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Bargarh Cement Workers Receive ₹26.81 Crore Settlement
Snehalata Bariha
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Bargarh MP seeks special development package for Padampur sub-division
Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit has urged the Centre to approve a special development package for Padampur sub-division to address drought, water scarcity and livelihood challenges.
Bargarh MP Seeks Special Development Package for Padampur Sub-Division
Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit urged the Centre to approve a special development package for Padampur sub-division to address drought, water scarcity and limited livelihood opportunities.
Supreme Court upholds life term in Odisha witch killing case
SC upheld Balku Oram’s life term for the 1998 witch‑branding murder in Sundargarh, citing eyewitness testimony and warning that such violence endangers democracy.
Over 70 Ill, Including 30 Children, After Community Feast in Balasore
Over 70 residents, including 30 children, fell ill with diarrhoea and vomiting after a community feast in Kharida village, Balasore.
Six girl students fall ill during flag hoisting in Deogarh
NHRC seeks ATR from Sambalpur DM on fatal NH-55 accident
Nirmal Ghosh arrested in Sambalpur over RG Kar cremation case
Retired IFS Officer Wins First Bail Case in Odisha High Court
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Bargarh Cement Workers Receive ₹26.81 Crore Settlement
Bargarh Cement Workers secured a ₹26.81 crore settlement on 27 July 2026 after a closure threat, benefiting 61 shop‑floor associates.
Bargarh MP seeks special development package for Padampur sub-division
Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit has urged the Centre to approve a special development package for Padampur sub-division to address drought, water scarcity and livelihood challenges.
Bargarh MP Seeks Special Development Package for Padampur Sub-Division
Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit urged the Centre to approve a special development package for Padampur sub-division to address drought, water scarcity and limited livelihood opportunities.
Supreme Court upholds life term in Odisha witch killing case
SC upheld Balku Oram’s life term for the 1998 witch‑branding murder in Sundargarh, citing eyewitness testimony and warning that such violence endangers democracy.
Over 70 Ill, Including 30 Children, After Community Feast in Balasore
Over 70 residents, including 30 children, fell ill with diarrhoea and vomiting after a community feast in Kharida village, Balasore.
Six girl students fall ill during flag hoisting in Deogarh
Six girl students fell ill during a flag-hoisting ceremony at Padianali UGUP School in Deogarh on Independence Day, officials said.
NHRC seeks ATR from Sambalpur DM on fatal NH-55 accident
NHRC has directed Sambalpur's district magistrate to submit an action taken report within four weeks on allegations that an illegal speed breaker caused the NH-55 accident that killed 60-year-old Rajanikanth Nayak.
Nirmal Ghosh arrested in Sambalpur over RG Kar cremation case
Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Sambalpur over alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape‑murder victim.
Retired IFS Officer Wins First Bail Case in Odisha High Court
Retired IFS officer Dr Abhay Kant Pathak won his first bail case in Odisha High Court, securing relief for Gobind Panda arrested in Boudh district in May 2026.
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