Odisha Forestry Project Transforms Lives of 7.5 Lakh Forest-Dependent Villagers

A community-led forestry initiative in Odisha is successfully combining livelihood generation with sustainable forest conservation, bringing new hope to thousands of vulnerable families. Officials announced this morning that the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project Phase-II (OFSDP-II), supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has positively impacted over 7.55 lakh forest-dependent individuals across the state […]

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Odisha Cyber Crime Unit Blocks 121 Fake Hotel Websites Ahead of Puri Rath Yatra

In a massive crackdown on cyber fraud targeting pilgrims, the Odisha CID’s Cyber Crime Unit has successfully blocked 121 fake hotel booking websites and 33 fraudulent webpages linked to the Puri Rath Yatra. The preventive drive aimed to protect lakhs of devotees visiting the pilgrim city from online scams involving fake accommodations, bogus transport services, […]

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Sacred Adapa Mandapa Bije Concludes As Deities Enter Gundicha Temple in Puri

The highly auspicious Adapa Mandapa Bije ritual was successfully completed in Puri today, marking a major spiritual milestone in the ongoing 2026 Rath Yatra. Following a delayed chariot procession that concluded on Friday afternoon when all three magnificent chariots reached Saradha Bali, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra finally left their chariots to enter […]

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Public Outrage Erupts After Woman Assaulted in Guntur; Police Take Swift Action

A shocking case of assault on a woman in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has sparked widespread public outrage and intense political backlash today. After disturbing CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) both issued sharp criticisms regarding women’s safety in the state. The […]

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Public Outrage Erupts After Woman Assaulted in Guntur; Police Take Swift Action

A shocking case of assault on a woman in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has sparked widespread public outrage and intense political backlash today. After disturbing CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) both issued sharp criticisms regarding women’s safety in the state. The […]

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Public Outrage Erupts After Woman Assaulted in Guntur; Police Take Swift Action

A shocking case of assault on a woman in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has sparked widespread public outrage and intense political backlash today. After disturbing CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) both issued sharp criticisms regarding women’s safety in the state. The […]

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Former IT Secretary Appears Before Police in Odisha CMO Missing Files Probe

Former IT Secretary Manoj Mishra has appeared before the Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar today as authorities intensify their investigation into the sudden disappearance of two crucial commission inquiry reports from the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The missing files contain sensitive investigative findings regarding the 2008 Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati murder case and the 2016 […]

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Police Evacuate Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital as CJP Protests Escalate at Jantar Mantar

Early this morning, Delhi Police forcefully shifted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike. Authorities cited a Delhi High Court order and medical advice regarding his deteriorating health, though his supporters and family alleged he was taken abruptly without their consent. The ongoing […]

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Odisha Flood Crisis: Sapua River Swells, Inundating Villages in Athagarh and Badamba

Continuous heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours has created a grim flood-like situation in parts of Odisha, triggered by an active monsoon and a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. The rapid swelling of the Sapua river has severely affected low-lying areas in Cuttack district, particularly in Athagarh, Tigiria, and Badamba, isolating several […]

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BCCI Dismisses Rumours of Rohit Sharma’s Retirement Ahead of Lord’s ODI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially rejected growing media speculation regarding Rohit Sharma’s retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs). Rumours had suggested that the upcoming series-deciding third match against England at Lord’s could be his final appearance in the format. However, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no such discussions […]

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