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Shyam Metalics commences Rs 800‑crore aluminium foil plant in Sambalpur
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Dana Majhi files police complaint against filmmaker over short film
Dana Majhi has filed a police complaint in Bolangir against producer Manoj Bag for producing a short film based on his life without his consent.
Over 500 BJD, Congress leaders join BJP in Bolangir's Kantabanji
Over 500 leaders and workers from BJD and Congress joined BJP at an induction programme in Kantabanji, Bolangir district, on Monday.
Canal Overflow Floods Ganeshpur Village in Sonepur District
Knee‑deep water from an overflowing canal has flooded Ganeshpur village in Sonepur district, blocking ambulances and keeping children out of school.
Lower Suktel reservoir surge forces evacuation in Balangir district
Heavy rainfall upstream caused the Lower Suktel reservoir to overflow, flooding homes in Kumiapali village and prompting evacuations and sluice‑gate releases in Balangir district.
Ankit Ghosh Injured in Police Encounter at Jharsuguda Ib River Ghat
Disabled tribal child denied pension, housing benefits in Kalahandi
Odisha Health Dept reviews VIMSAR gynaecology department over maternal deaths
Sundargarh panel orders Ola Electric to pay Rs 1.76L for faulty scooter
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Shyam Metalics commences Rs 800‑crore aluminium foil plant in Sambalpur
Shyam Metalics has commenced commercial operations at its Rs 800‑crore premium‑grade aluminium foil plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, marking a major boost to local manufacturing.
Dana Majhi files police complaint against filmmaker over short film
Dana Majhi has filed a police complaint in Bolangir against producer Manoj Bag for producing a short film based on his life without his consent.
Over 500 BJD, Congress leaders join BJP in Bolangir's Kantabanji
Over 500 leaders and workers from BJD and Congress joined BJP at an induction programme in Kantabanji, Bolangir district, on Monday.
Canal Overflow Floods Ganeshpur Village in Sonepur District
Knee‑deep water from an overflowing canal has flooded Ganeshpur village in Sonepur district, blocking ambulances and keeping children out of school.
Lower Suktel reservoir surge forces evacuation in Balangir district
Heavy rainfall upstream caused the Lower Suktel reservoir to overflow, flooding homes in Kumiapali village and prompting evacuations and sluice‑gate releases in Balangir district.
Ankit Ghosh Injured in Police Encounter at Jharsuguda Ib River Ghat
Ankit Ghosh, a notorious criminal with seven pending cases, was injured in a police encounter at Jharsuguda's Ib river ghat on 27 July 2026 after allegedly opening fire on officers.
Disabled tribal child denied pension, housing benefits in Kalahandi
A 7‑year‑old tribal boy with 80 % disability in Kalahandi has been denied government pension and housing benefits despite eligibility.
Odisha Health Dept reviews VIMSAR gynaecology department over maternal deaths
A two-member Odisha Health Department team reviewed the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at VIMSAR, Burla, after rising maternal deaths and recommended corrective measures.
Sundargarh panel orders Ola Electric to pay Rs 1.76L for faulty scooter
Sundargarh consumer commission directed Ola Electric to refund Rs 1.16 lakh and pay Rs 60,000 compensation plus costs for a defective e‑scooter bought in August 2023.
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