Miscellaneous News Updates

Sushama Padhi from Soro Block of Balasore district formed a charitable trust in the name of his deceased son Diptikanta and donated all her property to the trust for the benefit of the poor on his second death anniversary on Wednesday.

As per an earlier direction of the HC, the committee, comprising lawyers, had visited Dhinkia which was on the boil in January after police baton charged betel farmers who protested a drive to evict betel vineyards to pave way for the proposed JSW steel plant. 

Odisha Panchayat Polls: Ex-Maoists Surprise Villagers By Turning Up To Cast Votes

As per Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) sources, a blueprint has been prepared for beautification around Srimandir with construction of bhajan mandap, sanskruti mandapa, clock room, tourist restroom and Sraddha Sthala in place

Opposition leader Siddaramaiah urged the government to ban the SDPI, PFI and CFI if their hand is found in the murder of Harsha. He condemned the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa for taking part in the procession of the body of Harsha, even as prohibitory orders were in place.

A fine of Rs 7,000 will be imposed on the violators. However, it will be reduced to Rs 2,000 if the driver produces his/ her Driving License at the time of payment of the fine.

The Maharashtra government didn't tell the court whether they were going to take coercive action against Wankhede or not.

As many as 332 voters from booth number 6 at Pakatamunda village under Kankadahada Block in Dhenkanal district decided not to exercise their franchise citing the non-fulfilment of their long standing demands by elected representatives

In a fresh ruling, the High Court has asked Sumit to pay Rs 10,000 to his wife Tapaswini instead of Rs 17,000 per month. 

The INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Odisha Chapter on Monday signed an agreement with the State government for taking up works to preserve valuable age-old records under the Board of Revenue.

The state has set up an eco resort on the idyllic Ramchandi Beach for some great glamping (glamorous camping).

While palindromes are fairly rare, today’s date is a rarest double, with it being an ambigram too. Interestingly as the day falls on the second day of the week, many have also called it ‘Twoesday’, rhyming with the Tuesday.

Out of the 11 occupants in the vehicle, four including three women reportedly died on the spot, while seven others were rescued with critical wounds. 

Palpable tension prevailed at the Sector-7 of Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) area in Cuttack after local residents openly protested the construction of an open drain by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).

From beating up police officials, Block Development Officer (BDO) to assaulting journalists covering blatant booth capturing and rigging incidents, this Panchayat election in the State has witnessed almost every possible form of violence.