Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 25 March 2023

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Blackmail & honeytrap case: ED looking for Archana Nag’s CCTV hard disk

While it has been discussed that the hard disk contains proof of high-profile people including politicians, businessmen and film directors and producers visiting her, its alleged disappearance has raised several questions.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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'Loan fraud' using farmers’ names surfaces in Odisha 

Though they have repaid their loans, they are shown as debtors in the official documents. This indicates that some others have taken loans in their names through manipulation.  More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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More women in workforce my dream: OTV MD Jagi Mangat Panda

Addressing a gathering at the sixth annual function of a leading voluntary organisation, Maheswari Sangathan in Bolangir, Panda said, “Women should be encouraged in the workforce. We have a target of at least 50 per cent women in workforce. Inclusion of more women in the workforce is my dream.” More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Under-construction bridge makes life miserable for Odisha villagers 

In absence of a bridge, the villagers find it difficult to shift a serious patient or a pregnant woman to hospital as ambulance can’t reach their village.  More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Bitten by snake, Odisha girl student attends Plus 2 board exam, falls sick

Later, Lipsa was rushed to Anandapur sub-divisional hospital as her health condition deteriorated. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Odisha outsourcing employees hit streets demanding job regularisation

According to sources, the outsourcing employees took out a massive rally and went to Lower PMG Square to press for their demands which include job security and salary hike. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Mahanadi Tribunal to visit Chhattisgarh; 'Hirakud stares at dead storage level’

Senior BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra, on the other hand, today targeted the Odisha government and expressed concern over severe water crisis in Hirakud dam. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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CM Naveen writes to Nitin Gadkari for early completion of NHAI project on NH-55

Patnaik further pointed out that as many as 399 accidents have taken place during the last two years causing 196 fatalities. He added that there was public agitation and discontentment among the people for inordinate delay in completion of the road work.  More
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Jana Jati outfit holds rally in Bhubaneswar, demands removal of ST status of converted tribals

Donning their traditional attires, hundreds of tribes from different districts, took out the rally from Ram Mandir Square in the capital city. They are scheduled to attend a meeting at Janata Maidan later in the day. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Fake certificate racket: Bolangir coaching centre owner detained; marksheets, certificates seized

Carrying out probe into the sensitive case, Bolangir Police today raided the coaching centre located near Bolangir College and seized several marksheets, certificates, verification reports, seals and a diary. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Fresh western disturbance from March 30; check latest weather updates

As per IMD, under the influence of two fresh active western disturbances- from March 30 to April 2 and from April 2 to 4-, several parts of the country will experience widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, hailstorms and lightning mostly over the Western Himalayan region and adjoining plains of north, central and eastern India. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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9 years on, cyclone Phailin compensation still eludes Puri residents; locals stage demonstration

Protesting against the alleged callous attitude of the state government, the affected people are now staging a demonstration in front of the block office for the past two days. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Constable recruitment: Aspirant dies during physical test in Ganjam

Ganjam SP Jagmohan Meena said, “The aspirant was participating in the running practice when he fell unconscious. Initially, he was rushed to a hospital at Chhatrapur and later shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital where he died during treatment.” More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
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Group clash leaves 1 dead, 3 injured in Ganjam

All the three injured were initially rushed to Digapahandi community health centre (CHC). Later, one of the injured was shifted to the district headquarters hospital after his condition deteriorated. More
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Crackdown on narcotics: Ganja worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Odisha’s Malkangiri

In another case, around 30 kg of ganja was seized near Balimela. A person was allegedly transporting the contraband on a motorcycle when he was apprehended by the team. More
  • Ramakanta Biswas
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12-hour bandh begins in Kantabanji over district status demand

It is pertinent to mention here that earlier a similar bandh was also observed in November 2022 demanding a district tag for the town. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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IAS-reshuffle in Odisha: Nikunja Bihari Dhal appointed as Chief Electoral Officer 

The 1993-batch Odisha-cadre IAS officer, Nikunja Bihari Dhal will replace Sushil Kumar Lohani.  More
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Four newly-appointed postmasters in Odisha under scanner over fake certificates  

Postal department sources said Jagannath, Kokila, Puja, and Raghunath were appointed some months ago. Suspecting the authenticity of their certificates, their salaries have been withheld. More
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Hallmark on gold ornaments mandatory across Odisha from April 1

From April 1 onwards, there would be no confusion regarding the purity of the gold. More
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Rahul Gandhi disqualification: BJD maintains safe distance; BJP says steps taken as per law 

Rahul was convicted in a defamation case filed by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi over the former's remark, "How come all thieves have common surname Modi?" More
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Gold particles found in bore well water in Odisha!

The people of Nandupala village under Khaprakhol block had a surprise of their lifetime when they on Friday found that a bore well near Harishankar was dispensing water mixed with gold particles.  More
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