Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 20 January 2023

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KCR's BRS eyeing farmer votes to make inroads into Odisha!

If reports are to be believed, the Odisha farmer leader, Akshay Kumar has met KCR to discuss partnership at political level and preparing a roadmap for BRS’ entry into Odisha. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Public display of Dakota aircraft at Bhubaneswar airport from Biju Jayanti

As per reports, the State government has planned to display the aircraft to public from on March 5 as an ode to the late Chief Minister Biju Patnaik as the day marks his birth anniversary. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Bureaucrat-politician face-off getting uglier in Odisha!

The debate was stoked again after a furious Congress MLA from Kantabanji, Santosh Singh Saluja walked of the Zilla Parishad meeting room on January 12 after yelling at Bolangir Collector, Chanchal Rana. More
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Odisha BJP to draft 2024 roadmap in State Executive meet

The meeting will be chaired by State BJP president Sameer Mohanty and it will be joined by National General Secretary Sunil Bansal, regional in-charge D Purandeswari and three Union Ministers among other leaders. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Hockey World Cup 2023: Dominant Belgium batter Japan to top Pool B

The defending champions put up a dominating display with their speed passing and accurate penetrating skills. More
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Hockey World Cup 2023: Argentina, France play out fighting draw

While Victor Charlet scored four goals for France including a hat-trick, Della Torre Nicolas struck thrice for Argentina. More
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In a first, SSC to conduct multi-tasking staff exams in 13 regional languages

The 13 regional languages are Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Konkani, Manipuri(also Meiti), Marathi, Odia, and Punjabi. More
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Govt making efforts to develop Odisha as a global hotspot of tourists, claims CM Naveen

Stating that it is a historic occasion for Odisha, Patnaik said Jajpur was the ancient capital of Odisha. With its existing assets of religious tourism, urban tourism and Buddhist tourism, it has the potential to be a major tourist hub. The cultural heritage of Jajpur is reflected in its vibrant art forms. More
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Two dead, five injured in bus mishap in Odisha

The bus bearing registration number of OR 02 BB 9777, was enroute to Patrapur in Ganjam from Rayagarh in Gajapati, when the driver lost control. More
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Hockey World Cup 2023: Crossover against Kiwis will be tough, says India coach Graham Reid

Reid admitted that India missed the high energy and creative brilliance of midfielder Hardik Singh against the spirited Wales. More
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Special corridor for BJD MLA resulted in Makar Mela stampede, says Odisha BJP demanding probe

The Yuva Morcha of BJP (BJYM) alleged that a special corridor was made for the visit of a BJD MLA to the Singhanath shrine on Makar Mela diverting security forces deployed for crowd control. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Hockey World Cup 2023: Kookaburras cruise into quarters after thrashing Proteas

Blake Govers struck four goals including a hat-trick to lead Australia’s dominance. More
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BJD MLA Braja Kishore Pradhan deposes before ED

The ED may record his statement under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
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PMAY beneficiaries in Ganjam, Koraput allege massive irregularities in house allotment

As many as 120 residents of Sukhiaguda under Jeypore block had applied for PMAY houses of which only 12 persons have been allotted the houses.   More
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Humane Sagar refutes conversion, domestic violence allegations; calls for mutual settlement

Similarly, the singer’s mother also trashed the allegations of pressuring her daughter-in-law for religious conversion. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
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Caught on camera: RPF constable saves man who tried to end life on railway tracks

RPF constable Sambit has been appreciated for showcasing heroic action to save Bisikesan’s life More
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Bolangir MP Sangeeta Singh Deo gets into heated argument with DRDA Project Director

Congress MLA Santosh Saluja had entered into an argument with district Collector Chanchal Rana in a packed conference hall at the DRDA office in the district while attending the Zilla Parishad meeting on January 12. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
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Young scientist Pratik earns kudos for amazing invention

Pratik has used a sensor system in his device which helps control paralysis patients’ brain. Also, his device can measure stress level of paralysis patients. More
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Over Rs 500cr labour welfare fund unused in Odisha: High Court orders special audit

The court has directed the Odisha Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board to file an affidavit that the provisions of the BOCW Act and Rules have been strictly followed in letter and spirit and that the benefits reached every construction and building worker. More
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3 cops suspended for letting ganja smugglers go scot-free

Police sources revealed that marijuana smugglers used to give kickbacks to these cops to run their businesses smoothly. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
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Keonjhar woman gang raped, forced to wait in police van for 12 hours for medical examination

The survivor allegedly had to spend more than 12 hours inside a police van before her medical examination was finally done. More
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BDO ‘misbehaves’ with Odisha villagers over PMAY allotment, video goes viral

In the video clip, the BDO, Pramod Kumar Nayak could be seen yelling at the villagers and telling them to get out of his office. More
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Honeytrap accused Archana Nag gets permission to apply for Law exam

Nag will be taking her integrated law programme semester soon. The arrested accused had sought permission to apply for the integrated law semester examination and was granted the same by the JMFC court in Bhubaneswar. More
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Drug peddlers nabbed in Bhubaneswar; 32 gm brown sugar recovered

Following a tip off, the police had put up a barricade at Keshura and nabbed the peddlers once they tried to cross it. More
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Mahanadi River is already drying up in January!

With the river being reduced to a stream with each passing day, it is slowly becoming a shadow of its former self leaving the farmers of the riparian areas to fend for themselves. More
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Free rice under NFSA: Odisha BJP to display posters of PM Modi at PDS centres

The opposition has been alleging that people are often tricked and misled about the fact that free rice is actually coming from the Centre and not the Odisha government. More
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