Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 29 July 2023

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OSSC question leak scam: Aspirants find OSSC’s innocence claim a bitter pill 

At a time when the OSSC keeps telling that it has no role in the scam, the aspirants are still pointing accusing fingers at the OSSC.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Delhi Services Bill: All eyes on BJD’s move in Rajya Sabha

The Opposition INDIA has decided to move a no-confidence motion against the central government in the Lok Sabha. And the NDA government has a comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha. But it may face problems in getting its Delhi bill through the Rajya Sabha.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Meet septuagenarian who made three Odisha villages addiction free 

In the locality, Bichitrananda Panda is best known as a social activist, writer, and playwright. Even in his advancing age, he never gets tired of working for the people. More
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OSSC question paper leak scam: Property of arrested Odisha teachers under police scanner

Govind Tripathy and Sushant Sahu worked as teachers at Sirsipanga Primary School in Kandhamal district and Rathia Primary School under Dharmasala block in Jajpur district respectively. More
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  • 10 months ago
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International Tiger Day: Tiger population increases in Similipal, declines in Odisha 

In the state, the number of tigers has been declining. In 2006, Odisha had 45 tigers, but in 2010, it came down to 32. In 2018, it further came down to 28. This year, it has declined to 20.  More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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Five snakebite deaths in 10 days in Odisha as another student dies in Keonjhar

She was studying +2 Science at Patana College and was staying in Laxmipriya mess at Patana Bazar. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Fresh low pressure forms over north Odisha and adjoining WB coasts

As per IMD, the associated cyclonic circulation also extends up to mid tropospheric levels tilting south-westwards with height. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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Missing minor boy's death: 5 platoons of police force deployed as tension prevails in Angul

As per reports, the district administration has deployed five platoons of police force in the area to prevent any untoward incident and maintain law and order. More
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  • 10 months ago
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2 students leave school in Bhadrak alleging torture; rescued by locals

The students alleged that they were regularly being tortured at the school which forced them to leave the school. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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JE (Civil) question paper leak: OSSC initiates action, issues show cause notices to 55 candidates

The Commission sent notices based on the report from Balasore Superintendent of Police. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 10 months ago
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Maoist martyrs' week: Odisha Police on alert, combing operations intensified

The security forces have intensified combing operations in Kandhamal district as a precautionary measure. Joint teams of district police, SOG and DVF are carrying out regular patrolling as the Maoists have also urged villagers to extend support to the Saheed Saptaha. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 10 months ago
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EOW arrests ex-branch manager of Central Bank of India in Rs 1.9 crore loan fraud

As per reports, Parida was absconding since long; and he has already been dismissed from the service. Parida was arrested based on the allegation of the Central Bank of India's branch manager. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 10 months ago
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Low pressure becomes less marked; check IMD's forecast for Odisha districts

As per the forecast issued by IMD, an orange warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for three districts- Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Balasore. The Met agency further informed that several parts of Odisha will experience rainfall activities in coming days. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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Odisha to hold tiger census in October, elephant census in May 2024

While the tiger census exercise will begin in October this year and will continue for one and a half months, the elephant census will be conducted in May next year. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Naba Das murder case: Speculations over Gopal Das’ polygraph report

The question remains whether the Crime Branch quizzed Manoj regarding the matter or not? If the Crime Branch questioned Manoj, then did the late minister had really said this or Manoj said this with some other motive?  More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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Baijayant Panda re-appointed as BJP National VP for third time; check full list of central office bearers

Apart from Panda, the senior BJP leader from Odisha, 12 other leaders were also appointed as BJP National Vice-Presidents. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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25 platoons police force deployed for Muharram procession in Bhadrak

As per reports, 41 processions will be taken out in Bhadrak and the district administration has deployed 25 platoons of police force for maintaining the law and order situation during the procession and other arrangements. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 10 months ago
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International Tiger Day: Similipal Tiger Reserve loses 75 tigers in 12 years; all eyes on fresh census report

The latest 2023 tiger census report is yet to be announced in which the population of tigers was counted based on camera trapping. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Youth kills cousin brother over land dispute in Odisha

As per reports, Kulu reportedly had an altercation with his cousin yesterday night over a land dispute. Irate over this, the accused allegedly attacked Kulu with the help of an iron rod. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 10 months ago
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Rain fury: Wooden bridge washes away in Gajapati's Mohana; 3 villages cut off

The wooden bridge at Nimbad village under Gardama panchayat used to act as a lifeline for the residents of three villages including Matakupa and Napakeju. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Bhadrak woman dies after tubectomy; kin allege medical negligence

The deceased, Jayanti Bej, the daughter of Hrusikesh Bej had undergone surgery at the government-run family-planning camp held at Barapada in the district on July 25 (Tuesday). More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 10 months ago
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Self-styled godman detained for killing another baba in Puri

As per initial reports, Das was attacked by the self-styled godman, identified as Bishnu Das. Another baba has also been injured in the attack by Bishnu inside the Ashram. The injured, Dayanidhi is now undergoing treatment at the hospital. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 10 months ago
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State Transport Authority issues direction to penalise buses not allowing women to board as first passengers

"The owner or conductor of a stage carriage cannot deny any women as first passenger to enter into buses. Any deviation shall amount to violation of permit conditions and punishable under Section 192A of M.V. Act, 1988,” read the letter.  More
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Tension erupts during press meet of Utkal Cine Chamber of Commerce 

As the press meet started, producer Sanjay Nayak along with his supporters opposed it, leading to a chaotic situation.  More
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  • 10 months ago
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OSSC question paper leak: Balasore SP seeks departmental action against 3 accused 

For action against the mastermind, who has been identified as Vishal Kumar Chaurasia, working in the Accountant General’s office in Patna, the SP has written a letter to the Bihar Accountant General for departmental proceedings.  More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 10 months ago
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Gym enthusiasts in Odisha beware of side effects of protein supplements

In the long term, it may be detrimental to one’s body resulting in cardiac arrest, kidney failure and brain stroke. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 10 months ago
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Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi questions massive land purchases by non-Odia with 'high & mighty-support' 

"After getting the complaints, I visited Chandaka area to see where the lands have been purchased," said MP Sarangi. More
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