Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 22 August 2023

According to sources, the big cat is seen taking a stroll in Vamini area of Srikakulam district of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The area is very close to villages in Gunupur of Rayagada district. More

As per reports, the accused met people looking to get their building plan approved by the SDA. They managed to convince them by promising to get their plans approved at a lower rate in exchange for money. More

Speaking to the reporters, Das said, “Main agenda of this meeting was the Parikrama project. Other things that we discussed were the Raghunandan Library, SJTA office, staff quarters, housing scheme for the servitors, installation of CCTVs in Srimandir” More

The girl student died on June 16 under mysterious circumstances and it is alleged that her body was disposed of in haste without post-mortem. More

The seized spices included turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin powder. More

The peddlers were arrested in a special drive launched by Bargarh SP to curb drug and illegal cough syrup smuggling in the area. More

The complaint was filed after the female home guard, Sairindri Sahu brought serious allegations against the wife of DIGP Brijesh Kumar Rai and claimed that she lost both her legs in a suicide attempt after failing to bear the torture. More

At a time when speculations are rife about early elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Sarangi asked about the legitimacy of holding elections earlier.  More

Many patients have alleged that no such arrangements have been made at the hospital and nothing has been streamlined in sharp contrast to the claims made by the department. More

Last year, a notification was published by the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for the recruitment of 7,483 nursing officers. More

The district education officer (DEO) has suspended headmaster Rajendra Joshi and assistant teachers Kishore Sahu, Hingula Majhi and Lochan Behera for dereliction of duty.  More

After Baisakhi Palei's recovery and discharge from the hospital, the police interrogated her and subsequently arrested her. More

Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and High Commissioner of India to Mauritius K Nandini Singla attended the bell-ringing ceremony to mark the listing of USD 500 Million 2034 Sustainable bond of UK-based companies Earthnest Ltd. on AFEXGreen & AFRINEX Securities List and USD 1.5 Billion 2034 Bond of Xpertnest Ltd. on AFRINEX Securities List. More

The ED has filed Prosecution Complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) against the three aforesaid companies before the special MPLA court with a prayer for the conviction of the accused and confiscation of properties. More

With an indomitable spirit and strong determination to live with full dignity and honour, she aspires to be an IAS officer. More

The victim, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack, has accused the wife of a police officer of DIG rank inflicting so much torture on her that she even attempted to end her life and in the process, lost her two legs.  More

While Kantabanji Zilla Sangharsha Samiti is observing the bandh demanding district status to Kantabanji, the district unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has given the bandh call in Bhuban, demanding solutions to several issues including the drinking water problem and shortage of doctors. More

On Monday morning, two kanwariyas were killed while 11 others sustained serious injuries after a car rammed into them near Bhetnoi, a few kilometres away from Berhampur in Ganjam district. More

The 121st State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting of the Odisha government convened by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena approved 9 new industrial projects on Monday. The projects have been cleared with a cumulative investment of Rs 873.57 crores. More

While the BJD is on a scheme-launching spree before the Model Code of Conduct comes into effect in Odisha, the BJP is all set to counter them by organising a State-wide voter-awareness programme. More

As per reports, Keshab and some friends went to a nearby canal to take a bath during recess of the school. When Keshab began to drown, his friends informed the Head Master, Rajendra Joshi who rushed to the spot with other students. More

The women members alleged that Nayak not only misbehaved with them but also demands bribes. Apart from that, Nayak allegedly sought sexual favours from the women members of the SHG. More