Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Emerging from the ED office after eight hours of interrogation, the BJD MLA told the media that he had been fully cooperating with the ED officials in the investigation.  More

The ECI had received complaints about the misuse of 'conch', the symbol of the BJD. It was alleged that the symbol is being displayed and promoted through various government-sponsored advertisements in leading Odia newspapers, TV channels, state transport buses, and through hoardings in different cities. More

BJP leader Anil Biswal said, "On November 9, 2023, the Commerce and Transport Department provided Rs 260 crore to the OSRTC to procure buses. To date, the state government has given around Rs 1000 crore to the OSRTC to purchase buses. But a private company has been made the owner of the buses." More

The names of young leaders coming to the forefront are Subhashri Mishra, (daughter of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Jaynarayan Mishra), Dr Debasmita Sharma (daughter of former Congress MLA Devendra Sharma), and Lipika Majhi (daughter of former Congress MLA Bhujabal Majhi). More

Speaking on the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu said, “I have been frequently visiting Odisha and it is only due to the love for my birthplace and love of the people that I am holding such a post. How can I forget the place?” More

Four top players--- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been put in the Grade A Plus while six other players have been placed in Grade A by the BCCI. More

Ranjit Patra said, “In the last 24 years, corruption and scams have been growing while the BJD government has been deceiving youths. The BJD government had promised to create 2 lakh jobs for youths every year, but in the last 24 years, it has failed to do so. It is very unfortunate.”  More

There are also a number of videos on various social media platforms, showcasing the immense love and bond between humans and dogs. Recently, a video gained a lot of traction on social media in which a dog can be seen playing dead and saving a little girl. More

The Odisha government plans to revamp Barabati Stadium into a world-class sports complex with all modern facilities. A budget of around Rs 700 crore has been earmarked for the mega project. More

As per the IMD, several Indian states are likely to experience snowfall, heavy rainfall, and hailstorms in the next five days. More

Soon after arrival, the President reached the Kichakeswari temple at Khiching. Along the way, she waved at thousands of people including schoolchildren, who waited for the President amid tight security arrangements.  More

According to a press release by the BJD, the party’s organizational secretary, Pranab Prakash Das expelled Sahu days after the latter organized a massive rally at Kankadahada. Over 8,000 to 10,000 people attended the meeting in the name of Bandhu Milan. More

However, as per political analysts, Swain played the emotional card to assuage the political infighting within his own party members in the constituency and to woo voters to vote for BJD. More

Ashish Thakare Collector and District Magistrate, Mayurbhanj is appointed as Collector and District Magistrate, Balasore. More

It will be a litmus test for the three major political parties in Odisha- BJD, BJP and the Congress. Of late, the Odisha unit of Congress has started to re-organise under its new PCC chief Sarat Pattnayak and in-charge Ajoy Kumar. More

The court imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh to the contractor. Moreover, the contractor has also been directed to deposit Rs 1 lakh in the consumer welfare fund of the district. More

In the video, Das Burma can be heard saying to have got the green signal to contest the upcoming general elections on BJD ticket from Satyabadi after leaving Brahmagiri in Puri district. More

The senior BJD leader is now under the radar over alleged financial irregularities at Barapada Engineering College in Bhadrak. A team of ED officials is likely to quiz Samal regarding the allegations of financial mismanagement and irregularities. More

As per the latest NTA notice, the CUET PG will be conducted from 11 March 2024 to 28 March 2024 in CBT (Computer Based Mode) throughout India and in 24 cities outside India. More

The CUET UG 2024 will be conducted for admissions in Central Universities under the Ministry of Education, and other participating Universities/Institutions/Organizations/Autonomous Colleges. More

In yet another brazen display of intrusion, officials of the neighbouring state reportedly conducted a mega public relations camp at Neredibalsa village under Kotia Gram Panchayat. More

Gates reviewed various programmes undertaken at Maa Mangla slum in the capital city. Gates, his team of officials and some State government officials discussed with the slum dwellers for more than half an hour.  More

Though the villagers have been demanding proper road facilities, construction of a mobile tower and a primary health centre in the area for a long time, their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. More

The ambulance staff earned praise from the family members of the pregnant woman and the villagers for their kind gesture. More

With the scorching summer approaching, people in many parts of the State are facing an acute drinking water crisis as many projects under the Basudha scheme are yet to be completed. The residents in many areas have expressed their resentment. More

Several aspiring candidates of the major political parties in Odisha are lobbying hard to secure tickets ahead of 2024 General Election. More

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been accusing the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha of hijacking central schemes and programmes. In the latest, it has been alleged that the poor beneficiaries are receiving Rs 1000 not from the state government but from the central government.  More

The population of melanistic tigers in Odisha’s Similipal has increased from 10 in 2022 to 13. However, the increase of melanistic tigers is viewed as a threat to the presence of usual tigers.  More

The audience capacity of the stadium will be increased from 42,000 to 60,000. Following a green signal by the BCCI, OCA has prepared a Detailed Project Report (DPR) in this regard. More