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Odisha to introduce smart meters for electricity consumers
The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today approved a scheme for installation of smart meters for electricity consumers in the state.
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Throwback 2025: Crime news that sent shockwaves in Odisha
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most disturbing years in Odisha’s recent history, marked by brutal crimes, sensational murders, rape cases, large-scale corruption scandals, and violent unrest.
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Enrique Iglesias, partner Anna Kournikova welcome fourth child: My sunshine
Singer Enrique Iglesias and former tennis star Anna Kournikova welcome their fourth child, joining twins Lucy and Nicholas and daughter Mary.
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Bengal: School owner arrested for harassing singer Lagnajita Chakraborty
A district court in West Bengal on Monday ordered four days of police custody for the school owner who was arrested on charges of harassing and attempting to murder singer Lagnajita Chakraborty during a performance.
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Pierce Brosnan awaits the reveal of the next James Bond
Actor Pierce Brosnan has said that he is eager to find out who the next James Bond will be. The 72-year-old actor played 007 in four films between 1995 and 2002.
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Odisha's Swastik Samal sets record with double century and 4th highest score in tournament's history
Odisha opener Swastik Samal produced a memorable innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as he slammed a double century against Saurashtra in a Group D match today.
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BJD threatens statewide protest over paddy procurement mess
The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday warned of statewide agitation if the state government fails to resolve various problems faced by farmers related to paddy procurement
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62% of mouth cancer cases in India linked to alcohol, smokeless tobacco: Study
More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk, along with chewing of smokeless tobacco products such as gutkha, khaini, paan, according to a study
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Horoscope Today for December 25, 2025, Lucky Colour, Auspicious Time
Get today’s horoscope for December 25, 2025 with zodiac-wise predictions, lucky colour, auspicious time, and guidance on love, career, health, and finances.
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Save Aravalli movement intensifies across Rajasthan; clashes reported in many districts
A statewide protest erupted in Rajasthan on Monday against the approval of mining activities in the Aravalli mountain range. Demonstrations were held in Udaipur, Jodhpur, Sikar, Alwar, and other cities.
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