Miscellaneous News Updates

A woman in inebriated state created ruckus outside Bolangir Town Police Station in Odisha. Sources said that the woman allegedly attacked a Traffic Constable who was on duty. Subsequently, the woman was brought to the police station, where she can be seen creating ruckus. After much effort, the police officials were able to bring the woman under control.

The home of the Holy Trinity and the pilgrim city of the state, Puri, is likely to get a new name soon. As per reports, several names are being considered for the same such as - ‘Shree Jagannath Puri’ or ‘Shree Jagannath Dham Puri’. On Tuesday, a proposal for the same was discussed during the meeting of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).

In a much-needed relief for the people of Odisha, CM Naveen Patnaik on Thursday (November 4) announced Rs 3 VAT reduction on petrol and diesel.

Though the State Government offers compensation of Rs 4 lakh for death in crocodile attack while Rs 1 lakh for people who sustained grievous injuries in the attack, locals have however alleged that the forest department is not giving any compensation if the attack happens inside the territories of the Bhitarkanika National Park.

A 4-feet long cobra was rescued from a house in Bhubaneswar’s Brahmeshwarpatna area on Tuesday (Nov 2). As per reports, one of the family members of the house noticed the snake slithering and entering into the electric meter box.

“We have given our suggestions and names for Puri and Gajapati Maharaj has welcomed the decision. They will inform Odisha Revenue Department and legal process will be followed accordingly,” said Ashok Mohapatra, SJTA Member. 

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent hike in the remuneration of persons employed through outsourcing agencies and on contract basis in various departments of the state government.

A man was paraded semi naked and his face was blackened for allegedly making obscene gestures to a girl at Katana market area under Rajkanika Police limits in Kendrapada District in Odisha.

Government of India has taken a significant decision of reducing Central Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively from Thursday (Diwali). Prices of petrol & diesel will thus come down accordingly.

This unassuming couple is a victim of regressive practices that still haunt the rural areas of Odisha. This tribal family has reportedly been ostracized in Purunapani village under Ghasipura police limits of Keonjhar district.

The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) on Tuesday (Nov 2), conducted a surprise raid at a KFC outlet at Badambadi Chhak in Cuttack after receiving complaints from people regarding poor quality food items being served at the shop.

As per the local tradition, if a child is born in any family in the village, a Puja is performed before the village deity. The villagers claimed that the family broke the tradition and refused provide the Puja materials.

Patro and Sahu intervened and following their assurances, the villagers released the two BJP leaders. While the duo managed to inaugurate a check dam and a newly constructed Panchayat office building, they could not open the smart classroom and Mission Shakti building and made a hasty retreat.

When it comes to public awareness through music, IPS officer Sarah Sharma is a familiar face in Odisha. The Vigilance SP recently sung a new version of the popular Sinhala song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ to reach masses for a purpose.

A video has surfaced from the western town of Bargarh where an inebriated youth was seen attacking police on the busy streets in broad daylight.