Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 17 July 2023

There had been frequent quarrels between Rama Das and her family members. On Monday, Rama took an extreme step. She, carrying her son, jumped into a nearby abandoned well in an attempt to end both lives.  More

The Forest department has recently signed a MoU with a Bengaluru-based company. This company will put the radio collar around an elephant's neck which will help the Forest department keep track of the movement of the pachyderms.  More

On his way to the shrine, many took pity on Nilu and offered rides but he gently turned them down. After all, he reached the shrine and with the help of a priest, he performed ‘jalabhisekh’.  More

While the students were going to the Collector’s office to press for their demand for teachers, they were stopped midway by the Sub Collector, the tehsildar and other officials. More

The happiness of Gajendra’s parents knew no bounds. The villagers were too delighted to see the family reunion.  More

“The secretary was suspended over the irregularities and he had assured to provide rice on 25th. It is now several months that we have not got the rice. The administration is also not taking any step in this regard,” alleged Sarat Barik, a local resident. More

“I have self-respect and have always been a disciplined worker. I do not fear action. I extend my wishes if mission 90 from 9 is achieved without me and my family,” said Biswal. More

The artworks have provided a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the various tribal art forms of Odisha.  More

Earlier, the NCB Bhubaneswar zonal unit was working as a sub-zone under Kolkata. Now it has been upgraded into a full-fledged independent zone that will cover the entire Odisha. The staff strength, which was only 15, will be increased to 100 in the coming phases. More

All the injured have been admitted to the Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in a critical condition, sources informed, adding that, both the families have filed separate complaints against each other at Tihidi Police Station. More

A cyclonic circulation is likely to form over Northwest Bay of Bengal within 48 hours, said IMD. More

As per reports, Baunsuni police station had registered a case against the trio for cheating the e-commerce company to the tune of Rs 38 lakh in June. Kantamal police registered a case against them on July 4 for swindling Rs 1.94 lakh. More

Angry over the decision, the students staged a walkout of the class and locked the main door of the school before staging a sit-in along with their parents. More

Sachetana Nagarika Mancha, a Citizen's Forum, has also launched a signature campaign to press for the demand in the pilgrim town. More

The STF had arrested many people in connection with the case in the recent past. Moreover, a team of the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) is likely to take on remand Pathanisamant Lenka who along with two others was initially arrested by the Odisha STF in the case. More

Police sources said the nine arrested accused mostly belong from three states- Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. After contacting the aspirants, the gang members used to take them to various hotels by buses. More

According to sources, Subharajit, whose highest educational degree is Plus 2, was also running a clinic in Ranihat area in Cuttack and treating patients. More

The street vendors are destroying the beauty of the market area and making it crowded, the association had alleged and urged the BMC to take necessary action. More

Samarendra Behera, an artist from Mayurbhanj district, has made a smoke art depicting India’s lunar mission and garnering praise from all quarters for his art. More

While Lord Balabhadra will be adorned with ‘Nila Chita’, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra will be decked up in diamond Chita and ‘Manikya Chita’ respectively.  More

The online registration and submission of registered applications will be made available on the official website www.opsc.gov.in from July 19, 2023 to August 19, 2023. More

Since western Odisha plays a crucial role in forming the government, the BJD and the BJP are leaving no stone unturned to ensure victory in the 2024 big fight.  More

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) clarified that both leaders have been suspended for their anti-party activities. More

Common people in the State are finding it hard to make ends meet with their limited budget due to the soaring prices of essential food items like green vegetables, rice, dal and some spice items. More

Terming the 5T secretary's visit as a political one, the saffron party leaders and workers staged a demonstration at the mini stadium in Rairakhol.  More

It is suspected that the mammal might have suffered injuries after either getting entangled in a fishing net or being hit by a trawler.  More