Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Sunday, 26 March 2023

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CM Naveen conducts marathon visits to Ganajm; BJP terms visits as political

During his marathon visits, the CM addressed three meetings at Kabisuryanagar, Hinjlicut and Chatrapur in Ganjam district. On this occasion, he also distributed loans without interest and assistance to SHG women. More

Odisha girls not physically fit enough for police jobs! 

Hundreds of female aspirants took part in the written and physical tests for 51 female constable posts lying vacant in Sambalpur district. But only six of them could manage to scrape through. This means, only 11.76 percent of posts are fulfilled, and 45 posts still remain vacant.  More

We toppled Congress govt in 2000, this time it will be BJD: Odisha BJP chief  

“We may get either three months or six months or nine months. But we are always ready for the election. Neither will we sleep nor will we let anyone sleep. Naveen Babu we will not let you sleep,” said Samal. More

Your notice period has started: BJP National VP Baijayant Panda to BJD 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Panda launched a scathing attack against the conch party at the felicitation ceremony held at the State party office in Bhubaneswar where the newly appointed Odisha chief Manmohan Samal was welcomed and felicitated in a grand way.  More

Item dance row: Would boycott stage if Nisha Maharana performs, threaten Jatra artistes

It was rumoured that actress Nisha Maharana would perform an item dance in the show. At this, the artistes went off the handle and started opposing her. More

Man strangles mother to death in Odisha’s Bargarh, held  

Kartika’s mother was a kidney patient and was staying with him. He was treating his mother. For the last some days, Kartika had been under mental pressure due to his mother’s disease.  More

Youth found dead during birthday party in Bhubaneswar hotel; family alleges murder by friends

Family members suspect his other friends of calling him to the birthday party and killing him in a pre-planned manner. More

Odia scientist Jyotirmayee Mohanty earns PM Modi’s praise in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ show

On the personal front, Jyotirmayee is married to Rasmiranjan Mohanty, also a scientist and native of Titira village under Balikuda block in Jagatsinghpur district. More

MKCG lacks dedicated burn unit, patients suffer as pleas fall on deaf ears

Critical patients are either referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack or Visakhapatnam for treatment. More

Odisha best place for learning design education: Litisha Mangat Panda at JD Institute’s ‘Annual Design Awards’

Litisha Mangat Panda, Head of Business, OTV, who graced the occasion, answered a few questions and encouraged the students with her inspiring words. More

10 cyclones in 12 yrs; eroding coastline: Odisha impacted by climate change

According to official data, out of about 480 km of Odisha coastline, 267 km has witnessed sea erosion or accretion. More

Villagers perform ‘Dasah Kriya’ of monkey after its death in Odisha

As per Hindu rituals, the locals took the funeral procession of the monkey as people showered flower petals amid mournful tunes played by the band members. More

Rukuna Rath Yatra coordination meeting: Restrictions on sale of non-veg food items

It has also been decided to clamp restrictions on the selling of non-vegetarian food items in ‘Ratha Danda’ during the period from ‘Rath Yatra’ till ‘Swarnadi Bije’.  More

Depositors unable to withdraw money from Kendrapara sub-post office

As per depositors, most of them have savings account in the post office and when some of them went to withdraw their money, the then postmaster informed them that there was a deficit in their account. More

Dreaded criminal Jitu nabbed after encounter in Bhubaneswar

As the criminal started firing at the police team, the senior officers also retaliated. In the process, the criminal sustained a bullet injury on his leg and has been admitted to Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar. More

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

273 women complete Agniveer training in Odisha, ready to join Indian Navy 

As many as 273 women Aginveers, coming from different parts of the nation, have recently completed their training at INS Chilika, the training establishment of the Indian Navy.  More

'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

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

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