Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 27 April 2024

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Congress' Barabati-Cuttack candidate selection: Sofia Firdous' name sent to AICC

Party leaders and workers have put forth Sofia’s name for the Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat as her father Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim's uncertain political career. More

BJP to replicate Tripura & Assam formula for electoral success in Odisha?

It is believed that to make the formula work, former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb arrived in Odisha on Saturday and will stay till the elections are over.  More

General Elections 2024: JP Nadda and Rahul Gandhi to visit Odisha tomorrow

BJP National President JP Nadda and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive in the state tomorrow to join their respective party’s campaigning.  More

Decoding Rourkela NIT Alumni's success in UPSC exams 

NIT Director Prof. Karanam Uma Maheshwar Rao exuded hope that students of NIT cracking the UPSC exams will increase in the days to come. “The students who had determination and worked accordingly got success,” he observed. More

People determined to put Kendrapara on Modiji’s 400-plus list: Baijayant Panda 

While addressing the gathering, BJP's National Vice President and Kendrapara’s Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda said that people have decided to bring a BJP government in Odisha which is essential for the state’s development.  More

Diarrhoea cases reported from Puri, 30 hospitalised 

One of the diarrhoea-affected persons said, "All this is because of the contaminated water that we drink. Sewerage water gets mixed with the tap water underground. It creates a problem. I have been suffering from diarrhoea for the last one week.”    More

Odisha Elections 2024: Mohan Hembram resigns from Congress after party withdraws ticket 

After his ticket was cancelled, Mohan Hembram asked the party to return Rs 7,50,000 to him within 48 hours or else he would take legal action. More

BJD announces candidates for three Assembly seats in Odisha 

BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the names in the afternoon. More

OJEE 2024 admit card released; check how to download  

Candidates who are appearing for the entrance exam can download their admit cards from the official website of OJEE at ojee.nic.in. More

Tension flares up after youth dies in factory mishap in Odisha; kin stage dharna for body, compensation

Ganeswar Patra, the bother of the deceased, said, “My brother died at the hospital on April 25. His body is not being handed over to us. I appeal to the company to send the body to my house. The company is delaying.” More

BJP releases list of 8 candidates for Odisha Assembly Elections 

The BJP on Saturday released the list of candidates for eight more Assembly Constituencies of Odisha.  More

Veiled warning to BJD? Samir Dash hints at fighting poll as Independent!

At a meeting, the MLA asked his supporters would it be acceptable if anyone other than Samir Dash & Sangita Dash was made candidate in the constituency and in response, his supporters were heard saying ‘no’ in unison. More

Bhubaneswar sizzles, records season’s highest temperature 

According to the IMD, the heat wave is likely to continue for the next four days. More

Odisha Elections 2024: Rajnagar BJP candidate brings corruption allegations against BJD

As per the allegations by Behera, the ruling party has been indulged in massive corruption in Pattamundai and Rajnagar blocks in the district. He further alleged that common people are going through ordeal due to the corrupt activities of the administration. More

Red Alert issued for Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Twin City as temperature soars

The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a 'red alert' for the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Twin City due to extreme heat wave conditions, with temperatures reaching over 41 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities and take precautions against heat-related illnesses. More

Odisha Elections 2024: Rumours rife as major parties yet to name candidates from several seats

As per many political experts, the parties have not yet announced the names of some of their candidates as they are playing a wait-and-watch game to score strategic supremacy over others. More

Odisha to reel under severe heat wave conditions for next 4 days

As per the prediction by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, mercury level is likely to cross 45 degree Celsius in many parts of the State mainly in Northern and interior parts of Western Odisha during the period. More

Woman makes Sundergarh contractor friend on Facebook and 'dupes' him of Rs 15 lakh

As per police sources, Jharana was running a racket with the help of her family members to dupe people. More

Orissa High Court expresses concern over misuse of POCSO Act in prosecution of romantic relations between young adults

The Single Bench of Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra allowed a batch of petitions praying to quash criminal proceedings under the stringent legislation. More

3 killed in road mishap on NH-55 in Odisha

Three bikers were fatally injured in a road accident involving a speeding truck on NH-55, Odisha. The incident caused significant traffic disruption, with the driver currently absconding. More

Junior Teacher recruitment: Odisha Govt challenges Orissa High Court’s rejection of OSEPA list

Last month, the Orissa High Court had directed OSEPA to come up with a fresh draft merit list for appointment of over 18,000 junior teachers in primary schools (Class I to V) and upper primary schools (Class V to VIII) in the state. More

Odisha woman sits near Collector’s vehicle protesting delay in getting father’s death certificate 

After coming to know that Collector Nikhil Pawan Kalyan was in a meeting in the CDMO's office, Deeptimayee decided to sit near the Collector’s vehicle to get her complaint heard.   More

No original Sambalpuri lungi in Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's video clip: BJP

The BJP claimed that the lungi the Chief Minister was seen wearing in a video while making a vote appeal was not an original Sambalpuri lungi. More

Odisha Elections 2024: Amit Shah’s assurance to set up textile mill in Bolangir heats up political atmosphere in Western Odisha

Throwing their weight behind Shah’s statement, Opposition parties, local residents and farmers have slammed the State government over the development. More

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Odisha on Sunday

On Sunday, while BJP National President JP Nadda is scheduled to visit Odisha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will kick-start Congress’ campaign from Salepur. More

BJP president JP Nadda to visit Odisha on April 28

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President J.P. Nadda is scheduled to visit Odisha on April 28 (Sunday) for election campaigning, a party leader said on Friday. More