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Latest Updates from Odisha

Landslide in Koraput
Train services affected in Koraput after boulder falls on railway tracks following landslide

Eight trains have been cancelled and routes of several other trains had to be changed. Jagdalpur- Vishakapatnam Express has been halted at Koraput railway station

  • Sunday, 24 Sep 2023
Wrong prisoner gets released from Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar; investigation launched 
Wrong prisoner gets released from Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar; investigation launched 

The jail authorities could realise the mistake only when the worried family members of Ramesh Jena, who was still languishing behind bars, complained about it. 

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
Nikhil Utkal Primary Teachers’ Federation puts strike on hold till December 
Nikhil Utkal Primary Teachers’ Federation puts strike on hold till December 

It is learned that the teachers were asked to wait till December. From this, it is speculated that the teachers may receive a gift in the New Year.

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
Like Maharashtra & Haryana, will win in Odisha without a CM face: Dharmendra Pradhan 
Like Maharashtra & Haryana, will win in Odisha without a CM face: Dharmendra Pradhan 

“We fought the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana without chief ministerial faces and won. We will repeat the same in Odisha as well,” Pradhan said. 

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
  • BJP
Seashore chit fund scam: Charges framed against ex-Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Pravat Biswal 
Seashore chit fund scam: Charges framed against ex-Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Pravat Biswal 

The charges were framed against former Choudwar-Cuttack MLA, Prabhat Biswal and his wife Laxmibilasin for their alleged involvement in the multi-crore chit-fund scam.  

BJP VP Jay Panda Tears Into Odisha Govt For Targeting Media Houses And Growing Corruption in State
BJP VP Jay Panda Tears Into Odisha Govt For Targeting Media Houses And Growing Corruption in State

Launching a scathing attack on the BJD govt in Odisha, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda on Saturday said media houses in the state are becoming victims of the targeted wrath of the State government.

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
  • BJD
IMD’s Latest Forecast: Cyclonic Circulation Around Sept 29, Low Pressure In Subsequent 48 Hours
IMD’s Latest Forecast: Cyclonic Circulation Around Sept 29, Low Pressure In Subsequent 48 Hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the north Andaman sea and neighborhood around September 29.Under its influence, a Low Pressure Area is likely to form over north Andaman sea & adjoining Eastcentral Bay of Bengal during the subsequent 48 hours.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ programme in Kendrapara 
BJP National VP Baijayant Panda participates in ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ programme in Kendrapara 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President, Baijayant Panda along with hundreds of party workers went to Deualatara village and offered his tribute to the martyr Kishore Chandra Routand garlanded his statue installed in the village.

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
  • BJP
Media houses targeted by BJD-led Odisha govt: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda
Media houses targeted by BJD-led Odisha govt: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda

Taking a swipe at the BJD-led government, Panda said, “Earlier, some media houses were the target of the government. And now, some others are being targeted."

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
  • BJD
Lady assistant collector found dead in park
3 days on, no breakthrough in Rourkela lady Assistant Collector death case

The police are yet to make any headway to establish the circumstances leading to the death of the woman officer.

33,500 MINI GANESH IDOLS  ON BETEL NUTS AND NAILS
Artisan From Nashik Crafts 33500 Mini Ganesh Idols On Betel Nuts and Nails

On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, an artisan from Nashik has carved miniature idols of Lord Ganesh using betel nuts and nails. Sanjay has been doing this work for more than 27 years now. So far, he has made mind-boggling 33,500 such sculptures.

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
EOW records statement of three complainants
‘Loan fraud’ by Soumya Patnaik’s media house: EOW records statement of three complainants

The statements of the complainants have been recorded under Section 164 of CrPC.

Sarpanchs relaunch stir across Odisha
Sarpanchs relaunch stir across Odisha over ‘unfulfilled demands’, threaten mass resignation

The sarpanchs’ body threatened if their demands are not met they will tender mass resignation and sit on indefinite strike.

International Day of Sign Languages 2023
International Day of Sign Languages 2023; know its history and significance

September 23 was chosen to observe the International Day of Sign Languages as it marked the anniversary of the World Federation of the Deafs’ (WFD) formation in 1951.

Glass Medha to steal the show
In a first, dazzle of ‘Glass Medha’ to steal the show in this Durga Puja pandal this year

Rausapatna Puja committee’s ‘Glass Medha’ in this year’s Durga Puja will be the first ‘Glass Medha’ in Odisha.

House surgeon found hanging inside hostel room
Young doctor found hanging in med college hostel in Mayurbhanj

On being informed, Baripada police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. 

Class III girl 'raped' in school by peon in Odisha; tension erupts after irate villagers torch police vehicle 
Class III girl 'raped' in school by peon in Odisha; tension erupts after irate villagers torch police vehicle 

After the incident came to the fore, villagers staged a road blockade demanding justice for the victim. According to sources, tension escalated when the police reached the spot and asked the agitating villagers to withdraw their road blockade. 

  • Friday, 22 Sep 2023
  • Rape
Sambad staff not cooperating in loan fraud investigation: EOW
Sambad staff not cooperating in loan fraud investigation: EOW

The EOW also said that the victimised employees of Sambad/EML have been examined and they have also corroborated the allegations.

  • Friday, 22 Sep 2023
Major reshuffle in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate
Major reshuffle in Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate

As per the notice, 14 inspectors and one ACP-rank official have been transferred from their present places of posting to different places.

  • Friday, 22 Sep 2023
BJP, BJD vie for women vote bank in Odisha
BJP, BJD vie for women vote bank in Odisha 

With an intention to keep its women vote bank intact, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has played a women card by making Pramila Mallik the first woman speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. 

  • Friday, 22 Sep 2023
  • BJP