Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 30 March 2024

BJP leader Surath Biswal said, "The safety of the common people is in a deplorable condition because of the shortage of security personnel. The security personnel engaged for VK Pandian are taking salaries from the state coffers.” More

Some posters were pasted while a banner was hung on the outskirts of Kansar under the Tileibani block of Deogarh district. The banner reflects the deep resentment of the people of eight villages under the Kansar panchayat where residents are allegedly leading a miserable life without proper road connectivity, electricity, mobile network and drinking water facilities.  More

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is grappling with rebel problem in Bhubaneswar North, Central and Ekamra constituencies.  More

Nine poachers were arrested and 30 kilograms of uncooked meat of Sambar deer were seized from their possession.  More

For the BJP, sitting Kalahandi MP, Basant Panda, Prasanna Padhi, Jadumani Panigrahi and Khariar Road NAC chairperson Sonia Jain are said to be the ticket hopefuls. Youth leader Rabi Mangaraj, who recently quit the Congress, is likely to contest as an Independent.   More

In its eight list, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the names of candidates for the three pending Lok Sabha seats in Odisha. More

The DRI sleuths had specific information about the smuggling of foreign-origin gold from Kolkata. The officials intercepted a car at the Bandalo (Manguli) toll plaza in Cuttack on the evening of March 28. On searching the vehicle, the officials recovered 65 pieces of smuggled gold bullion weighing 9,180 grams. More

The Odisha School and Mass Education department announced a change in the timing of classes in Schools across the State from April 2. More

Malkangiri on Saturday became the hottest place in the State with 41 degrees Celsius. More

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is trying its level best to retain its Kantamal seat this time. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have also started firing on all cylinders to capture the conch part’s fort.  More

Sheldon was found in an inebriated condition on Puri beach earlier during the day. Some locals said Marine Police rescued Sheldon and took him to the police station. Later, his family members, who are staying at an ashram in Puri, took him after submitting an undertaking at the police station. More

Two prominent cine stars and BJD leaders -- Kendrapara MP Anubhav Mohanty and former Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak- quit the party On Saturday. Ollywood star Arindam Roy had earlier left the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Two-time Berhampur MP Sidhant Mohapatra followed the suit two days ago. More

It is alleged that some mafia had engaged around 10 to 12 labourers to excavate precious gemstones from the area. More

The IMD has issued an orange warning for thunderstorm with lightning in several parts of Odisha (till 0830 hours of March 31, 2024). More

The actor-turned-political today resigned from the primary membership of BJD. Mohanty has submitted his resignation to party president and CM Naveen Patnaik. More

"I hereby tender my resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress," read Biswal's resignation letter. More

In a video statement, the actor-turned-politician said, "Today after listening to my inner voice, for self-respect and the respect of Korei residents, I have decided to quit BJD." More

If you look at Mahanadi River's water at Sambalpur even through the naked eye, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand that its water has already turned unfit for any kind of use.  More

Odisha Soochana Adhikar Abhiyan (OSAA) convenor, Prakash Das alleged that on average Rs 3 crore per year has been spent for BJD leader VK Pandian's security over the last five years.  More

At a meeting held at Chhatrapur in Ganjam, Panigrahi trained his gun at the BJD-led government and said some influential government officers are acting like ruling party’s workers. More

Odisha Pradesh Mahila Congress president, Meenakshi Bahinipati in a press conference said if the Congress is voted to power they would waive off loans of women members of self help groups. More

Today some visitors from West Bengal were allegedly allowed through the Western Gate through which only local residents are allowed. More