Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 26 July 2023

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Question paper leak: Balasore Police shielding OSSC, allege job aspirants

The aspirants raised many questions like, after a raid on July 15 in connection with the JE civil question paper leak case, why did the police remain silent till July 23? Was there an attempt to hush up the matter? When will the OSSC authorities come under the police scanner? More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Former UK PM Tony Blair meets Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar

It is worth mentioning here that the government of Odisha inked an MoU with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) on July 21, 2023. As per the MoU, TBI will provide free policy support and assistance in developing a comprehensive economic strategy for Odisha. More
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President Murmu urges law students to serve the unserved, underprivileged

It is rightly said that law is not just a career, it is a calling, she added. More
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Conference held in Bhubaneswar to mark three years of National Education Policy

The topic of the conference was the implementation of NEP in all the Kendriya Vidyalayas of Odisha. India has a total of 1053 KVs, out of which 67 are in Odisha. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Not Opposition, BJD in Odisha is now its own enemy over rising ‘parallel organisations’

Such parallel organisations in the name of ‘Bandhu Milan’ have now become the order of the day, be it Jagatsinghpur, Balasore or any other district. Surprisingly such programmes are being organised by party leaders against BJD MLAs. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Driving without valid documents! Beware as Odisha transport dept plans crackdown in August

In Odisha, around 25 lakh vehicles are plying without valid insurance and another three lakh vehicles are yet to affix the High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP). It is not required to mention the vehicles without requisite pollution under check (PUC) or fitness certificates as rampant violation persist here as well. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Police ASI in vigilance net for accepting bribe

As per reports, he was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while accepting bribe of Rs 8,000 from a complainant to help his cousins in a case registered earlier in Kiakata PS. More
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Police Inspector injured in firing from 'service revolver,' suicide attempt suspected

As per reports, Biswal, who was married six months back, sustained two gunshot wounds - one in his head and another in his face. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Maoist posters recovered in Bargarh ahead of 'Shaheed Saptah'

It is pertinent to mention here that the Maoists have called for observance of the 'Shaheed Saptah' from July 28 to August 3 and the poster has been put up by Maoist divisions of Bolangir, Bargarh, and Mahasamund areas. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Resentment brews as President Droupadi Murmu attends function at Cuttack Indoor stadium with roof covered with polythene sheets

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to her home state Odisha, attended the valedictory function at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack to mark the completion of 75 years of the Orissa High Court. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Low pressure area to move across north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts; check IMD’s forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday informed that the low pressure area is likely to move slowly north-westwards across north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts. More
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Naba Das murder case: Accused Gopal Das ready to confess to his crime

The case was transferred to the Additional District Judge (ADJ) Court. The next hearing of the case has been scheduled on August 8. More
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President Murmu distributes chocolates among Cuttack kids, First Lady’s kind gesture wins hearts 

After offering puja, President Murmu came out of the temple and waved her hands and greeted the people waiting for her. More
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Driver burnt alive after two trucks collide head-on in Sambalpur

The helper of the mini truck sustained severe injuries in the accident. He has been admitted to Sambalpur Hospital in critical condition. More
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DA case: GPH Asst Engineer under Odisha Vigilance scanner, Rs 1.80 cr bank deposits detected

The raids are currently underway in connection with the allegations of the acquisition of disproportionate assets by Sahu. As per sources, the Vigilance department has found bank deposits of Rs 1.80 crore and further searches are on. More
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Speed trial can set free innocent people languishing in jail on trivial charges: President Murmu in Cuttack 

Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to her home state Odisha, attended the valedictory function of 75 years of completion of the court at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Smiling portrait: A special gift awaits President Droupadi Murmu in Cuttack

Triveni is excited and she is eagerly waiting in front of Netaji Museum in Cuttack with the hope that she will be able to gift her special art to President Murmu during her visit there. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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In a first, Orissa High Court pronounces verdict in Odia to mark 75 years of establishment

The court had heard the writ petition on July 19 and reserved its verdict. Ahead of the momentous occasion, the court delivered the 41-page verdict in Odia on July 25. More
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SJTA asks servitors to perform ‘Banakalagi Niti’ today, warns of stern action in case of violation

SJTA has also warned that stern action will be taken in case of a violation of the order. The temple administration has further stated that alternative arrangements will be made if the order is not carried out. More
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Nandankanan zoo welcomes 4 new guests from Arunachal Pradesh

After prior approval from the Central Zoo Authority for animal exchange, the zoological park received two hoolock gibbons and as many leopard cats from Itanagar Zoological Park. More
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‘Mo Odisha Nabin Odisha’ conundrum for BJD amid lack of consensus on project shortlisting

Under the scheme, every Panchayat is set to receive Rs 50 lakh from the government for developmental works, which includes Rs 10 lakh earmarked for the development of temples and the promotion of Jagannath culture. More
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President Droupadi Murmu reaches Odisha on three-day tour

Governor Ganeshi Lal and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received Murmu at the airport as she reached on a three-day visit to her home state. More
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Question paper leak: Aspirants suspect OSSC involvement; Opposition alleges job scam

“The government is completely involved in this job scam. We had our exams scheduled for 16th. If we had not protested the question leak, then the government and the Commission would have put the scam under the rug,” said an OSSC CGL aspirant, Soumyaranjan Pradhan. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: When soil & air smell of valour & sacrifice, you know you’re at a Martyr’s village

A box that contains all the memory of her son sits undisturbed at Bhabamani’s home in Raj Berhampur village, under Balasore’s Nilagiri block. It has been 24 years, but Bhabamani could hardly muster enough courage to open that box fearing a relapse into the memories and pain she has tried to suppress all these years. More
  • IANS
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Odisha govt approves investment projects worth Rs 1250 Cr

The state government has also approved three investment proposals for production of grain-based ethanol, with a combined investment of approximately Rs.810 crore. The projects are proposed to be set up in Sonepur, Bolangir and Nabarangpur districts.  More
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