Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 03 March 2022

When it comes to breaking news for you the fastest and in the most comprehensive and accurate manner, be it from Odisha or beyond, OdishaTV is the best platform that you will ever need. Tune in to our Breaking News section for all that matters to you.

Russia-Ukraine War: Worried Parents’ Waiting Continues 

As of now, many such students have already reached war-ravaged Ukraine’s neighbouring countries, such as Romania, Hungary and Poland, enduring a lot hardship. More

ULB Polls: Multiple Corporator, Mayor Aspirants Make Task Tough For Pol Parties

With the nomination filing process for the upcoming Civic body elections in Odisha starting from Wednesday, the three major political parties in the State are facing an uphill task to distribute tickets among eligible candidates. More

Odisha Court Sentences Septuagenarian To 10 Years In Jail For Raping Teenager

Baripada POCSO judge Sumita Jena also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the man, special public prosecutor Abhina Pattnaik said. More

Odisha Govt Employee Causes Series Of Accidents In Bhubaneswar, Held

The rogue driver has been identified as Narendranath Munda, who is employed with the Steel and Mines Department of Odisha government. More

Russia-Ukraine War Fallout: Crude, Edible Oil Prices Likely To Skyrocket In Odisha, Say Traders

The daily consumption of edible oil, especially palm and sunflower oil, in the State will be severely hit as the price is likely to increase by Rs 20 per litre in the coming days More

Russia-Ukraine War: Odisha Nominates Special Reps For Smooth Evacuation Of Students & NROs

Several students/citizens from Odisha have crossed over to the neighbouring countries like Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia from where they... More

Blood-Soaked Body Of Missing Bihari Worker From Bhubaneswar Found In Cuttack

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Bihar, who used to do house interior works.  More

Bhubaneswar Police Nabs Divyyang Conman Who Duped Many By Posing As CBI Officer

The Tamando Police under the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD) arrested a divyang man on charges of duping unsuspecting victims of their hard earned money by posing as a CBI officer, on Thursday. More

Fishing Cat Census To Be Conducted In Odisha's Chilika Lake Area

The Chilika wildlife division and the fishing cat project, in partnership with Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance (FCCA), will collaborate with the CDA for this estimation. More

No Confirmation On India-SA T20 Match At Barabati Stadium: OCA

Putting an end to the speculations surrounding the hosting of a T20 cricket match between India and South Africa at Cuttack’s iconic Barabati Stadium in June this year, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Thursday said that there has been no official confirmation from the BCCI in this regard. More

Odisha GST Officials Raid 3 Gutkha Companies In Puri, Khorda For Tax Evasion

The raids were conducted to ascertain suspected GST evasion by these dealers.  More

Tarot Card Prediction: March To Be Great For Most Sun Signs, Check Your Zodiac

The overall Tarot prediction for March 2022 promises prosperity and better opportunities for most of the people who have seen a lot of difficulties in the recent past. It is pertinent to mention here that March is the most remarkable month of the year in terms of offerings and healings. More

Bhubaneswar Residents Lose Rs 1.39 Cr To Cyber Frauds In Feb, Rs 23L Recovered

Several residents in Odisha’s Capital city of Bhubaneswar lost over Rs 1.39 crore to cyber fraudsters in February this year, informed the Bhubaneswar Police on Thursday. More

BJD Resorting To Horse-Trading For Block Chairman Posts, Allege Congress & BJP Leaders

Senior Congress leader, Santosh Singh Saluja on Thursday alleged that the BJD is indulging in such corrupt practices to show majority in Block chairman elections. The ruling party is offering Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh to each independent candidate and also candidates backed by BJP and the Congress, he alleged. More

Mild Earthquake Jolts Twin Odisha Districts

The earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale hit the regions between 11.40 am and 12 pm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional centre in Bhubaneswar informed.  More

Russia-Ukraine War: Kin Of Stranded Odisha Students Hope For Their Safe Return, Plead For Help

Most of the parents are frequently contacting their children over the phone to know the well-being of the students who had been studying in different medical universities in Ukraine More

CIPET Recruitment: Apply For JRF, Project Associate & Project Assistants Before Last Date

As per the advertisement, multiple posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Associates and Project Assistants will be filled up under the recruitment drive. The last date to submit application is March 14, 2022. More

Post-Poll Violence: Sarpanch-Elect's Car Torched, Six Injured In Group Clash In Odisha

The injured were rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Later, two of them were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack after their condition deteriorated More

Odia Students Return To Bhubaneswar From War-Torn Ukraine, Share Horrific Tales

Some of the students and their guardians recounted their harrowing experiences and ordeal during their stay in Ukraine amid the fierce attack by Russia More

Leopard Hide Seized In Gajapati, One Arrested

So far, the STF has seized as many as 26 leopard skins, 15 elephant tusks, seven deer skins, 11 live pangolins, 19.5 kg of pangolin scales, two leopard teeth, 29 leopard claws, 46 live wild parrots, and arrested 60 persons. More

Odisha Weather: Thick Fog Engulfs Cuttack, Bhubaneswar And Puri

Vehicular movement was also affected in the Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri and other parts of the State. Motorists were seen having a tough time due to the foggy weather conditions, said reports. More

Barabati Stadium In Odisha’s Cuttack To Host T20I Against South Africa In June

The iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is all set to host a T20I match against South Africa in June this year More

Body Of Youth Found In Parked Car In Dhenkanal; 2 Killed In Bhubaneswar Road Mishap

Hindol Police rushed to the spot and broke the window glass panes of the vehicle and found the lifeless body... More

Odisha ULB Poll Nominations: Heavy Rush Of Aspirants On Day 1, Cong Decides Cuttack Mayor Candidate

As per norms, the aspirants have to submit details of their property, educational background and criminal antecedents, if any. Election Officers are tirelessly working to ensure the smooth exercise of nomination filling exercise. More

Worried Odisha Parents Anxiously Wait For Safe Return Of Children From Ukraine

Several students who are still stuck in Kharkiv asked as to how they could reach those settlements without any means of transport and when massive bombing is underway... More

BJD Supremo Accuses Opposition Of Doing Negative Politics, Exhorts Workers For ULB Polls

We will expose the lies of the Opposition before the people. And, this is a responsibility of every party worker, says Naveen Patnaik More

Sayli Kamble, Danish Mohammad Musical Goof Up Is Pretty Hilarious #Watch

Sayli Kamble and Danish Mohammad's latest reel shows the duo dancing on a song with a hilarious twist. More