Dilip Ray, the newly elected Rajya Sabha member, visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri to express gratitude after a closely contested election marked by cross-voting.
On March 16, 2026, India held biennial elections for the Rajya Sabha, filling 37 seats. This election process is distinct from the Lok Sabha polls, utilizing an indirect voting method.
A tragic accident on National Highway 16 in Bhadrak, Odisha, resulted in one death and six serious injuries, prompting calls for improved road safety measures.
The Odisha government has announced that Odia Maoists can receive benefits under its surrender policy even if they operate outside the state, as clarified in a recent notification.
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