Miscellaneous News Updates

Orissa High Court
Chief Justice S Muralidhar's viral pic: Orissa HC issues clarification

Releasing a press statement, the Registry of Orissa High Court stated, "It is extremely unfortunate that an item of fake news has been made viral on social media at the instance of a lawyer practicing in Orissa High Court by publishing a photograph and making wholly scurrilous and false statements without knowing the real facts."

Body left to rot for 31 hours, thanks to 'Religious conversion'
Body left to rot for 31 hours, thanks to 'religious conversion'

The body was taken to another place outside the village after the district administrative officials failed to convince the superstitious villagers. 

  • Saturday, 29 October 2022
HSRP DEADLINE EXTENDED
Odisha extends HSRP affixiation deadline again

The Odisha government on Saturday announced further extension of deadline for affixiation of High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) in vehicles.

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Srimandir stone falls
Stone falls from Puri Srimandir, second such incident in a week sparks concern

A stone weighing around 2-3 kg fell from the roof area of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. The incident has raised questions on the safety of the 12th century shrine and thousands of devotees visiting the temple.

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Naveen Patnaik
Odisha to prepare disaster management warriors to face calamities

Disaster and Pandemic Management is being introduced in the educational curricula of students from standard 4 to graduation level with a view to preparing Disaster Management Yodhas in every village and household

‘I’m An Item Girl, But I Know My Limits’
Shoes Hurled During ‘Obscene’ Jatra Dance In Odisha

Jatra programme in Charampa, Bhadrak on Wednesday night. Shoe hurled at female dancer on stage . Outrage over ‘obscene dance’

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Terrifying Tales
Revisiting the devastating 1999 Super Cyclone in Odisha as it complete 23 years

The horrifying memories of deaths and destruction is still fresh in the mind of Kalpana Behera. The middle-aged woman from Madhupur village under Astarang block in Puri district saw her entire family including her children, husband and in-laws wiped out by the devastating tropical cyclone in the blink of an eye.

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High security registration plate: Orissa HC seeks govt reply on HSRP deadline extension
HSRP affixation deadline extended again in Odisha

According to a notification issued by the Commerce and Transport department the deadline has been extended to February 2023.

Technical panel finds cracks in Puri Gundicha Temple
Technical panel finds cracks in Puri Gundicha Temple

Puri Srimandir Technical Core Committee during an inspection in the ancient shrine found some distress appearing on three out of 4 columns, informs the chairman of the panel Professor SK Bhattacharya.

Stone falls from Puri Srimandir
Stone falls from Puri Srimandir, second such incident in a week sparks concern

A huge piece of stone had reportedly fallen from the same place last Sunday (October 23).

BIG NEWS: Marriage not ground for disqualifying women for jobs under rehabilitation scheme: Orissa HC
BIG NEWS: Marriage not ground for disqualifying women for jobs under rehabilitation scheme: Orissa HC

Women cannot be disqualified for jobs under rehabilitation assistance scheme on ground of marriage, the Orissa High Court has ruled.

IndiGo
Bhubaneswar-Guwahati direct flights from New Year 2023

India's budget air carrier IndiGo has announced to commence direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Guwahati from the New Year 2023.

Outrage over obscene dance during Kali Puja programme in Odisha’s Bhadrak
Outrage over obscene dance during Kali Puja programme in Odisha’s Bhadrak

When contacted, Pradeep Kumar Mishra, Manager of Rajnandini Opera Party said, “Just because of one woman, there was a huge scuffle. No other spectators said anything. I think it is a publicity stunt.”

Rs 8cr properties & Rs 1.75cr cryptocurrencies: Odisha engineer’s house a corruption den
Rs 8cr properties & Rs 1.75cr cryptocurrencies: Odisha engineer’s house a corruption den

But what left the Vigilance officials even more surprised was a whopping Rs 1.75 crore worth crypto currencies.

Urban Housing
Odisha proposes to make 30ft access road mandatory for building plan approval; check guidelines

When made law, the rule will force people aspiring to construct houses in urban areas to shell out more bucks than ever before.

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