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Today's News Headlines
- State Cabinet Takes Major Decisions: 10 important proposals were approved under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, including proposals from the Law, Energy, Odia Language, Literature & Culture, Fisheries & Animal Resources, ST & SC Development, and Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare departments.
- Police 'Special Drive' Yields Success: An 8-day statewide campaign led to the execution of 3493 non-bailable warrants, the arrest of 291 absconders, and significant seizures of contraband including 3,754 kg of ganja.
- Plus Two Results Announced: The Higher Secondary Education Council declared results showing girls outperforming boys across Arts, Science, and Commerce streams, with an 88.80% overall pass rate in Science.
- Twin City Police Launch New Apps: Commissionerate Police introduced the 'Sarai 2.0' app for hotel guest management and the 'We Care Saathi' app for citizen safety, particularly for women, in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
- Justice After 12 Years in Krutibas Murder Case: Three accused—Sanjay Khuntia, Sagar Prusti, and Bharat Sahoo—were sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal 2014 murder and dismemberment of Krutibas Parija near the Daya river.
- Chemist Strike Affects Patients: A strike by about 30,000 private pharmacies in Odisha protesting online medicine sales has drawn criticism for impacting patient care, though the government has mandated keeping 'Niramaya' and hospital pharmacies open.
- National Anti-Terrorism Day Observed: May 21st is marked to remember the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi and to promote peace, harmony, and the collective fight against terrorism.
- Om Prakash Maharana Wins 'Sangeetadhara' Final: The talented singer from Bhapur block won the 'Nayagarh Sangeet Kallol' title at the district-level devotional music competition held at Nayagarh Autonomous College.
- Discontent in Sinapali Over Electricity Bills: Consumers are protesting against inflated "Average Billing," poor service, and alleged misbehavior by the local electricity department's ASO.
- Historic Thakurani Yatra Concludes in Bhanjanagar: The 25-day grand spiritual festival ended emotionally as Maa Baghdevi returned to her permanent shrine in Kulad.
- Soumya Murder Mystery Unfolds: Crime Branch investigation reveals negligence by 4 suspended police officers who allegedly aggravated the mob violence that led to the death of GRP Constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, while two main accused were arrested from Ranpur forest.
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