Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 15 August 2022

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Jewellery owner’s son beats employee to death over loot of ornaments worth Rs 60 lakh

With the death of their only son, Suresh’s family have been left to fend for themselves as he was the sole breadwinner for the family.  More

Prakruti Mishra releases new video, days after Babushaan controversy

Sharing a video on her Instagram page, Prakruti wrote, “Saare Jahan Se Acha. Happy Independence day to everyone. Jai Hind. #HarGharTiranga #IndependenceDay #India.” More

BJP slams Chhattisgarh, Odisha govts over Mahanadi floods; BJD says water management primary focus

Sameer Mohanty also accused the Odisha government of soft-paddling the dispute thereby neglecting the interests of the people of Odisha who depend on the river for their livelihood. More

Odisha flood: Check water flow and danger level status in major rivers of state

Adding to the woes, IMD on Monday said a new low pressure is likely to form over north-west Bay of Bengal (BoB) around August 19. It is expected that several parts of the state will experience rainfall activities under the influence of the system. More

Another low pressure likely over BoB around August 19: IMD

Even though people in several parts of Odisha woke up to clear skies on Monday after more than a week of torrential rain and wet weather, a fresh low pressure area is knocking on the doors of the state again. More

Efforts on to avoid major flood in Mahanadi; 8 gates of Hirakud closed

The Odisha government on Monday initiated measures to avoid a major flood in Mahanadi river by closing eight gates of Hirakud dam. More

Heavy rainfall likely on Aug 17 and 18 in Odisha; depression to weaken in 12 hours

IMD scientist Umashankar Das on Monday said that though the intensity of rainfall will come down in the next 48 hours, there is possibility of heavy rainfall activities for a period of two days starting from August 17, 2022. More

Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahi heckled by ‘BJD workers’, shown black flag on way to I-D event

The incident took place when the legislator was on his way to Kamalapur village under Rangeilunda block to hoist flag at an Independence Day event. More

76th Independence Day: A new era of Odisha's transformation has begun, says CM Naveen

In these 75 years, Odisha has shown the way how to rise to the challenges and achieved several milestones, says Odisha CM More

Gold, Silver prices remain unchanged in Odisha, check rates in Twin City

For 23-carat, the price of 10 grams of yellow metal reached Rs 52,100 while the rate of 22-carat gold reached 51,000. More

Horoscope for August 15 to 21: Salary hike for govt service holders, business profits for these zodiacs

Interested to know how the stars are aligned for you this week, check your horoscope readings on health to love life and career to business based on your zodiac signs. More

Odisha: Tribals allege crops, huts burnt down

Notably, the state government engages volunteers to protect forests and promote conservation practices. More

Death of bank officer: Police to investigate cyber fraud angle, family demands CBI Probe

From the preliminary investigation it is found to be a case of suicide, sources in police said, adding that Mishra has transferred over Rs 25 lakh to different people belonging to Rajasthan and West Bengal through UPI payment gateways in the last two months.  More

Odisha CHSE Plus 2 annual exam: Students anxious over uncertain examination pattern

However, this year the board is yet to make any official announcement regarding the examination pattern which has left the students and parents anxious. More

Odisha flood fury: Turbulent sea engulfs ancient temple in Satabhaya, crocodile scare in Boudh

Incessant rainfall activities have unleashed floodgates of worries for people in many parts of the State. More

Who is responsible for frequent floods in Mahanadi?

Meanwhile, Hirakud chief engineer Anand Chandra Sahu has demanded corrections in the rule curve of the reservoir.  More