Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 21 January 2023

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  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Odisha BJP vows to intensify protests over 'PMAY corruption, mandi mismanagement'

The focus of the meeting was to strengthen the party at the booth level, to raise issues of corruption and mismanagement in various schemes and make people aware about various welfare schemes undertaken by the Narendra Modi government. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 1 year ago
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Odisha govt includes 22 castes in SEBC list with eye on 2024 polls, BJP slams ruling party for delaying survey

The move, with significant political implications, has triggered a political slugfest in the State. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Hockey World Cup 2023: Know about first hockey player from Odisha to represent India

Peter was the first hockey player from Odisha to represent India. He represented the Indian side as full back in the Junior Hockey World Cup 1982. More
  • Nitesh Kumar Sahoo
  • 1 year ago
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NCC cadets win hearts in skilful display in Delhi ahead of Republic Day

The heart-winning performance of the musical band at the event was applauded. The parade ground echoed with the music of several patriotic songs, especially, ‘Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja’, which won everyone’s heart. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 1 year ago
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BMC issues SOP for Khandagiri Mela

Going by the SOP, the organizing committee of the respective theatres shall maintain the sound limit of mike while publishing the content of Jatra in moving vehicles. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 1 year ago
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Not allowed to wear 'sindoor,' consume 'prasad': Playback singer Humane Sagar's wife

"There is a third person between us for which I was made to leave that house", said Shriya. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
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'Harassed' female bank employee 'attempts suicide after frequent transfers'

Khordha Town Police rushed to the spot and rescued the woman. More
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Odisha cabinet approves drinking water projects worth Rs 1,287 cr

Briefing media persons about the cabinet decisions, Development Commissioner P. K. Jena said supply of safe drinking water to the people living in the rural areas is one of the priority areas of the state government. More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 1 year ago
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Complaints against Varsha Priyadarshini: High Court asks Police to act against false complainants

The Bhubaneswar DCP has been asked to find out the authenticity of a similar case filed against the actress at Sahid Nagar Police Station More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
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Naba Nirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan protests outside Home Minister’s residence seeking resignation

Activists alleged that police arrested as many as 12 farmers of Jagatsinghpur without any valid reason. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Odisha cabinet approves 12 proposals; grant-in-aid of private colleges hiked

As per the decision, around 15,711 teachers and employees will benefit and the state government will incur an additional expenditure of Rs 290 crore annually. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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SCB does another first of its kind surgery on patient who lost right thumb

The head of plastic surgery department, Dr. Bibhuti Bhusan Nayak, said, “The surgery is the first of its kind in Odisha and at SCB. As the surgery was complex, we brought it before the public today as the patient is out of the danger zone.” More
  • Rashmi Rekha Das
  • 1 year ago
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Teacher crunch hits Dhenkanal school; students lock gate seeking teachers’ appointment

Upset students and their parents meanwhile have drawn the attention of District Education Officer in this regard. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 1 year ago
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Bhubaneswar GRP nabs second accused in Patia gangrape of 2 minor girls

The accused, identified as Bulu Mallik, was arrested from Padanpur area in Banki. Sources said Mallik was trying to escape from the state when he was nabbed. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 1 year ago
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Odisha farmer seeks permission for Ganja cultivation, threatens to end life

The farmer, identified as Nilambar Biswal, has submitted a letter addressed to the Collector through Tehsildar seeking permission to cultivate Ganja. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 1 year ago
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Elephant tramples two persons to death in Odisha

The forest department officials have reached the spot and rescued the bodies. Efforts are also on to monitor the movement of the elephant. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Biker dies after getting hit by vehicle engaged in Sambalpur RDC Office

As per initial reports, the SUV involved in the accident was reportedly hired for Northern Range Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) Secretary. The RDC Secretary is reportedly out of town on medical grounds. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 1 year ago
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Keonjhar lady doctor death: Victims’s father lodges complaint against boyfriend and 3 co-workers

The deceased lady doctor, who had celebrated the zero-night with the staff till mid night on new year's eve, was found dead at Joda Health & Wellness Centre in Odisha’s Keonjhar district the next day. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 1 year ago
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Odisha contractor assaulted for not paying Rs 50 lakh extortion to Sarpanch

The concerned contractor Prasanjit Nayak’s brother and some of his staff have sustained multiple injuries in the attack by a mob of 20 persons allegedly led by the Jakhapura Sarpanch. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 1 year ago
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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
  • 1 year ago
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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
  • 1 year ago
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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
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 1 year ago
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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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