A significant fire erupted early Wednesday at a shopping mall in Jharsuguda, Odisha, affecting both a clothing showroom and a nearby jewelry store. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries.
The Odisha State Election Commission is intensifying efforts for the 2027 local body elections, introducing a door-to-door survey for accurate voter rolls and setting ambitious deadlines for electoral preparations.
The Odisha government is making arrangements for President Murmu’s upcoming three-day visit, with an emphasis on security and logistical preparations.
The Election Commission of India has initiated a verification drive for over 58 lakh voters in Odisha to ensure the accuracy of the electoral roll, with a deadline for claims and corrections set for August 4, 2026.
Odisha police convened a virtual meeting to enhance cooperation among eastern states in addressing organized crime and preventing left-wing extremism resurgence.
An Odisha resident claims he was wrongly marked as deceased in Aadhaar records, leading to the suspension of his card and loss of access to subsidized food supplies.
In a disturbing incident in Dhenkanal, armed robbers invaded a home, assaulting the family and making off with gold and cash valued at ₹15 lakh. Authorities are currently investigating the crime.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has granted ₹10 lakh in aid to the families of two devotees who tragically passed away during the Puri Rath Yatra on July 16.
A Revenue Inspector in Sundaragada has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance for soliciting a bribe of ₹4,000 for processing a land demarcation report.
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