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Odisha Rivers Recede: Mahanadi and Brahmani Drop Below Danger Mark
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Cotton Agroforestry Project Launched in Balangir to Boost Sustainable Farming
CIFOR-ICRAF launched a two-year cotton-based agroforestry pilot in Balangir, Odisha, integrating trees and legumes to improve farmer incomes and soil health.
Bargarh MP Accuses Naveen Patnaik of Misleading People on Mining Law
Bargarh MP Pradip Purohit accused Naveen Patnaik of misleading people over the amended Mines and Minerals Act, citing revenue protection and past mineral resource losses.
Sambalpur MP Seeks C-DAC Centre at GMU, STPI Expansion
Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has urged the Union IT minister to set up a C-DAC centre at GMU and expand the STPI facility to boost western Odisha’s tech ecosystem.
12 Injured in Nuapada School Van–Ertiga Collision, Girl Critical
Twelve people were injured in a Nuapada school van–Ertiga collision on August 29, with an 11‑year‑old girl in critical condition.
Odisha destroys 3.6 tonnes of adulterated food in three-day statewide drive
Odisha Jatra Actor Piyush Tripathy Collapses On Stage
14-year-old boy stabbed to death in Balangir over card game
14‑year‑old boy stabbed to death in Balangir over card game
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Odisha Rivers Recede: Mahanadi and Brahmani Drop Below Danger Mark
Odisha's major rivers, including Mahanadi and Brahmani, have fallen below danger levels after two days of rain, easing flood concerns.
Cotton Agroforestry Project Launched in Balangir to Boost Sustainable Farming
CIFOR-ICRAF launched a two-year cotton-based agroforestry pilot in Balangir, Odisha, integrating trees and legumes to improve farmer incomes and soil health.
Bargarh MP Accuses Naveen Patnaik of Misleading People on Mining Law
Bargarh MP Pradip Purohit accused Naveen Patnaik of misleading people over the amended Mines and Minerals Act, citing revenue protection and past mineral resource losses.
Sambalpur MP Seeks C-DAC Centre at GMU, STPI Expansion
Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has urged the Union IT minister to set up a C-DAC centre at GMU and expand the STPI facility to boost western Odisha’s tech ecosystem.
12 Injured in Nuapada School Van–Ertiga Collision, Girl Critical
Twelve people were injured in a Nuapada school van–Ertiga collision on August 29, with an 11‑year‑old girl in critical condition.
Odisha destroys 3.6 tonnes of adulterated food in three-day statewide drive
Odisha destroyed 3,605 kg of adulterated food across 30 districts in a three-day pre-Raksha Bandhan drive from August 25-27.
Odisha Jatra Actor Piyush Tripathy Collapses On Stage
Odisha Jatra actor Piyush Tripathy collapsed on stage during a late-night performance in Basupali village, Deogarh, after falling ill and was treated for dehydration.
14-year-old boy stabbed to death in Balangir over card game
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Balangir after a card game quarrel, leading to community protests and police investigation.
14‑year‑old boy stabbed to death in Balangir over card game
A 14‑year‑old boy was stabbed to death by another minor during a card game in Roath village, Balangir, leading to police arrest and local protests.
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