Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 03 August 2023

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  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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PIL filed in Orissa High Court for early completion of JICA work in Cuttack 

In the petition, the petitioner stated that the project was started in 2012, and as per the memorandum of understanding; it should have been completed in four years. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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‘Not all heroes wear capes:’ Saluting unsung warriors on Indian Organ Donation Day

As far as Odisha is concerned, five to six people require organ transplants every day in the State. But the donors are rare. Sources said at least 80 patients are currently on the waiting list of State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTA) to receive organs. More
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  • 10 months ago
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Odisha hikes food allowance by 30% for patients admitted in govt hospitals

The daily diet allowance per bed in hospitals has been increased from Rs 85 to Rs 110 per day, they said. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Vacant Food Safety Officer posts make consumers prone to diseases in Odisha 

In Jeypore city of Koraput district, hundreds of people buy food items from roadside kiosks regularly, without giving a thought to the quality of the food they are having. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Farmers in quandary as heavy rainfall damage crops in Odisha

In Khordha district, Turintira, Pamphalo, Kurunjipur, Rajas and Somana panchayats under Balipatna block are the worst affected. Since paddy saplings are in knee-deep water, farmers are apprehensive that the saplings would die.  More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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BJP is our principal Opposition in Odisha: BJD’s Pinaki Misra

He said this while speaking in the Lower House of the Parliament during discussions on the Delhi Services bill which was passed on Thursday. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Amit Shah’s scheduled two-day Odisha visit charging up political climate in state 

The state unit of Congress said the Union Home Minister is coming to the state to thank Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for extending support to the Bill replacing the Ordinance for the control of Services in the national capital Delhi and opposing the no-confidence motion.  More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 10 months ago
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Bhubaneswar Unit-2 Market Building reopens after 19 days

While the stalemate between Central Market Building Traders’Association and the street vendors still continues, reopening of the market has provided a sigh of relief for both the small-time traders and shoppers. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Odisha rain: 481 villages in 12 districts affected, says SRC

Briefing the media, Sahu said, “There is an apprehension of a medium-scale flood in Mahanadi river system. Collectors have been asked to submit damage assessment reports once the rain subsides.” More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Low to medium flood expected in Mahanadi river system: Odisha engineer-in-chief

Around 9 to 9.5 lakh cusecs of water will flow through Mundali by this evening. It will be the pick hour and crucial time. More
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah likely to arrive in Odisha tomorrow on two-day visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to arrive in Odisha tomorrow (Friday) on a two-day visit. As per sources, Shah is likely to attend govt programmes during his visit to the state. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Heavy rain throws normal life out of gear in Odisha: 1 dead, 3 injured; flood threat looms large

Rivers like Baitarani, Banadhara, Nagabali and Jalaka rivers have crossed the danger marks at several places. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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OPSC chief Satyajit Mohanty retires, Sanat Mohanty to remain in charge

The move from the Odisha government came after the tenure of OPSC chairman Satyajit Mohanty came to an end on 2 August 2023. Mohanty retired from the post after attaining 62 years of age. More
  • Rashmi Ranjan
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Odisha BSE introduces club system for Class 10 students, check details

According to a notification issued by the BSE, the aspirational components of this curriculum are--Book Review, Project Work, Information Technology (IT) skills and Co-curricular Activities. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Odisha appoints CEO of Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation

Samantaray previously worked as East Coast Railway’s Chief Project Director (Bridge Works). He will remain with the BMRC for a period of one year. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Urban flooding in Odisha, a perennial headache for city dwellers!

The recent flooding in the State Capital, Bhubaneswar raised many eyebrows on the effectiveness of the local civic body forcing the Assembly Standing Committee to express concern. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Bridge approach road, house collapse in heavy downpour in Odisha; six injured

Following the mishap, the injured were rushed to Jayapatna Hospital for treatment. One injured child from them was later shifted to Bhawanipatna Hospital after he turned critical. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 10 months ago
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Odia labourer slips into coma after accident in Dubai; family in despair

On July 21, the bus Raju was travelling met with an accident. Raju, who sustained critical injuries in the accident, is now in a coma. After getting news about the accident, Raju’s family back in Odisha is completely shattered. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Odisha Tourism sector now soft target for cyber fraudsters; fake hotel websites create flutter

The criminals create fake websites in the name of genuine hotels including several five-star hotels and loot money from tourists on the pretext of room bookings. If anyone searches for room availability on the internet, there is every possibility that one might come across such fake websites. More
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