Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 04 January 2023

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Chilika sees spike in arrival of migratory birds 

As per the census that was conducted on Wednesday, the lake saw arrival of total of 11,31,929  birds this year of which 10.93 lakh are migratory birds. More

Is this the end of BJD’s free-rice politics?

The Union cabinet had decided to provide foodgrains under NFSA free-of-cost to the 813 million beneficiaries during 2023. In Odisha, the Centre will distribute 5 kg packets of rice each to 3.26 crore beneficiaries free of cost. More

Odisha nearly doubles salary of medical contractual teachers

In a good news for the contractual teachers of medical colleges in Odisha, the State government nearly doubled their remuneration. More

Odisha CID to conduct dummy simulation to ascertain cause of Russian lawmaker's death

The Odisha Police CID's Crime Branch has planned to conduct a dummy simulation exercise to ascertain the cause of death of Russian lawmaker Pavel Antov. More

Covid fourth wave scare: Odisha 5th in active case tally in India

Even though, Odisha is registering one or two Covid infections daily, in terms of active case tally in the country, the State ranks fifth. The current active case tally in Odisha is in double digits at 86. More

Delay in Odisha BSE Class 10 Summative 2 exam schedule irks students

School and Mass Education Minister Samir Dash said, “BSE will soon announce timetable of Summative 2 exam and form fill up date.” More

Bargarh Dhanu Yatra: Maharaja Kansa irked over poor condition of bus stand

Maharaja Kansa felt really bad to see the sorry state of affairs at bus stand and slapped a fine of 20 lakh gold coins on the bus stand authorities. More

ASI begins sand excavation from Sun Temple in Konark after 120 years

As the first step to the operation, a private firm, BDR Constructions has started work on erecting an iron structure and a mechanical working platform on which lifts and trolleys will move to excavate sand. More

OPSC recruitment: SDIPRO written examination schedule out, check details

Notably, a total of 19 posts of SDIPRO (OIS- II) will be filled up in the Information and Public Relations Department through the recruitment drive. More

Tarang Plus' Rakta Tirtha - A stark tale that revives chilling memories of Eram massacre

Rakta Tirtha can be watched on Tarang Plus once it releases on January 26, 2023. More

In this Odisha village, demon king Sambarasura is worshipped

Earlier Sambarasura puja was held for months with fanfare. Now the puja is held for only seven days due to a dispute among villagers. More

Odisha STF busts Royal Bengal Tiger hide smuggling racket, one held

The STF seized skins of a Royal Bengal Tiger (RBT) and a leopard following interrogation of the arrested accused identified as Himalaya Dash. More

Odisha Hockey World Cup 2023: Denizens resent hurried beautification work, doubt longevity

Odisha government is in a hurry to finish all the beautification work. However, the denizens have put a question mark over the longevity of the new infrastructure built in a hurried manner. More

Woman pours kerosene, tries to kill self in front of Police DG office in Cuttack

Alleging police apathy, a woman poured kerosene and tried to kill self in front of the Police DG office in Cuttack on Wednesday. More

Odisha Hockey World Cup 2023: India bank on team spirit, says forward Sukhjeet Singh

Sukhjeet Singh candidly spoke about the mood at the team camp. More

Lady SI chased, abused while returning from duty in Bhubaneswar

The matter came to the fore after the lady SI lodged a written complaint in this connection with Saheed Nagar police. More

Odisha Hockey World Cup 2023: Netherlands arrive in Bhubaneswar as 1st team from abroad

The Oranjes were accorded a warm welcome upon their arrival at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in the Capital City. More

Odisha Hockey World Cup 2023: India skipper Harmanpreet Singh confident of podium finish

As hosts, India is fancied to finish on the podium and the expectations are far greater this time. More

Job fraud: Placement agency in Cuttack raided for duping aspirants, proprietor arrested

Badambadi police said the raid was conducted based on three complaints filed by the victims of job fraud.  More

Annual bird census begins in Chilika lagoon

The head counting exercise is underway at five ranges under Chilika Wildlife Division – Balugaon, Tangi, Nuapada, Rambha and Satapada. More

3 trains stranded in Odisha after power supply failure 

According to sources, while the Samaleswari Express is stranded near Dumuriput, the Hirakhand Express is stranded at Koraput. More

Amdani athanni kharcha rupaiya? Puri Srimandir admin spends 9 times more than budget!

While the budget for the construction of Chariots during the last Rath Yatra was only Rs 15 lakh, Rs 1.21 crore was actually spent, which is around nine times the allocation. More

5G launch in Odisha: Excitement, expectations & wariness

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch the much-awaited service in Bhubaneswar for which preparations are in full swing.  Telecom companies are likely to cover the big cities with the 5G initially before extending the service to rural areas. More

IIM Visakhapatnam invites applications for several contractual positions

The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam has invited applications from eligible candidates for several positions on fixed term contract basis for a period of up to two years. More

Central University Odisha to recruit manpower for non-teaching positions

The last date for receipt of applications by post is 23-01-2023. More