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August 4, 2026
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Education

Vedanta Aluminium Enhances Rural Education in Jharsuguda and Sundargarh with Project Vidya

Vedanta Aluminium's Project Vidya has positively impacted over 25,000 students in Odisha by improving educational resources and addressing teacher shortages in rural schools.

August 4, 2026
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Weather

Severe Weather Alerts Issued for Odisha as Heavy Rainfall Expected

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain across Odisha due to a cyclonic circulation, with specific alerts for Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts.

August 4, 2026
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Crime

Two Arrested in Odisha for Smuggling Banned Cough Syrup Valued at ₹1 Crore

Authorities in Odisha apprehended two individuals for possessing illegal cough syrups worth ₹1 crore. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 23,000 bottles of a banned substance.

August 4, 2026
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Weather

Jharsuguda Sees Record 114.3mm Rainfall in Odisha Over Last Day

Jharsuguda district has experienced the highest rainfall in Odisha, totaling 114.3 mm in the past 24 hours, according to meteorological reports.

August 4, 2026
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Weather

Severe Weather Alert for Bhubaneswar and Cuttack: Heavy Rain Expected in Odisha

The India Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rains in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack this afternoon, with additional downpours expected in several Odisha districts.

August 4, 2026
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Business

Odisha Sees 3,453 MSMEs Close Over Five Years, Reports Union Minister

In the last five financial years, Odisha has seen the closure of 3,453 MSMEs, as reported by Union Minister Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, while registrations on the Udyam portal surged.

August 4, 2026
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Crime

Police Seize ₹1.2 Crore Worth of Cough Syrup, Two Arrested in Jharsuguda

Authorities in Jharsuguda, Odisha, confiscated illegal codeine-based cough syrup valued at over ₹1.2 crore and detained two suspects linked to the drug trade.

August 4, 2026
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Business

Odisha Achieves Over 190,000 Domestic PNG Connections, Says Minister Suresh Gopi

In Odisha, more than 190,000 domestic Piped Natural Gas connections have been established as part of the state's expanding gas distribution network, according to Union Minister Suresh Gopi.

August 4, 2026
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National

Authorities in Odisha Capture Illegal Cough Syrup Worth Over ₹1.2 Crore, Arrest Two Suspects

Police in Jharsuguda seized a significant amount of banned codeine-based cough syrup and arrested two men involved in interstate drug trafficking.

August 3, 2026
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National

Odisha Enhances Traffic Surveillance with New Electronic Monitoring

The Odisha transport department has implemented camera-based traffic enforcement on four additional road segments to improve safety and compliance with road regulations.