Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 05 February 2024

As per the decision, a special gallery will be constructed on a 900 sq/ft area on the terminal premises. It will be dedicated to Dr BR Ambedkar. The life and ideals of the great man will be displayed through digital technology.     More

The first World Odia Language Conference underway at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar has been extended for three more days. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced this on Monday.  More

OTV tried to check the ground realities in some areas vis-à-vis the government’s recent promotional overdrive. Ichhapur Upper Primary School with classes from I to X under the Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur does not have a teacher for Odia language. The Class-X students will appear for the matric exam shortly without any teaching on the Odia language subject. More

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Kanhu Mallik, a resident from Sulekela village under Belapada block in Bolangri district breathed his last while waiting eagerly to see his daughter’s face More

As per reports, the HELA machine purchased for Rs 20 crore will be operated by state-of-the-art technology. The machine will help perform radiotherapy with pinpoint accuracy. Only body parts affected by cancer will be exposed to radiation while healthy cells nearby will not be affected.  More

The twin-city Commissionerate Police on Monday cracked the temple loot case at Darakhapatna under Madhupatna Police limits of Cuttack by arresting three dacoits. More

In the video message, Sanhati said, “During the inaugural ceremony of the World Odia Language Conference, I had inadvertently pronounced the title of Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra as Kanthakabi. It was a slip of the tongue. I don’t think it was intentional. I admit my mistake with humility. I am deeply hurt by the mistake.” More

The agitating 662 category teachers have threatened that they will not cooperate in the Plus II exams scheduled to start on February 16 if their demands are not met.  More

Speaking to the media, ASI superintendent (Puri Circle), DB Garnayak said that the crack was an outcome of cabling and pipeline laid on the structure. “The crack has been inspected and the crack-ridden part will be replaced with a new stone structure in two or four days. Its design has been made,” he informed.   More

What happened at Angul Collector's office on Monday was quite uncommon. A man along with his four-day-old calf arrived at the Collector’s office, with an out-of-the-ordinary grievance.  More

The IMD further informed that there will be no large change in the minimum temperature during the next 4-5 days at many places over the districts of Odisha. More

Saroj Mohanty, a resident of Kendrapara said, “Crores of Odias who love Lord Jagannath are hurt by daily rituals of Srimandir getting affected often. Why is this happening again and again? The matter should be investigated. Those responsible for this should be punished." More

Damodar Mahasuar, who is in the Srimandir committee to examine the quality of the rice, alleged that the rice packets opened yesterday were suitable for cooking but the rice packets brought to Srimandir today are unsuitable to prepare bhog because it is mixed with par-boiled rice. More

The ECI has conveyed ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy towards use of children in any manner during the electoral process by parties as well as the candidates. More

Mishra further alleged that usually Governor highlights the works to be taken up by the state government. There was no mention of such things. More

In his address, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das said that the state’s economy has witnessed an annual average growth rate of 6.47 % at 2011-12 prices during the period from 2012-13 to 2-22-23 (AE), which is higher than National/ Annual Average Growth rate of 5.59 %. More

Vyommitra is a name derived from two Sanskrit words namely, “Vyoma” (meaning Space) and “Mitra” (meaning Friend). More

According to the Odisha Governor, the ongoing works for the development of Lingaraj temple under the Ekramra project is going on at war footing. More

As per reports, the servitors of Suar and Mahasuar Nijog were allegedly involved in a dispute with other servitors following the Bada Snana ritual of the Lord. It resulted in delay in Bhoga coming out of the Bhoga Mandap even though it was prepared in the afternoon. More

As per the Bhubaneswar Met Centre, there will be no major change in minimum temperature (night temperature) during the next 4-5 days at many places over the districts of Odisha. More

It is pertinent to mention here that there is a diversion near Nuapada chhak due to road construction and the service road at the spot is relatively narrow. More

During the session having seven working days, on February 8 Finance Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha will present an interim Budget worth Rs 2.60 lakh crore for the fiscal 2024-25 ahead of the upcoming general elections. More

Manohar Padhani, a resident of Karmari under Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur, is one of them. One day, a sore appeared in his mouth. On medical examination, he was diagnosed with cavity cancer. He was going through excruciating pain and had déjà vu every moment. But he did not lose hope.   More

Tension gripped Sikharchandi Vihar in Bhubaneswar after a ' Mo Bus' hit a man while he was crossing the road on Sunday evening. Following the incident, local people rushed to the spot and vented their ire on the bus.  More

The BJP stalwart observed, “The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is the outcome of the 500 years of struggle and dedication of people. Crores of people in the country celebrated the homecoming of Ram Lalla with deep devotion that day. People have welcomed it. The temple is the identity of the new Bharat." More

As per reports, Kanhu Mallick, a labourer of Suleikela under Belapada block in Bolangir had migrated along with her wife and two daughters to Sata Nagar area in Andhra Pradesh two months ago. More