Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 26 March 2024

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3 injured in bombing in Sambalpur, tension flares up  

As per reports, two miscreants hurled a bomb from a flyover in the area. However, the reason behind the bombing was not ascertained immediately. Following the incident, tension prevailed in the area and a large crowd gathered near the spot.  More

Who is growing opium inside Similipal National Park in Odisha? 

Bhanumitra Acharya, former honorary wildlife conservator said, “Forest and revenue staff are inside the sanctuary. NGOs are working while police are often entering the area. When such a huge government system is working, how could this happen inside a sanctuary.” More

Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell

Ratikant Panda, a former student said, "Nizam Sir has retired from his job, but he has not taken retirement from our hearts.”   More

Eight persons 'drown to death in Odisha during Holi celebrations'

Such incidents were reported from various parts of Cuttack, Balasore, Ganajm, Jagatsinghpur and Sambalpur More

Odisha Elections 2024: No smooth sailing for BJD in Ganjam?

BJD leader and former Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethy accused the party of sidelining him before crossing over to the saffron party on Monday. Sethy was reportedly aspiring for a BJD ticket this time. Earlier, another BJD leader Bipin Pradhan of Digapahandi joined the BJP.  More

Holi celebrations marred by tragic accident in Kalahandi; two die as bike rams into tree

According to eyewitnesses, the bike was moving at breakneck speed and the rider lost control, leading to the accident. More

Adani Ports buys Odisha's Gopalpur Port for Rs 3,080 cr

Gopalpur port is located on the east coast of the country and has the capacity to handle 20 MMTPA (million metric tonne per annum). More

Holi celebration leads to group clash in Odisha, 5 villagers critical

While no exact reason was known immediately, preliminary reports suggest it could be a result of political rivalry and previous enmity. More

Plus II student among 2 drowns while bathing after Holi celebration

Villagers rescued him and rushed him to the local hospital where doctors confirmed his death. The deceased has been identified as Ashish Kumar Das, son of Saroj Kumar Das. More

1 killed, 16 injured after auto-rickshaw falls off culvert in Odisha

Sources said the incident occurred while the villagers were returning home after watching a dance festival organised on the occasion of Dola Purnima. More

Odisha Elections 2024: Former Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethy joins BJP hours after quitting BJD

Sethy's resignation came a few days after BJD’s six-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab quit the party. Also, BJD’s two sitting MLAs Arabinda Dhali and Premananda Naik resigned from the party and joined BJP. More

Odisha soaks in the hues of love, joy & bright colour on Holi

People across the state bathed in the colours of spring as they smeared bright colours on friends and family irrespective of their caste, creed, age, and faith. More

Naveen Patnaik government's 'pot of sin' full, may burst anytime: Bhartruhari Mahtab

“Like Sita Mata, our state has been surrounded by corruption, crime and injustice. The time has come to take the step that Lord Ram took to save Sita Mata (Odisha),” read his post. More

BJD dithers over candidate selection as infighting grows acute

Multiple ticket aspirants have been a cause of headache for the BJD and they have started revolting against the incumbent legislators. Various circles are now abuzz about how the party will manage the rebels. Speculations are rife that rebels might seek sanctuary in the BJP. More

Simultaneous polls: Will Kotia voters incline towards Odisha and Andhra?

Andhra has been deeming Kotia as part of its Salur district and has reportedly drawn a blueprint to garner as many votes as possible from Kotia this time. Many people have reportedly voting rights in Andhra Pradesh. Kotia panchayat consists of 21 villages sharing borders with Andhra. More

Battle for western Odisha: BJD faces uphill challenge as BJP's roots deepen 

In the 2019 elections, the saffron party proved its strength and entrenched itself in western Odisha by winning most of the Lok Saba seats. More

‘Brain dead’ CRPF jawan from Odisha goes to glory after donating heart and liver

Forty-eight-year-old CRPF jawan, Krushnachandra Mohabhoi, a resident of Sarua in Khordha district was declared brain dead on March 20 while he was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.  More

Nandankanan Zoo welcomes three new guests as lioness gives birth to three cubs 

Rewa, the lioness at Nandankanan Zoological Park, has given birth to three male cubs on Monday. More