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Court awards 10-yr jail term to accused
In a significant judgment in a sensitive case involving the rape of a woman tourist in Rayagada district, an Additional District Judge Wednesday awarded rigorous punishment to the accused, underscoring the swift investigation and prosecution carried out by the police.
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
Odia Captain wins laurels for safe return of ‘Nandadevi’
Indian gas carrier ‘Nandadevi’ has safely returned from the conflict-hit Middle East, drawing widespread attention for the role played by its Odia captain, Dheeraj Agrawal.
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March 19, 2026
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Don’t levy addl charges for 60% seats in flights: DGCA to airlines
The government Wednesday said airlines have been asked not to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats from passengers in a domestic flight.
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
India’s 1.7MT oil, gas stuck in Hormuz
India's 1.67 million tonnes of crude oil, 3.2 lakh tonnes of LPG and about 2 lakh tonnes of LNG are stuck on the 22 Indian-flagged ships stranded in the Persian Gulf, waiting to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, said Wednesday.
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
Silver slides ₹6K, gold plunges ₹1K
PROFIT BOOKING
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
When red carpet shapes political messaging
The Iran and US-Israel reached the red carpet of the 98th Academy awards as host Conan O’Brien cautioned in his opening monologue at the Oscars on 15 March.
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
Asian refining margins slip into negative space
Analysts say the current environment makes it increasingly difficult for refiners to sustain positive margins in the near term
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
AN ECONOMIC MAGIC
For governments seeking more jobs and growth, the question is not whether they can afford to close the opportunity gap for women, but how they can afford not to
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
'Sarke Chunar' ire spills over to Parl
Govt says song banned; NHRC notice to Information and Broadcasting Ministry, CBFC
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March 19, 2026
Orissa POST
Woman killed as bridge declared unsafe collapses
A 60-foot iron bridge, declared unsafe yet used daily by hundreds of school students to cross a drain in north Delhi, collapsed Tuesday morning, killing a woman.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Vedanta Aluminium scores big at safety awards
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its safety leadership at the Annual Mines Safety Fortnight (AMSF) Awards held in Sambalpur.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Uncertainty grows as Iran eyes venue change
Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is uncertain as the country’s football federation are in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
SYRIAN AUTHORITIES BAN ALCOHOL IN DAMASCUS
Syrian authorities have banned alcohol from restaurants and bars in Damascus, one of the clearest moves yet by the Islamist-led government towards enforcing conservative ways since Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled Bashar al-Assad 15 months ago.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Climate change to increase physical inactivity by 2050: Study
Rising temperatures could alone undermine a substantial share of the World Health Organization's (WHO) target of cutting physical inactivity across the globe by 15 per cent by 2030
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Top Iranian security official killed: Israel
Israel’s Defence Minister Tuesday said that the military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
TRUMP HALTS VISIT TO BEIJING
TRIP CANCELLA- TION AFFECTS US-CHINA TRADE TALKS. TRUMP’S IRAN POLICY SHIFTS FOCUS FROM CHINA TO MIDDLE EAST. BEIJING VISIT SEEN AS ILL-TIMED AMID US ECONOMIC STRUGGLES.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
India's services sector likely to grow to $6 trillion by 2035
India’s services sector, now contributing about §2.2 trillion to gross domestic product (GDP), is expected to grow to about $6 trillion by 2035, implying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 10.6 per cent, a report said Tuesday.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Xi's books burnt in Nepal college; China lodges protest
Multiple copies of a book by Chinese President Xi Jinping were burnt at a college in Nepal, leading to the Chinese mission here issuing a diplomatic note to the Home Ministry, officials said Tuesday.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
CSIR-IMMT scientists make bauxite waste eco-friendly
Bauxite mining waste—long a major environmental concern for causing air pollution and increasing acidity in nearby water bodies—may soon find a sustainable use.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Banni grasslands revitalized for potential cheetah move
The Gujarat government is preparing the vast Banni grasslands in Kutch district as a potential habitat for cheetahs, with ₹14.70 crore already spent on ecosystem development, state Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said in the assembly Monday.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Pak strikes on Afghan hosp kill 400, hurt 250
Pakistan overnight carried out “precision airstrikes” targeting what it described as terrorists and their support infrastrueture locations across Afghanistan, but the Afghan government accused Islamabad of bombing a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
IIMA SHIFTS DUBAI CAMPUS STUDENTS TO AHMEDABAD
All 35 students of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus have been shifted to the main campus here in view of the ongoing West Asia conflict, IIMA sources said Tuesday.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Australia, Odisha to strengthen ties in energy, industry & skills
Australian Consul General Bernard Lynch meets Dy CM Singh Deo and Minister Sampad Chandra Swain to discuss cooperation in energy, agriculture, skill development, and technical education
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Ladakh Protests Again
Protests by thousands of pro-democracy activists in Leh and Kargil districts on 16 March demanding, among other things, statehood for Ladakh and the Sixth Schedule status soon after the release of the face of the movement ~ Sonam Wangchuk - show people’s legitimate aspirations cannot be suppressed by repression and use of laws that are wrongful and anti people.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Nora-Sanjay’s song to be out of all platforms
The controversy surrounding Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the upcoming film KD: The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, has escalated further as the Government has reportedly stepped in amid allegations that the track contains vulgar and sexually suggestive lyrics and visuals.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Over 47K villages in state mapped under MGMD
Odisha has emerged asa key contributor to India’s cultural documentation drive, with 47,209 villages across the state mapped under the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) initiative, part of the broader National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM).
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Teen Inaara makes waves in global Dressage
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has officially declared its rankings for the FEI World Dressage Challenge (WDC) 2025, with India’s young equestrian talent, Inaara Mehta Luthria, delivering an exceptional performance on the global stage.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Batting fireworks in OCA League
The OCA League day 2 witnessed an exciting round of matches, with teams delivering strong performances and closely fought contests across venues in Odisha.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Rupee slides 12p, settles at record low of 92.40
Rupee declined 12 paise to settle at an all-time low of 92.40 against the US dollar Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and sustained outflow of foreign funds amid the West Asia crisis.
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March 18, 2026
Orissa POST
Blow to KKR: Knee injury sidelines Rana
Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana is likely to miss a significant part of the upcoming IPL as he continues to recover from a knee surgery he underwent last month.
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