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Nayagarh district administration launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, detaining 14 men and seizing 11 vehicles. This action follows a brutal murder linked to mining mafia violence. Raids targeted illegal mining and sand transportation, with officials vowing continued enforcement against the menace that has fueled local unrest.

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Odisha's Law Commission proposes a strict dress code for the Jagannath Temple, mandating traditional attire for priests and specific outfits for devotees, including a ban on women wearing shirts and jeans. The recommendations, currently under government review, also suggest harsher penalties for temple property encroachment and misconduct by servitors.