Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 16 June 2022

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  • Nitesh Kumar Sahoo
  • 2 years ago
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Raja fever grips Rocking Star Yash's family! Fans from Odisha go gaga

As a mark of respect towards the Earth, people across the state celebrate to revere womanhood or female menstruation. The term Raja comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Rajas‘, which means menstruation, and when a woman menstruates, she is called ‘Rajaswala‘ or a menstruating woman. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Barabati T20I: Rampant misuse of passes for 'ruling party netas' leaves cricket fans deprived!

As per the allegations, many unauthorised persons gained their entry to the Barabati stadium to watch the cricket match through VIP passes issued by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) in the name of ‘Volunteers’. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Protest intensifies over AIMIM MP Owaisi’s controversial remark on Puri Srimandir 

Coming out against Owaisi, the members of Jagannath Sena staged a demonstration in front of the Lion’s Gate of the Srimandir, demanding the arrest of the Parliamentarian. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Love for ‘Idli’, ‘Dosa’ in Andhra Pradesh comes as a boon for Bargarh farmers 

he traders from the other side of the State are procuring the paddy from them, even paying higher than the price they would have fetched from the government.  More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Modi-Naveen two sides of one coin: Congress

Rajnath Singh had called upon Patnaik and reportedly discussed the ensuing Presidential election with him over phone on Thursday. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
  • 2 years ago
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Odisha effects major bureaucratic reshuffle in IAS cadre; BMC, CMC, BeMC get new commissioners

The Odisha government effected a major reshuffle in the IAS cadre on Friday.  Senior IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, Collector and District Magistrate of Sundargarh, has been appointed as Commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 2 years ago
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'Gho Gho Raja' brings back lost charm of unique Odia festival

Girls also enjoyed various kinds of cakes and Raja pana (stuffed betel cones) which are very much associated with Raja. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Land dispute: Berhampur youth injured after cousin fires shots

A youth in Berhampur was grievously injured after his cousin fired multiple gun shots at him at Bhikapada village under Ganjam’s Khallikote Police limits on Thursday. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 2 years ago
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Tarang declares actress Archita Sahu as its brand ambassador

Tarang was inaugurated in 2008. Coincidentally, Archita also made her debut in Odia film industry in the same year. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Kandhamal family forced to carry body in auto-rickshaw as hearse denied 

The incident of alleged medical apathy has been a matter of discussion in the town.  More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Locals stage sit-in at MCL mine; coal transportation affected

The protesters demanded to include the 192 acre land at Phase-3 in Gopal Prasad under the rehabilitation scheme and provide jobs to each member from the 140 families evicted from the land for mining. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Rahul Sahu rescue ops: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel heaps praise on Odisha NDRF team

The ceremony was attended by all officials including the Janjgir-Champa district administration, local police, fire fighters, SDRF and NDRF, who helped make the 104-hour rescue operation a success. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Police high-handedness: OPCC stages ‘dharana’ at Raj Bhawan

A rally under the leadership of OPCC president Sarat Pattanayak was taken out from the ADM’s office in Bhubaneswar and it culminated at the Raj Bhawan. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for several Odisha districts

As per IMD’s Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar, the southwest monsoon has entered through South Odisha today. While it has fully covered the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur, it has partially touched parts of Nuapada, Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 2 years ago
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Covid cases touch double digit in Odisha

The Health Department is carrying out surveillance and testing. It has been asked to accelerate Covid testing. We are advising people with Covid symptoms to go for immediate testing More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 2 years ago
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Special team formed to probe Athagarh jumbo death, skeleton recovery

Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) will head the three-member probe panel which will comprise a wildlife conservator and a senior official of the Crime Branch. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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12-hour bandh being observed in Balasore over deteriorating law and order

Protesters were seen picketing at various places. All shops, markets and private offices have been closed and vehicular communication affected in the city. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Monsoon touches Odisha coast, southern districts experience rainfall

The arrival of monsoon is certainly a positive sign as it will be crucial for agriculture. As per IMD, some parts of southern Odisha experienced rainfall activities today. More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 2 years ago
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Chhattisgarh borewell mishap: Rahul got new lease of life due to Lord Jagannath's blessing, says family

Ramkumar Sahu, the father of Rahul Sahu who was rescued from a borewell in Chhattisgarh recently, expressed his wish to visit pilgrim town Puri and pay obeisance to Lord Jagannath.  More
  • Odishatv Bureau
  • 2 years ago
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Gold, silver prices surge: Check revised prices in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack on June 16

For 23-carat, the price of 10 grams of yellow metal is Rs 50,500 while the rate of 22-carat gold has reached 49,500. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Anubhav wants ED to probe 'identity fraud and tax evasion' by estranged wife Varsha

After the social media war, the actor-turned-politician now lodged a complaint against Varsha with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) accusing the latter of evading tax by illegal means. In his letter to ED, Anubhav has sought a thorough probe into the matter. More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
  • 2 years ago
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NALCO recruitment 2022: Vacancies notified for several positions, apply by June 30

The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central PSU, has published a notification for the recruitment of committed, empathic and compassionate medical professionals.  More
  • Odishatv Bureau
  • 2 years ago
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Check petrol, diesel prices at different places in Odisha on June 16

While customers are reportedly paying Rs 103.01 per litre of petrol in the Capital city, diesel is available at Rs 94.58 a litre. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Similipal National Park to remain out of bounds for visitors for 4 months from today

The operation of the jungle safari vehicles will also remain closed from today. The date of reopening of the Tiger Reserve will be notified later. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Library on wheels: Bakul Foundation's unique initiative draws applause in Bhubaneswar

Bakul Foundation, which made this library happen, named the bus, 'Bakul Library' that now stands parked at the Kala Bhoomi, near Pokhariput in Bhubaneswar. More
  • Somatirtha Purohit
  • 2 years ago
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1 killed, 12 injured in separate lightning strike incidents in Odisha

As per reports, the lightning struck when they were having a discussion after returning from their daily works. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Elephants driven to the brink of extinction in Odisha, stare at an uncertain future

The distressed elephants in the State face an uncertain and dangerous future and are almost at the brink of extinction. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Man in Jagatsinghpur runs from pillar to post, fails to get roof under Awas Yojana

Once more, Sukant Roy was not able to find his name in the list of beneficiaries of the Awas Yojana. More
  • Somatirtha Purohit
  • 2 years ago
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Kapilash road-Tangi overbridge sees double inauguration, BJP criticises

Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expressed dissatisfaction over the matter. More
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