Odisha: ADM suffers heart attack while singing bhajan on stage, dies
Jul 12, 2024Birendra Kumar Das, the additional district magistrate of Gajapati, passed away from a heart attack while singing a bhajan at an event. Chief minister and predecessor offer condolences. Das was known for his administrative skills and received awards for his contributions.
Ganjam towns keep up with tradition, celebrate a day after
Jul 9, 2024Residents of Dharakote, Digapahandi, Surangi, and Kullad continue the tradition of pulling sibling deities' chariots a day after Rath Yatra in Ganjam district. The reason for the one-day delay remains unknown. Devotees from nearby villages and Andhra Pradesh participate in the event.
Diphtheria death toll rises to six in Odisha
Jun 20, 2024A 10-year-old boy from Koraput district died of diphtheria at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, raising the state's death toll to six in a month.
Odisha girl to plant 548 trees, same as her Class X marks
Jun 12, 2024Prayasi, aspiring to be a scientist, intends to launch more projects like the tree plantation drive to tackle climate change in the future.
BJP supporter killed, 7 hurt in clash in Odisha ahead of polls
May 17, 2024A clash in Srikrushnasaran Pur, Ganjam district, between BJD and BJP supporters over posters of a candidate resulted in vandalism, road blockade, and imposition of Section 144. Nine arrests made. Khallikote, a segment reserved for Scheduled Caste candidate under Aska Lok Sabha seat, to vote on May 20.
BJP supporter killed in pre-poll clash in Odisha's Ganjam
May 16, 2024A clash between a BJP supporter and BJD supporters at Sri Krushna Saranapur in Ganjam district's Khallikote police station limits led to one fatality and injuries to seven others. The incident is believed to be pre-poll violence over disputes about candidate posters.
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