Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 22 February 2024

As per reports, these accidents took place in the evening. A student of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) and another youth died after their bike and a scooter had a collision in front of the university. Two others were critically injured in the accident. More

Upset over this problem, scores of farmers staged protests and demanded immediate measures to stop the possible damage. More

Gopalpur MLA  Pradeep Panigrahi on Thursday not only showed his power in Ganjam but also in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on dais asserted that the mission will start from Hinjili, Chief Minister’s home constituency.  More

The Cabinet has eased the norms for disbursal of financial assistance to farmers under by approving the modification of implementation mechanism.  More

The people of Odisha are fully prepared for a double-engine government in the state. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this at the party’s Vijay Sankalp Samavesh held at Baripada in Mayurbhanj on Thursday.  More

The locals alleged that in the absence of an all-weather road between Bhoipalli and Dhudipali panchayats, they have to commute on a forest track on a daily basis. The road passing through Bhoipalli, Kumbharuniposi, Budelkani, Bijaguda, Damagaon and Ladammal is in bad shape.  More

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has recommended strong action in connection with irregularities reported from eight examination centres during the ongoing annual High School Certificate (HSC) or Matric examinations.   More

As per reports, the engine was coming from Raja Athagarh when the fire broke out and later spread to some bogies. It is suspected that the fire might be an outcome of an electric short circuit in its generator. More

The woman was suspected to have been murdered. Though the deceased has not been identified, the saree she wears suggests that she could be someone working under Mission Shakti. More

ASI superintendent DB Garnaik said, “The conservation work of the Srimandir Nata Mandap has already been started. Many components of its conservation work like roof-tightening and leak plugging have been completed. The only work left is the repair of the cracked beam.”    More

Four bike-borne unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a petrol pump staff with sharp weapons and decamped with Rs 2 lakh at Lamloi Square in Sundargarh’s Rajgangpur on Thursday.  More

A couple of days ago, ED had summoned Archana and her husband Jagabandhu Chand for questioning. After coming out of the ED office Archana told the media that political leaders and administrative officers of Odisha who are involved in the case and who have used her as a medium to hide their own wrongdoings will be dragged to the court.  More

With the Lok Sabha and the Odisha Legislative Assembly elections fast approaching, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has been doling out a plethora of schemes and freebies. Of them, there are some major announcements for the one-crore tribal population as well.  More

IPL franchise Delhi Capitals is likely to play their first two IPL matches in Pune and Cuttack as Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium will not be ready to host the tournament just days after hosting the Women’s Premier League final match. More

Following the incident, police reportedly overpowered and nabbed the youth. However, some BJD workers allegedly thrashed him in the presence of police. More

As per reports, the accused was driving the car of Ajit Kumar Nayak, a resident of Krishna Garden, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar. However, he was ousted from the job because the car broke down and the owner did not want to run it further. More

Sources said that Magi Naik’s five-month-old child died at home in Neliabandha sahi in Buguda hours after it was administered the vaccine at the CHC under government guidelines on Wednesday. More

“We have worked in every village, every district during the days when BJP was not a big political party. We never have thought that the BJP would form a government at the Centre on its own. Exactly like that, BJP will form government in Odisha too,” Singh said. More

At the age of 105, Karmakar walks 2 km to his smithy daily. His work ethics reflect on the goodwill he has generated over 70 years as an ironsmith. Karmakar’s smithy has become synonymous with a landmark in Ramnagar which is used by travellers to identify directions and distance. More

As per reports, the divyangs can only get up to the Singhadwara of Srimandir. But in the absence of a ramp, they cannot go inside the Temple on a wheelchair. In some rare cases, their attendants, if they have any, carry them into the Temple. But it is easier said than done given the huge rush on almost every day of the week. More

Singh’s Odisha visit is said to be crucial for the State BJP ahead of the ensuing General Elections scheduled to be held in a few months. More

Amit is a resident of Karanasahi in Paralakhemundi and was appointed as the vice president of BCJD in Gajapati district. The BJD suspended Amit from the party citing anti-party activities. More

The 21st edition of the five-day-long Bring Your Own Film Festival kicked off at Chakratirtha Road sea beach in Puri on Wednesday. Organised in collaboration with OTT platform Tarang Plus, the film festival is themed on Sun, Sand, and Screen.   More

As per reports, the injured elephant was spotted in the Chhendipada jungle (Sapiosahi) under the Angul Forest Division on February 14.  It was under constant observation of forest officials after being treated successfully by veterinarians of Satkosia Wildlife Division and the Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU) of Angul.  More

Odisha SRC directed all the district Collectors to take precautionary measures to tackle the heat wave-like situation in view of the rising of temperature across the State. More

As per reports, some investors filed a complaint against the couple identified as Sushant Nag and Laxmipriya Nag. The couple was staying in a rented house and running an agency titled Universal Gems and Om Associates. More

Human eyes may be hoodwinked. However, nothing can escape the ever-alert AI-operated powerful cameras. AI has come to the action mode from the very beginning of the board examination.  More