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Kanak News Releases 1PM Headlines Covering Nepal Flood, Lok Bhavan Campus, Sundargarh Fog
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Sundargarh POCSO Court Gives Rajesh Kishan 20-Year Rigorous Jail Term
Sundargarh Special POCSO Court sentenced Rajesh Kishan to 20 years rigorous imprisonment, fined him ₹20,000 and ordered ₹7 lakh compensation for the victim’s family in a 2020 minor rape case.
POCSO Convict Rajesh Kishan Sentenced to 20 Years in Sundargarh Minor Rape Case
Sundargarh Special POCSO Court sentenced Rajesh Kishan to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in a 2020 case.
Illegal Mining Raid in Boudh: Mafia Flees, Blasting Wires Seized
Boudh authorities raided an illegal mining site in Kharabhui jungle Tuesday, seizing blasting materials while the mining mafia fled; the site has Rs 3.83 crore in pending fines.
Boudh Illegal Mining Raid: Blasting Wires Seized, Mafia Flees
A joint raid by Boudh police, district administration and mining officials in Kharabhui jungle under Harabhanga tehsil seized blasting wires and materials used for illegal mining.
Sundargarh POCSO Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Minor
Political climate heats up in Sundargarh over Jual Oram outburst
Odisha Rivers Recede: Mahanadi and Brahmani Drop Below Danger Mark
Cotton Agroforestry Project Launched in Balangir to Boost Sustainable Farming
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Kanak News Releases 1PM Headlines Covering Nepal Flood, Lok Bhavan Campus, Sundargarh Fog
Kanak News issued its 1PM headlines on September 1, 2026, listing Nepal flood update, Lok Bhavan Green Campus and Sundargarh fog as the top stories.
Sundargarh POCSO Court Gives Rajesh Kishan 20-Year Rigorous Jail Term
Sundargarh Special POCSO Court sentenced Rajesh Kishan to 20 years rigorous imprisonment, fined him ₹20,000 and ordered ₹7 lakh compensation for the victim’s family in a 2020 minor rape case.
POCSO Convict Rajesh Kishan Sentenced to 20 Years in Sundargarh Minor Rape Case
Sundargarh Special POCSO Court sentenced Rajesh Kishan to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in a 2020 case.
Illegal Mining Raid in Boudh: Mafia Flees, Blasting Wires Seized
Boudh authorities raided an illegal mining site in Kharabhui jungle Tuesday, seizing blasting materials while the mining mafia fled; the site has Rs 3.83 crore in pending fines.
Boudh Illegal Mining Raid: Blasting Wires Seized, Mafia Flees
A joint raid by Boudh police, district administration and mining officials in Kharabhui jungle under Harabhanga tehsil seized blasting wires and materials used for illegal mining.
Sundargarh POCSO Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Minor
A special POCSO court in Sundargarh has sentenced a 29-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape and impregnation of a 12-year-old girl.
Political climate heats up in Sundargarh over Jual Oram outburst
Union minister Jual Oram faces rallies and an effigy burning in Sundargarh after his outburst and his aide’s alleged Circuit House link worsen tensions.
Odisha Rivers Recede: Mahanadi and Brahmani Drop Below Danger Mark
Odisha's major rivers, including Mahanadi and Brahmani, have fallen below danger levels after two days of rain, easing flood concerns.
Cotton Agroforestry Project Launched in Balangir to Boost Sustainable Farming
CIFOR-ICRAF launched a two-year cotton-based agroforestry pilot in Balangir, Odisha, integrating trees and legumes to improve farmer incomes and soil health.
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