Old Mr. Patnaik sat on his usual bench at the bustling market square. Around him, the world was a cacophony of sounds—the roar of engines, the honking of horns, and the distant hum of a city that never slept. Thousands of people brushed past each other, a sea of humanity flowing in every direction. Yet, […]
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The temple of the village was glowing with the light of a hundred lamps. Madhav, a wealthy merchant, stood before the deity, performing the Shodasha Upachara—the sixteen steps of ritualistic worship. He offered the finest silks, the purest sandalwood paste, and bells made of gold. The air was thick with the scent of expensive incense […]
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By Harihar Tripathy Brahmananda was a man who didn’t just read books; he lived in them. To him, a book wasn’t just paper and ink; it was a soul waiting to speak. That afternoon, while riding his bike, something caught his eye on the dusty shoulder of the road. He stopped, leaned over, and his […]
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Sambalpur, 8/1 : In a startling breach of digital security that has sent ripples through the academic community of Western Odisha, the official website of Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) fell victim to a brazen cyber-attack late Wednesday evening. The university’s digital portal, a lifeline for thousands of students, was defaced by suspected Pakistani hackers who […]
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Bhubaneswar, 8/1 : In a significant reprieve for lakhs of farmers across the state, the paddy procurement process in Odisha is set to return to normalcy today after the All Odisha Rice Millers Association (AORMA) announced the withdrawal of its agitation. The breakthrough came late Wednesday evening following a high-level discussion between the millers’ body […]
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Bhubaneswar, 8/1 : The Temple City woke up to a bone-chilling morning on Thursday as the mercury plummeted to a startling 9.4 degrees Celsius, marking one of the coldest January nights the capital has witnessed in decades. The sharp drop in temperature has sent shivers across the city, forcing residents to pull out heavy woolens […]
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Bhubaneswar, 8/1 : In a decisive move to fast-track the state’s industrial transformation, the Odisha government on Thursday approved seven major industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 55,783 crore. The proposals, cleared during the 43rd High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, are poised to generate employment for […]
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Luxembourg City, 8/1 : In a significant strategic pivot aimed at marrying India’s technological prowess with European financial architecture, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has identified Luxembourg as a critical partner for the next phase of India’s digital evolution. Speaking during his official visit to the Grand Duchy, Jaishankar emphasized that the bilateral relationship must […]
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Lucknow, 8/1 : In a decisive move that underscores the Uttar Pradesh government’s “zero tolerance” policy towards examination malpractice, the state administration has officially cancelled the Assistant Professor recruitment examination held last year. The decision, announced late Wednesday, comes after a Special Task Force (STF) inquiry confirmed that the sanctity of the exam had been […]
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New Delhi, 8/1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of Agnivesh Agarwal, the son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. The 49-year-old industrialist passed away in New York on Wednesday following a sudden cardiac arrest, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through India’s corporate and political circles. […]
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