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Heavy rain lashes several parts of Odisha; red alert issued for three districts

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rainfall across Odisha. Weather officials issued a red alert for three districts due to intense rainfall expectations. Several towns recorded significant rainfall, with Balasore and Mayurbhanj experiencing the highest amounts. An orange alert advises preparedness for calamity in ten…

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"Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture": PM Modi appeals for mass participation on International Yoga Day

"International Yoga Day is also being celebrated tomorrow, June 21st... Yoga has been a part of Odisha's culture. From the land of Odisha, I appeal to the people of the entire country and the entire world, all of you should participate in Yoga Day in large numbers," PM Modi said.

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15-million-year-old Asura Hadda (demon bones) found in Odisha's Baripada during college field trip. Here's everything we know

Ancient marine fossils, locally called 'Asura Hadda', have been found in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. These 15-million-year-old discoveries point to a shallow sea that once covered the area. Researchers found shark teeth, vertebrae, fish bones, and mollusc shells. This site offers a glimpse into a rich prehistoric marine ecosystem. Further research…

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6 dead after truck carrying drama troupe overturns in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

At least six people were killed while nine others sustained injuries after a truck they were travelling in overturned in Mayurbhanj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railways approves first passenger train to President Murmu’s native place in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu’s native place Rairangpur and Badampahad in Mayurbhanj district will now get mail or express train, they said.

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NHRC seeks action on men eating woman's body part in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought action taken report from Mayurbhanj district collector in a matter related to eating of dead woman’s flesh by two men at a cremation ground in Mayurbhanj district on July 12. The petitioner alleged that the rights after death of the woman…

The Times of India

Rare black tiger found dead in Odisha's Similipal Reserve

A rare black (pseudo-melanistic) tiger has been found dead in the Similipal National Park (STR) in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, park officials said on Tuesday indicating that the death was suspected to be due to infighting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tiger hide seized in Odisha's Similipal reserve, one held

BHUBANESWAR: The Special Task Force (STF) of crime branch seized a hide of Royal Bengal Tiger (RBT) right inside the buffer area of Similipal Tiger Reserve in Udala range in Mayurbhanj district late on Tuesday night.

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Odisha evacuating people amid flood threat in Balasore, Mayurbhanj districts

The Balasore district administration has decided to evacuate at least 1.2 lakh people by Monday noon when the peak flood water of the Subarnarekha is likely to pass through Raj Ghat

The Hindu

Fingers crossed in Odisha in wake of heavy rain predicted by IMD

IMD has predicted heavy rain for four districts of the State - Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Balasore and Keonjhar

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With BJP close on its heels, BJD turns its focus on tribes

Odisha CM to visit Mayurbhanj district to inaugurate irrigation projects

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Mayurbhanj residents enjoy memorable lunch with 'daughter of soil' at Rashtrapati Bhavan

All 60 people from Droupadi Murmu's home district, invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony, were in for a pleasant surprise when the authorities urged them to join a lunch hosted by the President

The Hindu

Analysis | ‘Brother-sister’ narrative at core of BJD’s plan to appropriate Droupadi Murmu’s victory

The regional party is promoting ‘Rakhi brother’ image of Naveen Patnaik.

The Hindu

Tracking Odisha’s missing schoolchildren

When over 43,000 students failed to turn up for the Class X exam last month, the government ordered an inquiry. Reports on the ground reveal that in the State’s tribal heartland, poor quality of education, shortage of teachers and lack of high schools have resulted in some students migrating for…

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Odisha: Elephant tramples woman to death, attacks villagers

BHUBANESWAR: An elephant, which had trampled a woman to death at Raipal village under Rasagobindpur block in Mayurbhanj district on June 9, attacked the villagers when they were taking the body to the cremation ground the same evening. Sources said Maya Murmu, 68, of the village had gone to a…

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BJD steamrolls Opposition to massive win in Odisha Panchayat polls

BJD won 766 of the 852 seats declared by the State Election Commission

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Odisha: Moderate rainfall from Sunday, says Met

BHUBANESWAR: The state will witness moderate rainfall in parts of north, coastal and adjoining interior districts, including Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, on Sunday under the influence of a western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

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