Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 19 August 2023

At present, there are 50 beds set aside for Dengue patients. The total number of beds will be increased to 70. The decision was taken after Public Health Director Dr. Niranjan Mishra took stock of the situation at the hospital.  More

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and advisor of the Special Development Council (SDC), Pradeep Majhi in a social media post said the child was not participating in any laughter show and her grievances should have been heard with seriousness.  More

As per the Office Memorandum issued by the Finance department, ministers and other dignitaries can use private vehicles such as Innova, Hexa, and XUV 500 by paying a maximum of Rs 42,000 per month. More

Dutee’s lawyer Partha Goswami stated that they will appeal before the ADAP for reconsideration of the punishment. More

Sritam Behera, son of Sukadeba Behera of Chipilima area in Sambalpur district, was seven years old when he was afflicted with the DMD. Now he is completely bedridden as his muscles are degenerating.  More

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik said since the paper is the property of the readers, I have no objection if party interests get sacrificed for the interest of my readers.  More

A person reportedly threw ink at Pandian and some portion of the ink also smeared the face of Puri Collector Samarth Verma. More

As per the EOW, David visited India twice on a tourist visa in 2022-23 and stayed for about 25 days. He travelled to various places like Odisha, Goa, Punjab, Jharkhand and Delhi. More

As per reports, the ‘Navanna’ or newly harvested rice will be offered to Goddess Pataneswari, the presiding deity of Bolangir, between 10.28 am and 10.41 am, on September 20 this year. More

Senior officials said that several detonators, low-intensity explosives, naxal uniforms and literature have been seized along with empty AK-47 cartridge. More

Tappo, a resident of Chutiatola village under Sundargarh’s Kuanramunda block, had joined CISF just seven years back when his bullet-riddled body returned to his village. His son, Sandeep Tappo was just 18 months old. More

This time a Sub-Inspector (SI) posted at Dhauli Police Station sustained multiple injuries after being attacked by drug mafia on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. More

The Andhra Pradesh fishermen allegedly kidnapped the Odisha fishermen after they opposed the former’s forcible fishing activities in the region. More

The system will be installed on all the elephant crossing areas under the ECoR jurisdiction at a cost of Rs 79.12 crore. As per the reports, existing optical fibres will be employed as sensors for this device. More

A total of eight posts will be filled up during the current recruitment drive. Out of the total eight posts, three are reserved for women candidates. More

The only respite is the fact that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a sharp drop in rainfall activities in different parts of Odisha from today. More

Speaking to reporters, Patnaik said, “The people who are successful are leaving Odisha for other States or foreign countries. Odisha is devoid of their intelligence and services. We do not have an ‘A team’ here in Odisha.” More

In its latest notification, OSSC clearly stated that it is a tentative schedule and the date of examinations are subject to change. More

Regarding the collection of puja donations, Police Commissioner Saumendra Priyadarshi said, “The police department will adopt a zero-tolerance policy.” More

As per reports, Sushant’s mother, Sundari Khuntia was depressed after his son’s death. She suddenly fell ill following which she was admitted to Anandapur hospital for treatment. More

The Governor of Odisha and Chancellor, Professor Ganeshi Lal appointed Pradhan as the VC for a period of two years with effect from the date she assumes office as such or until further orders, whichever is earlier. More

These days, Berhampur city, also known as the silk city, is struggling to save its ' industrial hub identity.  More

The crematorium, which has two chambers for simultaneous cremation, has been made in collaboration with the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL). The Central government PSU has supplied all the equipment including supply pipes and burners through which CNG will be fired. More