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July 11, 2026
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Business

Vedanta Aluminium’s Subhalaxmi Cooperative Honors 50 Students for Academic Excellence

Subhalaxmi Cooperative, backed by Vedanta Aluminium, celebrated the achievements of 50 Class 10 students from Jharsuguda for their outstanding performance in board exams, highlighting the importance of community and...

July 11, 2026
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Weather

Odisha Braces for Days of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department warns of widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across Odisha for the upcoming week, issuing alerts for several districts.

July 11, 2026
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National

Odisha Police Eliminates Over 108 Metric Tonnes of Ganja Valued at ₹544.52 Crore in Anti-Drug Initiative

In a significant anti-drug operation, Odisha Police has successfully destroyed 108.90 metric tonnes of seized ganja worth approximately ₹544.52 crore. The initiative was part of the state's ongoing campaign...

July 11, 2026
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Environment

Vedanta Aluminium Celebrates Van Mahotsav with Afforestation Efforts in Odisha

Vedanta Aluminium commemorated Van Mahotsav 2026 by engaging in afforestation and biodiversity initiatives throughout Odisha, involving community members and contributing to ecological sustainability.

July 11, 2026
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Education

Jharsuguda Collector Evaluates School Meal Quality During Surprise Visit

Kunal Motiram Chavan, the collector of Jharsuguda, conducted an unexpected inspection at the Govt Upper Primary School in Lakhanpur, addressing concerns regarding the mid-day meal program and its implementation.

July 11, 2026
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Crime

On the run for 28 years, murder accused held from Odisha’s Raigarh

A murder suspect who had evaded capture for 28 years following his escape from custody in 1998 has been arrested by police in Jharsuguda, Odisha.

July 10, 2026
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Crime

Murder Suspect Captured After Nearly Three Decades on the Run in Odisha

Odisha police have successfully apprehended a murder suspect who eluded capture for 28 years after escaping custody. Nilamani Mahanand was arrested in Chhattisgarh and is now facing legal proceedings.

July 9, 2026
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Weather

Odisha Braces for Thunderstorms and High Winds Over Next Six Days, IMD Issues Alerts

The India Meteorological Department has forecasted thunderstorms with high winds across various regions in Odisha for the upcoming six days, prompting the issuance of yellow alerts.

July 9, 2026
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Environment

Industrial Fly Ash Contaminates Farmland in Odisha’s Belpahar Due to Recent Rains

In Odisha's Belpahar block, recent rainfall has resulted in industrial fly ash washing onto agricultural fields, raising concerns among farmers about soil quality and crop yields for the kharif...

July 9, 2026
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Environment

Rising Thermal Hotspots in Odisha Linked to Urban Development and Land Degradation

A recent study reveals that thermal hotspots in Odisha are increasing due to urban expansion and land degradation, with some districts experiencing annual temperature growth of up to 9%.