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Supreme Court Steps In: EC Under Scrutiny Over Trinamool’s ‘Arbitrary’ Voter Roll Allegations

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A judicial tremor has reverberated through India’s democratic machinery as the Supreme Court, the nation’s highest judicial authority, has stepped decisively into the escalating controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. In a significant development, the apex court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to furnish […]

      
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Another ISRO Setback: PSLV-C62 Mission Fails, 16 Satellites Lost

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A shadow has fallen over India’s burgeoning space ambitions following a critical and unexpected anomaly during the ISRO PSLV-C62 mission. What began as a routine launch, a testament to decades of engineering prowess, ended abruptly in disappointment, failing to deploy its crucial complement of 16 satellites into their designated orbits. The setback, which transpired in […]

      
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Mandi Mayhem to Polavaram Politics: BJD-BJP War of Words Escalates Ahead of Civic Polls

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : The winter chill in Odisha has done little to cool the rising political temperature as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) lock horns in a fierce war of words. With the crucial local body elections looming on the horizon for 2026, the sparring between the […]

      
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Odisha to Unveil ‘Next-Gen’ IT & Semiconductor Policy Next Month; Eyes Global Chip Hub Status

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a decisive move to cement its position on the global technology map, the Odisha state government is set to unveil a comprehensive, revamped IT and Semiconductor Policy next month. Sources within the Electronics and Information Technology Department (E&IT) indicate that the new framework will be a “game-changer,” specifically designed to outpace […]

      
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Winter’s Icy Grip Tightens: IMD Issues Severe Cold Wave Warning for 8 Odisha Districts

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[Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : ] Residents across the interior and western belts of Odisha woke up to a bone-chilling morning today as the mercury took a sharp nose-dive, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a severe cold wave warning for eight districts. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has sounded a ‘Yellow Alert,’ cautioning […]

      
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Rural Resurgence: CM Majhi Fast-Tracks Legacy ‘Ama Odisha’ Projects with New Accountability Mandate

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[Bhubaneswar], 12/1 : In a decisive move to accelerate rural infrastructure development across the state, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan today, assessing the status of ongoing projects sanctioned under the ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ (AONO) initiative. The review marks a significant shift in the […]

      
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Cyber Vandalism Strikes Sambalpur: GM University Portal Defaced with Pro-Pakistan Slogans

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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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Mandi Deadlock Ends: Odisha Paddy Procurement Resumes as Millers Call Off Strike

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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 Shivers at 9.4°C: Capital Records Coldest January Night in Over a Decade

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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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Odisha’s Industrial Leap: Govt Clears 7 Mega Projects Worth Rs 55,783 Crore

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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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