Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 29 January 2024

Ahead of the upcoming elections, the Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed Sajan Sharma and Pitambar Acharya as spokespersons, following recommendations of state unit president, Manmohan Samal.  More

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday convened a preparatory meeting for the Khandagiri Mela, which will start on February 16 and will continue till February 24.  More

As per reports, CPI leader Abhay Sahu, CPI(M) leader Suresh Panigrahy, CPI(M-L) leader Yudhisthir Mohapatra, Forward Block leader Jyoti Rajan Mohapatra, NCP leader Bikram Swain, and RJD leader Harish Mohapatra among others were present at the meeting.  More

The Odisha cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday approved the LABHA scheme-(Laghu Bana Jatya Drabya Kraya) to ensure MSP for MFP (minimum support price for minor forest produce). More

Some women members of self-help groups (SHGs) in the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) area on Monday alleged that the administration has cheated them by not taking them on a trip to visit Parikrama Prakalpa in Puri.  More

As per reports, district labour officer, Ranjan Kumar Behera was earlier caught by Vigilance officials on the charges of receiving bribe. It was alleged that the DLO is reportedly playing truant as a result of which various official works like new registration of labourers, renewal of registration and disbursal of various financial assistance to labourers have been affected.  More

The state government’s programme of bringing devotees from different parts of the state to Puri to give them an opportunity to see the Parikrama project courted controversy from the first day itself.  More

The Odisha cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Monday, approved the proposal for withdrawal of the cabinet nod to the proposed amendment of the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (By Scheduled Tribes) Regulation. More

PCCF (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda inaugurated the night safari allowing tourists and wildlife lovers to move inside the sanctuary to enjoy the sylvan beauty, along with a chance to catch glimpses of wild animals during the night. More

BJP leader Golak Mohapatra, while speaking to the media, said, “The party workers and leaders will visit villages to reach out to one crore people during the campaign. They will assess the ground situation.” More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been guiding students, parents and teachers in his Pariksha Pe Charha (PPC) programme, said Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Monday.  More

The weather agency has also issued a yellow warning for dense fog in several parts of Odisha for the next 48 hours. More

The AICC president came down heavily on BJD) and BJP and mockingly accused both parties of being locked in a love marriage to loot Odisha. “The two parties have become allies only to destroy Odisha and will sell off mines. They are locked in love marriage for this reason,” he observed.    More

The tableau showcased the wonderful craftsmanship and artistry through Raghurajpur pattachitra and handicrafts. Moreover, it highlighted women empowerment in rural areas through cottage industries. More

It is said that the timely action of the GRP constable saved the woman passenger’s life. More

Following the incident, the student was rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. Later, the family members lodged a formal complaint at Athagarh Police Station in connection with the incident. More

At a presser in Bhubaneswar, state BJP spokesperson Manoj Mohapatra alleged that CM Naveen Patnaik has destroyed the sanctity of the Assembly by speaking lies for which he should seek an apology. More

After being allowed to ask questions to PM Modi, Acharya began by saying Jay Jagannath. She asked about ways to keep the pressure away during exams. More

According to ECI, the term of office 56 members of the Council of States elected from 15 states including Odisha is due to expire on their retirement in April 2024. More

As per reports, the stolen items include a silver crown of Goddess Durga, a gold crown, her gold jewellery, Mangalsutra, a golden eye and even the cash in the donation box. More

While interacting with the media, the new Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda said, "Today, I have assumed charge and hope that people will extend support to the police to discharge its duties more efficiently.” More

As per reports, Singhdeo came with a sankirtan procession and visited Mishra’s residence. He offered Mahaprasad to Mishra’s wife and sought blessings from her. He also offered Mahaprasad to Mishra’s elder son. More

As per reports, though the terminal has three gates including one at the Raja Bagicha side, the passengers are forced to enter the terminal from the Khannagar side along the ring road. More

Even if many people including politicians alleged a major conspiracy behind the murder, the police ignored all this and never investigated the case from the angle of a conspiracy. More

President of Odisha Veterinary Service Association Dr Jadunath Parida said, ”We are taking user’s fees from people while providing treatment to their livestock. We have been demanding for a long time that this user’s fee should be scrapped. We also demand restructuring of our cadre.” More

Taking a dig at Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the PCC president said, ”In the last 24 years, the Naveen Patnaik government has turned Odisha into a poverty-stricken state. The government is neck deep in multiple scams such as multi-crore mining scam, the chit fund scam and the land scam. The government has failed to contain the price spiral." More

In a bid to win this segment of voters to its side, the saffron party is going to organise a massive Mahila Samavesh (women’s congregation) at Bhubaneswar on February 10. It will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his visit to Sambalpur on February 3.   More

A case was registered against the two following which the constable has been dismissed from the job while several other persons of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh involved in the loot case are absconding.  More

Many chess stars from Odisha and outside the State including Soumya Swaminathan and Nisha Mohota participated in the marriage ceremony. More