Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 03 November 2023

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  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Ganjam police raids house of arrested sand mafia

A case was registered against Krupasindhu Muduli, a leaseholder, and his associates for their involvement in the illegal lifting of sand with the help of fake Y-forms. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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Odisha youth who migrated to Gujarat in search of work, missing for a year 

The family alleged the administration has not lifted a finger to trace Ujjala.  More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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Odisha’s onion paradox! Prices skyrocket after bumper harvest & distress sale!

The onion farmers in the State are forced to sell their produce at throwaway prices due to a lack of cold storage facilities. However, they are later forced to buy the essential food item at exorbitant prices for their own consumption. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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Orissa High Court rejects Somalika Dash’ plea seeking stay on MLA Bijay Shankar Das’ marriage application

The state’s apex court rejected the petition on the ground that the case is sub judice as the Cuttack district marriage registration officer is investigating the case. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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National Games 2023: Odisha clinches gold in mini golf, bags double bronze in sepak takraw

Odisha women’s football team emerged victorious in a 5-4 tiebreaker against West Bengal after a goalless draw at full time, to seal their spot in the final.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 2 years ago
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50 women arrested in Bhubaneswar Padmakesharpur group clash case 

After arresting 77 males of the village for their involvement in the group clash earlier, the police started apprehending the females of the village. On Friday, over 50 women were detained following which the village bore a deserted look.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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BJP targets BJD over Pratap Jena’s appointment as Kendrapara district observer

Samantsinghar alleged that two Ministers- Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak and Ranendra Pratap Swain are linked to the Kendrapara minor girl gang rape case and no action has been taken against them More
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CBI arrests Assistant Audit Officer for taking bribe in Bhubaneswar

The accused was identified as Santosh Kumar Panigrahy. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
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CM Naveen responsible if Manoj Mishra issue divides Odisha: Congress MLA Narasingha Mishra 

While addressing a press conference, Mishra said, “The government has not only repeatedly been hurting the sentiments of the Western Odisha people but also meting out step-motherly treatment." More
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Ollywood producer Tutu Nayak accused of slapping lady journalist, police complaint lodged

The female journalist in her complaint alleged that the producer slapped her and hurled filthy language at her while she was in a film hall to cover an event today.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Range Rover-bike accident in Bhubaneswar: Police silent as influential people involved, alleges victim’s brother

It is pertinent to mention here that a controversy has erupted over the road accident. The Commissionerate Police also came under questioning from various quarters after it issued a press release about the accident mentioning a different registration number of the vehicle. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Odisha Vigilance detects over Rs 88 lakh deposits & equity investments by Assistant Engineer

Till the time of filing of this report, simultaneous house searches were being carried out by the Odisha Vigilance officials on the basis of search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Fresh western disturbance to trigger rain, and snowfall in several parts including Jammu and Kashmir: IMD

Under its influence, light rainfall/snowfall at isolated places is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh during the period from November 7 to November 9, 2023. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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Noida rave party: Reports of snake venom trade in Odisha, says Maneka Gandhi; Elvish Yadav breaks silence

Reacting to the allegations levelled against him, Elvish said, “I got the news about me in media today. All the allegations levelled against me are baseless. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Temples buried under garbage at Bhubaneswar dump yard go devotee-less due to stench

As piles of garbage kept mounting at the TTC, an ancient Temple, Sarbeswar Mahadev Temple gradually buried under it. Puja in the temple is on the verge of closure as devotees choose to stay away from it, thanks to the unbearably foul stench emanating from the dumping yard. More
  • Vikash Sharma
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Range Rover accident in Bhubaneswar: Injured girl succumbs after battling for life in ICU

Meanwhile, Police are yet to clear the air surrounding the luxury car. As two airbag of the luxury car got busted during the accident, it is suspected that one more person was also present inside the vehicle apart from the driver when the mishap occurred. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Class 10 student in Khordha found hanging after principal takes away his mobile phone

While the exact reason behind his death is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the student hanged himself after the Principal of the school took away his phone from him as it is not allowed inside the hostel. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 2 years ago
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JEE Main 2024 to be held in 2 sessions; Online applications begin, check NTA notice

The NTA has been conducting the JEE Main successfully since 2019. For Academic Session 2024-25, it has been decided that the JEE (Main) – 2024 will be conducted in two Sessions i.e. Session 1 (January 2024) and Session 2 (April 2024). More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Srimandir Parikrama Project will be dedicated to people on January 17: Puri King

The king reviewed the progress of the Parikrama project today. The ground review was also attended by SJTA chief Ranjan Kumar Das and the district Collector, Samarth Verma More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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World Fountain Pen Day: This ‘Pen Man’ of Odisha boasts incredible collection of 5000 pens in his library

At a time when mobile phones, tablets and computers have usurped the space where pens once dominated, Tushar Kanta Das’ unconditional love for pens seems unreal. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
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Caught on cam: Helmet-clad robber smashes ATM with axe after failed loot bid in Odisha

He continues to open the ATM for half an hour until the alarm goes off and he can be seen escaping. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
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Odisha bizman cooks up own kidnap story after losing Rs 80L to betting, arrested

As per reports, Agarwal, from Bargarh had procured rice from many rice mill owners in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh and Boudh districts on credit. However, he failed to pay up the millers after losing Rs 80 lakh to betting. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 2 years ago
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Somalika Dash gets marriage registrar summon to prove allegations against MLA Bijay Shankar Das

She has been asked to appear before the Marriage Registrar's office at 3:30 pm on November 7. The office has also directed Somalika to bring along any witnesses she might have to corroborate her allegations. More
  • Cassian Baliarsingh
  • 2 years ago
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Love, Sex, Dhokha: Ollywood singer Debesh Pati arrested for betraying ‘girlfriend’

It was alleged that he repeatedly kept physical relations with her on the false promise of marriage and also bungled a huge amount of money from her. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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Rs 2000 note exchange for commission continues unabated in Bhubaneswar RBI!

What was surprising today was that some agents were seen openly distributing notes to the people for exchange. Several people standing in the queue admitted that the pink notes they were exchanging did not belong to them More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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SC Collegium recommends Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh's name as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court

Justice Singh, who was appointed as a judge of the High Court of Judicature at Patna on April 5, 2012, has been acting as the senior-most judge. More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 2 years ago
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National Games 2023: Srabani Nanda wins gold, Animesh Kujur bags bronze

The day also belonged to Odisha’s cycling contingent with Swasti Singh winning bronze in the 10km Scratch Race and following it up with another bronze in the Individual Pursuit event. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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Questions galore over luxury car involved in accident in Bhubaneswar 

The luxury car with registration number OD-23K 0006 reportedly belongs to a company in which Bishal Kumar Das, the son of former Odisha minister Late Naba Das, is a director. There is also pictorial evidence of Bishal Das using this vehicle in the past.    More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 2 years ago
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‘Dahi Pakhala’ offered to Goddess at famous Laxmi Puja in Dhenkanal

As per the tradition, special rituals are performed at puja pandals of the Goddess. Dahi Pakhala (curd rice), a special recipe, is offered to the Goddess at all puja pandals only on Thursdays, during the 11-day spiritual extravaganza.  Dahi Pakhala is a mixture of curd and Anna Prasad.  More
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