Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 20 March 2023

While 1.55 lakh crimes were registered in 2021, over 1.78 lakh criminal cases were registered in the year 2022 which included 1,301 murder and 3,135 rape cases More

“We have already provided Rs 415 crore to the DISCOMs for providing electricity connections to the left-over households. We will try to achieve this by August 2023 end,” said the Energy Minister.  More

The impact of the collision was so intense that three died on the spot. The child was rescued in critical condition and was admitted to a local government hospital.  More

In Rayagada district, Kashipur block has been the worst affected. The farmers here cultivated vegetables like corn, tomato, cauliflower, cabbage, coriander etc. on acres of land. More

Apart from the march, the district administration has also called a Peace Committee meeting on March 22 inviting all the stakeholders in the Ram Navami celebrations and representatives from all the communities. More

As per reports, the accused youth arrived at the fuel pump with an axe and terrorized the people on the spot. When the employees of the filling station tried to stop him, he chased and attacked one of them with a sharp weapon. More

It has been a long pending demand of the temple servitors to get rid of the rodents and cockroaches which have allegedly infested the Temple, particularly the sanctum sanctorum. More

In his article, he has indirectly censured the current state of affairs in Odisha, saying the elected representatives and cabinet-level ruling system have become defunct. More

To a question by the Congress leader regarding the awards and number of cases investigated by Gopal Das, the MoS Home stated that the dismissed cop had performed normal duty as well as law and order duty which was assigned to him from time to time by his superiors. More

The injured girl, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was rescued and immediately rushed to a private hospital.  More

As per Behera, a total of 1615 people met with the drowning mishap in the State during the period. While 613 of them were successfully rescued, 970 persons met their watery grave. More

As per police sources, the FIR was registered following a complaint from Moharana’s parents who alleged that a girl, who is said to be the girlfriend of the deceased, and her male friend are responsible for his death. More

The victim, Manoj Sethi is reportedly a contractor residing in VSS Nagar area. He was rescued from a house in Gadakana on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. More

On getting information, Jajpur Police reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem. Further investigation in connection with the incident is underway. More

As per IMD, thunderstorm with lightning is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Kendrapada, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri and Cuttack in the next 24 hours. More

A scuffle was also reported between the Chhatra Congress activists and the police present at the spot. The activists later hurled tomatoes at Sushant Singh’s residence. More

A scuffle also broke out between farmers of NNKS and police in the State capital after the protestors attempted to gherao State Legislative Assembly, sources informed. More

The Opposition members also targeted the state government outside the Assembly. Showing the viral mathematics question paper set, Opposition Chief Whip Mohan Majhi alleged that the state government is playing with the future of the students. More

On being informed about the incident, the forest department officials rushed to the spot and confirmed the death due to a tiger attack after examining the paw marks and circumstantial evidence. More

The annual High School Certificate (HSC) Summative Assessment-II examination 2023 which began on March 10 concluded today. More

The online submission of applications for the posts will commence on March 29, 2023. More

The joint team has also seized around 10000 plants cultivated on a 40-decimal land. The cost of the plants will be around Rs 60 lakh to 70 lakh, informed Excise Superintendent Ashok Seth. More

According to sources, as many as 30 youths from Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Bihar have participated in the bird survey which will continue till March 22. More

The sacred place of Pakhala in Odia food habits can easily be ascertained from the fact that not only the mortals, but Pakhala has always been cherished in the Jagannath faith and is offered to the deities at Puri Srimandir daily. More

Though the exact cause behind the death of the elephant is unknown, senior forest department officials have reached the spot to ascertain the circumstances leading to the death of the animal. More

Meanwhile, the educationists have cried for more reformation in the system. On the other hand, the Parents’ Association demanded action against the officers entrusted with the job of question preparation.  More

If you have ever joined any live stream, you must have come across some bullies who use abusive words and give derogatory remarks to the live streamer. The only option for many live streamers is to ignore those.  More

Dipali is said to have started her election campaigning on February 16 when she inaugurated an ambulance service in Jharsuguda. More

Not just gold, the silver price has also followed the trend. In the last week, the price of silver has increased by Rs 5000 per kilogram. While the price of silver per kilogram was Rs 65000 on March 12, it has reached Rs 70000 today. More

The Supreme Court on March 17 directed the Odisha government to pay per day salary of Rs 533 to each of the Home Guard from June 1, 2018. The government has also been directed to pay the arrears within three months.  More