State commemorates 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram

A year-long celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event via video conference. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the chorus in Bhubaneswar, emphasizing the song’s historical significance as a symbol of patriotism and sacrifice during India’s freedom struggle.

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Supreme Court’s stray dog relocation order leads animal activists to seek better welfare measures

Animal activists criticise Supreme Court directives on stray dog relocation and sterilisation, deeming them harsh and impractical amidst a surge in dog bites and an exploding stray population in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Over 4,200 dog bite cases were reported in Bhubaneswar alone between March and June, highlighting the urgent need for effective animal birth control…

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