ornaments Begins Today

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Puri: The counting and inventory process of the Ratna Bhandar (temple treasury) begins today. A special team has already entered the Shri Jagannath Temple for this purpose. Notably, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been prepared to ensure that the daily rituals of the deities and the darshan (viewing) for devotees are not disrupted during the process. Following the counting, […]

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BJD Lashes Out at BJP Government: Industry  Migration is Not Pride, But BJP’s Incompetence, Says BJD Leader

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Bhubaneswar, 24.03: BJD has launched a scathing attack on the BJP government. BJD leaders have stated that the migration of industries to other states is not a matter of pride (Asmita) but rather reflects BJP’s incompetence. Senior leaders Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak and Sharada Jena said in a press meet that the double engine government was supposed to deliver double benefits, […]

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Supreme Court Rules: Conversion to Religion Other Than Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism Results in Loss of Scheduled Caste Status

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New Delhi, March 24, 2026 The Supreme Court of India ruled on March 24, 2026, that individuals who convert from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to any other religion, including Christianity, immediately lose their Scheduled Caste (SC) status. A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria, upholding an order of the Andhra Pradesh High […]

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