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Gold price in Kalahandi rises to ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams on August 23, 2026
Jyotirmayee Majhi
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Odisha govt pushes to clear final land hurdles for Talcher-Bimalagarh rail line
Odisha govt convened a review meeting to accelerate land acquisition for the long‑delayed Talcher‑Bimalagarh broad‑gauge railway line.
Gold Price in Kalahandi rises to ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams on August 22, 2026
Kalahandi's 24-carat gold price rose to ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams on August 22, 2026, up ₹1,210 from the previous day.
Balangir Woman Overpowers Chain Snatcher Outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar
A Balangir woman overpowered a chain‑snatcher outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar, held the suspect with public help, and called for better security and recovery of her stolen chain.
Odisha Minister Reviews Annapurti Grain ATM, Eyes Expansion
Odisha food minister met WFP officials to review Jharsuguda's Annapurti Grain ATM success and plan its expansion to other districts.
Nuapada School Lacks Toilets, Safe Water; Lessons in Damaged Rooms
Nuapada school lacks toilets, safe water for 106 students
Odisha approves 14 projects worth Rs 2,780 crore, creating 14,104 jobs
Nuapada Government High School Lacks Toilets, Safe Drinking Water
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Gold price in Kalahandi rises to ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams on August 23, 2026
On August 23, 2026, 24‑carat gold in Kalahandi traded at ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams, up ₹1,210 from two days earlier.
Odisha govt pushes to clear final land hurdles for Talcher-Bimalagarh rail line
Odisha govt convened a review meeting to accelerate land acquisition for the long‑delayed Talcher‑Bimalagarh broad‑gauge railway line.
Gold Price in Kalahandi rises to ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams on August 22, 2026
Kalahandi's 24-carat gold price rose to ₹1,60,490 per 10 grams on August 22, 2026, up ₹1,210 from the previous day.
Balangir Woman Overpowers Chain Snatcher Outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar
A Balangir woman overpowered a chain‑snatcher outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar, held the suspect with public help, and called for better security and recovery of her stolen chain.
Odisha Minister Reviews Annapurti Grain ATM, Eyes Expansion
Odisha food minister met WFP officials to review Jharsuguda's Annapurti Grain ATM success and plan its expansion to other districts.
Nuapada School Lacks Toilets, Safe Water; Lessons in Damaged Rooms
Students at Patadara (Kuimunda) Upgraded Government High School in Nuapada lack toilets and safe drinking water, study in damaged classrooms after a Nor’wester storm, and use stream water for drinking.
Nuapada school lacks toilets, safe water for 106 students
Students at a Nuapada government high school study without toilets or safe drinking water, using stream water for drinking and attending classes in damaged buildings.
Odisha approves 14 projects worth Rs 2,780 crore, creating 14,104 jobs
Odisha approved 14 industrial projects worth Rs 2,780.10 crore on August 22, 2026, set to create 14,104 jobs across ten districts.
Nuapada Government High School Lacks Toilets, Safe Drinking Water
Students at a Nuapada government high school lack toilets and safe drinking water, forcing them to use stream water and open fields.
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