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April 30, 2026
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Railways Ordered to Compensate ₹1.3 Lakh to Passenger for Missed Flight Due to Delayed Train

The district consumer disputes redressal commission in Balangir district has mandated Indian Railways to pay ₹1.3 lakh to a passenger who missed a flight due to a significant train...

April 29, 2026
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Illegal Firearms Syndicate Disrupted in Jharsuguda

Authorities in Brajarajnagar have dismantled an illegal firearms operation, arresting three individuals and confiscating several weapons.

April 28, 2026
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Deaths of Two Teachers Highlight Census Duty Risks Amid Odisha Heatwave

The deaths of two schoolteachers in Odisha, suspected to be due to sunstroke while on census duty, have raised concerns about the safety of enumerators during the ongoing heatwave.

April 28, 2026
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Jharsuguda Police Uncover Fake B.Ed Admission Scheme, Two Arrested

Jharsuguda police have dismantled a fraudulent B.Ed admission scheme, arresting two individuals for allegedly deceiving students seeking college placements in Andhra Pradesh.

April 25, 2026
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Odisha Implements Early Summer Break Amid Intensifying Heatwave

The Odisha government has declared an early summer vacation for all schools starting April 27 due to extreme heatwave conditions affecting the state.

April 24, 2026
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Odisha Government Considers Early Summer Vacations: R&DM Minister Suresh Pujari

The Odisha government is contemplating early summer vacations for schools and anganwadi centers due to extreme heatwave conditions, as stated by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.

April 21, 2026
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Protest Erupts Over Alleged Unauthorized Water Extraction by Power Plant in Jharsuguda

Residents in Jharsuguda district protested against SMC Power Generation Ltd for allegedly drawing water from local rivers during the non-monsoon season, exacerbating water scarcity in nearby villages.

April 20, 2026
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Jharsuguda and Chhattisgarh Collaborate to Address Heatwave Challenges

Jharsuguda and Raigarh administrations convened to address the escalating heatwave, focusing on the safety of workers and drivers in industrial areas and transport routes.

April 20, 2026
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Odisha Closes Schools and Colleges in 9 Districts Amid Heatwave

In response to a severe heatwave, Odisha has ordered the closure of educational institutions in nine districts to safeguard students and staff.

April 20, 2026
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Schools in Three Districts Closed for Four Days Due to Heatwave

In response to extreme heatwave conditions, schools and Anganwadi centres in Khurda, Nayagarh, and Deogarh will be closed from April 20 to 23, while Angul's schools will shut from...