Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 11 March 2024

As per reports, tonnes of khandolite stones are being extracted from the mine every day and the stones are being used for Srimandir Parikrama project, infrastructure development and renovation of Maa Tarini temple, Sri Lingaraj temple, Samalei temple and Ma Biraja temple. More

As per reports, Ramchandra Dasmohapatra, the Badagrahi of Devi Subhadra, claimed that two more Ratha Bhandars are underneath the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Jagannath and there are two entry points for Mahaprabhus’s Bhandar. One entry is used by servitors while the other entry is lying closed. More

It has sought applications online for different categories of teachers of district Cadre posts of teachers in government schools under SC &ST Development department and M&BCW department on Monday.  More

The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation started its construction In 2020. The entire stretch of the flyover along with the approach roads with a span of 4 km and 487 metres starts from NH-520 to Sarankul Chhak. The road is as wide as 5.5 metres and can carry a maximum load of 400 tonnes. More

The statement of senior BJD leader Prasanna Acharya that coalition politics is nothing new for Odisha has added fuel to the ongoing speculations over alliance with BJP. More

According to the SP, preliminary investigation reveals that the accused sent threat emails to various security agencies to create panic in the minds of agencies. More

Dr Archana Shivhare, CRPF IGP, Odisha Sector has been made the state force coordinator in the state. At a presser, Shivhare informed that at present the 75 CAPF companies have been deployed in Odisha for area domination, patrolling and checking. More

In a major announcement, the Central Government on Monday notified the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). More

The successful test flight of the Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology is said to be a significant milestone as far as bolstering India’s defense strategic capabilities are concerned. More

Congress’ Odisha in-charge Ajoy Kumar launching a scathing attack on the two parties said, “After the marriage of the BJP and the BJD, as many as 10 babies were born so early. The babies were named. The first baby delivered is the Chit Fund Scam and the second one is the Mining Scam.” More

Each vehicle will have a Sankalp Patra box in which people can drop their opinions and suggestions in written format on the issues such as augmentation of farmers’ income, effective and practical measures to deal with labour migration and what can be the government action in the multi-crore chit fund scam.  More

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Odisha Governor termed his meeting with Shah as a courtesy call. More

The agitators, united under the banner of Sarpanch Mahasangh, alleged that despite working for people in their community round-the-clock without any leave, they are being paid a meagre Rs 2,300. More

The sub-jailor said that both the UTPs were engaged in some computer related work as they had some knowledge about the computers and were paid some remuneration. More

The multipurpose indoor stadium built at ITI Chowk in Balasore city was constructed at a cost of Rs 11.1 crore to encourage sportspersons. It has been two years since the building was built, but there is still a lock hanging on its main gate. More

She alleged the then Odisha Principal Secretary Bishnupada Sethi and an Additional Secretary demanded bribe of Rs 50 lakh from her for a job. More

At a presser, Cuttack DCP Kanwar Vishal Singh informed that the criminals had set a target to loot ATM cash van in adjoining districts of the city. More

As per the decision, the meeting remuneration of president, secretary and other executive members of gram panchayat and block-level federations has been increased by Rs 500. The increased payment amount will be applicable retrospectively from October 2023. More

Hundreds of sanitary workers gathered under the Rajmahal overbridge and staged the protest. Their demands included salary hike to Rs 15,000 and no to waste segregation. More

The entire route from Khordha to Bolangir will have seven railway tunnels, mostly in Boudh district. The longest one is being dug at Adenigarh. The one at Marding has reportedly been dug through. More

The department invited online applications from prospective candidates on Sunday. More

Ahead of the elections, the Odisha cabinet has been approving various proposals on remunerations, salaries, cadre restructuring, and promotion and post-retirement benefits of staff in various departments  More

Meet Radheyshyam Rana, from Bagabar village under Birmaharajpur block in the district, who can draw two portraits with his right leg at the same time. Rana is such a gifted artist that he can draw an accurate portrait of anybody on canvas with ease. More

To get an insight into the life of nocturnal animals and birds in the zoo, the participants will be provided with battery-operated vehicles, and technical guides for the jungle safari. However, they can have this facility only after registering their names online with a deposit of Rs 250 for each participant.  More

If talks in political circles are anything to go by, there is uncertainty over Pranab being repeated from this seat in the 2024 Assembly Election. In that case, the political equation may take an interesting turn in the upcoming polls with the BJP eagerly and enthusiastically setting its sight on the seat.   More

Amid the suspense on the alliance,  Manmohan Samal, organizational secretary Manas Mohanty, Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar, and co-in-charge Lata Usendi left for New Delhi in the evening. More