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Sambalpur Warriors aim for Odisha T20 title after runners-up finish
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Sambalpur Warriors aim for Odisha T20 title after runners-up finish

Debraj Meher

Debraj Meher

10h ago2 min read

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Sambalpur Warriors aim for Odisha T20 title after runners-up finish
SambalpurSports10h ago

Sambalpur Warriors aim for Odisha T20 title after runners-up finish

Sambalpur Warriors return to the Odisha T20 League on September 20, aiming to improve on last season's runners-up finish against defending champions Cuttack Panthers.

Debraj Meher2 min read
Adult film star's stay at Rourkela circuit house triggers police probe
SundargarhNews14h ago

Adult film star's stay at Rourkela circuit house triggers police probe

Police have launched a probe into the December stay of an adult film star at Rourkela Circuit House, questioning three individuals including the son of a retired SP-rank officer.

Rakesh Pradhan2 min read
Odisha police arrest wanted criminal after Sambalpur shootout
SambalpurNews15h ago

Odisha police arrest wanted criminal after Sambalpur shootout

Mohammad Irfan, wanted in 24 criminal cases, was arrested after a police shootout in Sambalpur that left him with a leg injury.

Debraj Meher2 min read
Maa Sunadei Shrine Hosts Nuakhai Celebration in Sunabeda
NuapadaCulture1d ago

Maa Sunadei Shrine Hosts Nuakhai Celebration in Sunabeda

Maa Sunadei shrine in Sunabeda observed Nuakhai on September 13, 2026, featuring first harvest offerings that reflect tradition and community spirit.

Bibhuti Bhusan Sahu2 min read
Balangir Police Arrest Two Habitual Offenders After Attack
BalangirNews1d ago

Balangir Police Arrest Two Habitual Offenders After Attack

Balangir police arrested two habitual offenders for attacking students and damaging vehicles inside Rajendra University campus, forwarding them to court on Saturday.

Suresh Sahu2 min read
Bargarh Air Quality Moderate, PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³ on Sep 12
Bargarh2d ago

Bargarh Air Quality Moderate, PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³ on Sep 12

Bargarh’s air quality remained Moderate on September 12 with PM2.5 at 20.5 µg/m³, prompting health advisories for sensitive groups.

Snehalata Bariha3 min read
Air Quality in Bargarh, Odisha – Current AQI 72, PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³
Bargarh2d ago

Air Quality in Bargarh, Odisha – Current AQI 72, PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³

Bargarh, Odisha reports a Moderate AQI of 72 with PM2.5 at 20.5 µg/m³, 4.1 times the WHO guideline, and advises sensitive groups to reduce outdoor activity.

Snehalata Bariha3 min read
IHCL Signs Gateway Hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha
SambalpurBusiness3d ago

IHCL Signs Gateway Hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha

IHCL has signed a deal to build a 125-key Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha, with restaurants, gym, pool and over 10,000 sq ft of banquet space.

Debraj Meher2 min read
Balangir farmer murder: Sarpanch among 4 convicted
BalangirNews3d ago

Balangir farmer murder: Sarpanch among 4 convicted

A Balangir farmer killed in 2010 was convicted by a Titilagarh court, with a serving sarpanch among four sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment.

Suresh Sahu2 min read

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