Miscellaneous News Updates

Yet again an instance of poor road connectivity affecting healthcare services in rural pockets has surfaced. Yet again an expectant mother was seen bearing the brunt of the alleged apathy of the government.

With a low pressure brewing up in South Andaman Sea stroking fears of a cyclone for Odisha, the farmers of the State, particularly from the South and coastal belts are losing sleep for fear of suffering losses just before the harvesting period.

In 2006, Sinauli had revealed Harappan-era burial grounds where several discoveries were made such as that of painted grey ware pottery, skeletons, bronze swords, and copper vessels.

Even though the parents of the baby have been getting help from across the country but it is impossible for them to raise such a huge amount in such a short span of time. So, they have sought help from CM Naveen Patnaik for the treatment.

The aggrieved families under the aegis of Bharatiya Bikash Parishad (BBP) on Monday issued an earnest appeal to the President of India to direct the government for handing over the murder cases of their members for probe by the CBI

The restrictions will be imposed for the general public in view of safety. The rules will not be applicable to vehicles authorised to enter the official buildings including the State Assembly, the State Secretariat and other government offices located in the area.

The Panchayat poll is scheduled to be held in Odisha early next year. 

Thousands of junior teachers staged a protest outside the State Assembly in Bhubaneswar on Monday (Nov 29) ahead of the winter session, demanding the government to pay heed to their demands. The junior teachers demanded their base salary to be increased to Rs 16,000 along with their appointment as ‘initial appointee’ by the government.

In view of the low-pressure forecast, the Special Relief Commissioner has sounded alert for all Collectors and instructed them to remain prepared for the situation.

Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahi deposed before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday (Nov 29) for questioning in connection with the money laundering case. Earlier on Friday (Nov 26), his daughter, Shruti Panigrahi, was also called by the ED officials reportedly in connection with certain transactions in her bank account.

Police busted an inter-state tortoise smuggling racket in Jajpur, Odisha. One of the accused, Ajay Mallick from West Bengal, arrested by Byree Police. The police have seized as many as 43 fresh water tortoises weighing over 50 kgs.

The legislator from Gopalpur had filed a petition in the apex court seeking registration of a criminal case against the Lokayukta for allegedly filing a 'non-existent' or 'forged' order of the Orissa High Court.

The Cuttack Municipal Corporation and Cuttack Development Authority carried out eviction drive for development of the SCB Medical in Cuttack.

Later, Kujang Tehsildar and Sub-Collector of Jagatsingjpur rushed to the spot after getting information and tried to pacify the villagers and traders.

Palpable tension gripped Kabarapali GP under Jujumara block in Sambalpur block after an audio-video clip of a telephonic conversation purportedly between a contractor and the sarpanch over percentage commission went viral on social media platforms.