Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 16 August 2023

As part of the dengue audit, BMC has started an awareness drive to prevent dengue mosquito breeding. BMC officials and health workers are conducting door-to-door visits in most-affected areas like Satya Nagar and Saheed Nagar.  More

The Plus 2 examination 2024 will be conducted on February 14 and it will continue till March 13. More

The areas to be covered include Biju Patnaik airport, Capital Hospital, Sishu Bhawan, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Ram Mandir Square, Vani Vihar, Acharya Vihar, Jaydev Vihar, Xavier Square, Rail Sadan, Damana Square, Patia Square, KIIT Square, More

The Commissionerate Police arrested three persons from West Bengal in connection with the fraud after a complaint was filed at Nayapalli Police Station in Bhubaneswar. More

Modi had announced the scheme while addressing the nation on the occasion of Independence Day on Tuesday. It is being claimed as a masterstroke ahead of the crucial 2024 elections as it aims at the welfare of the traditional craftsmen who are from the backward classes. More

On Wednesday, Sahu visited his uncle’s place at Gadeigiri and allegedly attacked his grandmother with a sharp weapon. His grandmother died on the spot. The exact reason behind the attack is still unclear. More

The goods train was on its way to Titilagarh from Sambalpur when some of its wagons got detached from the engine. The matter came to light after the train’s guard informed about the matter to the driver. More

A face-off like situation cropped up after the street vendors were opposed by the Central Market Building Association members. Police reached the spot and held discussions with the shopkeepers and vendors. More

A video of the incident has also gone viral on social media. As per initial reports, Sarangi had got information about illegal liquor sale and consumption near the new railway station area. Those selling liquor fled the spot after seeing Sarangi and other villagers yesterday. More

According to Biswas, not a single person has come to take or claim bodies in the past 15 days. The samples of blood of those, who had come in the past, have been collected. More

As per the IMD, light to moderate rainfall has occurred at several places in Odisha. There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in some parts of the state in the coming days. More

According to sources, more than10000 teachers hit the streets and took out a massive rally in the State capital demanding pension, gratuity and changes in terms and conditions of their service rules. More

The matter came to light only after the audio of BJD leader and former Mahanga block chairman Sarat Nayak went viral. More

The accused, Ratnakar Palai (45), was arrested from Bhubaneswar on August 15, 2023. Earlier, the EOW had arrested two key accused- Gurtej Singh Sidhu and Nirod Das-in connection with the scam. More

IMD Bhubaneswar said a cyclonic circulation is active over the north-east and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal region. More

Acting on the tip off, officials of Balasore forest division conducted a raid at Panchupali area in Balaipal in the district and arrested three persons for their involvement in the racket. More

On Tuesday, Mira and her lover, identified as Pankaj Dehuri, came to the village for some work. Seeing his wife with her lover, Pradhan lost his cool and shot three to four rounds at Dehuri using a country-made gun, sources informed. More

While she was busy washing clothes, a crocodile suddenly attacked and dragged her into the water leading to her death on the spot. The video of the entire incident has been caught on camera. More

After getting the private photos of the girl student, some youths called and started blackmailing her. Even they threatened her to keep physical relationship with them, sources informed adding that, unable to bear the torture, she committed suicide. More

on being informed, a team from Bharatpur Police Station reached the spot and found the elderly woman dead More

From now on, Americans, who have not visited Konark as yet, will get an idea of the temple’s architectural designs with a replica of the huge wheel of the temple having been installed in their land, at the famous Times Square.  More

Amicus curiae N K Mohanty’s report is based on the petition filed by a person regarding the safety of the Nata Mandap and the Jagamohan of Puri Srimandir.  More

While one officer was felicitated with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Police Medals for Meritorious Service were conferred upon 11 officials and 16 received Police Medals for Gallantry.  More

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) too is now keen to grab votes by highlighting its own schemes instead of raking up its regular ‘Central neglect’ cry. More