Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 24 June 2022

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Prez candidate Draupadi Murmu's native village still reeling under darkness

There are over 50 houses apart from Murmu's dwelling in this tribal-dominated village. However, the village that recently is grabbing the headlines, is yet to get an electricity connection.  More

Ollywood's iconic villain Raimohan Parida falls silent, but his legacy lives on

While his scary entry, dialogue delivery and action sequences were remarkable by all means, his climax scenes were no less amazing. The theatres echoed with the sound of claps during his death scenes. However, today's tragic incident has left everyone in shock. Starting from his colleagues to the cine federation, political figures and the general public, everyone has expressed grief with eyes full of tears. More

Sword-wielding miscreants go on rampage in Utkal University, students stage sit-in

A number of non-student miscreants arrived near the office of the Vice Chancellor (VC) inside the varsity campus and threatened the students by pointing swords. More

Man kills son in a fit of rage, later commits suicide in Nuapada

After receiving information, police reached the spot and collected the bodies for autopsy. More

Odisha CM Patnaik shares Odisha's transformational' journey in food production at UN meet in Rome

Patnaik, who is in Rome on an invitation of WFP, delivered an address in the presence of its executive director David Beasley and the leadership team among others. More

National MSME Award 2022: Odisha govt, pvt players bag awards

The Government of India came up with the National MSME Award 2022 comprising of altogether 44 categories including Manufacturing Entrepreneurship (12 awards), Service Entrepreneurship (9 awards), Special Category Enterprises (14 awards), and the institutional support to MSMEs (9 Awards).  More

Heavy rainfall, thunderstorm warning for Odisha; Check IMD’s forecast

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Regional Centre in Bhubaneswar on Friday said that cyclonic circulation over southeast Uttar Pradesh and neighbourhood persists and another cyclonic circulation lies over Jharkhand and neighbourhood. More

Raimohan seemed depressed, probably due to misunderstanding with family: Neighbour

Making startling revelations in the death of Ollywood actor Raimohan Parida, his neighbour, Leena said that he seemed stressed and depressed since a few days and that might have forced him to take the extreme step. More

Man who attempted suicide outside police station succumbs to burn injuries; OHRC seeks report

Bisoi had set himself on fire after pouring petrol on his body after no action was allegedly taken by the officials of the police station More

Mahanga double murder case: Court orders police to complete probe soon

The court directed to take up day-to-day investigation of the case and submit further investigation report as soon as possible avoiding further delay.  More

BJP flays Congress's remarks on NDA’s Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu, Cong reverts

The BJP leader also added that if Congress really cares for the people of Odisha, it needs to get over its thought and extend support to the tribal woman (Murmu). More

Raimohan had texted ‘bye’ to his wife, daughters: Police

The message was purportedly sent by the deceased actor to his wife and two daughters and it is being said to be his last message prior to his death. More

Raimohan had survived on one roti during his struggle period

Be it co-actors or fans, everybody strongly feels that Raimohan, who started his career from a scratch, can’t commit suicide. More

Support from political parties pour in for NDA's Prez candidate Draupadi Murmu

The presidential election would be held on July 18 to elect a successor to incumbent Ram Nath Kovind and the counting of votes would be on July 21. More

Man’s suicide bid in front of PS: Action recommended against IIC, says Cuttack Rural SP

Cuttack Rural SP B Jugal Kishore today said that victim Gunanidhi Bisoi had earlier lodged a complaint over a land dispute with his relatives on June 22, 2022. More

Read how Rabi Das is keeping the Guru-Shishya parampara alive in this dog-eat-dog world

Rabi Das has literally devoted his life to the service of his guru. He takes his guru in a hand-pulled rickshaw and visits nearby villages to spread the tradition and Mahima dharma.  More

Ollywood actor Raimohan Parida dies by suicide

As per initial reports, Parida died by suicide. The reason behind the actor ending his life by suicide is still unclear. More

Gold, silver prices see big fall today, check new prices in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

For 23-carat, the price of 10 grams of yellow metal is Rs 50,400 while the rate of 22-carat gold has reached 49,400. More

2 including minor killed as school gate falls on them in Rourkela

While one of the employees succumbed to his injuries at the spot, the other one was rushed to the Ispat General Hospital (IGH) immediately in a critical condition. However, he also passed away while undergoing treatment. More

DA case: Anti-smuggling guard in vigilance net in Balasore

As per reports, simultaneous house searches were conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by four DSPs, five Inspectors and other staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Balasore Special Judge of Vigilance. More

Race to take credit for Draupadi Murmu’s Prez candidature begins in Odisha 

On the other hand, in order to upset the BJP’s apple cart and keep its tribal vote base intact, the conch party has already started working on its strategy.  More

'One Station One Product’ stalls launched at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack railway stations 

The stalls have been opened with the involvement of local Self Help Groups, in co-ordination with Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS). More

Exchange of fire between Maoists, security forces in Kalahandi; ultras used LMG

As per initial reports, the ultras fired upon security forces using LMG and other automatic weapons. More

SHOCKER: Bullet recovered from the deceased tusker's body in Sambalpur

"We have detained three suspects in connection with the case and one country pistol was seized from their possession. The tusker was shot at by poachers from atop a tree in Kalapat area," Neelannavar informed. More

IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in these Odisha districts

A yellow warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for 14 districts of the state in the next 24 hours. More