Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 27 October 2023

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  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Man hacked to death by miscreants with swords in Berhampur 

Three to four unidentified miscreants forced their entry into Dunia’s house and started attacking Dunia, his mother, and his younger brother with swords and fled from the spot.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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Eviction resumes on ASI land in Cuttack: slum dwellers cry for rehab

The slum dwellers strongly opposed the drive without any rehabilitation plan   More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Onion prices spike in Odisha leaves consumers in tears

Prices of onions that ranged from Rs 30 to Rs 35 a kg a week ago have now shot up to anything between Rs 60 and Rs 65.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Odisha govt extends Rs 150 cr support for paediatric cancer facility in Jatni 

The Commissioner-cum-secretary to the Odisha Health and Family Welfare department, Shalini Pandit on Friday informed about the government’s decision while responding to a letter from the Director of  Tata Memorial Centre dated October 3, 2023.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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One dead, two critically injured in cracker explosion in Ganjam

The people in Jagatsahi and the peripheral villagers were shocked after hearing a massive explosion in the evening. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Power Show? Odisha govt employees throng Naveen Niwas to meet VK Pandian!

After politicians, it was the turn of the government officials and members of several organisations, who turned up in huge numbers to wish Pandian at Naveen Niwas.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Asst block education officer's educational certificate found fake in Odisha

As the ABEO submitted a BEd certificate from the IGNOU, it was sent to Delhi for verification. Thereafter, it was proved that his certificate was a fake one. More
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 2 crore cash award for Asian Para Games champ Pramod Bhagat

Bhagat clinched a gold medal on Friday in the para-badminton men’s singles SL3 event in the ongoing Asian Para Games. Bhagat secured the gold after a hard-fought victory against his peer Nitesh Kumar.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
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Tiger census in Similipal: Camera trap survey from November 23

The tiger count that kicked off on October 18 will conclude on January 20, 2024. The exercise is currently being undertaken by trained forest officials in 209 beats under 19 forest ranges of Similipal . As many as 209 teams have been engaged in the survey.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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CDPO assaults Anganwadi supervisor in Odisha’s Jajpur

On the basis of the complaint lodged by Anganwadi supervisor Subasini Das, the police have reportedly registered a case and served a notice to CDPO Bhagabati Guru. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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Pujapanda Nijog, Brahamn Nijog resign from Lord Lingaraj Temple Trust Board

Three groups of servitors - Badu Nijog, Pujapanda Nijog, and Brahman Nijog - are locked in a dispute over alleged encroachment of land belonging to Lord Lingaraj in the temple area that reportedly led to disruption in daily rituals in the 11th-century shrine.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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Ban on Ollywood actor Manoj Mishra: Babushaan appeals artistes to end discord

The actor wanted to end the dispute in the larger interest of the film industry More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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UGC NET December 2023 registration deadline extended; check latest NTA notification

The deadline has been extended in view of the various representations from candidates for extension of last date for submission of online applications. Accordingly, the NTA has extended the registration deadline up to October 31, 2023. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Odisha family attempts suicide in BDO office over PM Awas Yojana instalment 

The beneficiary tried to end his and his family members’ lives because his instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana had allegedly been held up.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Odia music director Swarup Nayak passes away after battle with cancer

Nayak was popular for his contribution to the Odia film industry. His popular works and film credits include I Love You, and Pua Mora Bhola Shankar. Since the 80’s, Nayak has been active in Ollywood and carved a niche for himself in the industry. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Last revision of electoral roll before 2024 elections begins in Odisha

People can apply online- voters.eci.gov.in or through the voter helpline app. The entire process can also be done in offline mode. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Odisha has enriched my knowledge & wisdom, I can never forget this State: Outgoing Guv Prof Ganeshi Lal

Lal said this at a farewell meeting organised at Raj Bhavan on Thursday evening which was also attended by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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VK Pandian’s VRS and cabinet rank: It is soft landing in politics, says MP Aparajita Sarangi

Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday termed VK Pandian’s entry into politics a ‘soft landing’ while alleging that CM Naveen Patnaik has no control over governance in Odisha. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Andhra intrudes into Odisha again, holds mega health camp in Kotia’s Dhulipadar

The medical camp is being organised by Salur mandal of the neighbouring state. Free medicines and other articles are being provided to the beneficiaries at the camp. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Puri admin meets to discuss Habisyali Brata Yojana; 3050 registrations so far

As per the Puri administration, 3050 habisyalis have registered to avail the scheme till now. Out of which 950 have registered from Khordha, 875 from Puri, 385 from Ganjam and 310 persons have registered from Nayagarh district. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Farmer guarding paddy crop trampled to death by elephant in Odisha’s Ganjam

Palpable tension prevailed in the village following the death of the farmer in the elephant attack. Senior officials of the forest department have reached the village and started an investigation into the incident. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Several roads still await renovation in Cuttack as deadline fixed by Orissa HC ends today

Resentment is brewing among residents as the road work that has been undertaken has reportedly been completed in a haphazard manner and it appears more of a patch work. The work done in several parts of the city is also not up to the mark. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Dhenkanal, Kendrapara decked up for Gajalaxmi Puja tomorrow

While idol makers are giving finishing touches to the Laxmi idols, mandaps have decked up with huge tableaus, gigantic gates, and decorative lights for the 11-day extravaganza in Dhenkanal. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Passion for football: Koraput’s Khalasi association to host International Gold Cup

Inspired by Kailash and Sania’s love for football, several of their khalasi friends have also come forward to extend their helping hands to make the tournament a grand success. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Group clash in Bhubaneswar leaves many injured, 2 police platoons deployed

Many people were injured after the clash broke out between two wards of Padmakesharpur on Thursday. The residents pelted stones and bottles at each other turning the area into a battlefield until the Mancheswar police intervened. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 years ago
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Onion going the tomato way in Odisha, skyrocketing price leaves consumers teary-eyed 

Panda also came down heavily on business houses for hoarding onions and selling them at high prices during shortages. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Bali Yatra: Registration for plot allotment to start on Oct 30; check other details

As per the notification issued by Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), the registration process for the allotment of plots to patrons will continue from October 30 to November 3. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Odisha star para shuttler Pramod Bhagat clinches singles gold in Para Asian Games

In a close encounter, Pramod pipped compatriot Nitesh Kumar 22-20 18-21 and 21-19 to emerge champion. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Lunar eclipse on Kumar Purnima; flag changing ritual timing at Goddess Samalei temple tweaked

On Sunday, October 29, the lunar eclipse will begin at 1:05 am and end at 2:24 am — lasting for approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. It will be visible in west pacific region, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and south-east America including India. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Ritualistic gambling during Kumar Purnima, a bane of many families in Berhampur 

Gambling has been a part of celebrations for decades. This tradition of playing cards and the game of dice is still extant even though it has shattered many a family, and turned many into migrant labourers.  More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Hangzhou Para Asian Games: Pramod Bhagat & Sukant Kadam secure bronze in men’s doubles badminton

In the men’s doubles SL3-SL4 category, World No.1 Pramod and his partner Sukant went down fighting to the Indonesian pair of Setiawan Fredy and Dwiyoko in a tight three set encounter.  More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
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Lord Lingaraj goes hungry as servitors’ dispute enters second day, devotees express resentment

Several devotees have expressed their resentment over the development. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Noted fictionist Bhima Prusty receives ‘Sarala Puraskar’ 

Eminent fictionist Bhima Prusty received the award at the Sarala Puraskar Utsav in Bhubaneswar on Thursday for his novel ‘Jambuloka’.  Prusty’s novel was published by Paschima Publications in 2017. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Newly-appointed Odisha Governor Raghubar Das likely to take oath on October 31

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Prof Ganeshi Lal. The two leaders met in the Raj Bhawan.  More
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