4 poachers arrested from Tamana forest in Ganjam
Police have finally managed to arrest four dreaded poachers from the Tamana Reserve Forest in Ganjam district. Two deer skulls with horns and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were seized from their possession. The accused were identified as Purna Gouda alias Chian of Singabadi village, Sankar Pradhan of Medinipur...
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Forester, Forest Guard suspended
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Puri ADM exposed for misleading Guv
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Solar power boats to ply on Chilika waters
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Vaishnaw opens Daspalla rly station
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Minor bro, sis drown in pond
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Making higher edu inclusive for PwDs
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PCC Pravari gives ‘Odisha for Odias’ slogan
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STF seizes Rs 1-cr drug in Nimapada; 1 held
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch on Friday night seized brown sugar weighing around 1.060 kilograms and arrested a drug peddler following a raid near the JIO Petrol Pump in Nimapada town of Puri district. The estimated market value of the seized contraband was more than Rs 1 crore. Based...
Third victim dies amid identities’ mix-up row
Amid the massive mix-up over the identities of patients in the Hi-Tech Hospital explosion here, the bereaved family of deceased Dilip Samantray held the hospital authorities responsible for his death. “I had seen my son at the hospital on Friday. His health condition was stated to be stable last night. Even...
Amway India launches skin nutrition serum
Amway India has launched the Artistry Skin Nutrition Vitamin C+ HA3 Daily Serum. The product provides enhanced hydration for brighter, radiant skin and a visibly healthy, youthful glow. Universally safe with all skin types, the serum seamlessly complements the artistry skin nutrition range, encompassing artistry skin nutrition anti-aging and balancing...
Bandh in Rayagada over tribal warden’s death
Vehicular traffic came to a grinding halt, streets wore a deserted look and government and private establishments shut down as the District Adivasi Mahasangha and members of BJP called a 12-hour bandh over the alleged murder of a physically-challenged tribal warden, Laxmi Majhi, in Rayagada district on Friday. Seeking justice against torture and murder...
Child rights, safety awareness held in N’pada
An awareness programme on child rights and child protection was held by the Regional Centre for Development Cooperation (RCDC), Bhubaneswar, with the help of Child Fund Germany and BMZ Germany in the premises of Chakotia Bhunjia Development Agency (CBDA) at Michhapali under Komna block on Sunday. Komna BDO Hitansu Samal and District Child Protection Officer...
Extend feedback deadline by 3 months: Forum
The Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF) expressed dissatisfaction over the Odisha Gram Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Regulations 2023 issued by the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department on Wednesday. The regulations aim to modify several critical aspects, including reservations, ownership of forest produce, money lending control, land preservation, water bodies management,...
K’jhar homeless old couple gets wheelchair
Though late, the Keonjhar district administration has finally come to the rescue of the poor old couple living by the roadside in Keonjhar town after news on their miserable conditions was published in The Pioneer on November 18. As a first step towards helping the poor family, on the Collector's public grievance...
