Miscellaneous News Updates

Rice bags being measured in a school
Now, MDM scam surfaces in Sambalpur and Sundargarh schools

The irregularities will run into crores, sources said.  It is alleged that the officials looking after rice supply are involved in the scam in connivance with the supply agencies. 

Our marital life was peaceful until Prakruti Mishra’s entry: Babushaan's wife
Our marital life was peaceful until Prakruti Mishra’s entry: Babushaan's wife

Hours after her fight with her husband Babushaan and Prakruti Mishra on a busy Bhubaneswar street went viral, Trupti reached Kharvel Nagar police station with her mother-in-law Aparajita Mohanty and lodged a complaint. 

Read on to know about ‘Air India One’ flight which will carry Draupadi Murmu 
Read on to know about ‘Air India One’ flight which will carry Draupadi Murmu 

Indian Air Force (IAF)-operated Air India One will ferry Draupadi Murmu, who will take oath as India’s 15th President on July 25. 

Koraput's caffeine fix: Coffee cultivation mitigates distressed migration among Odisha's tribals
Koraput's caffeine fix: Coffee cultivation mitigates distressed migration among Odisha's tribals

Koraput, nestled in the hilly terrain of the Eastern Ghats, at an altitude of 3,000 ft above sea level, is ideal for coffee cultivation due to its cool climate and favourable rainfall.

Doctor of Nandahandi CHC
After Rayagada, Diarrhoea hits Nabarangpur's Nandahandi; 1 dies

Sources said Majhi was affected by diarrhoea two days back. He was under treatment at Nandahandi community health centre (CHC). However, he succumbed during the treatment on Saturday.

The cholera-affected village
Odisha Public Health Director reviews situation in cholera-hit villages in Rayagada

Mishra has directed the health workers to ensure proper food for the tribal children, proper sanitation and awareness in the villages. He said steps are being taken to rehabilitate the tribal students to nutrition rehabilitation centres and also stressed on intake of boiled water.

Draupadi Murmu
Odisha dessert ‘Arisa Pitha’ to be flown to New Delhi for Prez-elect Draupadi Murmu

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana will administer her the oath of office.

Child trafficking
9 minors sent for bonded labour rescued from Koida

The Sundargarh police on Friday night rescued nine minor boys from Koida bus stand being sent to other states for bonded labour.

Fuel Price
Fuel prices see marginal rise in several cities of Odisha, check details here

On Saturday, almost every part of the State witnessed a marginal rise in fuel prices. While the Capital city Bhubaneswar witnessed an eight paise rise in Petrol prices taking it to 103.19 per litre, the millenium city of Cuttack saw a rise of 21 paise

Lightning
5 dead, 5 critical in lightning strikes across Odisha

Five persons died and as many persons were critically injured in lightning strikes in several parts of Odisha on Friday evening.

Naveen Patnaik Master Shock Therapist!
Odisha's export turnover more than doubled in last 5 yrs

Odisha has exported metallurgical products worth Rs 86,726.64 crore, minerals of Rs 19,374.27 crore, engineering/ chemical allied products of Rs 15,496.37 crore and Rs 4,462.08 crore marine products during the last year.

Sarua Sarpanch with her supporters
Unholy nexus rears its ugly head again against Tarang Studio at Sarua

This is not the first time such allegations have been brought against Tarang Studio. However, this time the reason seems to be a well-planned conspiracy by two brothers (Mathura Mahabhoi and Dilip Mahabhoi) and Sarua sarpanch Ranjeeta Mahabhoi (who is daughter of one of the conspirators).

Oppn in Odisha Assembly demands entry of journalists into press gallery
Oppn in Odisha Assembly demands entry of journalists into press gallery

At present, the journalists are seated in a conference room outside the main assembly hall and cover the proceedings through video conferencing.

National Award winner Surya Deo
‘Kali Paain Kalira Cinema’ an attempt to preserve heritage of Odia movies: 68th National Film Awards winner Surya Deo

“I want the book to be translated to Hindi and English so that it reaches a wider range of readers and art lovers,” Surya Deo said. 

PCC Sarat Pattnayak addressing media
Congress MLA Md Moquim gets show-cause notice for cross-voting in prez poll

In the show-cause notice, OPCC president Sarat Pattanayak has asked the Barabati MLA to submit a reply within two weeks.

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