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‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ Set to Shatter Box Office Records Before Release

The second installment of the Dhurandhar franchise, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, has already begun breaking box office records even before its theatrical release. In terms of preview show ticket sales on the day before release, it has broken the record set by the film ‘Stree 2’. More than 3.5 lakh (350,000) people in India have already booked advance tickets to […]

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Opposition Leader Naveen Patnaik Demands Health Minister’s Resignation Over SCB Medical Fire Incident

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has demanded the resignation of the State Health Minister. Patnaik stated, “During our government, when a fire incident occurred at a private hospital, the then Health Minister had resigned taking moral responsibility. Therefore, the current […]

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Congress Takes Major Disciplinary Action: Suspends 3 MLAs for Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Election

Bhubaneswar: In a significant disciplinary action, the Congress party has suspended three of its MLAs. The suspended legislators are Sanakhemundi MLA Ramesh Jena, Mohana MLA Dasarathi Gamang, and Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous. The three MLAs have been suspended for alleged anti-party activities during the Rajya Sabha election. Yesterday, allegations emerged that these legislators had indulged in […]

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Tragic Fate: Two Odia Workers Die in Kerala While Trying to Save a Goat, Days Before Their Scheduled Return Home

Digapahandi: They had left their homeland to earn a livelihood. They were earning well in another state and regularly sending money back to their families. Their families were living happily. Amidst this happiness, they were scheduled to return home on the 19th of this month. But they will no longer return alive. News has been received […]

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Bhubaneswar to Pay Tribute to Late Dr. Debendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the first death anniversary (Shraddha Barshiki) of former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan. Following his arrival in the state capital, the Defence Minister held discussions with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the State Guest House. Dr. […]

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Odisha Approves 25 Industrial Projects Worth ₹4,510 Crore, Set to Create Over 10,000 Jobs

Bhubaneswar: Century Plyboards is set to establish a plywood factory in Koraput district, with the company investing ₹870.82 crore in the project. Similarly, Pidilite Industries will set up a tile adhesive manufacturing unit in Baleshwar. Internationally renowned firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Services is planning to establish a Technology Centre in Khordha with an investment of ₹60 crore. […]

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Odisha Rajya Sabha Polls: Political Heat Intensifies as Congress Moves MLAs to Bengaluru; BJP Issues Whip

BHUBANESWAR: With only two days remaining for the Rajya Sabha elections in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, the political climate in the state has reached a fever pitch. As the three major parties—the ruling BJP, the main opposition BJD, and the Congress—finalize their strategies, the battle for the upper house seats has become a high-stakes contest. Congress […]

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Bhadrak Faces Severe Fish Shortage: 50% Production Deficit Forces Reliance on Andhra Pradesh

BHADRAK: Despite having a vast network of water bodies and a large fishing community, Bhadrak district is struggling to meet its local demand for fish. The district currently faces a 50% deficit in production, making it heavily dependent on supplies from Andhra Pradesh to feed its population. The Demand-Supply Gap According to official reports, Bhadrak requires […]

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Infrastructure Crisis in Kendrapara: 40% of Anganwadi Centers Lack Own Buildings; 84,000 Children Affected

KENDRAPARA: The foundational education system in Kendrapara district is facing a severe infrastructure crisis, with nearly 40% of Anganwadi centers operating without their own dedicated buildings. Thousands of children are currently forced to attend classes on school verandas, in local clubs, or within the private residences of Anganwadi workers. The Numbers: According to official data, there […]

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