Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 08 November 2023

The women leaders clamoured for the immediate resignation of the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from his post More

The agitating students alleged that though they had taken up the issue with the district Collector, the latter did not pay heed to their complaint. They staged protests and demanded immediate transfer of the principal. More

The question is reportedly haunting the top leadership of the ruling party when the Bharatiya Janata Party is expanding its footprints. Who will be taken into confidence by the party supremo in this matter?  More

Odisha bagged their second consecutive silver medal in women’s kho-kho. The men’s kho-kho team also won a silver medal. I More

The passenger train was coming from Jharsuguda to Sambalpur when a cow was crossing the track. It hit the cow and a coach of the train got derailed.  More

Acting on a tip-off that deals for leopard skins were underway, the STF officials conducted raids in an area under Chandili Police Station in Rayagada on Tuesday. They arrested two persons along with two leopard skins.  More

The Court of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Cuttack, has directed the retail chain to execute the order within the next 30 days. More

The High Court sought to know from the ASI about the reasons for the delay in repair and how far works have progressed from 2017 till date. The next hearing of the case will be held on November 15, 2023.  More

India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday informed that a cyclonic circulation also lies over Comorin area in lower tropospheric levels. More

A decision in this regard was taken by the Private Bus Owners’ Association after a crucial meeting held at Bhawanipatna today. The private bus owners have been opposing the launch of bus services from block to district level under the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI). More

According to Priyadarshi, the accused Ghania works as a daily labourer and was familiar with the victim minor girl and always used to give her chocolates. The accused had taken the girl to his room with the intention of sexual assault More

When asked whether BJD supremo and CM Naveen Patnaik will entrust him with some crucial responsibility in the organisation, Singh said that everything depends on the party chief. More

The complaint was filed by RTI activist, Subrat Das who alleged that Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA from Bhatli, Sushant Singh was involved in the vandalism and ransacking of the police station. He alleged that the police are not registering any FIRs against him. More

The incident had sparked widespread resentment with members of Odisha Women in Media (OWM), a platform for female professionals condemning the incident and demanding action against the producer. More

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists on Wednesday staged a demonstration in Jharsuguda demanding a detailed investigation to ascertain who was involved in the road accident. More

The outfit, Subash Sangathan alleged the Mayor never listens to the plights of the Cuttack residents and demanded to make all the public toilets functional in the city before Bali Yatra. More

The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Chandra Tripathy. It is suspected that the priest has been murdered. More

Established in 1986, the press printed books for only 40-50 people in the beginning. The number of books has reached 5000 now. However, despite increased work pressure, the employees are reportedly getting a paltry Rs 10,000 – 12,000 as their salary. More

As per NTA, Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools which are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). They prepare cadets to join the National Defence Academy, Indian Naval Academy and other Training Academies for Officers. More

The incident occurred when Binod was on his way back home after buying milk. The exact reason behind the attack is not clear. More

The incident took place on Sunday when the elephant was moving close to a forest area near Kulad and was chased by locals including Sahu. More

As per reports, there was no water supply to Medicine, Trauma and Paediatrics wards in the medical college forcing the attendants to run to other departments to quench their thirst. Forget about drinking water, the situation was so dire that patients couldn’t even find water to clean themselves up in the toilet. More

The four-time MLA from Angul is likely to meet Speaker Pramila Mallik and submit his resignation papers today. More

Sial joined BSF in 2004 and is survived by his wife and two sons. He has two brothers and a widowed mother in his family too. More

However, the state units of the BJP and Congress alleged that the BJD has launched this programme with a view to garner more votes.  More

Some residents of Gamei village on the banks of Mahanadi had gone to the river to take bath. However, they were appalled to see a big crocodile afloat in the river. As the news spread, a large crowd gathered on the banks. More

Thousands of farmers drawn from Paikamal, Rajabodasambar, Jharbandh, Gaisilet, Sohela and Bijepur raised a banner of protests under Padampur Upakahanda Rajabodasambar Krushak Sangathan, a farmer’s forum. More

Hundreds of people thronged to witness cultural programmes on the stage of Mayurbhnaj Mahotsav. Artistes were also performing programmes on the stage. In between, Rajen and Golapi, dressed in wedding attires, came on the stage.  More

“We have also sent her mobile phone seized from the hotel room to the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Bhubaneswar for the recovery of data. We have gathered some links connected to her death and we are analysing them,” said DSP Banita Majhi. More