Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to preserve the sanctity of religious sites and protect the youth from substance abuse, the Standing Committee on Excise has issued a series of stringent recommendations to the Odisha Excise Department. Most notably, the committee has recommended a complete ban on liquor shops within a 1-kilometer radius of the Puri Jagannath […]
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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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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, 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, 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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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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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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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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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, 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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