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Medical store sealed over illegal abortion
The district administration Monday sealed a medical store in Birmaharajpur town of Subarnapur district following allegations of illegal abortion and exploitation of patients.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
7 BURNT ALIVE IN CHEMICAL FACTORY FIRE
Seven people were burnt alive in an illegal firecracker-manufacturing factory in the Bhiwadi town of Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district Monday, officials said.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Ratna Bhandar inventory to begin soon, says Majhi
The long-awaited inventory and valuation of gold ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath Temple will commence shortly, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced after chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan Monday.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Silver crashes 2%; gold advances
Silver prices declined by 2 per cent to Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram, while gold increased by Rs 700 per 10 grams in the national capital Monday.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Unempolyment rate rises to 5%
Despite the government's repeated claims of creating millions of new jobs, India's jobless rate has fluctuated in recent years. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), an independent think tank that produces economic and business databases for decision making and research, unemployment remains a concern, particularly among urban youth and graduates. In fact, in January 2026, the national unemployment rate edged up to 5.0 % from 4.8 % in December 2025, driven by rising joblessness in both rural (4.2 % vs. 3.9 %) and urban areas (7.0 % US. 6.7 %), according to National Statistics Office which confirm CMIE’s observations
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Woman brown sugar supplier held in City
Police arrested a woman drug supplier near Nature Park under Bharatpur police jurisdiction in connection with a brown sugar peddling case and recovered cash amounting to %7,100 from her possession.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Hindus among four elected to B’desh Parl
Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in Bangladesh, with all being nominees of the BNP, which is set to form the government Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Ol Chiki powerful symbol of Santhali identity: President
Describing the Ol Chiki script as a “powerful symbol” of Santhali identity, President Droupadi Murmu Monday said efforts should be made to preserve and promote this century-old script.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
House to get noisy with farmers’ ‘distress’, Mahanadi water dispute
The Assembly is likely to witness noisy scenes in the Budget session that will commence from Tuesday, as the Opposition BJD and Congress will raise a host of issues, such as alleged mismanagement of paddy procurement and Mahanadi water dispute, in the House.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Death penalty for three in Hampi rape, murder case
A court in Karnataka Monday sentenced three people to death for sexually assaulting an Israeli tourist and murdering a youth in this district last year.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
5 leprosy patients undergo reconstructive surgeries
Five leprosy patients with claw hand deformities successfully underwent reconstructive surgeries at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Koraput district, officials said.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Shweta backs women-led, queer narratives
Mumbai: Shweta Tripathi has stepped into production with a focus on women-led and queer narratives as she feels it’s right, like home and part of a larger purpose for her as an artist.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Rooftop solar push slowed by reluctant lenders, states
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to accelerate the rollout of rooftop solar power is falling short of targets despite heavy subsidies due to loan delays and limited support from state utilities, vendors and analysts say.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
MCL Hirakud Int'l Half Marathon marks participation of over 10,000 athletes
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in collaboration with Sambalpur district administration organised the MCL Hirakud International Half Marathon.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
N-talks: Iran Foreign Min meets IAEA chief
Iran’s foreign minister met with the UN nuclear watchdog chief Monday, ahead of talks between Washington and Tehran aimed at resolving a nuclear dispute, with few clear signs of compromise from either side and the threat of US military action looming.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Raw Deal
These recent trade agreement with the United States is being celebrated by the government at the Centre as a significant milestone in its economic diplomacy.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
120 bottles of illegal cough syrup seized; 3 arrested
Khurda, Feb 16: The mobile unit of the Khurda Excise department seized 20.4 kg of illegal cough syrup packed in 120 bottles at Palla village under Khurda model police station limits here Monday. Three persons, including a woman, were arrested in this connection, officials said.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Teacher’ S assault on students in SSD hostel triggers outrage
Seven students of Baneimunda Government Ashram High School under Patnagarh block in Bolangir district allegedly fled their hostel Saturday night after being assaulted and threatened by a teacher, with one student sustaining serious injuries in the incident.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
PeeCee eyes legacy
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas says leaving Hindi cinema to make a career in Hollywood was not easy but she was determined to tough it out as she always wanted to have a legacy.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Police arrest 4 in 'fake' Maoist surrender plot
Police in Rayagada have arrested four individuals, including a web journalist, for allegedly orchestrating a ploy involving fake Maoist posters and a fabricated Maoist surrender plan aimed at misappropriating government funds and other benefits.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Raseswari Panigrahi passes away at 79
Former Odisha MLA and popular doctor Raseswari Panigrahi,79, died Monday at her residence in Sambalpur district, her doctor said.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh’s new PM Tuesday
Breaking with a long-standing tradition, the swearing-in ceremony of the 60-year-old BNP chairman would be held at the South Plaza of the Parliament Complex instead of Bangabhaban
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
J&K LG orders reopening of 14 tourist spots
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots in the Union territory, including Asia’s largest tulip garden in Srinagar and the serene alpine meadow of Yousmarg, which were closed in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack last April.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Penicillin & American wartime power
When we think about wartime innovation, we usually imagine dramatic breakthroughs:
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
East Bengal crush NorthEast United
A brace of goals within six minutes in the second half by Youssef Ezzejari and an injury-time strike by Miguel Ferreira guided East Bengal FC to a 3-0 win against NorthEast United FC in Match 6 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata Monday.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Louis Braille School excels at Wipro Earthian awards
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16: Students from Odisha have added afresh feather to the state’s cap with an impressive performance in environmental sustainability and water conservation.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
RAPPER KANYE WEST CONFIRMS FIRST INDIA SHOW
Rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, will bring his live show to India for the first time March 29, 2026, headlining a stadium date at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Man dies in mishap, 2 days before wedding
A 24-year-old man, who was set to tie nuptial knot Wednesday, was killed in a road mishap in this district late Sunday night, according to police.
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February 17, 2026
Orissa POST
Jharsuguda SP completes Hirakud Int'l Half Marathon
Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police Gundala Reddy Raghavendra set an inspiring example Sunday by completing the 21-km run in the MCL Hirakud International Half Marathon 2026, held atop the historic Hirakud dam.
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