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Odisha’s Iconic ‘Pakhala’ Enters Guinness World Records; CM Mohan Charan Majhi Celebrates State’s Culinary Heritage

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Bhubaneswar: Pakhala, the quintessential fermented rice dish of Odisha, has officially entered the Guinness World Records. To celebrate the popularity of this traditional summer staple, the State Tourism Department organized a mega state-level ‘Pakhala Parba’ (Pakhala Festival) at Panthanivas, Bhubaneswar. The highlight of the event was the preparation of a massive 1,174 kilograms of Pakhala, made using […]

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Semaglutide in India 2026: Price Crash, Availability, Uses, and Side Effects Explained

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India’s Semaglutide Market Boom: Cost, Brands, Weight Loss Benefits, and Risks You Must Know The Indian pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a major transformation with the rapid expansion of Semaglutide, a medication increasingly used for type 2 diabetes management and weight loss. With the entry of multiple domestic pharmaceutical companies, affordability and access to this drug […]

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BJD Civil War Intensifies: Defiant Cross-voting MLAs Threaten Chief Whip with Criminal Cases

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Bhubaneswar: The internal crisis within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has taken an unprecedented and aggressive turn. The six party MLAs, who were served show-cause notices for cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, have not only refused to back down but have launched a high-stakes legal counter-offensive against the party leadership. Led by Banki MLA […]

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‘No Winners, Only Losers’: Noted Political Scientist Slams US-Israeli Strategy in Iran Conflict

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WASHINGTON D.C. — In a scathing assessment of the ongoing military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, veteran West Asia negotiator Alon Ben-Meir warned that the conflict has devolved into a strategic quagmire with no clear exit strategy. Speaking in a detailed interview on March 19, 2026, the Iraqi-born Jewish-American political scientist asserted that […]

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Odisha Police Achieves Historic Success in Anti-Narcotics Drive, Seizes Drugs Worth Over ₹3,000 Crore

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has achieved unprecedented success in its anti-narcotics campaign, destroying illegal ganja cultivation worth ₹1,444 crore, seizing ganja worth ₹1,346 crore, confiscating 1,862 litres of hashish oil valued at ₹200 crore, recovering brown sugar worth ₹41.7 crore, and impounding cough syrup worth ₹10.17 crore between January 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026. During this […]

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Cuttack River Front Development Project: CM Mohan Charan Majhi Reviews ₹210 Crore Initiative

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of the Cuttack River Front Development Project at Lok Seva Bhawan, outlining an ambitious vision to transform the Mahanadi riverbank into a nationally acclaimed tourist destination.   The project, estimated at ₹210 crore, aims to develop 426 acres along the Mahanadi riverbank in Cuttack. In […]

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Pakhala: The Heartbeat of Odisha’s Culinary Identity

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Bhubaneswar: In the vast landscape of Indian gastronomy, few dishes are as deeply intertwined with the socio-cultural fabric of a state as Pakhala is with Odisha. From the humble kitchens of rural villages to the high-end menus of five-star hotels and the sacred altars of the Jagannath Temple, Pakhala remains the ultimate comfort food for every Odia. More […]

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Global Warming Beyond 1.5°C: A Looming Catastrophe for India

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The entire world is currently facing the severe consequences of rising temperatures. If these adverse effects intensify further, it is estimated that global temperatures will rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius. This figure has become a cause of concern at every climate summit. Extensive efforts are underway to limit the global temperature rise to within 1.5 degrees […]

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Ancient Monument Submerged in Hirakud Reservoir Sparks Debate: Is It a Buddhist Stupa?

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Jharsuguda: Many ancient monuments have been submerged within the Hirakud reservoir. Among them, a monument located in the submerged village of Jogini near Palsada in Lakhanpur block has been a subject of controversy for the past several years. According to local residents, this is the tomb (samadhi) of the Gauntia (village head) of Jogini village. However, […]

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