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KIIT, KISS announce Beach Pro Tour 2026-28 in Odisha with FIVB

FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball) has announced Beach Pro Tour for 2026, 2027, and 2028 at the Volleyball Mahakumbh at KIIT & KISS in Odisha.... read..

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AICC approves proposal for expulsion of former Odisha MLA Mohammed Moquim for anti-party activities

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has approved the proposal for the expulsion of former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from the primary membership of the party for alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed Moquim had represented the Barabati-Cuttack Ass... read..

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Odisha govt rolls out policy to revive cold store, govt to provide subsidy up to Rs 6.5 crores: Deputy CM Deo

Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said that the state government has rolled out a policy for anyone who wants to revive their cold store, asserting that the state government would provide a subsidy of up to Rs 6.5 crores that can be availed after t... read..

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Akshay Kumar visits Bhubaneswar, urges youth to "stay away from drugs"

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar visited Bhubaneswar to attend an event, drawing massive crowds of fans who gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor and interact with him.... read..

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Odisha Minister honours Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search winners in Bhubaneswar

Odisha's Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday felicitated the top 30 winners of the 19th edition of the Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2025 at its Grand Finale in Bhubaneswar.... read..

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Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces to forgo salary and allowances hike for LoP

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that he will forgo the salary and allowances recently increased for the Leader of the Opposition, as passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly.... read..

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Odisha plans floating solar projects on water bodies to generate power: GRIDCO

Grid Corporation of Odisha Ltd (GRIDCO) Chief Project Manager, Mahesh Das, on Saturday stated that the state is planning to use the water bodies as floating solar surfaces.... read..

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Massive fire at hotel bar in Bhubaneswar, no casualties reported

A fire broke out in a hotel bar in the Satya Vihar area in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The fire was reported at 9 in the morning, and the fire department had instructed and sent seven fire tenders to the hotel after the initial single team reported the high-leve... read..

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' young talents Rosan, Sunil contribute to India's bronze triumph at FIH Junior World Cup

Two Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' young talents played a pivotal role in India's impressive bronze medal finish at the FIH Men's Junior World Cup 2025, held in Tamil Nadu.... read..

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"Situation is far from normal:" BJD leader Pratap Keshari Deb on Malkangiri violence

BJD leader Pratap Keshari Deb, reacting to the violence in Malkangiri following the recovery of a headless woman's body from the Potteru river, claimed that the situation on the ground is far from normal and blamed both the government and the police for a... read..

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Situation now completely normal, says Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari on Malkangiri violence

Amid reports of tension in Odisha's Malkangiri district following the recovery of a headless body of a woman from the Potteru river, Odisha Law and Water Resources Minister Suresh Pujari on Thursday said the situation in the area is now "completely normal... read..

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"Situation in Malkangiri has calmed down": Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond

Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond on Wednesday said that the situation in Malkangiri district has now calmed down following reports of violence after a headless body of a woman was discovered in the Potteru river.... read..

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"Govt not making expenditures for people's development": Naveen Patnaik slams BJP govt in Odisha

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik has come down heavily on the Mohan Charan Majhi government, accusing it of not incurring any expenditure on development for the people.... read..

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Internet suspended in Odisha's Malkangiri after two villages clash over discovery of headless body; police forces deployed

The Odisha government on Monday evening suspended internet and social media services for 24 hours in Malkangiri district after violent clashes erupted between two villages following the recovery of a headless body in the area.... read..

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