Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The scheme has been launched for the development of railway stations of Indian Railways. Presently, the scheme envisages taking up 1309 Stations for the upgradation & modernisation of the Indian Railways. More

These bodies remain preserved in five containers at the AIIMS Bhubaneswar while the remaining 266 have been have been handed over to the relatives of the deceased people. More

This scheme will be known as 'Modernisation of Forensic Science Services Organisation, Odisha' and will be implemented in a period of 5 years starting 2023-24 to 2027-28, a statement issued by the CMO said. More

Sabar, who hails from Chalakamba village under Rayagada’s Gunupur block, has secured 362 rank in the OCS. She claims to have cleared the exam by self-study without joining a coaching centre. She put the mobile phone her father gifted her to its optimum use and learned all the lessons for the exams from it. More

The BJP said this in connection with the Ratna Bhandar affidavit that the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had submitted in the Orissa High Court. More

As per reports, during the public hearing conducted by the Jharsuguda district administration and the District pollution control board, a group of locals who reportedly would be displaced if the proposed Vedanta mine gets a go ahead were allegedly denied entry into the meeting venue. More

Is there any pressure on the BJD or Naveen Patnaik is leaning towards the NDA? Such speculations are now rife after BJD cleared its stance after the YSR Congress’ support to the NDA. Apart from this, it is being discussed whether the ruling BJD is changing its ‘equidistance policy’? More

As per the Srimandir Record of Rights, the ritual should be held at least four times a month, but a reported dispute between the SJTA and the Dattamohapatra servitors has resulted in the disruption of the ritual. More

It is pertinent to mention here that the RBI had announced the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 banknotes from circulation through a notification issued on May 19, 2023. More

The system is likely to move northwestwards and cross Bangladesh coast close to east of Khepupara by the evening of today. Thereafter, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards across Gangetic West Bengal during the subsequent 24 hours More

Patra further informed that the BJD will also support the passing of the Delhi services ordinance. “BJD has decided to support the passing of the Delhi bill and we will be opposing the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition parties,” Patra told ANI. More

As per the records, Bhubaneswar was subjected to a similar kind of heavy rainfall back in 1997 when 254.2mm of rain poured down on the city on August 20. More

In its advisory, the SRC has asked district Collectors Municipal Corporations, and other officials to remain alert, especially in the districts where Red, Orange, or Yellow warnings have been issued by the IMD. More

Niteigaura Barik (30) was arrested in connection to a case registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Duleswar Sahu (23) of Bargarh district. More

Today is the birth anniversary of the promoter of the Sambalpuri language, Satyanarayan Bohidar and the day is celebrated as ‘Sambalpuri Day.’ More

It is pertinent to mention here that rain and drain water entered the houses of people living in several localities in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar yesterday and it is yet to be cleared even after 12 hours today. More

“We do not have faith on OSSC chairman and Odisha Government. We want a CBI probe into the entire recruitment scam as we do not have faith on Odisha Police inquiry,” alleged an aspirant. More

During the mating and nesting season of the crocodiles, the gate of the National Park is closed every year from May 1-July 31 to ensure the safety of the visitors and the aquatic animals. More

At the Niti (ritual) sub-committee meeting held on July 28, it was decided that the decision regarding the ‘Banakalagi’ ritual would be taken at the management committee meeting. Since the meeting has been postponed, it is certain that the impasse will continue, at least for some more days.   More

Bhubaneswar experienced a record amount of 258 mm of rain on Monday. More

As per IMD, yesterday’s well-marked low pressure area over central parts of the north Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a depression. The system is about 160 km southeast of Khepura (Bangladesh) and 400 km east-southeast of Digha (West Bengal).Moreover, the system has intensified into deep depression today. More

The Srimandir’s treasure trove was opened in 1978 and then the ornaments were counted. Then it was estimated that the Ratna Bhandar had 149 kilograms 460 grams gold and 184 kilograms of silver.  More

The offline applications are being sought for the posts of Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist and Junior Typist.  More

After a few hours of downpours on Monday, normal life was thrown out of gear, and traffic on different stretches came to a halt.  More

The syllabus in the subjects of physics, chemistry and biology have been rationalized in accordance with CBSE and shall be applicable from the academic session 2023-24. More

This year, candidates from diverse backgrounds have made it to the top ten list. More

Similarly, two persons; a minor girl at Ghosara village in Bonai and another at Hatadihi in Anandapur, Keonjhar died in lightning strikes while working in fields. More

The Congress party said that Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal is speaking about early elections because they have struck a deal with the BJD so that the latter fields weaker candidates in the seats BJP wants to capture in Odisha. More

While the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-led State government said it is for the development of youths, the BJP termed it as a ploy to influence young voters in rural areas. More

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Monday announced the much-awaited results of OCS 2021. More

As per reports, a private mobile service provider is installing two towers; one at Uparasembi village and the other one at Haramadangi village in Kotia, reportedly with assistance from the Andhra Pradesh government. More