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Latest Updates from Odisha

Pramila Mallik elected unopposed as first woman Speaker
Odisha Assembly monsoon session begins, Pramila Mallik elected unopposed as first woman Speaker

She was elected as the Speaker of the House on the first day of the monsoon session unopposed.

Mo Dal workers stage protest in Bhubaneswar
‘Ministers, MLAs go home and let Pandian run Assembly’: ‘Mo Dal’ mocks ‘misgovernance’ in Odisha

The protestors argued that if a secretary is attending meetings in different districts and announcing schemes, what is the need of the Ministers and MLAs in the Assembly.

Scrub Typhus
Steady rise in Scrub Typhus cases triggers concern in Sundargarh; total mounts to 211

The mite-borne bacterial disease has been on a steady rise in western Odisha, triggering concerns.

Dead body carried on bike
Mahaprayan fails as relatives carry dead body on motorcycle in Bolangir

It is alleged that despite repeated assurances, the Mahaprayan vehicle failed to reach the hospital. With no other option, the family decided to carry the body on a motorcycle.

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Sambad Loan Scam
All you need to know about media house ‘loan scam’ and EOW probe so far

The entire loan was reportedly being taken by the media house in the name of its employees. But the money was going straight to its owners.

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
Will Soumya Patnaik’s expulsion impact BJD?

The expulsion of Soumya seems to be an attempt by the BJD to send a strong message against the backdrop of growing views within the party. This came after Soumya was vehemently criticising the 5T Secretary in his editorials and on other platforms.

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Soumya Patnaik Expelled
Soumya’s expulsion from BJD triggers political slugfest in Odisha

Soumya’s expulsion from the BJD has left many questions unanswered. Was he expelled for the alleged loan scam or for some other reason?

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
  • BJD
IT raids on locations linked to Balgopal Oil Mill in Odisha’s Bargarh 
IT raids on locations linked to Balgopal Oil Mill in Odisha’s Bargarh 

On Thursday morning, the Income Tax Department officials conducted raids simultaneously at the mill, its office, and the residence of the mill’s Chartered Accountant.

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Sagar Kavach: 2-day joint security exercise begins in Odisha’s Paradip
Sagar Kavach: 2-day joint security exercise begins in Odisha’s Paradip

This exercise has been carried out every six months since the 26/11 Mumbai attack in which the terrorists from Pakistan used the sea route to enter India. 

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Eastern media loan scam: EOW quizzes Odisha Gramya Bank’s branch manager in Bhubaneswar 
Sambad loan scam: EOW quizzes Odisha Gramya Bank’s branch manager in Bhubaneswar 

A team of EOW officials along with a cyber team reached the branch of Odisha Gramya Bank at Jayadev Vihar Thursday morning. Besides going through several documents, they also grilled the branch manager. 

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
  • BJD
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
BJD expels two MLAs including Soumya Ranjan Patnaik for 'anti-people activities'

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday expelled two party MLAs- Khandapadas MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik and Remuna MLA Sudhanshu Sekhar Parida.

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
Monsoon Session
Three-tier security cover for Odisha Assembly Monsoon session beginning tomorrow

As part of the security arrangement, armed Special Operations Group (SOG) jawans have been deployed for the first time.

Pramila Mallik files nomination, set to become Odisha's first woman Speaker
Pramila Mallik files nomination, set to become Odisha's first woman Speaker

The six-time MLA today resigned from Naveen Patnaik's cabinet and filed her nomination for the Odisha Legislative Assembly’s Speaker post.

  • Thursday, 21 Sep 2023
  • BJD
Passengers face problem of plenty at 'hastily-inaugurated' Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttack    
Passengers face problem of plenty at 'hastily-inaugurated' Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttack    

The passengers alleged that drinking water facility is not available at the terminal. There are water purifiers installed at the terminal but they are yet to be connected with the supply pipe. 

Lady assistant collector found dead in park
Odisha lady assistant collector found dead in park, family cries murder

As per the allegation by the deceased’s mother, Susmita was tense about her work for some days and the senior authorities including the Collector were putting huge pressure on her regarding the office work.

Odisha’s 2nd Vande Bharat Express from Puri-Rourkela
PM Modi to flag off Odisha’s 2nd Vande Bharat Express from Puri-Rourkela on Sep 24

The train will have stoppages at Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Angul, Sambalpur City and Jharsuguda.

Crocodile attack in Odisha
Odisha mulls river fencing to curb crocodile attacks

As a part of the initiative, initially, fencing nets will be put up in the ghats of rivers that are infested with crocodiles.

Farmers resent omissions in KALIA beneficiaries’ list in Odisha
Farmers resent omissions in KALIA beneficiaries’ list; Opposition slams Odisha govt over PM Kisan scheme

Making things worse for several eligible beneficiaries, who have been omitted under the KALIA scheme, the State government has allegedly deprived them of availing the PM Kisan scheme provided by the Union government.

Pramila Mallik
BJD names Pramila Mallik as Odisha Assembly Speaker candidate

Earlier, speculations were rife that the ruling BJD, which has a majority in the House, would field a woman candidate for the Speaker’s post. If elected, Pramila Mallik will be the first woman Speaker of Odisha Assembly.

Man Swept Away During Immersion Ceremony
Man swept away, 3 injured in cracker explosion in separate idol immersion mishaps in Odisha

In another incident, three persons were injured in a cracker explosion during the Vishwakarma immersion ceremony in Dasapalla of Nayagarh district.

  • Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023