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Akshaya Kumar Sahoo
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With 27 years of journalistic experience at Deccan Chronicle and The Asian Age. His expertise spans politics, government, business, culture, tribal affairs, gender issues, and more.
    Bijoy Mohapatra Alleges Conspiracy Behind Son Arvind’s Suspension from BJDNation
    Bijoy Mohapatra Alleges Conspiracy Behind Son Arvind’s Suspension from...

    Son seeks clarification from Naveen Patnaik on corruption, disloyalty charges

    16 Jan 2026 9:31 PM IST

    Odisha to Weed Out Underperforming Lecturers, Signals Accountability PushNation
    Odisha to Weed Out Underperforming Lecturers, Signals Accountability...

    **Strapline:** State directs colleges and universities to review faculty performance, with compulsory retirement on the...

    16 Jan 2026 8:03 PM IST

    Manja-Coated Kite String Slits Cuttack Youth’s Nose, Safety Concerns ResurfaceNation
    Manja-Coated Kite String Slits Cuttack Youth’s Nose, Safety Concerns...

    The recurring injuries from manja-coated kite strings in Odisha have raised alarm among civic activists and road safety...

    15 Jan 2026 10:10 PM IST

    BJD Suspends 2 MLAs for ‘Anti-Party Activities,’ Echoes of Past Expulsions ResurfaceNation
    BJD Suspends 2 MLAs for ‘Anti-Party Activities,’ Echoes of Past...

    Action against Arvind Mohapatra, Sanatan Mahakud surprises the suspended lawmakers

    15 Jan 2026 9:40 PM IST

    Bhubaneswar Open Drain Claims Another Life, Alleged Civic NegligenceNation
    Bhubaneswar Open Drain Claims Another Life, Alleged Civic Negligence

    Residents of Salia Sahi are mourning the loss of Sinu Gagrai, who died after falling into an uncovered drain.

    15 Jan 2026 8:03 PM IST

    Odia Mandated For All Official Work In Odisha Government Offices; Strict Compliance OrderedNation
    Odia Mandated For All Official Work In Odisha Government Offices;...

    The renewed push aims to bridge the gap between policy and practice, making governance more accessible and inclusive for...

    14 Jan 2026 9:24 PM IST

    Four Hours of Chess a Week Sharpens Young Minds, Says Viswanathan AnandNation
    Four Hours of Chess a Week Sharpens Young Minds, Says Viswanathan...

    Chess Mahakumbh’ at KIIT University draws global participation, marks a first for India

    14 Jan 2026 8:40 PM IST

    Odisha: Month-Old Baby Allegedly Sold for Rs 20,000 Rescued from CuttackNation
    Odisha: Month-Old Baby Allegedly Sold for Rs 20,000 Rescued from...

    Police said the rescue operation was carried out after the grandmother reported the suspected sale of her granddaughter.

    14 Jan 2026 7:23 PM IST

    Odisha: Consent of Woman Is Paramount with Regard Her Marriage, Says HCNation
    Odisha: Consent of Woman Is Paramount with Regard Her Marriage, Says...

    The High Court further stressed that the decision of an adult woman must be respected. This important ruling was...

    13 Jan 2026 9:35 PM IST

    Transportation of Sand, Construction Material: Odisha Tightens EnforcementNation
    Transportation of Sand, Construction Material: Odisha Tightens...

    Vehicles barred from movement unless fully covered; action planned at sand ghats

    13 Jan 2026 8:25 PM IST

    A Split Second from Disaster: How One Pilot’s Calm Saved Six LivesNation
    A Split Second from Disaster: How One Pilot’s Calm Saved Six Lives

    The plane brushed treetops, jolted onto open ground, and finally came to a halt, damaged, but not engulfed in flames.

    12 Jan 2026 10:48 PM IST

    Odisha CM Lays Foundation For Central Vista–Style Assembly, Lok Seva Bhavan; House Strength May Rise To 200Nation
    Odisha CM Lays Foundation For Central Vista–Style Assembly, Lok Seva...

    The state government has earmarked Rs 3,623 crore for the project

    12 Jan 2026 10:21 PM IST

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