Miscellaneous News Updates

Beach erosion on Puri-Konark Coast
Sea Devours Parts Of Beach, Roads on Puri-Konark Coast

Environmentalists observed that global warming might be the reason behind the tidal ingress into the Puri-Konark beach.

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Power Outage Forces Doctors To Treat Patients In Dark At Cuttack SCB, Video Goes Viral

Power went off for around 20 minutes forcing doctors to treat patients in dark at the casualty ward of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack

Mo Bus Drivers Launch Strike Demanding Hike In Salary
Mo Bus Drivers Launch Strike Demanding Hike In Salary

The protesting bus operators alleged that though the company is deducting money for provident fund from their salary, it is not reflecting in their deposit accounts. 

Flood threat
Flood Threat In Subarnarekha, Low-Lying Villages In Balasore Put On Alert

Subarnarekha river, which continues to swell due to incessant rain in the upper catchment, is flowing above danger mark at Rajghat in Balasore district

BJP Leader Injured In Attack By Bike-Borne Miscreants In Kendrapara
BJP Leader Injured In Attack By Bike-Borne Miscreants In Kendrapara

Patkua Police registered a case and detained two persons in this connection.

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Konark Sun Temple Reopens For Visitors

The world heritage site which had remained out of bounds for the tourists due to Covid-19 pandemic has been thrown open for the visitors today amid strict guidelines

Telugu Community In Cuttack Irked After Losing Lone Crematorium
Telugu Community In Cuttack Irked After Losing Lone Crematorium

Cuttack district authority has razed all establishments along with the lone crematorium of the community built on the government land to make way for the second campus of SCB Medical College and Hospital as part of the Baliyatra Riverfront Improvement (BARFI) project.

108 Ambulance Fake Patient
108 Ambulance Service In Odisha ‘Ferry Fake Patients For Money’: OTV Investigation

The 108 emergency ambulance service, regarded as the lifeline in the healthcare system, often hogs the headlines due to its alleged failure in providing timely service to patients and alleged irregularities in operations

Army Training
Call Of Duty: How Odisha Jawans Are Grooming Village Boys To Sentinels

Amulya Bindhani and his two friends from Khaira area of Balasore district, who are currently serving in Indian army, have opened an institute to provide various Army trainings to the poor youths of Khaira area of Balasore district

Investigation Begins Into Breach On Indravati LI Project Canal In Kalahandi
Investigation Begins Into Breach On Indravati LI Project Canal In Kalahandi

A breach of around 10 feet in the left bank of the canal had occurred on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday leaving acres of agricultural land in the region submerged.

Top Maoist Cadre Surrenders Before Odisha Police
Top Maoist With Rs 4 Lakh Bounty On Head Surrenders In Odisha

The ultra has been identified as Aitu Korsa, an area committee member (ACM) of Committee of Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the outlawed party.

No Bridge, Villagers Cross Overflowing Canal On Foot In Odisha’s Keonjhar
No Bridge, Villagers Cross Overflowing Canal On Foot In Odisha’s Keonjhar

The villagers further told that during rainy days, they have to lead a stranded life for three-four months due to the unavailability of a bridge.

E-bike
Odisha PG Student's e-Jugad Beats Petrol Price Rise

Akshay Dash, who is currently pursuing his post-graduation course in Commerce, has developed the cost-effective electric bike to beat the rising prices of petrol and diesel

Rasabali
Odisha MP Writes To Centre Seeking GI Tag For Kendrapara Rasabali

MP Subhash Singh urged the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry to consider conferring GI tag on Kendrapara Rasabali, which would provide a distinct identity to the sweet delicacy

Ransomware
Ransomware Attacks Hit Record 300 Million In 1st Half Of 2021: Report

According to a new report, Ransomware attacks globally surged in the first half of 2021, with 304.7 million, surpassing 2020's full-year total of 304.6 million

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