Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Friday, 02 February 2024

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Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh appointed Chief Justice of Orissa High Court

Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the name of Justice Singh to the Central Government for appointment as the next Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. More

Odisha govt’s order to appoint contractual faculty irks lecturers' association 

After converting colleges into universities in pen and paper without appointing faculty, the state government has now asked the universities to engage contractual lecturers.  More

Double delight: Odisha taekwondo star scripts national glory by winning gold and silver

Despite the humble background, financial constraints, and many other obstacles, Bhabesh’s fighting spirit and success story have inspired all and sundry in his locality. More

Odisha BJP leader files PIL seeking Ayushman Bharat implementation

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Orissa High Court, seeking a direction to the state government to implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a national public health insurance scheme of the central government.  More

Odisha Minister miffed as party leader inaugurates Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme ahead of his arrival

The infighting in the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was once again out in the open during the Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme at Astarang in Puri where Minister of State for Home, Tusharkanti Behera had to face an embarrassing situation.  More

Lord Jagannath devotees express resentment over uncertainty in use of rice collected through Arpan Rath initiative

Under such circumstances, several devotees of Lord Jagannath have alleged that the State government has duped them by playing with their emotions.  More

Odia youth shines with HanuMan’s phenomenal success

Odia youth Milan Nayak, son of Rama Chandra Nayak and a BTech graduate, hailing from Rayagada, worked as an Assistant Director in HanuMan. Though he had worked in four movies earlier, HanuMan has given him a new identity. More

Odisha Guv becomes emotional after witnessing elderly divyang woman's plight; pulls up collector, BDO

The plight of a visually-impaired elderly woman at Mardarajpur village in Balasore brought a lump to Odisha Governor Raghubar Das’ throat on Friday.  More

Protestors try to barge into Naveen Niwas to present Odia alphabet book to CM, detained

They threw the books inside the Naveen Niwas when they were prevented entry into CM’s residence. Later, they were detained by the police. More

Khordha-Bolangir rail line: Rs 1,350 outlay proposed in interim budget 

In the recent Interim Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the 2024 general elections, Rs 11,495 crore outlay has been proposed for the infrastructure development of East Coast Railway (ECoR) for the year 2024-25. More

Eminent Odia actor Sadhu Meher passes away

Meher was conferred the Padma Sri by the Government of India in 2017 for his lifetime contribution to the field of entertainment. More

Inauguration plaque vandalised by NAC vice chairperson, councillors ahead of MLA visit in Odisha

Protesting against the inauguration of the town hall before the alleged completion of construction work, the Rairakhol NAC vice chairperson and two councillors vandalised the plaque on Friday.  More

Disrespect to Lord Jagannath: Complaint lodged against Bhadrak Collector 

The Bhadrak district administration has blacklisted the agency that was engaged to erect the structure for Bhadrayani Lok Mahotsav at Nehru Stadium for abandoning an idol of Lord Jagannath that was used in the festival.   More

PM Modi to flag off Puri-Sonepur weekly express train tomorrow

PM Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 68,000 crore during his visit to Odisha tomorrow (Saturday). More

Kendrapara sculptor returns home from Ayodhya to a rousing welcome

Parikshit Ojha, a stone sculptor from Nilakanthapur village, worked for at least six months at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and carved some intricate sculptures on the pillars of the magnificent temple. More

Baby boy kidnapped from Soro hospital rescued, manhunt launched to nab accused

As per reports, a woman with the baby had gone to the Soro Hospital to obtain a death certificate for one of her relatives. However, she somehow lost her baby while she was at the hospital. More

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 68000 crore in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 68,000 crore during his visit to Odisha tomorrow (Saturday).  More

Ban on sand mining from river beds continues as Orissa HC seeks exact sand policy from State govt

The High Court wanted to know the specific policy for lifting sand from sand mining points. In 2016, the Central Government had issued guidelines regarding the lifting of sand from river beds. The petitioner informed the court about the violation of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. More

GI-tagged Kalajeera Rice from Koraput sent to Puri Srimandir for use in Mahaprasad

A 12-member team left from Koraput Jagannath Temple, also known as Shabara Srikshetra with one quintal of Kalajeera Rice on Friday. More

No end to plight: Patient carried on makeshift stretcher for 2 km in absence of motorable road

Shocking pictures emerged from Sadabhuin village under Dasapalla block where a patient was carried on a makeshift stretcher for 2 km due to the unavailability of a motorable road connecting the village. More

20 Odisha govt sponsored Srimandir Parikrama Project tourists injured as Hyva truck hits bus in Khordha

The bus was reportedly en route to Puri with 45 tourists from Gudari in Rayagada district who were being taken by the Odisha government to the pilgrim town to visit the newly-inaugurated Srimandir Parikrama Project. More

Chandbali hospital under ‘Dalal Raj’; birth, death certificates charged at Rs 2000

No clerical work can be done in the hospital without paying the bribe. People even have to allegedly pay Rs 2000 to obtain the birth or death certificate of their dear ones. More

Prime Minister's Sambalpur visit: Chief Secretary reviews security arrangements 

Preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sambalpur are in full swing. Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seba Bhawan on Thursday on the preparations for the PM’s visit on February 3. More

Garlic prices shoot up to Rs 400/kg, bring tears to consumers 

Debendra Sahu, secretary of the Chhatra Bazaar Traders' Association, said, ”The old stocks of garlic have exhausted. The arrival of new crops will take time at least 10 to 15 days. Since the supplies have dwindled, the prices are soaring. The price will come down only after fresh supplies arrive.” More

Woman thwarts hubby's second marriage in Odisha‘s Bolangir 

A woman reportedly managed to prevent her husband from marrying for the second time in Patnagarh town of  Bolangir district on Thursday.  More

Opposition dubs ‘Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani’ as farce; linguists resent ‘delay’

The linguists have put a question mark over the delayed organisation of the sammilani.  More

No power show: Odisha Guv, DGP win hearts of subordinates

Dhani Nayak waxed eloquent on the occasion and was all praise for the DGP for his love and affection. He said, “I am mere subordinate – a sweeper. The officer of such a high position like the DGP embraced me with warm affection and respect on the day of my retirement. I am on cloud nine.” More