Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 13 July 2021

As many as 18 goats were also killed in the lightning incident More

Utkal University will conduct ONLINE exams for 6th Semester students and it has released all details about the exams More

The ‘Mo Cycle’ scheme was launched in the smart city on November 26, 2018 during the Men’s Hockey World Cup to boost public transport.   More

Amid reports of possible relaxation in lockdown restrictions after July 16, situation in some coastal districts is still a cause of concern More

The Bol Bom Yatra in Odisha has been cancelled yet again this year over COVID pandemic, disappointing the 'Kaudias' second time in a row More

Murder allegations by the family members of the deceased ACFO in Odisha have sent shock waves across the State More

The 12(B) status was accorded to the varsity in a meeting held on July 1 on the basis of the recommendations of the UGC Standing Committee members and the report of the UGC Expert Committee. More

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Gajapati and Ganjam in the next 24 hours More

With no means to arrange funds for the little girl’s treatment, the hapless family has sought financial assistance from several quarters. More

S&ME department Additional Secretary Subhashree Nanda informed that the government has accorded permission for inviting online applications from Plus 2 colleges for an increase in seats. More

In a tragic incident, three minor boys and 18 goats were killed by a lightning strike in Baghuashala village under Chandua police limits near Baripada. The incident occurred when the boys were out on the field to graze the animals.
As per reports, the boys had taken shelter under a tree when the rain started pouring. Meanwhile, lightning struck the tree and they succumbed on the spot.

DMET CBK Mohanty said Odisha Government should impose stricter measures to monitor the flow of people through inter-sate mobility to keep the infection rate under control in the State More

The week-long protest will begin tomorrow and end on July 20. During the period, BJP worker will stage protest in front of all electricity offices across the State. More

The State as a whole recorded 17 % deficiency in rainfall during the month of June.  More

A team of Andhra officials led by Saluru Sub-Collector opposed the construction of the temporary Lord Patitapaban temple and renovation of an old Goddess temple by the villagers of Nerellavalasa More

A bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice AM Khanwilkar will today conduct the hearing into the sensational death case of five-year-old Nayagarh minor girl Pari who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in July last year. The justice panel will hear a petition filed by Soudamini Sahoo, the mother of the deceased girl. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal will appear on behalf of the State government of Odisha. Similarly, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani will appear as the counsel for Soudamini Sahoo. Citing displeasure over the probe of the Special Investigation Team into the case, Soudamini had knocked the doors of the country's apex court seeking its intervention in directing an independent national level probe agency to take over the investigation into the case.

An altercation erupted between the patient's daughter Krishna with Dr Asish after the former alleged poor treatment given at the hospital. More

Cuttack District Administration claimed that under-construction Netaji Bus Terminal (CNBT) in the city will be ready for operation within nine months More

Odisha reported its highest toll of 68 deaths due to Covid infection taking the overall number of fatalities to 4,730 in the pandemic More

Holy Trinity Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra will move to the Adapa Mandapa of the Gundicha temple in a ceremonial procession today More

An Assistant Conservator of Forest posted at Paralakhemundi district headquarters has been admitted to Berhampur MKCG Medical College and Hospital after suffering serious burn injuries. The forest official identified as Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra is undergoing critical care at the hospital and doctors have said that his condition is in critical stage. As per medical sources, the ACF has sustained third-degree burns with almost 80% of his body having injuries. Even though the exact circumstances and reason behind the incident are yet to be clear, his family has also not clarified anything on the matter. DFO, Tehsildar, SDPO and Paralakhemundi Police IIC have initiated a probe into the incident.

When the country will see the rollout of next-gen communication network 5G from Aug 15, 2022, there seems to a feverish pitch by the big smartphone firms. After Samsung, OnePlus and Realme, now Redmi joins the chorus More

The study is seen as significant because it will analyse the implementation of 'One Health' intervention model, and the study may recommend routine vaccination against the lethal disease   More

Naveen Patnaik expressed hope that both the institutions by offering world-class services will help Bhubaneswar become a leading centre in the country in cancer care and palliative services.  More

According to the second annual lightning report 2021, thunderbolt strikes on Odisha has increased by around 37 per cent during the year 2020-21. The ominous fact is over 40 per cent of strikes are cloud to ground in Odisha and Gujarat- the highest in country More

ASI has earlier done 3-D laser scanning of the Konark Sun temple and the UNESCO world heritage site Hampi among others. More