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Balangir MLA Calls for Probe into Chattamakhana Dam Damage
Suresh Sahu
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Odisha showcases GI-tagged handlooms on 12th National Handloom Day
Odisha's Handlooms Department organised a fashion show on National Handloom Day featuring GI-tagged Dhalapathar and Tussar fabrics, Nuapatna sarees and Bargarh Double Ikat garments.
Dharmendra Pradhan vows to protect Odisha's pride amid BJD protests
Dharmendra Pradhan said he will never allow Odisha's pride and self-respect to be compromised while addressing a gathering at Rairakhol in Sambalpur.
AAP Claims BJP Govt Forcibly Acquired 950 Acres of Tribal Land in Sundargarh for Dalmia Cement
AAP alleges BJP government forcibly acquired 950 acres of tribal land in Sundargarh for Dalmia Cement without consent of Gram Panchayats.
Oriom Group Enters Odisha's Real Estate Market with Oriom Realty
Oriom Group, a leading industrial conglomerate in Odisha, has launched Oriom Realty, a dedicated real estate vertical to develop premium residential and commercial projects.
Talcher-Bimlagarh railway line cost rises to Rs 3,390 crore due to land acquisition delays
Vedanta Joins as Platinum Sponsor for IBAAS 2026 in Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda police arrest 70-year-old man for sexually assaulting disabled 15-year-old
25 Elephants Damage Paddy Crops in Sundargarh's Bargaon Area
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Balangir MLA Calls for Probe into Chattamakhana Dam Damage
Balangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to order an independent technical enquiry into alleged structural damage to the newly constructed Chattamakhana Dam in Balangir district.
Odisha showcases GI-tagged handlooms on 12th National Handloom Day
Odisha's Handlooms Department organised a fashion show on National Handloom Day featuring GI-tagged Dhalapathar and Tussar fabrics, Nuapatna sarees and Bargarh Double Ikat garments.
Dharmendra Pradhan vows to protect Odisha's pride amid BJD protests
Dharmendra Pradhan said he will never allow Odisha's pride and self-respect to be compromised while addressing a gathering at Rairakhol in Sambalpur.
AAP Claims BJP Govt Forcibly Acquired 950 Acres of Tribal Land in Sundargarh for Dalmia Cement
AAP alleges BJP government forcibly acquired 950 acres of tribal land in Sundargarh for Dalmia Cement without consent of Gram Panchayats.
Oriom Group Enters Odisha's Real Estate Market with Oriom Realty
Oriom Group, a leading industrial conglomerate in Odisha, has launched Oriom Realty, a dedicated real estate vertical to develop premium residential and commercial projects.
Talcher-Bimlagarh railway line cost rises to Rs 3,390 crore due to land acquisition delays
The cost of the Talcher-Bimlagarh railway line has risen to Rs 3,390 crore from Rs 727 crore due to delays in land acquisition, with 756 hectare of required land acquired so far.
Vedanta Joins as Platinum Sponsor for IBAAS 2026 in Jharsuguda
Vedanta has joined as platinum sponsor for IBAAS 2026 in Jharsuguda, scheduled for September 9–11, 2026, expecting 350 delegates from over 120 global companies.
Jharsuguda police arrest 70-year-old man for sexually assaulting disabled 15-year-old
Jharsuguda police arrested a 70-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a specially abled 15-year-old girl after her mother filed a complaint.
25 Elephants Damage Paddy Crops in Sundargarh's Bargaon Area
A herd of 25 elephants damaged paddy crops in Bargaon area of Sundargarh district on August 7, 2026, according to Kanak News.
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