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As Bhubaneswar celebrates, sale of sindoor sees sharp rise

Following India's strike on terror hideouts, Bhubaneswar witnessed a surge in sindoor sales as citizens celebrated 'Operation Sindoor'. People expressed national pride by applying sindoor, viewing it as a symbol of respect for the armed forces and solidarity with the nation. Shopkeepers reported unusually high demand, reflecting widespread support for India's decisive action.

Debabrata Mohapatra is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Bhubaneswar. He had been writing for TOI from Puri since 2006 before joining the Bhubaneswar bureau in August 2010. He covers crime, law & order and Congress.

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