Miscellaneous News Updates

Caste-based census
After NCP, BJD bats for caste-based census

Earlier on Wednesday, the NCP passed a resolution that caste-based census should be carried out by the Centre.

  • Thursday, 26 May 2022
Navjot Sidhu appointed as 'munshi' in Patiala jail: Know his special diet
Navjot Sidhu's special diet in Patiala jail: Lactose-free milk, juice, almonds, chamomile tea

The Congress leader suffers from medical conditions like embolism and has a liver ailment. In 2015, he underwent treatment for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at a hospital in Delhi.

Jagannath Sena
Srimandir Parikrama Project: Jagannath Sena demands CBI inquiry, warns to move court

Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), TATA and OBCC. The Jagannath Sena has alleged before the CBI that project works were being carried out by showing ‘fake No Objection Certificate (NOC) of NMA.

  • Thursday, 26 May 2022
Bus fares slashed in Odisha, check revised rates
Bus fares slashed in Odisha, check revised rates

According to a notification issued by the Odisha Bus Owners’ Association, the fare in ordinary category buses has been reduced to 89 paise per km from the existing 92 paise per km.

10 held for sloganeering, stone pelting outside Yasin Malik's house in Kashmir
10 held for sloganeering, stone pelting outside Yasin Malik's house in Kashmir

A Delhi court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to Malik, one of the foremost separatist leaders, in a terror funding case, saying the crimes committed by him struck at the "heart of the idea of India" and were intended to forcefully secede Jammu & Kashmir from Union of India.

Hijab Row: Prohibitory Orders Around Bengaluru Schools, Colleges
Karnataka students protest against wearing hijab in classrooms

The students from Mangaluru's University College boycotted classes in protest against allowing Muslim girls to wear hijab in class.

IOCL pipeline bursts in Paradip, crude oil leaks out
IOCL pipeline bursts in Paradip, crude oil leaks out

Paradip-Haldia crude oil pipeline of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) ruptured near IOCL township in Paradip

Bus fares slashed in Odisha, check revised rates
Bus fares slashed in Odisha, check revised rates

While the ordinary bus fare has been slashed from 92 paisa to 89 paisa, express fare reduced from 96 paisa to 93paisa.

Third party insurance
Base premium for third party insurance for unlimited liability notified; Check discounts

The notification was issued on Wednesday in consultation with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. As per the latest notification, the rules shall come into force on June 1, 2022.

All sports facilities to stay open for sportsmen till 10 pm: Sisodia 
All sports facilities to stay open for sportsmen till 10 pm: Sisodia 

The direction comes following a media report that the Thyagraj Stadium was being closed for sports activities earlier than usual so that a senior IAS officer could walk his dog at the facility.

Parliamentary Standing Committee Meetings Cancelled After 400 Staffers Test Covid Positive
Rajya Sabha by-polls: Odisha Assembly issues notification, nomination filing from today

According to the notification, the filing of nomination will begin today and continue till June 2. The scrutinisation of nominations will be held on June 3 while the polling will be held on June 13.

IRCTC Ramayana tour offers an EMI option, know booking details
IRCTC Ramayana tour offers an EMI option, know booking details

The journey would take 18 days on an 8,000 km long circuit which will kick-start from Delhi.

Bihar girl travels 1 km on 1 leg to reach school
Bihar girl travels 1 km on 1 leg to reach school

A video of Seema went viral on social media where she is moving step by step forward through one leg to reach the school.

Popular Odia actor Biraj Dash no more
Popular Odia actor Biraj Dash no more

The veteran actor is popular in Odisha for his brilliant acting in movies like ‘Jaa Devi Sarba Bhuteshu’, ‘Maa Pari Kiye Heba’, ‘Golam Giri’ and ‘Prem Chandan’.

  • Thursday, 26 May 2022
9 houses gutted in Bhadrak village fire
9 houses gutted in Bhadrak village fire

A fire seemingly caused by an electrical short circuit burnt down at least nine houses at Samia Sahada village under Sahada Panchayat in Bhadrak district

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