Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 29 March 2023

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Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj: Chariot pulling to resume tomorrow

Rituals were delayed by 1 hour and 45 minutes and the chariot pulling finally started at around 5:15pm in the evening. Subsequently, chariot pulling was halted for the day and the chariot will resume its journey towards Mausi Maa Temple on Thursday morning. More

Over 5,000 lightning strikes in 30 minutes in Odisha

As per the IMD, Odisha is likely to witness thunderstorm activity with lightning and gusty winds under the influence of western disturbance. More

Plus-2 girl student found hanging inside hostel in Bhubaneswar

Though the exact reason behind her death is not yet ascertained, it is believed that Pragyan was under mental stress from her studies. More

Businessman's minor son abducted, killed for Rs 50 lakh ransom in Odisha

According to sources, some miscreants abducted the son of a businessman and demanded Rs 50 lakh ransom. A complaint in this regard was registered on March 27. More

Opposition alleges BJD-link in fake certificate racket

Launching a scathing attack on the ruling BJD, BJP leader and Opposition Chief Whip Mohan Majhi displayed photographs of the prime accused in fake certificate case, Manoj Mishra with former Minister Susanta Singh and alleged a big conspiracy. More

Ruling BJD involved in all job scams in Odisha: Congress

Coming down heavily on the conch party, Congress MLA Santosh Singh Saluja said the Naveen Patnaik government is playing with the future of the meritorious students. More

Income of farmers and investment climate in Odisha

It is however a fact that people of Odisha are temperamentally peaceful. We need, however to examine if the state has actually been attracting investment satisfactory enough to feel cheerful about.  More

Odisha lady BDO accuses father and brother of assault, files police complaint

In her complaint, the BDO alleged that her father and brother entered her official residence and thrashed her and an assistant engineer. More

Jharsuguda bypoll on May 10, counting of votes on May 13: ECI

While submission of nominations for the bypoll will continue till 20, scrutiny of the same will be on April 21 More

Rukuna Rath Yatra: Lord Lingaraj’s chariot pulling likely to get delayed

As per the servitors, various rituals during the festival are getting delayed by two and a half hours. More

In first cadaveric kidney transplant at SCB, 2 get organs from brain-dead patient

A cadaveric transplant is a surgical procedure by which the organs of a brain dead donor are taken for transplantation. More

Two forest staff on night patrol shot at in Boudh, critical

Some identified miscreants opened fire at the team at Khaliapali Square leaving two of them seriously injured. More

Coaching centre in Bhubaneswar under I-T scanner for tax evasion, multiple raids conducted

Apart from Bhubaneswar, the GST team also carried out raids in Kolkata in this connection. More

Odisha STA in action mode against underage driving, several students fined

Taking to Twitter, STA wrote, “If caught, the parent or vehicle owner will be fined with Rs.25000 & a 3-year jail term while the registration of the vehicle will be cancelled. Minor will also not be eligible for applying for licence until he or she turns 25. #SayNoToUnderAgeDriving.” More

First batch of Agniveers graduate after four months of training

Naval chief Admiral R Hari Kumar took the salute from the new recruits in the Passing Out Parade, which was held post-sunset, a first of its kind in the Indian armed forces. Traditionally, Passing Out Parades are held in the morning. More

Odisha CHSE Plus 2 exam answer sheets go missing, probe ordered 

In the letter, the Government Science College, Chhatrapur authorities mentioned that the answer sheets of students bearing roll numbers from 149KA090 to 149KA102 are missing and urged the centre superintendent to take necessary steps for the missing answer sheets. More

Odisha Apartment Bill: Real estate developers, buyers rue lack of clarity 

Though the introduction of the Bill has paved way for around Rs 5000 crore-real estate market to flourish in the State, the builders and customers are yet to have clarity on the legislation. More

Is BJD playing 'soft Hindutva' card to checkmate BJP in Odisha?

Meanwhile, politics has intensified in Odisha over the change of slogan by the ruling party, days ahead of the Ram Navami as BJP will certainly up the ante with the ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan. More