Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 24 November 2022

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Padampur bypoll: Farmers’ problem, district status, migration issue dominate poll campaign 

Annual mass exodus after Nuakhai, an agrarian festival, is common in Padampur Assembly constituency. More

Odisha Assembly Winter Session: Archana Nag case rocks House on inaugural day

The Opposition including the BJP and Congress demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik alleging he has turned a mute spectator of the Archana Nag case. More

Sundargarh’s tribal leader George Tirkey likely to join BJD 

"I am not in two minds regarding joining the BJD," said George Tirkey. More

Odisha govt presents Rs 16,800cr supplementary budget

Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Kumar Amat presented the budget on behalf of Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari who was absent in the Assembly on Thursday. More

Hockey India marks 50-day countdown to World Cup by announcing ticket sales

The event, scheduled to be held from January 13-29 next year will witness 16 teams slug it out for the coveted trophy. The event will be held at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium and the newly-built Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela. More

Joranda: Know how it became the religious headquarters of the Mahima sect

The sect propounds the theory of monotheism or the concept of one God. More

Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Odisha

The gunfight took place in a forest close to Jal Mahadev Temple under Khaprakhol police station limits after security personnel of Odisha's elite Special Operation Group (SOG) and Bolangir district voluntary force (DVF) spotted a Maoist camp during a combing operation. More

From Thailand to Ganjam village: Farmer scripts success story by growing Thailand berry 

Abhimanyu Pradhan, a farmer of Takarada village under Buguda block in Ganjam district, has successfully turned his patch of land into Thailand's red apple and green apple berry orchard. More

Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023: Viren Rasquinha urges Indian youngsters to play with courage

Legendary Viren Rasquinha, who was part of the 2006 World Cup campaign, recalled his memories from the years gone by.     More

Winter session of Odisha Assembly kicks off with tributes to departed members

The deceased members included Padampur MLA Bijay Ranjan Singh Bariha and Dhamnagar MLA, Bishnu Charan Sethi. Other members who were paid tributes to are Golak Nayak, Kapil Tiwary, Gopanarayan Das and Adikanda Sethi. More

Protest site turns ‘puja ghar’ as Anganwadi workers observe Manabasa Gurubar at Lower PMG Square

They drew jhoti chita, Lakhmi pada and lotus flowers at the protest site to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. More

Odisha girl defeats all odds to marry her divyang boyfriend; story will melt your heart

Despite objection from her parents and relatives, Nilamati married her love Sadan who got his left leg amputated some months back. More

Tarot card readings: Top zodiacs who will be lucky in December 2022

 With barely days left for a new month, many people are looking forward to giving their best to sail through without any hiccups. Expert Tarot reader -Healer-Life Coach Mrs. Bina Sheth has done a comprehensive tarot card reading for the zodiacs. More

Padampur bypoll: 16 Gram Rozgar Sevaks transferred for flouting model code

As per sources, the government officials took part in a political programme organised by Minister Rajendra Dholakia and BJD organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das. More

Ragging in Burla VSSUT, engineering student 'assaulted' by seniors

According to the complainant, a group of his seniors first ragged him then they threatened and brutally thrashed him. More

Fresh cyclonic circulation in next 24 hours; minimum temp to dip by 3 to 5 degrees in Odisha

As per the latest IMD forecast, the night temperature is very likely to fall gradually by 3 to 5 degree C at many places over the districts of Odisha during the next four to five days. More

Job openings in OMC: Apply for GM, SM posts; salary up to Rs 1.38 lakh

Interested eligible candidates can download the application format from OMC website https://omcltd.in and submit the same duly filled by December 16, 2022. More

Archana Nag’s aide Shradhanjali spills the beans on sextortion, reveals names of high-profile people

Shradhanjali, who was grilled for around 14 hours by the ED, reportedly told the officials the names of some influential people from whom Archana had extorted money.  More

Kendrapara firecracker mishap: Chilling video surfaces; Collector says strong action after probe

The mishap that occurred last evening during immersion procession of idol of Lord Kartikeswar at Balia bazaar has left many victims including children and women critically injured.  More

Padampur bypoll: 'Goondaism' taking limelight, primary issues take backstage

While BJP candidate Pradip Purohit broke down in a press conference while describing his harrowing experience when he was allegedly attacked by BJD goons, BJD MLA Sushant Singh alleged he has been issued death threats by goons supported by BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra. More

Over 40 injured in firecracker mishap in Kendrapara

As per reports, the mishap occurred during a firecracker competition undertaken at the immersion venue at Balia bazaar. More

Odisha: E-detection portal to identify vehicles without valid docs

For a vehicle to ply on a road, it is mandatory to have valid documents like registration certificate, fitness certificate and permit if it is a transport vehicle, insurance, and a Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) for all vehicles and driving license for all vehicle drivers. More

Odisha introduces AMLAN to eradicate anaemia

Launching the programme on a virtual platform, the Chief Minister said it is the state's own programme for making the state free from anaemia, especially women and children. More

Odisha CM buys first ticket of Hockey World Cup 2023

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey handed over the ticket to Patnaik for the opening day matches to be played at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on January 13 next day. More