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PDS rice short-weighing alleged in Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi
Jyotirmayee Majhi
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Orissa HC directs probe into police excesses on tribals opposing bauxite mine
Orissa HC ordered Rayagada administration to report on alleged police excesses against tribal villagers resisting a bauxite mine near Sijimali Hill and to keep peace in the area.
Odisha Orphaned Student Blocked from Scholarship by Documents
Eighteen-year-old orphan Karan struggles to access scholarships and disability benefits in Odisha due to conflicting identity documents from his time in institutional care.
Boudh Hospital Ceiling Collapses, Milk Prices Rise in Odisha
Boudh Hospital’s ceiling collapsed on August 20, 2026, as milk prices rose in Odisha, impacting dairy products, according to Kanak News.
Dharmendra Pradhan hoists tricolor at Jharbahal school
Dharmendra Pradhan hoisted the tricolor at Govt SSD High School in Jharbahal, Deogarh, Odisha, according to a PTI report that did not specify the date or occasion.
Odisha CM announces ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood‑hit districts
Youth Murdered Near Pataneshwari Temple in Sambalpur, Two Detained
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Ex-PACS Secretary for Rs 42.31 Lakh Paddy Scam
Lizard in Patient Food Prompts Sambalpur DHH to Issue New Tender
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PDS rice short-weighing alleged in Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi
Beneficiaries in Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi say they receive less PDS rice than entitled, with shortages up to 5 kg and inspector finding 800g–3kg discrepancies.
Orissa HC directs probe into police excesses on tribals opposing bauxite mine
Orissa HC ordered Rayagada administration to report on alleged police excesses against tribal villagers resisting a bauxite mine near Sijimali Hill and to keep peace in the area.
Odisha Orphaned Student Blocked from Scholarship by Documents
Eighteen-year-old orphan Karan struggles to access scholarships and disability benefits in Odisha due to conflicting identity documents from his time in institutional care.
Boudh Hospital Ceiling Collapses, Milk Prices Rise in Odisha
Boudh Hospital’s ceiling collapsed on August 20, 2026, as milk prices rose in Odisha, impacting dairy products, according to Kanak News.
Dharmendra Pradhan hoists tricolor at Jharbahal school
Dharmendra Pradhan hoisted the tricolor at Govt SSD High School in Jharbahal, Deogarh, Odisha, according to a PTI report that did not specify the date or occasion.
Odisha CM announces ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood‑hit districts
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announced a ₹1,000 crore relief package for six flood-affected districts as heavy rain left 9.4 lakh people impacted.
Youth Murdered Near Pataneshwari Temple in Sambalpur, Two Detained
A youth was murdered near Pataneshwari Temple in Sambalpur on Tuesday night, prompting police to detain two suspects amid rising local tension.
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Ex-PACS Secretary for Rs 42.31 Lakh Paddy Scam
Odisha Vigilance arrested former Tusura PACS secretary Sanoj Kumar Mishra for allegedly misappropriating Rs 42.31 lakh in paddy procurement funds.
Lizard in Patient Food Prompts Sambalpur DHH to Issue New Tender
A dead lizard in patient food prompted Sambalpur DHH to fine the contractor, issue a show-cause notice and start a fresh tender for food services.
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