Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 22 May 2023

The PSU has already started the land leasing process in the identified area. It will continue for two more days. More

As per reports, the deceased forest guard had seized arms and ammunitions from the poachers and was speaking over phone during patrolling when somebody shot him on the chest. More

Businessmen and middlemen from the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh come to Kotia and pick up the brooms in bulk to sell in their districts. They pay around Rs 25-35 per broom to the local broom makers in Kotia and sell them at around Rs 60-100. More

The PDS shop at Kolathia on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar has a reported limit of 100 ration cards per day. But the beneficiaries outnumber the limit almost every day, forcing people to queue up from the previous evening. More

The department has proposed SPOT selection admission through online mode instead of physical mode registration as practiced previously. More

At the Chhattisa Nijog meeting, management committee members and senior servitors put forth their demands for the reopening of three more gates of the Jagannath temple. More

Bhubaneswar DCP, Prateek Singh informed that 16 gold chains weighing 200 grams, and two motorcycles bearing Delhi registration numbers have been recovered from their possession. More

It was the third day of their visit and they visited OPGC’s Ib Thermal Power House and the proposed Ib dam project site at Sundargarh. More

As the tribals constitute nearly 22 percent in the state including from Sundagarh and Mayurbhanj, the BJD has laid emphasis on tribal-dominated areas during the reshuffle. More

Bhatli MLA Susanta Singh was hopeful of getting a ministerial berth after the seat from western Odisha was vacant following the murder of health minister Naba Das. It is being said that the Bhatli MLA is unhappy over the decision and non-inclusion in the council of ministers. More

As per officials of Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar, the bright Venus will be visible to the naked eye till June 15. One can witness this for a period of two hours from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm, provided the sky is clear. More

As per the IMD, there will be no major change in the maximum temperature at many places over the districts of Odisha during next five days. More

According to Lenka, the association has decided to increase prices of Rasogolla to Rs 6 which was earlier sold at Rs 5 each, and Chhena Poda will be sold at Rs 280 per kg by the traders. More

Three senior BJD leaders- Bikram Keshari Arukha, Sarada Nayak and Sudam Marndi took oath as cabinet ministers. While Bikram Keshari Arukha has been given the Finance portfolio, the School and Mass Education and Labour & Employees' State Insurance departments have gone to Sudam Marndi and Sarada Nayak, respectively. More

On the occasion, his son and BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda remembered him and offered floral tribute to the departed soul.  More

Simultaneous raids were carried out on the properties of Birabar Bhagat, the IIC of Gaisilet police station in Bargarh district, on allegations of possession of disproportionate assets. More

Bikram Keshari Arukha was the first minister to take oath of office and secrecy. The following ministers were Sudam Marndi and Sarada Nayak.  More

The divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati takes place in Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami of the Hindu calendar, and after that, the deities return to their temple on ‘Sasthi’ which is accompanied by a huge procession known as Sital Sasthi Jatra. More

After a thorough inspection, the members of the INTACH claimed that the inscriptions are of the seventh or eighth century.  More

Utkal Parents’ Association alleged that the DEOs and BEOs are hand in glove with the fake teachers.  More

It is learnt that Bhanjanagar MLA Arukha, Rourkela MLA Nayak and Bangriposi MLA Marndi have been asked to remain present at the swearing-in ceremony to be held on Monday.  More

The BJP asked if Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik supported the demonetization in 2016, why the party is opposing the move now.  More

The delay has forced the Jharsuguda residents to sniff conspiracy behind the probe. According to them, it could be a conspiracy to help the murderer go scot free.  More

As per the new order by the State government, all beneficiaries under MBPY will receive their cash amount on 15th of every month (Jana Seva Diwas) at disbursement places as before. More