Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 16 January 2023

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Man in Odisha bludgeoned to death over witchcraft suspicion

The victim had an altercation over an unknown issue with some villagers in the morning. During the argument, he reportedly threatened to cast spells on some of the people in the village, after which the mob grew violent and thrashed him to death. More

BJP’s Jayaram Pangi meets KCR, fuels speculations

Rumours are doing rounds of Pangi joining KCR’s political party Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), earlier called as Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). More

He lied & married me, I can't take it anymore: Shilpi Das’ last WhatsApp text

Just before her death, Shilpi Das had sent her sister a message in which she wrote, “I am sorry didi, I love you. Please take care of mummy and papa. More

Covid threat! Vaccination drive in Odisha from Jan 19

The vaccination drive will be carried out at specific Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Headquarters Hospitals (DHHs) across Odisha. More

Without doctors, hospital in Odisha run by pharmacists

Despite repeated pleas by the residents, the district administration has allegedly turned a blind eye to the issue. More

Liquor smuggling gang busted, mastermind arrested from Nayagarh

The accused including the mastermind Sonu Jena were arrested from Bolagarh in Nayagarh. Jena is said to be a dreaded liquor mafia operating out of Nayagarh. More

Hockey World Cup 2023: Malaysia bounce back to scrape past Chile

With this fighting win, the Asian side’s hope of progressing into the knockout round has been revived. More

ATM fraudsters nabbed in Bhubaneswar

eir modus operandi involved targeting people who do not know how to use an ATM card. They offer to help people inside ATM kiosks and after knowing their PIN, the accused would replace the ATM card with another similar looking card More

BJP threatens to gherao Naveen Niwas in case of PMAY lapses

BJP has asked the government to keep the identity of whistle-blowers anonymous and PMAY logo should be used in all constructed houses.  More

IMD’s latest weather updates on dense fog, rain in Odisha districts

As per the IMD’s latest weather bulletin, light rain is likely to occur in several districts from January 17 (tomorrow). Apart from rain, dense fog conditions are also likely to occur at some parts of the state in the next couple of days as well. More

Woman hangs self after killing 2-year-old stepson in Cuttack!

As per local residents, the minor boy was the step son of the deceased woman. It is suspected that the woman committed suicide after killing her stepson on Sunday night. More

Congress MLA-Collector face-off over ‘fund cut’ snowballs into controversy

Alleging that the MLA misbehaved with the Collector, the administrative staff at the Bolangir Collectorate have decided to wear black badges as a mark of protest for the next three days. More

IAS officer wins hearts with her 'Kathak' performance at Subarnapur Lok Mahotsav - Watch

Aboli Naravane, the 2015 bath IAS officer of Odisha cadre, is known for her never-say-never attitude. Hailing for Pune in Maharashtra, the former ADM of Rourkela is currently posted as the Collector of Sonepur. More

9-year-old boy dies after falling into open drain while flying kite in Cuttack

The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm when Joseph was flying kites near his house yesterday. The family members claimed that Joseph had stepped out of the house without informing anybody. More

13 fishermen go missing off Paradip coast in Odisha

Family members and fellow fishermen suspect they might have been detained after entering into Bangladesh waters to catch more fish. More

Rehabilitation, employment opportunities for bonded labourers go for a toss in Odisha

The government allocates hundreds of crores every year under various schemes; however, the bonded labourers are left to be exploited, forced to work in hazardous work atmospheres in the neighboring states. More

Join politics only if you are self-dependent: Dhoti-wearing centenarian politician’s advice to youths

Centenarian Makaradhwaja Pradhan was elected to the Odisha Assembly in 1952, the very first election of the independent India. He had won from Ambabhana-Mura Assembly Constituency in the undivided Sambalpur district. More

Govt’s free coaching for JEE, NEET excludes Odia medium students, leaves parents dejected 

Such step-motherly treatment has put paid to the dreams of many brilliant students coming from poor family backgrounds. They and their parents expressed their dissatisfaction as other plus II colleges have been excluded.  More

Hockey World Cup 2023: India, England play out a thrilling goalless draw

England attacked relentlessly only to be thwarted by agile and alert Indian defenders in the final quarter More

Centre approves expansion of NH-53 in Odisha’s Angul, Rs 174 cr sanctioned 

The announcement from the Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari came in a series of tweets.  More

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spirited Spain spank listless Wales

Spain drubbed Wales 5-1 in their second match. More