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IT raids continue in Odisha, over Rs 200 cr cash seized from premises linked to Jharkhand Congress M
IT raids continue in Odisha, over Rs 200 cr cash seized from premises linked to Jharkhand Congress MP   

Income Tax officials have seized unaccounted cash to the tune of over Rs 200 crore during searches at multiple premises in Odisha and Jharkhand linked to Baldeo Sahu and Group of Companies Ltd, a country-liquor manufacturing and selling firm, sources said.

17 people die by suicide in Odisha every 24 hours: NCRB
17 people die by suicide in Odisha every 24 hours: NCRB 

As per the NCRB report, on average 17 people are dying by suicide on a daily basis.  

Banana served instead of egg in MDM in Odisha school; teachers, parents fume  
Banana served instead of egg in MDM in Odisha school; teachers, parents fume  

Students of Hanaguda Upper Primary School in Jeypore of Koraput district had an unusual menu for their mid-day meal. A banana, instead of an egg, was given to each of them alongside alleged sub-standard rice and watery dal. 

Integrated public health laboratory to come up in every Odisha district 
Integrated public health laboratory to come up in every Odisha district 

On the sidelines of a workshop, Odisha Public Health director, Dr Niranjan Mishra informed about the plan of establishing such laboratories in the districts and CHCs. 

Trouble mounts for Ollywood singer Sourin Bhatt, NBW issued
Trouble mounts for Ollywood singer Sourin Bhatt, NBW issued

A non-bailable warrant (NBW) has been issued against singer Sourin Bhatt in connection with the harassment case against him.  

BJB college unrest: Students demand police action against non-students, threaten mass self-immolatio
BJB college unrest: Students demand police action against non-students, threaten mass self-immolation 

Palpable tension prevailed at BJB Autonomous College in Bhubaneswar after students staged a protest at the main gate on Friday, alleging the partisan handling of cases relating to hooliganism on the college campus by Badagada Police.

Nua O vs Selfie points
It's NUA-O vs selfie points in Odisha campuses as politics heats up ahead of 2024 polls

While the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is extensively harping on its ‘ Nua-O’ scheme, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to be eyeing to grab the young voters' attention through the recent UGC directive of having selfie points in universities and colleges.

Complete ban on paan & gutkha at Puri Srimandir from January 1 
Complete ban on paan & gutkha at Puri Srimandir from January 1 

The decision regarding the complete ban on the consumption of paan and gutkha on the premises of Srimandir was taken at the Srimandir Niti sub-committee meeting held on Friday. 

Unseasonal rain damages paddy crop in Odisha 
Unseasonal rain damages paddy crop in Odisha 

The unseasonal rain under the influence of cyclone Michaung has put paid to the paddy farmers’ hope of a good harvest in Bhadrak district. 

Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi
In Mahua Moitra's case, immorality was visible: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expelled Moitra after the tabling of a report by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee which recommended her expulsion. Opposition members staged a walkout of Lok Sabha as the House voted to expel TMC MP Mahua Moitra for 'unethical conduct'.

Burglary at retired Judge's house in Bhubaneswar
Burglars target retired Judge’s house in Bhubaneswar; decamp with valuables from tenant’s room

As per initial reports, unidentified robbers have decamped with Rs 12,000 cash, and one gold and silver idol from the house of a tenant who was staying in the residential complex of the retired Judge.

BJP Spokesperson Manoj Mohapatra
I-T raids in Odisha: BJP alleges BJD Minister’s link with liquor manufacturer, demands CBI probe

Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Manoj Mohapatra alleged that Odisha Transport Minister Tukuni Sahu has links with one of the liquor manufacturers in Bolangir who is now under Income Tax department scanner for alleged tax evasion.

Deceased Prakash Sahu
Missing Cuttack Man's Body Found Stuffed In Sack, Family Alleges Murder

As per reports, Sahu left home last Sunday and never returned. After a thorough search for the last six days, his body was found in a nearby stream.

  • Friday, 08 December 2023
  • Murder
PM-DAKSH Yojana
PM-DAKSH yojana: 1,69,300 trainees to get training till 2025

It is projected to train 1,69,300 trainees (including 53,900, 56,450 and 58,950 trainees in the year 2023, 2024 and 2025 respectively). A total amount of Rs 286.42 crore is likely to be spent on these trainings

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