Miscellaneous News Updates

Fire At MKCG
Fire reported at Berhampur MKCG hospital's plastic surgery ward

A fire reportedly broke out at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur on Friday. Smoke reportedly engulfed the plastic surgery ward of the hospital. All patients and staff were rushed to safety as fire services personnel reached the spot to douse the blaze.

CPR FOR HEART ATTACK
Must Watch: Hands-Only CPR Training To Save Human Life During Heart Attack

Must Watch: Hands-Only CPR Training To Save Human Life During Heart Attack

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Garbage dump in capital city Bhubaneswar
Smart City Bhubaneswar Dumped Under Garbage!

In Odisha’s capital city Bhubaneswar, heaps of garbage and plastic waste can be seen piling up on roadside and in several residential areas, laying bare the struggle of the civic authorities to address the issue. These scenes captured on cam are not a sight for the sore eyes.

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GRS salary hike on cards
Salary hike on cards for Gram Rozgar Sevaks, outsourced MGNREGS staff in Odisha

Monthly consolidated remuneration of newly-engaged GRSs will be hiked to Rs 10,100 per month from existing Rs 7,000.

Refused admission, Ganjam student stages novel protest
Refused admission, Ganjam student stages novel protest

Though he obtained transfer certificate (TC) from Chadheyapalli Project Upper Primary School and approached Kumari Upper Primary School authorities on August 13, he was not given admission.

RISKY BRIDGE CROSS
Students Risk Life To Reach Schools, Cross Overflowing Bridge In Odisha’s Keonjhar

Students of Adarsha Vidyalaya in Pitanali under Telkoi block were seen crossing a bridge under dangerous circumstances. This video shows how these students are risking their lives by cross overflowing bridge to reach school. Locals have alleged that administration has not come up with a permanent solution despite similar problems surfacing every year.

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Drunk Teacher
Drunk principal banned from entering school for beating student

A school principal has been barred from entering school premises after he thrashed a Class VI student with an iron pipe in an inebriated condition. The accused has been identified as Nityananda Barik, Principal of Sundarapal Adarsha School under Hatadihi block in Keonjhar district. 

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Orissa High Court defers hearing of Varsha’s plea
Anubhav-Varsha marital discord: Orissa HC defers hearing on Varsha’s plea

The next hearing of the petition will be held in the High Court on August 30.

‘Drunk’ teacher thrashes students black and blue in Odisha school, detained 
Drunk teacher thrashes students black and blue in Odisha's Gajapati district

The injured students have been admitted to the hospital, while Behera has been detained by Adaba police after a complaint was lodged against him.

Lingaraj Temple
Rituals at Lingaraj temple delayed as non-servitor intrudes into shrine’s kitchen 

Later, the ‘roshaghara’ was consecrated and fresh prasad was prepared causing delay in the rituals at the temple, sources informed, adding that, the intruder has been detained by the Lingaraj police.

Naveen Patnaik
Developing more playgrounds at school-level to groom sportspersons: CM Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said the state is developing more playgrounds at school level, and stadiums at block level to groom sportspersons from the childhood.

High Security Registration Plates
Vehicle registration number ending with 1, 2, 3 and 4 to affix HSRP by Sept 30

Moreover, the last date for vehicle number ending with 5 and 6 last number is 31st October, 7 and 8 is 30th November and 9 and 0 is 31st December. 

Politics takes over rechristening of AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Politics takes over rechristening of AIIMS Bhubaneswar

The Central government has proposed to rechristen the various branches of India’s premier health Institute, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). It has proposed to change the names of all 23 AIIMS after local heroes, freedom fighters, historical events or monuments.

Biggest Demolition
Supertech Twin Towers Demolition; Listen To Man Who Will Press The Button

The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida which will be demolished on Sunday afternoon, are the tallest towers to be demolished in the country.Engineering firm Edifice Engineering, will be carrying out the demolition work. Chetan Dutta, who is an Indian blaster, will flip the switch for the blast.

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Loyalty given preferences over talent in Odisha power corridor

Following extension of Mahapatra’s tenure, IAS officers who were in the race of Chief Secretary have felt disappointed on losing plum postings.

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