Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 14 August 2021

  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 3 years ago
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Direct Elections For Mayor, Chairperson: People Welcome Odisha Govt's Decision

The Odisha government's decision to hold direct elections for the post of Mayor of Municipal Corporations and Chairperson of Municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NAC) in the State has been welcomed by people. More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 3 years ago
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Kharasrota Drinking Water Project: Works Begin Amid Tight Security

The district administration of Kendrapara on Saturday began execution of the drinking water project on Kharasrota river amid tight security. More
  • Sanjeev Kumar Patro
  • 3 years ago
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Heavy To Moderate Rainfall In Odisha Till Aug 18, Low Pressure In Bay Within 42 Hrs

After a dry spell, Odisha is predicted to record widespread intermittent rainfall from Aug 16 - 18. Light rainfall forecast during 8-9 am in 11 districts on 75th Independence Day More
  • Sanjeev Kumar Patro
  • 3 years ago
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Independence Day 2021: What PM Modi May Focus In His 75th I-Day Speech

The PM's address would focus primarily on building the resilience of the nation to grow taller from the shadows of pandemic. And to lit that instinct of resilience, the theme of the 75th I-Day has been 'Nation First, Always First' More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 3 years ago
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Shaurya Chakra For 2 Odia Jawans Who Died Fighting Maoists    

Debashish Sethy and Sudhir Kumar Tudu, who sacrificed their lives during an anti-Maoist operation in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, have been chosen for the prestigious Shaurya Chakra.  More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
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Orissa High Court Recruitment: Apply For Research Asst Posts, Know Salary, Eligibility Details  

Offline applications are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts of Research Assistants in the Orissa High Court. More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
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No Vaccine, No Ration: Rumours Spark Jab Rush In Odisha's Sundergarh

Unprecedented rush was seen at vaccination centres in Sundergarh district after rumours regarding discontinuation of ration supply to unvaccinated people began to swirl.  More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
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BJP’s 'Jan Aashirwad Yatra' In Odisha From August 19 to 22

The 'Jan Aashirwad Yatra' by the newly-inducted Union Ministers will be taken out in Odisha from August 19 to 22.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 3 years ago
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6 Odisha Districts To Experience Heavy Rain In Next 24 Hours: IMD

A Yellow warning for heavy rainfall has been sounded for Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 3 years ago
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Tata Power’s Apathy To Transformer Manufactures In Odisha Triggers Resentment

Transformer manufacturers in Odisha have alleged that Tata Power is refusing to purchase products from them More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 3 years ago
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Odisha Shocker: Daughters, Son-In-Law Held For Attempting To Immolate Father

Jharsuguda Police has arrested the four accused on charges of trying to kill one Kailash Meher, who runs a butcher shop, by setting the latter’s room on fire. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Swargadwar To Reopen For Non-Puri Residents From August 16

Swargadwar in Puri will reopen for people from outside the district of Puri to cremate their dear ones from August 16 More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 3 years ago
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Two Children Test Covid Positive At VIMSAR Burla In Odisha

According to experts, there is no scientific evidence to prove that the impending third wave of coronavirus disease will have a detrimental effect on children. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Odisha CHSE Plus 2 Arts, Vocational Results Announced; Check Pass Percentage & Latest Updates

Girl students have outshined boys in Plus 2 Arts stream. While the total pass percentage of girl students stands at 92.34 percent, 85.98 per cent male students have cleared the Plus 2 exam in Arts stream. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Independence Day Police Medals: 67 Odisha Police Personnel To Receive Gallantry Medals

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday announced a list of 1380 police personnel from across the country who will be decorated with various medals on the Independence Day. More
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Odisha Seeks People's Opinion On Holding Direct Elections For Mayor Or Chairperson In Civic Bodies

The reservation of seats for SC, ST and OBC in the ULB polls will be possible only after necessary amendments to the existing Orissa Municipal Act-1950 and Orissa Municipal Corporation Act-2003. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Odisha Conjoined Twins Survivor Jaga Gets Baby Sister Subhadra

Surviving conjoined twins from Kandhamal district in Odisha, Jaga who had lost his brother Balia last year, has been blessed with a baby sister More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 3 years ago
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ACF Soumya Ranjan Death Case: Crime Branch Takes Over Probe; 3 Member Team Constituted

A three-member team led by a DSP rank officer has been constituted to conduct a detailed probe into the forest official's death, said Panda. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 3 years ago
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Heritage Rail Museum In Baripada: A Slice Of History To Soon Become Reality

South Eastern Railway, Kharagpur has undertaken the construction work of heritage railway museum project in Baripada with an estimated cost of Rs 1.55 Crore More
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Union Minister Urged To Set Up Climate Change Research Centre In Odisha’s Balasore

The CRRC can be expected to carry out a state-of-the-art study on accurate prediction of multi-hazard, hydro-meteorological disasters and support research in capacity building, according to Patnaik. More
  • Suryakant Jena
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Odisha CHSE Plus 2 Arts, Vocational Results 2021 Announcement At 1 PM Today

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) is all set to declare the results of the Arts and Vocational streams for the year 2021 today at 1 PM, CHSE Exam Controller informed the media. More
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Urges People To Come Forward For Organ Donation

Joining the programme online from Jharsuguda, state Health Minister N K Das thanked the wife of the late Bipin Pradhan for this humanitarian gesture. More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
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Chairman, Mayor To Be Elected Directly In Odisha

Odisha government on Friday issued draft notification to amend the Odisha Municipal (Delimitation of Wards, Reservation of Seats and Conduct of Election) Rules,1994 enabling direct election for Chairmen and Mayors. More
  • Sanjeev Kumar Patro
  • 3 years ago
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BJD Plays Mandal Politics: Observers Feel It May Prove Pandora's Box For The Party

After winning the State Assembly in 2019, the party seems to have picked up the emotive backward card to keep its crown safe More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 3 years ago
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After Matric, Plus 2 Exam Pattern Set For Major Reforms In Odisha

Odisha higher education department is reportedly mulling over a overhaul in the Plus 2 examination pattern. More
  • Sanjeev Kumar Patro
  • 3 years ago
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Odisha Capital City Scores Herd Immunity: Can 88 Pc Fully Vaccinated Withstand 3rd Wave?

As per 2019 electors data, the 18-plus population in Bhubaneswar was 10.03 lakh. The fully vaccinated in the Capital City as of date stands at 8.84 lakh More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 3 years ago
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Cyclone Yaas: Panchayat Officials Detained By Locals Over 'Partiality' In Relief Distribution

Gram Panchayat officials of Rajgharpokharia under Basudevpur block of Bhadrak were detained by angry locals over impartial distribution of cyclone Yaas relief rice More
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