Miscellaneous News Updates

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.

The children under treatment
Woman, 3 grandchildren critical after consuming urea

The three have been admitted to Deogarh District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) where their condition was stated to be critical.

Kissing video of students goes viral, 2 detained
Kissing video of students goes viral, 2 detained

City police commissioner N Shashi Kumar said the incident had taken place six months ago at a private flat.

Mo Buses, private buses on Bhubaneswar-Konark route stay off roads, commuters at wits’ end   
Mo Bus, other private buses on Bhubaneswar-Konark route stay off roads, commuters at wits’ end   

The bus services have been hit owing to the ongoing tussle between the Mo Bus authorities and Konark and Nimapara Private Bus Owners’ Association.

Passengers deboarded after bomb scare on Patna-Delhi IndiGo flight
Passengers deboarded after bomb scare on Patna-Delhi IndiGo flight

The CISF officials thoroughly checked the aircraft. However, no bomb was found on the flight. As a precautionary measure, the authorities have decided to cancel the flight tonight (Thursday night).

Hotel Nimantran
OTDC staff siphons off Rs 17.50 lakh from ‘Nimantran Restaurant’ accounts; 2 held 

The accused used to siphon off 50 per cent of the hotel’s income on a daily basis and divert the money to their personal bank accounts.

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