Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Thursday, 02 May 2024

In Ganjam, despite the government's failure to resolve a long-standing water crisis in Sindhupanka village, migrant laborer Bhima Behera used his earnings to implement a simple yet effective solution, bringing relief to his community. More

The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police is enhancing public awareness on combating cyber frauds. Victims can immediately report fraudulent calls using the 1930 helpline or the Chakshu App, part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative, to block suspicious numbers and prevent fund transfers. More

The BJP filed a complaint with the ECI, citing Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata Pandian's involvement in coercing SHGs and influencing voters through SVEEP for the electoral gains of the BJD. More

Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan had filed an FIR against Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for his involvement in a controversial land acquisition by Vedanta Foundation. The Supreme Court criticized the Odisha government's actions, leading to legal challenges by local farmers' groups. More

The BJD in Odisha, despite its anti-dynasty stance, has given election tickets to multiple family members, including Pranab Prakash Das and his mother. This move contradicts their earlier campaign against political dynasties, raising questions about their commitment to ending such practices. More

During the nomination filing for the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat, BJP and BJD workers confronted outside the Khordha Collector's office. More

The labourers were working when the furnace above them exploded and sparks of fire fell like rain covering an area of 50 meters radius.  More

In Odisha, the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack is facing severe challenges as the air conditioning system in the non-trauma casualty ward has failed amidst a heatwave. This has exacerbated the conditions for sunstroke patients. The issue stems from a cease work by contractors over unpaid dues. More

Bhubaneswar experienced a historic heat wave, recording temperatures of 40°C or above for 17 consecutive days in April, surpassing the previous record from 1969. More

The servitors alleged that the construction work of the road from Gandua Chaunra Square to Kakudikhai Square, the stretch used during Chandan Yatra, has been left mid-way, making it difficult to walk on it.  More

The party has fielded, Purnachandra Mohapatra from the Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat, while Sudhanshu Nayak has been named party candidate for the Bhandaripokhari seat. More

MLA Mohan Majhi staged a sit-in at Keonjhar Police Station, alleging misconduct by IIC Trinath Sethi amid a local drinking water crisis. Residents of Raisuan and Gopinathpur, who had blocked NH-20, sought resolution through Majhi, leading to tensions at the police station. More

Naveen Patnaik, the BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister, announced the party's final list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections on Thursday. More

Shah exuded confidence that the low voter turnout in the first two phases of Lok Sabha Election 2024 will not affect NDA’s ‘400 Paar’ mission and they are ‘well on track’ to achieve that. More

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination for the Kantabanji Assembly seat, aiming for a sixth term. This strategic move comes as he also contests from Hinjili, with the election seeing a potential major contest between BJD and Congress. More

Yellow warning has been issued to as many as 11 districts. More

With the mercury continuously hovering over 40 degree Celsius and people succumbing to sunstroke in Odisha including one in the district, patients and their attendants are allegedly left in a lurch sans shelter and drinking facilities on the hospital premises. More

The District Collector reportedly disengaged Puspanjali Mohanty, the Community Resource Person(CRP) of Talasanga gram panchayat under the Mahakalapara block, and Narmada Basantia, the CRP of Marshaghai block, from the service. More

As per reports, a transfer order has been issued for lecturer Ananta Kishore Jena when the university is struggling due to a lack of adequate number of teaching staff. The institution, which is supposed to have 21 lecturers, has only seven. More

While residents in some parts of the State are still depending on the muddy water of the ponds to quench their thirst, people in other parts have staged road blockades as they have been deprived of basic amenities like drinking water facilities by the administration. More

Students were allegedly explained through the phone call that as the BJD government has provided them with the scholarship, they should vote for the party. More

In the Dhenkanal Assembly seat, BJD candidate Sudhir Samal has mounted an intense campaign with the help of his son Jagdish and nephew Abinash. Incidentally, Abinash is also fighting the poll as BJD’s MP nominee from the Dhenkanal parliamentary seat.  More