Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 22 November 2021

A slew of Vedic rituals on Monday set the stage for the commencement of the project work of the much-awaited Heritage Corridor (Srimandir Parikrama) project of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. More

Biramitrapur MLA, Shankar Oram alleged that Rs 90 crore from the DMF was spent on the swanky new international hockey stadium being built at Rourkela by bringing a false proposal in his name. More

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday honoured Indian Air Force officer from Odisha, Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to recognize his "distinguished service of an exceptional order" to the armed forces. More

As per ECMWF data, at around 6.41- 6.45 pm today, the strongest lightning today was recorded in the State capital Bhubaneswar (Nandankanan Road) and near Asika in Ganjam district. Winter chill forecast on Dec 5 More

As many as seven 'notorious' jumbos - four in Similipal National Park, while one elephant each in Chandaka, Tangi and Dhenkanal forest ranges - were identified to be tagged under the initiative. The government also roped in two wildlife tranquillizing experts from Bengaluru to help the local forest officials in the operation. More

The bride, Dimple Dash sat on a dharna at the gate of her groom, Sumit Sahu’s house after he did not turn up at the marriage venue where they were supposed to tie the knot. More

Later on Sunday (November 21), the police rescued the baby girl who was found abandoned by the side of a road. The police suspected the involvement of a close relative in the abduction plot and had intensified the probe by summoning them for questioning.  More

An analysis reveals that Odisha has very fewer vaccination sites to inoculate its eligible population. Chhattisgarh and Assam have opened 4,300 and 3,489 vaccination sites, respectively, against a mere 2,194 in Odisha More

The SLSWCA meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra today. More

Vigilance officers on Monday nabbed a supervisor of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) at Sinapali in Nuapada district was while she was accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 More

As per the official notification, the main written examination for the S.l of Excise will be tentatively held between December 6 and December 8, 2012. More

With no solace in sight, hopeless and helpless Dhubal took the decision to sell off all the belongings that they had to get back the lost smile on her daughter’s face. Since they can’t afford the price of a vehicle, they on Monday started off their journey to hospital on foot. More

The Civil Aviation Minister further said that his Ministry is also expecting a report from the State government to resolve the issues of permission and licensing for Jeypore and Utkela airports. More

Besides, the CAG will also audit the Panchayati Raj Institutions which will help in the real time audit of the local bodies in the State, Murmu said. More

As per IMD, light to moderate rain, thunderstorm activities will continue in some parts of the State till November 25. More

Raval Bhavik, a notorious cyber fraud has been nabbed by the Rourkela Police from Gujarat for allegedly defrauding a large sum of money from an unsuspecting man in the Steel City. More

Three youths riding a bike were injured while trying to evade a Police checking on Goshani Nuagaon overbridge on Sunday night More

Earlier on Sunday, party spokesperson Byomakesh Ray had announced that the BJD members will stage protests in all the blocks under the three RDC zones from Monday. More

Coming down heavily on Naveen Patnaik, BJP Bhubaneswar organisational district president, Babu Singh, said they have been staging protests and bandhs for the last couple of days, demanding the removal of Minister Dibyashankar Mishra and justice to the victim's family. “But Naveen Patnaik has been maintaining a stoic silence. This is why we have launched a 'halla bol' agitation against the 21 year- old government,” he said. More

The court’s order came in response to a petition filed against the reservation list for the upcoming polls issued by the State government recently.  More

The Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Odisha has now activated a fresh link with OTP based log in system for the candidates to lock their choice of districts for posting in order of preference.  More

As per reports, tomatoes are being sold at Rs 80 per kg, bitter gourd costs Rs 60 per kilo, beans and pointed gourd cost Rs 100 per kilo. Similarly, ridge gourd, brinjal and cowpea beans have touched Rs 80 per kilogram in the retail markets. More

The STF has already launched a special drive against wildlife criminals/poachers. During last one year, the STF seized as many as 21 leopard skins, 11 tusks, two deer skins, rescued seven live pangolins, 15 kilograms of pangolin scales, and arrested 46 wildlife criminals.  More

The nearby Deo River which flows alongside the village has engulfed large tracts of agricultural land. The situation gets aggravated during the monsoon. More

The six minor boys lodged at the special observation home in Berhampur escaped between 2 and 3 am today by breaking opening the windowpane of their room.  More

The call recording of Gaud's conversation with the victim also went viral on various social media platforms where he could be clearly heard taking the IIC's and a political leader's name while threatening the man. More

The deadline for registration and re-registration will end on November 25. The last date for submission of registered applications is December 3. More

Collector of Vizianagaram Surya Kumari along with 60-70 administrative officials reached Deomali in 15 government vehicles at around 11 am on Sunday. More

“There are three keys of Bhitara Ratna Bhandara (inner treasure chamber) and as per the norms Puri Gajapati, district Collector and he himself should keep one key each. However, in 2018, the door of Bhitara Ratna Bhandara didn’t open with any of the keys that the Collector had brought,” said Ratna Bhandara servitor Ganesh Mekapa.  More

By next year, the State government has set a target to produce 150 metric tonne of coffee, and it plans to establish plantation in 1,000 hectares. The area of cultivation is slated to go up by and 5,000 hectares in next three years. More

With Salman Bhai and Johny boy having a history, all eyes are on the clash of the titans next week - Satyamev Jayate 2 on November 25 Vs Salman Khan's Antim - The Final Truth on November 26 More

Castigating the BJD, the BJP leader said people of Angul will never tolerate to this sycophancy and the 4.5 cr Odias will give a give befitting reply to the ruling party at an appropriate time. More

Puri district Collector Samarth Verma said all the rituals have been finalised as per the traditions by the pandits, under the personal guidance of Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb. The district as well as the temple administration have extended all their cooperation, he added. More