Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 05 January 2024

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  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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Four poachers arrested in Odisha; animal body parts, arms & ammunition seized

Police on Friday arrested four poachers from Tamana Reserve Forest in Ganjam district. Along with two deer skulls with horns, the cops also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition from their possession.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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ORERA serves show-cause to 285 real estate companies 

The Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has served notices to as many as 285 realtors for not submitting their quarterly progress reports (QPRs).  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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Odisha electoral rolls published; 3,32,36,360 voters to exercise franchise in 2024 general elections  

The final list of voters in Odisha for the upcoming general elections has been published. Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer, Nikunja Bihari Dhal released the list today.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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Odisha Collector orders suspension of supply assistant over PDS lapses 

Bargarh district Collector on Friday directed the district civil supplies department to suspend a supply assistant for not distributing rice to beneficiaries for seven months.  More
  • Rajendra Prasad Mohapatra
  • 4 months ago
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Biggest winner in 2024 polls gets to meet CM Naveen at Naveen Niwas: VK Pandian to ruling BJD leaders

Such a statement has triggered sharp reactions and questions are being asked whether Naveen Patnaik is aware of his party leaders or not. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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Social media love ends in Odisha youth’s 'murder'; 2 arrested, wife absconding  

A love story, which began on social media platform Instagram, allegedly ended in a gruesome murder at Hindol in Dhenkanal.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony: Here are top 10 features of grand temple

Ahead of the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust shared interesting and some unknown facts about the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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I-T cash seizures: BJP dares Odisha CM to recommend probe by SIT on Black Money 

The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday came down heavily on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)-ruling dispensation over its stoic silence on the recovery of Rs 350 crore during IT raids on liquor traders in Bolangir even though one month has passed since.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Severe cold day conditions to prevail in north India; check IMD’s forecast for Odisha districts

Light to moderate rainfall is also likely over south Peninsular India with isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu and Kerala during the next 3-4 days, said IMD. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024 sees over 1 crore registrations

Over 1 crore registrations have been done on the MyGov portal to date which shows the enthusiasm among students nationwide who are eagerly waiting to participate in this distinctive event and interact with the Prime Minister. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Puri Parikrama Project work to be completed by January 11: Odisha Chief Secretary

Police ADG (Law and Order), Sanjay Kumar said, “Adequate security cover will be in place in Puri for the Parikrama Project inauguration as a lot of VIPs will be present. Similarly, the focus will be on ensuring hassle-free darshan for devotees." More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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Dead body identity mix-up at Hi-Tech medical: BJP demands arrest of hospital owner

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged that the Odisha government is not taking any action against the owner of the Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital for the mishap that occurred on December 29 because he is a leader of the ruling BJD.  More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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2024 Elections: Western Odisha now on BJP’s radar, focus on booth management

Senior BJP leaders informed that several top Central leaders of the party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and others will be visiting Odisha in a phased manner. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Man axes wife to death in Odisha’s Bolangir

As per initial reports, Krushna allegedly hacked his wife Anjana to death with an axe when the latter had gone to take a bath in a river near the village. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 4 months ago
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Where is Jyoti Ranjan? Family of blast victim blames Hi-Tech hospital over 'identity mix-up'

The family of Jyoti Ranjan Mallik who was injured in the compressor blast while repairing the AC of the hospital received the shock of their lives when they heard that the man who they thought to be their son is himself claiming to be Dilip Samantray. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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3 Jawans injured in IED blast during combing operation in Odisha’s Boudh

Initial reports said that the jawans were carrying out a search operation after getting information regarding the movement of Maoists in the area. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Registrations begin for Amrut–AICTE millet recipe unleashing talent competition

The competition invites recipes in 3 categories: Starters (breakfast & snacks), Main courses (lunch & dinner) and Deserts & Confectioneries under 3 sub-categories based on Millet Ratio 70% and above, 50-70% and 30-50%. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra van vandalised again in Odisha

There has been a rise in the attacks on Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra vans in Odisha. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 4 months ago
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Sambalpur BJD District Committee Advisor expelled for ‘anti-party’ activities

Interestingly, Rath himself had called a press conference to declare his resignation and disassociation from the conch party. However, he was expelled even before he could resign. More
  • Vikash Sharma
  • 4 months ago
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CBSE revises date sheet for Class 10, 12 board exams 2024; check new dates

As per the previous announcement, the board examination for Class 10 students will start from February 15 and conclude on March 13, 2024. Similarly, the CBSE Class 12 board exams will be held from February 15 to April 2, 2024. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 4 months ago
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Odisha shocker! Minor girl ‘raped, murdered’ in Bolangir

As per the reports, the victim had gone out to attend nature’s call on Wednesday night. Buts she never returned home. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 4 months ago
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Rayagada Laxmi Majhi death: Tribal body observes 12-hour bandh demanding CBI probe

A local tribal girl, Majhi’s half-charred body was found in the Maa Gruha located on the premises of Chandrapur Medical on December 21. More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 4 months ago
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18 ‘un-covered’ Odisha blocks to get degree colleges from 2024-25 academic session

In a notification, the department said, “In order to have equity and to promote higher education in un-covered blocks, the State government is going to open government degree (+3 Arts) colleges in 18 blocks of Odisha from the academic session 2024-25.” More
  • Mrunal Manmay Dash
  • 4 months ago
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Twist in Hi-Tech hospital blast: Confusion arises over identification of 'dead' Dilip days after grief-stricken wife's suicide

The identity of Dilip, a native of Jatni in Khordha district, has become a cause of confusion. Another victim believed to be Jyotiranjan Mallick came out of ICU on Thursday following treatment and claimed that he is actually Dilip Samantaray leaving the two families devastated. More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 4 months ago
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Over 11L birds flock Chilika in Odisha; Pallas Fish Eagle sighted after 10 years 

According to the reports, 3,47,280 birds were sighted at Nalabana. The number of Northern Pintails was 2,18,650, while 1,56,636 Gadwalls visited the lake. During the census 1,40,322 Eurasia Wigeons were sighted. More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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BJP, Congress target BJD over refund of chit fund money in Odisha 

With the special OPID court ordering the confiscation of the movable and immovable property of the chit fund company Artha Tatwa group on Wednesday, Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have trained their guns on the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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Commissionerate Police on trail of absconding members of ‘Pahadi Gang’ 

The Commissionerate Police has prepared a blueprint to arrest the absconding members of the ‘Pahadi Gang’.  More
  • Pradeep Pattanayak
  • 4 months ago
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From delivery agent to MBBS student, Odisha boy scripts an inspiring success story

Once a delivery boy, he is now pursuing MBBS at the Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput.  More
  • Himansu Shekhar Rout
  • 4 months ago
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All deer will not be shifted from Cuttack Deer Park, says Mayor  

As the population of deer in the park is on the rise, the animals are facing constraints in terms of space and food. The authorities concerned decided to shift the animals to Chandaka. More
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