Balasore Fire: Over 10 Shops Gutted at Kali Puja Fair, Traders Seek Compensation

Balasore, Nov 14 (UDN): More than 10 temporary shops were reduced to ashes after a major fire broke out at a Kali Puja fair near Khalabadia village under Bhograi block in Odisha’s Balasore district late Friday night. The incident occurred at around 2:30 am when a fire reportedly started at one of the stalls before

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem welcomes new path for Argentina’s return to FIA World Rally Championship from 2028

FIA WRC candidate rally will take place in March 2027 in Córdoba where Ben Sulayem secured a memorable WRC Group N triumph in 1993   Dubai, UAE, Nov 14: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has welcomed plans for an FIA World Rally Championship (FIA WRC) candidate rally in Argentina next year, marking an important step

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Chhath Puja: Devotees Observe Kharna Ritual On Second Day Of Four-Day Festival

New Delhi, Nov 14: Devotees across Bihar and several other parts of the country are observing the second day of the four-day Chhath Puja festival on Saturday, marked by the sacred ‘Kharna’ ritual, a day of fasting, prayer and preparation for the main Sun worship ceremonies.  Representational Image  The festival began on Friday with ‘Nahay-Khay’,

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Delhi Records Slight Improvement In Air Quality, Overall AQI At 349

New Delhi, Nov 14: Delhi witnessed a marginal improvement in air quality on Saturday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 349. Despite the decline, pollution levels remained alarmingly high across several parts of the national capital, with two monitoring stations recording readings in the ‘severe’ category.  Representational Image  The city’s overall AQI

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Bhubaneswar Gears Up For Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026; 17 Teams From 10 Nations To Compete

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (UDN): Bhubaneswar is all set to welcome some of Asia’s brightest emerging rugby talents as the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026 gets underway at the iconic Kalinga Stadium on November 14 and 15. Pic Credit: x.com/DDNewsOdia Ahead of the two-day international championship, Odisha Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj unveiled

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Cyclone Alert Over Bay of Bengal: Low Pressure Likely To Intensify Into Cyclonic Storm By November 16

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (UDN): The possibility of a cyclonic storm developing over the Bay of Bengal has increased after a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area on Saturday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).  Representational Image  In its latest weather bulletin, the IMD said the system

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Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg Reviews Development Projects, Directs Disaster Preparedness Across Districts

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (UDN): Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting with District Collectors to assess the progress of major development projects and government welfare schemes, laying particular emphasis on disaster preparedness, land acquisition and timely delivery of public services. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, was attended by

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan To Distribute 4 Lakh PMAY-G Houses In Odisha’s Balangir Today

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (UDN): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to visit Balangir on Saturday to participate in a major housing programme under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), during which he will distribute benefits related to four lakh houses.  Representational Image  Chouhan, who arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday evening on a two-day

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BSE Odisha Announces 2027 Matric Exam Timetable; HSC Exams To Begin On March 12

Cuttack, Nov 14 (UDN): The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has announced the timetable for the Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2027, with the matriculation examinations scheduled to commence on March 12 and conclude on March 27.  Representational Image  As per the schedule released by the Board on Friday, the examinations will be

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Ganjam Collector Cancels Government Employees’ Leave on November 14 and 15 Amid Cyclone Arnab Restoration Work

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (UDN): In view of the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation operations following Severe Cyclone ‘ARNAB-2026’, the Ganjam district administration has cancelled the leave of all government employees for November 14 and 15.  Representational Image  According to an official order issued by the Ganjam Collector, all officers and staff working in district-level offices, sub-divisional

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