Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Monday, 18 March 2024

The big cat has migrated from Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Toda Reserve Forest. More

The JMFC court pronounced its verdict and sentenced accused Kundu Mohapatra to a jail term of 18 months. Police had produced a charge-sheet against him in four days.  More

After living on sufferance for years, the villagers’ pent-up anger may find an outlet this election as they are determined to boycott polls.  More

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar. More

BJD leader Arup Patnaik, who had unsuccessfully contested in the Bhubaneswar  Lok Sabha segment, may be given a party ticket from the Puri LS seat while veteran leader Prasanna Patasani may be fielded from the Chilika Assembly seat, reliable sources said.   More

A few days ago, a cell phone was found inside the Khordha jail. On checking the call details record, police got info about drug abuse. They raided the jail and seized 265 gm brown sugar. It shocked all. More

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website at ssbodisha.ac.in. More

As per the tradition practised in the village, in case of a marriage or death, the concerned family has to organise a community feast for the villagers.  More

The main accused Kanha Pradhan alias Pinku, who allegedly hacked Anjan Kumar Behera to death, was arrested along with his girlfriend identified as Niharika.  As per sources, Niharika is the conspirator of the murder. More

Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Boudh Model police station conducted a raid in Bidamaska forest near Dimbirikhol village and seized 1,560 kg of ganja, Superintendent of Police Raj Prasad said. More

Journalists across Odisha have time and again been demanding some benefits including pension, which comes under the purview of social security. So far their demands have fallen on deaf ears. More

While hearing a case filed by BJP leader, Jatin Mohanty, the HC also observed on Monday that the case can be taken up for hearing if the ECI's decision on the issue is not satisfactory for the petitioner. More

On March 4, 2024, the Orissa High Court annulled the election of the Congress leader for allegedly failing to furnish detailed information regarding criminal cases against him in an affidavit during the filing of nomination in 2019. More

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at oav.edu.in. More

For polling in Maoist areas, the senior official said that soon a meeting with Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh officials will be held and necessary action will be taken in this regard. More

Two weeks ago, the ED team raided 12 locations in Kolkata and Odisha as part of its investigation into the mining scam. The ED  seized a luxury car, jewelleries worth Rs 1.24 crore, Rs 30 lakh cash and froze bank accounts with Rs 1.23 crore deposits.    More

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been interrogating Seashore Group CMD Prashant Das because it is said that the ED is convinced that more assets of Das haven’t been attached as yet.  More

As per the IMD, several parts of Odisha are likely to experience heavy rainfall activities during this period. Orange and yellow warnings have also been issued for several districts in this regard. More

While Rs 3.17 crore was deposited with Bank of Baroda at an interest rate of 7.55 percent, Rs 36.4 crore was deposited with Canara Bank at an interest rate of 7.8 percent. More

As per reports, Akshay was found in a pool of blood at Nuasahi village on Sunday night. He had injuries on his head and other parts of the body. The villagers took him to a nearby private hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning while undergoing treatment. More

The total seats in the Ph.D programme is 25 and out of which 12 seats are reserved for the general category applicants. More

Card issuers are prohibited from issuing unsolicited credit cards and are required to seek prior and explicit consent from the customer before issuing a card. More

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Oram said, “There is no confusion among party workers over any alliance. We have sent a list to the Central leadership and everything will be done as per their decision.” More

AC shed of 84 metres long and 12 metres wide was dedicated to the devotees just three months back. It is equipped with air conditioning as well as fans and lights. However, the electricity bills for January and February have raised concerns. In two months, only AC hangars have been billed Rs 14,17,630. More

Despite sitting on dharna for four days, they have allegedly been neglected and no assurances have been provided to them either from the Railway authorities or from the contractor. More

As per an IMD bulletin, an orange warning has been issued for 12 districts for tomorrow. During this time, gusty wind is likely to blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. More

They alleged that the project from Suakathi to Guhaldihi would render them jobless as all the iron ores would be carried by trains. More

The three parties are weighing the pros and cons of the candidates of three categories – youth, women and senior leaders -- apart from their winnability. All three parties have multiple ticket hopefuls in almost all Assembly seats, as per reports. More

Election preparation meetings were held in various districts today after the dates were announced on Saturday. District Collectors and SPs of Khordha, Kendrapara, Ganjam, Balasore, Jajpur and Deogarh districts held election preparation meetings. The district collectors also held meetings with political parties at some places. More

The entry of Congress leader Bapi Sarkhel’s wife Monidipa Sarkhel into the BJD has added a twist to the politics in Paradip. Her entry is said to have thrown a challenge for incumbent MLA Sambit Routray, who is hoping for a party ticket for him or his wife Gitanjali.  More

As per the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), the semi-critical blocks are Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Bolagarh, Talcher, Baliapal, Korei, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh and Nuapada. In Bhubaneswar block, 86 per cent of the recharged-groundwater is extracted every year. More

As per reports, one Vinod Kumar Sablaka from Sambalpur had bought 7.4 decimals of land for Rs 4.21 lakh from the auction by the OSFC in 2005. However, after buying the land, he could not transfer it in his own name. More