Miscellaneous News Updates

Malkangiri Flood Situation
Rain fury in Odisha's Malkangiri, several areas of district marooned

The flood-like situation in Motu of Malkangiri district continues to remain grim. Several parts of the district are reeling under floods after backwaters from river Godavari in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh entered the region here.

  • Saturday, 16 July 2022
Bhadrak fishermen netting tons of Hilsa but monsoon delicacy beyond common man's reach
Bhadrak fishermen netting tons of Hilsa but monsoon delicacy beyond common man's reach

According to fishermen, for last three to four days, they have been catching tons of Hilsa. While they called it as a rare experience what has brought a lot cheer to their faces is the catch comprises of only bigger size of Hilsa. 

Angry villagers kill bear after it mauls 3 to death, injures 2 in Nuapada
Angry villagers kill bear after it mauls 3 to death, injures 2 in Nuapada

Following the horrifying incident, the villagers got angry and killed the animal. 

Cuttack-Palasa-Cuttack Express route extended, check schedule and stoppages
Cuttack-Palasa-Cuttack Express route extended, check schedule and stoppages

In the return direction, 18444 Gunupur-Cuttack Express from Gunupur w.e.f. July 21, 2022 (Night of July 20) will leave at 0245hrs (02.45am) and will arrive at Palasa at 0555hrs (05.55am), it added.

Snigdharani Sahu has affair with driver
Lady inspector Snigdharani has affair with driver, alleges husband

Suresh had a love marriage with Snigdharani. However, things turned sour for the couple soon after marriage.

Indian Railways
Indian Railways save whopping Rs 111 crore in FY 2021-22

As per official sources, the Indian Railways generated around 124 million units from solar energy and 163 million units from wind energy in the financial year 2021-22.

Girl slapping the boy
Watch: Hilarious video of couple fighting inside Delhi metro goes viral

The girl can be heard claiming that she got the T-shirt for Rs 1,000, to which the boy says that it couldn’t be more than Rs 150.

Sans bridge, students fail to cross flooded nullah in Boudh, spend night in garage
Sans bridge, students fail to cross flooded nullah in Boudh, spend night in garage

While trying to cross the nullah, two cycles of the students were washed away by the floodwater. Luckily, two students got narrowly saved from being swept away

Shravan Somvar: Devotees urged not to bring slings to Dhabaleswar temple
Shravan Somvar: Devotees urged not to bring slings to Dhabaleswar temple

The famous Dhabaleswar temple of Lord Shiva attracts lakhs of devotees in the month of Shravan

Science City in Bhubaneswar
Science city to come up in Bhubaneswar, Planetarium in Puri

The proposed science city at Bhubaneswar will be on similar lines with the existing one in Kolkata. Already the State government has allotted 30 acres of land for the project, Panda said.

Diarrhoea outbreak leaves 4 dead, dozens ill in Rayagada
Diarrhoea outbreak leaves 4 dead, dozens ill in Rayagada

At least four persons died due to suspected diarrhoea at Jhariasahi under Kashipur block of Rayagada district.

  • Friday, 15 July 2022
Watch: 16-feet monster fish with 'future-telling powers' caught; video goes viral
Watch: 16-feet monster fish with 'future-telling powers' caught; video goes viral

The sighting of the fish rather caused panic among fishermen at a port in Chile as it is believed to be associated with a ‘bad sign’ sent by the sea god. 

Sahara Depositors Front
Sahara India depositors turn heat on Bhubaneswar Zonal office over faltering repayment

The bustling market area of Saheed Nagar in the smart city which houses the Zonal office of Sahara India looked tensed today as the protesters turned out in huge numbers and demanded to meet the officials of the company.

Poor infra hits govt-run educational institutions in Odisha
Poor infra hits govt-run educational institutions in Odisha

Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) had been roped in for construction of the hostel

Tribal Women At Malkangiri SDJM Court
SDPO’s slapping of woman: Victims move Malkangiri SDJM court against cop

The slapping of a suspected lady ganja dealer by Chitrakonda SDPO seems to have snowballed into a full-fledged controversy after the victims moved to the Malkangiri SDJM court against the police official on Thursday.

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