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Factory worker killed as bus hits motorcycle in Sundargarh
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Gold Price in Jharsuguda Falls ₹650 per 10g on Sep 8, 2026
Gold price in Jharsuguda fell ₹650 per 10 grams on September 8, 2026, with 24-carat gold at ₹1,54,140 and lower rates for 22K, 18K and 14K.
Factory Worker Mitu Lakra Dies After Bus Hits Motorcycle in Rajgangpur
Mitu Lakra, a 42-year-old factory worker, died after a bus allegedly ran over his motorcycle in Bhaluduma, Rajgangpur, Sundargarh district on Thursday morning.
Dharmendra Pradhan stresses skills alongside education at Sambalpur University convocation
Dharmendra Pradhan urged graduates to pair academic learning with practical skills at Sambalpur University's 36th convocation.
Odisha Governor Visits Maa Samaleswari Temple with Dharmendra Pradhan
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur with former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and prayed for Odisha’s peace and prosperity.
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Nuakhai 2026 in Sambalpur: Maa Samaleswari Nabanna Timing Announced
Bargarh engineer returns home from Nepal; wife, daughter still missing
Nuakhai 2026 Nabanna timing announced for Sept 15 at Maa Samaleswari, Sambalpur
Hirakud Reservoir Crosses 627‑Foot Mark, Four Sluice Gates Opened
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Factory worker killed as bus hits motorcycle in Sundargarh
Factory worker Mitu Lakra, 42, died after a government bus hit his motorcycle in Rajgangpur, Sundargarh on Thursday.
Gold Price in Jharsuguda Falls ₹650 per 10g on Sep 8, 2026
Gold price in Jharsuguda fell ₹650 per 10 grams on September 8, 2026, with 24-carat gold at ₹1,54,140 and lower rates for 22K, 18K and 14K.
Factory Worker Mitu Lakra Dies After Bus Hits Motorcycle in Rajgangpur
Mitu Lakra, a 42-year-old factory worker, died after a bus allegedly ran over his motorcycle in Bhaluduma, Rajgangpur, Sundargarh district on Thursday morning.
Dharmendra Pradhan stresses skills alongside education at Sambalpur University convocation
Dharmendra Pradhan urged graduates to pair academic learning with practical skills at Sambalpur University's 36th convocation.
Odisha Governor Visits Maa Samaleswari Temple with Dharmendra Pradhan
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited Maa Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur with former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and prayed for Odisha’s peace and prosperity.
Nuakhai 2026 in Sambalpur: Maa Samaleswari Nabanna Timing Announced
Nuakhai 2026 preparations gain momentum in western Odisha with Maa Samaleswari Nabanna timing fixed for September 15.
Bargarh engineer returns home from Nepal; wife, daughter still missing
Bargarh engineer Gunnam Jaykrishna returned home from Nepal after surviving the Aug 26 flash flood, while his wife and two-year-old daughter remain missing.
Nuakhai 2026 Nabanna timing announced for Sept 15 at Maa Samaleswari, Sambalpur
Pandits in Sambalpur announced that Nabanna for Nuakhai 2026 will be offered between 9:40 AM and 9:45 AM on September 15.
Hirakud Reservoir Crosses 627‑Foot Mark, Four Sluice Gates Opened
Hirakud reservoir surpassed 627 feet, leading to the opening of four sluice gates to control excess water flow into the Mahanadi.
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