Miscellaneous News Updates

Ethanol blending with petrol up 10-fold in 8 years, helped increase income of farmers: PM Modi
2,792 Odisha villages to get 4G service

Digital inclusion and connectivity for all is an integral part of ‘antyodaya’ vision of the Government. In his Independence Day address in 2021, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave a call for saturation of government schemes.

Electric Bus Electric Rickshaw in Bhubaneswar
Smart city is now smarter: E-buses, e-rickshaws roll in Bhubaneswar

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday (July 29) flagged off Mo Electric-Ride and Electric-Bus services in Bhubaneswar with a view to making the smart city also a green city.

Photos
Keonjhar school kids repair road as admin turns a blind eye
Keonjhar school kids repair road as admin turns a blind eye

Students removed mud from the road and filled it with soil. Also, they filled up the deep potholes along a long stretch of the road.  

Babushaan with his wife Trupti
Babushaan and wife Trupti ‘madly in love’ pictures go viral; check duo’s adorable Insta pics

Amid the ongoing hate saga, several adorable pictures of Babushaan and Trupti (which were often shared by Babushaan or fans on social media platforms) are now going viral and fans just love it.

Navy recovers bodies of all missing students on Andhra beach
Navy recovers bodies of all missing students on Andhra beach

Families of the students blamed the college management for the tragedy. They said the college authorities acted with negligence.

JAI HIND
MUST WATCH: Underwater Tiranga Demo By Indian Coast Guard | Har Ghar Tiranga

As part of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) performed an underwater flag demo at Sea. The idea behind the initiative is to invoke feeling of patriotism in the hearts of the people and to promote awareness about the Indian National Flag. Watch this awesome video.

Video Icon
Hot iron branding kills 9 month old baby in Odisha
Hot iron branding kills 9 month old baby in Odisha

According to a report, Rupesh was detected with fever apart from cold and cough a few days ago. 

Babushaan-Prakruti row: Babushaan visits police station, cooperates with probe 
Babushaan-Prakruti row: Babushaan visits police station, cooperates with probe 

“In connection with the family dispute, two cases were registered at Kharvel Nagar police station and Babushaan had been summoned. The actor along with his mother Aparajita Mohanty and  relative Rabi Mishra visited the police station today,” said IIC Swain. 

Monkeypox alert: Odisha govt high level meeting today
Monkeypox alert: Odisha govt high level meeting today

In order to deal with the situation, Odisha government has already decided to keep a tab on foreign returnees as part of its measures to contain its spread. 

Orissa HC issues stay order on govt rules for Odisha Sahitya Akademi awards
Orissa HC issues stay order on govt rules for Odisha Sahitya Akademi awards

The state’s apex court has also asked the state government, secretary and president of Odisha Sahitya Akademi (OSA) to file their replies in this connection.

Dawn to dusk bandh over student’s death brings normal life to standstill in Bargarh 
Dawn to dusk bandh over student’s death brings normal life to standstill in Bargarh 

The bereaved family members of the student have alleged that their son died due to the negligence of the school authorities. 

Petrol Pump
Fuel prices on July 30: Check petrol, diesel rates in major towns of Odisha

Customers are reportedly paying Rs 103.01 per litre of petrol in the State Capital while diesel is being sold at Rs 94.68 a litre, an 8 paise reduction in price from Friday. In Cuttack, customers are paying Rs 103.28 and Rs 94.84 per litre of petrol and diesel respectively, a 26 paise fall from Friday.

Villagers rise to save hill and protect greenery in Odisha's Bolangir
Villagers rise to save hill and protect greenery in Odisha's Bolangir

For the local people, the majestic Munge hill located in Alanda Panchayat under Bangomunda block, which houses a wide range of flora and fauna, is important for more than one reason.

Delhi police issues notice to Varsha Priyadarshini over 'casteist' remark
Delhi police issues notice to Varsha Priyadarshini over 'casteist' remark

The SDJM court in Cuttack had on June 2 directed Varsha to vacate her husband's house. The court had asked Anubhav to pay Rs 30,000 to Varsha on/before 10th of every month for her accommodation. 

Electric Mo Bus, autos roll in Bhubaneswar
Electric Mo Bus, autos roll in Bhubaneswar: Check free ride details, routes, price here

The Odisha government on Friday launched electric Mo Bus and auto-rickshaw service for welfare of citizens and to ensure clean and green environment in Bhubaneswar.

scrollToTop