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Pregnant Odisha woman found dead in Andhra Pradesh; lover among two arrested

Pregnant Odisha woman found dead in Andhra Pradesh; lover among two arrested

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The body of a pregnant 22-year-old woman from Koraput, Odisha was recovered in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. She had been missing since 29 July. Police have launched an investigation to find the missing bodies (AI-generated image) According to a report by India Today, the victim was identified as Albina Garada, a resident of Tunkhal village in the Koraput district. Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder. They have been identified as 35-year-old Mohan Khilla, her alleged lover, and 19-year-old Milan Kuldeep for committing murder and transporting the body to Andhra Pradesh. According to a News18 report, Albina had been in a relationship with Mohan for nearly a year, with her family learning about the relationship only after an Anganwadi health report indicated that she was around three months pregnant. Also Read | Faridabad man murders pregnant wife, tries to pass it off as robbery Shortly after her pregnancy was discovered, Meena went missing. On August 1, Mohan Khilla lodged a missing-person complaint at the Semiliguda police station. The investigation During …

Odisha’s Koraput District Revokes Order Banning Non-Vegetarian Food Sale on Republic Day

Odisha’s Koraput District Revokes Order Banning Non-Vegetarian Food Sale on Republic Day

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The Koraput district administration in Odisha on Sunday revoked its controversial order prohibiting the sale of non-vegetarian food items on Republic Day. “The instruction was issued purely on the suggestion of the District Level Republic Day Preparatory Committee. Now, after careful consideration, the aforesaid Letter No. 93 dated 23.01.2026 is hereby revoked with immediate effect,” read a fresh notification issued by the administration. Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan had on Friday issued the order, directing tehsildars, block development officers (BDOs) and executive officers of civic bodies in the district to issue official notifications in their jurisdictions to prohibit the sale of non-vegetarian food. This subsequently created a controversy, with many taking to social media, saying the collector had no authority to issue such an order. Officials familiar with the matter said that during a preparatory meeting, some people had flagged the sale of non-vegetarian food items in major urban areas at a time when students participate in patriotic march-pasts. Citing that Koraput is a predominantly tribal region, with Scheduled Tribes comprising over 50% of …

Non-veg food sales banned in Odisha’s Koraput on Republic Day, sparking backlash| India News

Non-veg food sales banned in Odisha’s Koraput on Republic Day, sparking backlash| India News

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Bhubaneswar : The Koraput district administration in Odisha has imposed a complete ban on non-vegetarian food sales on Republic Day, an official order said on Saturday, urging people to consume vegetarian items “as a mark of respect”. Locals, however, called the move a violation of constitutional rights and an administrative overreach. Republic Day meat ban in Odisha’s Koraput draws criticism from locals (Representative image/Unsplash) District collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan on Saturday issued the directive, which cited “administrative guidelines” for observing the national occasion with uniformity. The directive — issued to all block development officers, tahsildars and executive officers — prohibits the sale of meat, chicken, fish and eggs on January 26 across urban and rural areas. Officials are directed to strictly enforce the ban, while the administration has appealed to residents to choose vegetarian food “as a mark of respect”. Also Read | Odisha pastor assault: 9 detained as police probe Dhenkanal mob attack case Koraput Chamber of Commerce president Kiran Kumar said he would not like to comment on the ban order. Meanwhile, Congress …

SSMB29: SS Rajamouli wraps up Odisha’s Koraput schedule with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra; pics from sets go viral

SSMB29: SS Rajamouli wraps up Odisha’s Koraput schedule with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra; pics from sets go viral

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SSMB29 is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated movies. While SS Rajamouli has remained silent about his ambitious project so far, pictures and videos from the sets have been surfacing from sets of film one after another. Recently, the RRR director wrapped up the Koraput schedule in Odisha; several clips and photos featuring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra began to take the internet by storm. In the viral pictures, the lead actors can be seen posing with fans and crew members on the sets of SSMB29. Priyanka Chopra is seen wearing an oversized shirt with matching bottoms, while Mahesh Babu sports a casual blue T-shirt paired with track pants and his signature red cap. Some photos and videos of SS Rajamouli being greeted by Odisha’s MLA Rama Chandra Kadam have also gone viral. A picture of a letter penned by SS Rajamouli, expressing gratitude for the hospitality he received in Odisha, has also surfaced online. He wrote, “Dear Koraput, thank you for the warm hospitality. Looking forward to many such adventures. With love from …

4 killed, 40 injured as bus overturns in Koraput district, CM Majhi announces ex-gratia – India TV

4 killed, 40 injured as bus overturns in Koraput district, CM Majhi announces ex-gratia – India TV

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Image Source : FILE PHOTO Representative image Odisha bus accident: At least four people were killed and 40 others injured when their bus overturned in the hilly Koraput district of Odisha early Sunday morning, said police. The tragic incident happened around 5.30 am at Dokrighat near Gupteswar in Boipariguda police station area. Several injured people critical According to the police, the bus was on its way to the Gupteswar temple with around 50 devotees from Niali in Cuttack. An official said that the Border Security Force (BSF) and police rescued the injured passengers and admitted them to the Boipariguda hospital. It is suspected that the driver lost control while navigating sharp turns on the hilly road, leading to the bus overturning, officials said. Among the deceased was a 12-year-old boy. As per the officials, the conditions of several injured people were stated to be critical with many losing their arms and legs. Among the injured are several women and children, they added. CM Majhi announces ex-gratia Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his grief over the loss …