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Sudhir Kumar Panda nominated PCI member

Pratidin Editor Sudhir Kumar Panda and Puri Lok Sabha MP Sambit Patra were among the nine persons nominated by the Centre as members to the Press Council of India (PCI) under the provisions of the Press Council Act, 1978, official sources said Wednesday.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

12 Naxals, 3 DRG cops killed in encounter

Twelve Naxalites, including a dreaded Maoist commander, and three personnel of the District Reserve Guard (DRG), a special-ised unit of the state police, were killed in a fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district bordering Malkangiri district Wednesday, officials said.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

HAALAND CREATES HISTORY

Man City forward becomes fastest player to 100 Premier League goals as Man City hold off charging Fulham

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Renuka sparks row with ‘Bhow-Bhow’ remark

DOG ROW

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Himachal to fight for 1.24L illegal occupants in the state: CM Sukhu

The Himachal Pradesh government will fight in the Supreme Court for 1,24,870 illegal occupant families to save them from eviction, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu told the House Wednesday.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Crackdown on fake ORS; nearly 8L packs recalled

In a bid to enhance public health safety, the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department has launched a special statewide drive to trace and recall deceptively labelled oral rehydration solution (ORS) packets from medicine shops.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

'Dahibara Aloodum' mooted as Cuttack’s official cuisine

The state government has proposed ‘Dahibara Aloodum’, the iconic street food of Cuttack, to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as the official cuisine of Cuttack district under ‘One District, One Cuisine’ scheme.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Safety officers’ training on workplace hazards

With an objective to enhance the active role of safety officers in identifying workplace hazards, promoting safe practices, and preventing accidents, a one-day training workshop was conducted Wednesday at State Labour Institute Seminar Hall.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

One in a million — the odds of 20 toss losses on trot

749 days of bad luck: India cannot make head or tail of ODI coin-curse

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Cal HC quashes order terminating 32,000 primary teachers

Jobs scrapped after 9 years to cause insurmountable inconvenience, says Cal HC

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Govt drops order to preload app on phones after outcry

Decision marks rare policy reversal for Centre

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Doc performs last rites of leprosy patient

A leprosy patient in Kusamal under Khariar block of Nuapada district was denied funeral support due to continuing social stigma attached to the disease, forcing a local doctor to step in and ensure a dignified cremation.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

BJD criticises govt for 'neglecting' Rama Devi's 125th birth anniversary

The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Wednesday criticised the manner in which the Odisha government marked the 125th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Rama Devi, even as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Speaker Surama Padhy and other leaders paid floral tributes at her statue on the Assembly premises.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Odisha's PRIs see steady rise in allocation of Central grants

Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have witnessed a steady rise in allocation of grants recommended by three successive Central Finance Commissions, Union Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) informed the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Roll back labour codes: Trade unions

Eight central trade unions Wednesday issued a stern warning to the Centre and the state government, demanding withdrawal of the new labour codes, cancellation of the 10-hour workday notification, and a ban on night-shift duties for women workers.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Putin begins 2-day India visit today

The Russian president's trip to India is taking place at a time when India-US relations are going through possibly the worst phase in the last two decades after Washington imposed a whopping 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, including 25 per cent levies for New Delhi's procurement of Russian crude oil

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Defence ministers of Russia, India to hold key talks today

India’s keenness in procurement of S-400 missile systems, upgrade of Sukhoi 30 fighter jets and purchasing other critical military hardware from Russia will be on the agenda for talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov Thursday.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Bill allowing women’s night shifts cleared

The Assembly Wednesday passed a Bill paving the way for women to work night shifts and increasing the daily working hours from nine to 10.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Fit-again Gill, Pandya return for SA T20I

The five-match series begins December 9 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Shimla ice rink opens for skating today

Asia’s largest natural ice rink in Shimla will likely open for skating Thursday, an official said.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Railways to mandate OTP for all Tatkal tickets at reservation counters

To book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters, passengers will now have to provide a onetime password received on their mobile phones, a move officials say is aimed at curbing misuse of the last-minute ticket booking facility.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

POSHAN eludes 3,882 for lack of Aadhaar updation

As many as 3,882 beneficiaries are now out of the ambit of PM POSHAN (POshan SHAKti Nirman) due to lack of Aadhaar-mobile number updation, while they could not be traced during facial recognition drive, according to Women and Child Development department officials.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

KLF, Penguin launch book review contest

The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), in collaboration with Penguin Random House India, Wednesday launched KLF Penguin Book Review Competition - The Book Review Project, a nationwide initiative designed to reignite the love for reading and foster vibrant literary discussions across India.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Putin in India: Foreign policy implications

WHETHER UKRAINE WILL FIGURE IN THE PUBLIC JOINT COMMUNIQUE MADE BY THE TWO LEADERS, IS A QUESTION

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Markram ton trumps Kohli, Rutu

Kohli, Gaikwad hundreds in vain as SA chase 359 to level ODI series

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Madhuri Dixit paid ₹1.6 crore as brand ambassador: Min

The Odisha government has paid ₹1.6 crore to actress Madhuri Dixit Nene after making her the ambassador of state handlooms, a minister informed the state Assembly Wednesday.

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Historic success at FEI Asian Equestrian

India’s campaign finish with highest medal haul

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

PM’s secretary reviews Ena Mines fire project

Prime Minister’s principal secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra has reviewed the rehabilitation and development work at Bharat Coking Coal Limited’s (BCCL) Ena Mines fire project and urged officials to strengthen community outreach, officials said Wednesday.

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December 04, 2025

Orissa POST

Crew crunch grounds IndiGo

Facing operational disruptions, India's biggest airline cancels over 100 flights

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December 04, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Odisha bags top disability empowerment award

Odisha received the national award for Best State/UT in Effective Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, at the National Awards Ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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December 04, 2025