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HC quashes govt notification seeking affidavit from teachers

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court today quashed a notification issued by the state government asking teachers of schools and colleges to submit affidavit for regularisation of jobs. Justice AK Rath quashed the notification stating that conditions mentioned in the notification is violation of fundamental rights of people. Petitioner’s counsel, Buddhadeb Routray, said, “The court has […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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HC asks ASI to complete repair work of Srimandir Jay-Vijay Dwar by May 31

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) today to complete the repair work of the Jay-Vijay Dwar of Puri Srimandir by May 31. According to sources, the ASI had sought 1 month time from the court to finish the repair work. In a bid to ensure hassle-free darshan by […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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HC asks CBI to submit probe status report on Pravat Biswal’s arrest

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court today directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit an up-to-date status report of a probe into alleged links between arrested BJD legislator Pravat Biswal and Seashore Group of Companies. While hearing on a bail plea moved by the Choudwar-Cuttack MLA, the court also asked the central investigating agency […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Changes to ZP election rules during polls unacceptable: SEC

Cuttack: The State Election Commission (SEC), while presenting its stand before the Orissa High Court on the case filed challenging the changes made by the State government to the Odisha Zilla Parishad (ZP) Election Rules-1994, strongly objected such a change citing that government interference during the election process is unacceptable. Once the election begins, even […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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HC stays result of no trust vote against Pipili NAC chairperson

Pipili: The Orissa High Court today stayed declaration of the result of no-confidence vote against Pipili notified area council (NAC) chairperson Runu Behera. While hearing a petition filed by Runu Behera, the High court also ordered the Puri district administration to keep the no trust vote outcome in a sealed envelope. Notably, the no trust […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
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HC forms committee to supervise Jagmohan repair

Cuttack; The Orissa High Court today constituted a 1-member committee to supervise the repair work of the Jagmohan, the chamber facing the sanctum sanctorum of the Puri Jagannath Temple. Retired senior engineer, NK Mohanty has been appointed as the member of the committee which will review the Jagmohan repair work on November 26. The court […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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PIL on JE: HC serves notices to Union, State health secys

Cuttack: Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed on the Japanese Encephalities outbreak in Malkangiri, the Orissa High Court today served notices to the Union & State Health secretaries. The court has asked them to reply within 2 weeks. Moreover, the court has also served notice to the Malakangiri collector. Also Read: Encephalitis toll mounts […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Selvam Trust chairman denied anticipatory bail

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday denied anticipatory bail to Johnsel Raja, the chairman of Selvam Educational and Charitable Trust, Tamil Nadu for flouting bail conditions. The HC in its hearing said, since Raja had not co-operated with the court in connection with his case related to MoU with Sardar Rajas medical college in […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Steel framing of pockets of Jagmohan from today

Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will begin the steel framing of pockets of Jagmohan, the hall facing Sri Jagannath temple in Puri from today. Confinement of capital stone and confinement of four pillars are the two major works need to be done for structural stability of the entire temple. According to official sources […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Not much progress in Jagamohan repair, ASI admits before HC

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) today informed the Orissa High Court that there has been no substantial progress in the repair of the main structure of Jagamohan of Shri Jagannath temple in Puri

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Niladri Bije fiasco: HC denies anticipatory bail to 3 servitors

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of three servitors accused of misbehaving with the Puri Collector and manhandling media persons during the Niladri Bije celebrations on July 17. The three servitors – Damodar Mahasuar, Jayakrushna Mahasuar and Saina Khuntia – figured in the list of absconders announced by the […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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HC orders arrest of Jajpur, Balasore DEOs for contempt of court

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Friday ordered the arrest of two District Education Officers (DEOs) for violating its order in connection with the transfer case of a Madrasa teacher. Hearing the petition filed by one Khaleduz Jama Rehman, the HC directed the State government to arrest Kapilendra Mishra and Prakash Joshi, DEOs of Jajpur […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
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Puri temple row: HC rejects ISKCON plea on PKDA order

Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court on Wednesday rejected the appeal of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) challenging an order of Puri-Konark Development Authority (PKDA) regarding the former’s proposed construction of a Jagannath temple in Puri. In its order, the court asked ISKCON to present its side before PKDA on the temple project and its […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
Plot allotment: HC asks for Task Force report in closed envelope

Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) over the government land allotment issue, the Orissa High Court has directed the State government to submit the investigation report of the Task Force in a closed envelope

  • Friday, 16 July 2021
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HC refuses interim relief to Rahul Gandhi in tax case

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant any interim relief to Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Income Tax reassessment notice related to the National Herald case. A bench of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat and Justice A.K. Chawla also rejected Rahul Gandhi’s counsel plea seeking restraint on publishing news by various media organisations […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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