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Global Idea, Local Impact: Solar library transforms education in Rayagada
Rayagada: A solar-powered library modelled on community learning centres in Brazil emerged as a new educational landmark in Rayagada district, bringing modern learning infrastructure to the tribal-dominated Ramanguda block.
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Amid protests, Odisha Govt grants clearance for access road to Vedanta’s Sijimali mine
Rayagada: Despite protests by tribals and villagers, the Odisha government has granted final approval for construction of a 3.4-km access road to Sijimali bauxite mining block, a major step toward operationalising the Vedanta-linked!-->…
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Three held from Bihar in Rayagada abduction & murder case
Rayagada: In a major breakthrough, Odisha Police arrested three key accused from Bihar’s Aurangabad in connection with the abduction and murder of a youth in Rayagada district.
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Chased & Shot At: Youth abducted and killed in Rayagada
Rayagada: A youth who was allegedly chased, shot at, and abducted in Rayagada town, was found dead near Nagavali River at Tumbiguda. The deceased has been identified as Nikhil Hadipa, a resident of Reli Sahi area in Rayagada.
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PMGSY-IV launched in Rayagada, Odisha gets 274 new roads
Rayagada: The much-anticipated fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) was officially launched in Odisha's Rayagada district on Friday.
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Two die after falling off moving train in Rayagada
Rayagada: A 62-year-old man and his father-in-law died after reportedly falling off a moving train in the district on Friday. The deceased were identified as Sudam Nayak and his father-in-law Lingaraj Saha (80) of Kesinga area in Kalahandi!-->…
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Accidents claim three lives & leave two injured in Odisha
Rayagada: Two persons died after their motorcycles collided head-on near Bada Baridi in Gunupur area of Rayagada district on Friday. The deceased have been identified as Shiba Mandangi and Arka Bhugana.
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Amid protest, Centre notifies dedicated rail corridor for Sijimali & Kutrumali mines
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has formally notified a dedicated railway line, connecting Sijimali and Kutrumali bauxite mines, to strengthen the mineral transportation network in mineral-rich regions of Odisha.
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Sijimali Unrest: Fear of arrest keeps injured tribals away from hospitals
Rayagada: Several tribals of Kantamal village in Rayagada’s Kashipur block, who were reportedly injured during a face-off between police and villagers, are receiving treatment at home as they feared getting arrested if they visited a!-->…
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Mining Unrest: Tribal protest against Sijimali bauxite mine turns violent, cops injured
Rayagada: Around 50 people, including 40 security personnel, were injured in a scuffle with the tribals in Odisha’s Rayagada district over the construction of a road to Sijimali bauxite mine on Tuesday.
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