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Digital Vandalism: GM University Website Defaced with Pro-Pakistan Slogans in Major Cyber Breach

January 8, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Sambalpur, 8/1 : In a startling instance of cyber vandalism targeting educational institutions in Odisha, the official website of Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) was hacked late Wednesday evening. The breach, which reportedly occurred around 8:00 PM, left the university’s digital portal defaced with the Pakistani national flag and a series of inflammatory, pro-Pakistan slogans, triggering […]

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Jaundice Outbreak at Khurda JNV: Over 30 Students Test Positive, Health Teams Investigate

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Khurda, 5/1 : A concerning jaundice outbreak has been reported at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Gurujang, Khurda district, Odisha, with samples from around 30 students testing positive for the viral infection. The development has triggered panic among parents and prompted swift action from state health authorities. According to reports, students began experiencing symptoms […]

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Balasore Imposes Strict Curbs Amid ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Balasore, 5/1 : In a decisive move to combat escalating air pollution, the Balasore district administration has imposed stringent restrictions on construction activities, vehicular movement, and other pollution-contributing sources across Balasore Municipality and other Urban Local Body (ULB) areas. The measures come as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Balasore has consistently remained in the […]

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Bhubaneswar Residents to Pay User Fee for Garbage Collection

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, 5/1 : In a significant move towards strengthening its solid waste management system, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the implementation of a monthly user fee for garbage collection from households and commercial establishments across the city. The decision, which came into effect today, January 5, 2026, aims to enhance cleanliness initiatives and […]

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Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary to Welcome Two New Tigers, Boost Conservation Efforts

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, 5/1 : Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is slated to receive two new tigers, a move aimed at bolstering the big cat population and intensifying conservation initiatives in the region. The announcement was made today by the state’s Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia. The Minister confirmed that the state government […]

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Odisha Rice Millers Halt Operations Amid Failed Talks with Government

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, 5/1 : Rice millers across Odisha have announced an indefinite halt to their operations, including paddy procurement-related activities, starting January 5, 2026, following the failure of crucial talks with the state government to address their long-standing demands. The All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) stated that the decision comes after the government did not […]

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INS Chilka Prepares for Grand Passing Out Parade of 2,700 Naval Trainees

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, 5/1 : INS Chilka, the Indian Navy’s premier basic training establishment located in Odisha, is set to host a significant Passing Out Parade (POP) on January 8, 2026. The ceremony will mark the successful completion of 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio training for approximately 2,700 naval trainees, formally inducting them into the operational fold […]

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Ramanaguda Police Nab Two, Seize 356 Litres of Illegal Liquor in Major Crackdown

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, 5/1 : In a significant operation against illegal liquor trade, Ramanaguda police in Rayagada district have arrested two individuals and confiscated a substantial quantity of 356 litres of foreign liquor. The arrests were made on Monday as part of heightened vigilance in the region. The two arrested persons have been identified as Anuj Kumar […]

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Puri Jagannath Temple Implements Strict VIP Protocol, New SOP Announced

January 5, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

Puri, 5/1 : The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri, Odisha, has formally drafted a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate visits by Very Important Persons (VIPs), aiming to ensure a more organized and equitable darshan experience for all devotees. This significant move was announced by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee on Monday, […]

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