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  National Space Day: Why do India's key space missions lift off from Sriharikota, Balasore? Explained

  Explainers | August 22, 2025 23:52 IST

  With Sriharikota as the launchpad of civilian space dreams and Balasore as the hub of strategic missile testing, these sites define India's dual strength in exploration and defence. Together, they showcase India's rising stature as a global space power.

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  Odisha: Flood situation in several areas as three rivers swell; govt shifts people to safer places

  India | July 27, 2025 16:38 IST

  Odisha's Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, carried out inspections at multiple locations along the Baitarani embankment in Bhadrak district. Meanwhile, the Jajpur district collector, along with senior officials, visited vulnerable areas in Nuapatna under the Dasarathpur block.

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  Minor girl set on fire in Odisha's Puri; police launch probe

  India | July 19, 2025 15:45 IST

  Meanwhile, Congress has criticised the Mohan Charan Majhi-led NJP government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, saying that such incidents are regularly happening in the state.

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  Odisha Bandh: Traffic jams witnessed on Kolkata-Chennai Highway, trucks, buses stranded for hours

  India | July 17, 2025 11:12 IST

  Odisha Bandh: Roads in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and other parts of the state wore a deserted look with a few vehicles plying, and train services have been affected in some places like Jatni, Puri and Bhadrak stations.

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  Odisha Bandh today: Shops, public transport likely to be affected, check what’s open, what’s closed

  India | July 17, 2025 7:47 IST

  Even as the day-long Odisha Bandh promises to be peaceful with the suspension of vehicular movement across the state, the strike is likely to see schools, colleges, shops, markets, and commercial establishments remain closed between 06:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

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  Odisha: Massive protest over student's death by self-immolation; police use tear gas, water cannons

  India | July 16, 2025 13:02 IST

  Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is also observing a Balasore bandh in protest over a Balasore student's death by self-immolation. The BJD has been demanding a judicial probe into the incident.

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  Balasore bandh today: BJD calls for strike to protest against death of college student after sexual

  India | July 16, 2025 9:31 IST

  The 20-year-old Odisha college student who set herself ablaze over an alleged sexual harassment by a professor died on Tuesday, triggering nationwide outrage.

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  Balasore Tragedy: How Inaction Over Harassment Led to Self-Immolation & Student's Death- A Timeline

  Originals | July 15, 2025 15:52 IST

  Balasore Tragedy: A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan College, Odisha, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after attempting self-immolation over alleged prolonged sexual harassment. Watch the video to know the event timeline.

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  Balasore sexual harassment case: Student succumbs to injuries after self-immolation, CM vows action

  India | July 15, 2025 11:58 IST

  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and assured the family of the deceased that all those guilty in this case will face the strictest punishment as per the law.

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  Curfew imposed in Odisha's Balasore following clash between groups | VIDEO

  India | June 18, 2024 16:57 IST

  The conflict erupted on Monday when a group protested against animal sacrifice, leading to stone-pelting by another group. Authorities, including Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar, are on-site, with around 30 arrests made. All commercial establishments remain closed.

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  Kanchanjungha Express tragedy: History of horrific train accidents in India in the past 10 years

  World | June 17, 2024 13:42 IST

  The Kanchanjungha Express accident occurred over a year after India witnessed one of its deadliest train disasters in history, claiming the lives of over 280 people in a collision involving two passenger trains and a freight train in Odisha.

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  India successfully carries out trials of 'SMART' anti-submarine missile system: All you need to know

  India | May 01, 2024 13:48 IST

  The Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) was tested at the coast of Odisha's Balasore. This trial is said to be significant in establishing anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

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  Balasore Lok Sabha Election 2024: Sitting BJP MP Pratap Sarangi to challenge BJD's L Samantsinghar

  India | April 24, 2024 8:13 IST

  Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Odisha, which is having a total of 21 Lok Sabha seats, is set to vote in the last four phases on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. Apart from Lok Sabha polls, the state will also vote for Assembly elections simultaneously.

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  Heroic bus driver suffers heart attack, sacrifices life to save 60 passengers in Odisha

  India | January 30, 2024 16:31 IST

  Odisha: The bus, carrying tourists to Panchalingeswar Temple, halted on the side of the road as Akhtar lost consciousness. Prompt actions by panicked passengers and locals led to his rushed transport to Nilgiri sub-divisional hospital, where he was declared deceased.

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  Balasore train accident: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corp to dispose of 28 unclaimed bodies

  India | October 09, 2023 11:44 IST

  Balasore train accident: For nearly four months the unclaimed bodies were kept in the AIIMS Bhubaneswar since the heart-wrenching incident occurred in June.

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  Balasore train accident: CBI files charge sheet against three arrested railway officials

  India | September 02, 2023 17:39 IST

  Balasore train accident: A special court had sent the three accused railway officials in the Balasore train disaster to judicial custody, after the end of their CBI remand period.

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  Odisha Train Accident: CBI arrests three railway staff for destruction of evidence, culpable homicide

  News | July 08, 2023 7:04 IST

  Odisha Train Accident: CBI on Friday arrested three Railways officials under sections related to the destruction of evidence, and culpable homicide.

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  Anonymous letter sent to railways warning of 'Balasore-like train tragedy' on Hyderabad-Delhi route

  India | July 03, 2023 19:34 IST

  Train Accident: A letter allegedly mentioned the possibility of a "Balasore-like train tragedy" in the next week on the "Hyderabad-Delhi-Hyderabad" route.

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  Balasore accident aftermath: South Eastern Railway's Gen Manager Archana Joshi removed from her post

  India | June 30, 2023 23:33 IST

  Odisha train accident: Indian Railway said in a statement that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Anil Kumar Mishra to become the new General Manager of South Eastern Railway.

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  Odisha train accident probe: CBI grills Balasore Station Signal JE

  India | June 20, 2023 21:26 IST

  Odisha train accident probe: According to the media reports, the Balasore Station Signal Junior Engineer along with his family went missing since the accident occurred.