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16 POLLUTED RIVER STRETCHES IN STATE

At least 16 stretches across major rivers in Odisha have been identified as polluted, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia informed the Assembly Tuesday.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

UN report flags AI’s rising inequality risk

A UN report cautions that AI’s boom may fuel a new digital divide, leaving the world’s poorest further behind

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

Adulthood should begin much later than 18

I’ve often wondered whether the way we treat people at different ages makes any sense scientifically.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

HEIGHT OF SUCCESS Overcoming odds, legal woes, Gujarat' $3 feet tall doc gets Ist job

Standing three feet tall and aged just 25, Gujarat resident Ganesh Baraiya has scripted an inspiring tale of grit and determination, fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a doctor and securing his first appointment as a medical officer.

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

Global green economy to surpass $7 trillion in annual value by 2030

The global green economy has surpassed USD 5 trillion and is projected to exceed USD 7 trillion in annual value by 2030, with India expected to clock the highest growth in renewable electricity capacity and generation, a new report said Tuesday.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

US sanctions cut Russian oil imports by a third

India's imports of Russian oil fell by nearly a third after stringent US sanctions on key Kremlin-linked exporters came into effect November 21, and analysts expect further declines in December as refiners turned to alternatives to avoid breaching sanctions.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Unity in diversity shared nat’l responsibility: Guv

ASSAM & NAGALAND’S FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATION

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Apple 'no' to Sanchar Saathi

Amid growing uproar over the Centre's directive requiring mobile manufacturers to pre-install cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi on handsets, iPhone maker Apple has clarified that it has no plans to comply with the order. The app directive comes at a time when Apple is entangled in a legal battle with Competition Commission of India over an antitrust penalty. Other smartphone brands, including Samsung, are still reviewing the order. Meanwhile, the government softened its stance as Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that users will have the option to delete it from their devices

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

India boots fleet with Heron MK II drones

India has signed up to procure additional satellite-linked Heron MK II drones under emergency provisions, aiming to significantly enhance its defence capabilities following their effective use during Operation Sindoor, according to an Israeli defence industry source.

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

RED FORT BLAST Delhi court extends NIA custody of accused Amir Rashid Ali again

A Delhi court Tuesday extended the police custody of Amir Rashid Ali, a Jammu and Kashmir resident accused of facilitating the Red Fort blast, for seven more days.

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

Putin meets Trump envoys

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin Tuesday for talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Apex court questions Rohingyas’ legal status

The Supreme Court Tuesday sharply questioned the legal status of Rohingyas living in India and asked whether “intruders” should be given a “red carpet welcome” while the country’s own citizens grapple with poverty.

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

Hong Kong orders judge-led inquiry into fire that killed 156

Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades and review oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning an inferno that killed at least 156 people.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Fake recovery agent held for snatching vehicle in City

Saheed Nagar police Monday arrested a fake recovery agent for forcibly taking a vehicle and extorting money from a man.

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

Telecom-based safety alert system across NHs

State-owned National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) Tuesday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the NH network.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Odisha neglect fuels Andhra influence to grow in Kotia

Tension continues to simmer in the disputed Kotia region as villagers of Matalamba have raised serious allegations against the Odisha government, claiming, while the infrastructure projects such as road construction are being highlighted by the government, the actual livelihood concerns of the people remain largely unaddressed. Villagers expressed their frustration stating that this negligence is enabling Andhra Pradesh to strengthen its presence in the area.

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December 03, 2025

Orissa POST

Gujarat honours 115 'Cultural Soldiers' for preserving heritage

In a ceremony that celebrated Gujarat’s deep cultural legacy, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi Sunday felicitated 115 individuals dedicated to preserving the state’s heritage, describing them as “soldiers of culture” who keep Gujarat’s identity alive.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Struggles emerge over toxic ash disposal

Nearly two months back, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to find an alternative site to dispose of the ash saying its disposal near human habitation is ‘unacceptable’

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Odisha hosts seminar on disability empowerment

On the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3), the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organised a state-level seminar Tuesday at the SOA University conference hall. RS Gopalan, Departmental Commissioner and Principal Secretary, attended as the chief guest. Odisha is marking the occasion with a three-day festival at SOA University.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

CM urges faster use of ₹34,052 crore DMF funds

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday chaired an important meeting to review the functioning and progress of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) across the state.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Tunki Waterfall languishes in neglect despite growing footfall

Mayurbhanj district, known for its natural beauty, is home to several scenic locations that remain largely ignored by the Tourism Department.

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December 03, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

CM honours Odisha stars

Bhubaneswar, Dec 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday felicitated four Odisha players of the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team that won the inaugural Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025, defeating Nepal in a thrilling final in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Global arms sales hit record $679bn

Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest weapons-producing companies worldwide rose by 5.9 per cent last year, with demand boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and global and regional geopolitical tensions, according to a global report released Monday.

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December 02, 2025

Orissa POST

20 students go missing from hostel; rescued

Panic gripped Lankaput panchayat under Koraput block and district after 20 students went missing from the Lankaput Primary School hostel Sunday.

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

AIDS-related deaths down by over 80%

The HIV epidemic in India remains low nationally, with new infections and AIDS-related deaths declining faster than the global average, stated the India HIV estimation 2025 report

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Harendra resigns

Indian women's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh Monday resigned from the post with immediate effect citing \"personal reasons\".

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Centre, Odisha collaborate to tackle water shortages

Odisha’s drinking water challenges raised in Rajya Sabha

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Odisha IT Policy 2025 to create 1 mn jobs

Odisha IT Policy 2025, aligned with the state’s long-term vision for 2036 and 2047, aims at creating one million employment opportunities during the policy period, Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Mukesh Mahaling told the Assembly Monday.

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Rare striated grassbird spotted in Chaprala forest in Gadchiroli

The presence of a rare striated grassbird was recorded in the Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra during a survey, according to the Forest Department.

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December 02, 2025
Orissa POST

Orissa POST

Japan: Princess Aiko fans want male-only succession law to go

Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star.

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December 02, 2025