Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Tuesday, 02 July 2024

The Odisha School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, announced that schools closed or merged during the previous BJD government's tenure will be reopened. More

Justice Arijit Pasayat is set to supervise the inventory process of Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar from July 5. Key discussions and meetings are planned, potentially leading to the opening and counting of the treasure. More

After the poll debacle, the five Congress leaders who have been expelled for six years are not hesitating to spew venom against the PCC chief. More

The Kumki elephants at Chandaka-Damapada Sanctuary in Odisha are trained by the Forest Department to help tame wild elephants. These rescued jumbos, once separated from their herds, now live disciplined lives under the guidance of skilled mahouts. More

A violent clash erupted between BJP and Chhatra Congress workers in Bhubaneswar's Master Canteen square following protests over Rahul Gandhi's anti-Hindu statement. Despite police presence, the situation escalated to stone pelting before additional forces controlled it. More

A rift appears to be emerging in the BJD as corporator Amaresh Jena accuses senior leaders Ashok Chandra Panda and Ananta Narayan Jena of dividing the party. He alleges they are influencing corporators to create disturbances. More

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal launched a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a liar, violent, and terrorist after Gandhi's statement in the Lok Sabha. Samal criticized Gandhi for disrespecting Hindus and hurting sentiments nationwide. More

Cyber fraudsters duped people across 24 Indian states, with Rs 2 crore frozen in an Odisha case. Five individuals were arrested for scamming a government official in Bhubaneswar using a fake courier scheme, claiming drugs were sent to Taiwan using his credentials. The accused operated fraudulent transactions across multiple states, involving over Rs 25 crores. More

Resentment grows in Jajpur as locals protest the administrative delay in sealing the controversial 'Balle Balle Dhaba and Family Restaurant'. Allegations of MPLAD and MLALAD funds misuse and involvement of local BJD leaders have fueled the dispute. Despite a notice, action remains pending. More

The rituals of the upcoming Rath Yatra will be performed as per the rituals conducted during the festival in 1971.  More

A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Santosh Khuntia in Bhubaneswar. The accused has been arrested by Airfield Police after absconding. The child's condition is stable, and a senior official from Capital Hospital confirms ongoing investigations. More

The State Health Department has mandated all government and private doctors to provide medical reports of rape victims within seven days, in line with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This directive includes detailed procedures for timely medical examinations and documentation. More

The LAccMI bus services in Odisha's Dhenkanal district have changed their name to 'Mukhyamantri Bus Seva' and their color to saffron and white. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced the rebranding, but there is no clarity on who ordered the color change. More

The UPSC has announced the results of the Civil Services Preliminary exam 2024, held on June 16. Qualified candidates must submit a Detailed Application Form for the Mains, tentatively scheduled for September. The exam aims to fill 1056 vacancies. More

Frequent ownership changes have hindered development at Gopalpur Port in Odisha's Ganjam district. Residents, particularly the fishermen community, face an uncertain future due to jetty construction. The Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister suspects deliberate actions behind these changes, with hopes for improvement under potential new ownership by Adani Group. More

Sujata Khatua from Bhadrak, Odisha, has entered the India Book of Records for writing road safety songs in memory of her deceased son Soumitra Mohanty, who died in a road accident. More

The BJD took a swipe at the BJP over its poll-time promise to waive off 300 units of electricity. The BJP countered by highlighting their solar panel subsidy plan. More

Employees of Birla Tyres in Balasore have launched an indefinite strike outside Dalmia Bharat Refractories, demanding reinstatement and unpaid salaries. More

Five friends were stranded for 11 hours in the Saptasajya forest in Dhenkanal, Odisha, due to misleading directions from Google Maps. They were eventually rescued by police and forest department teams after a challenging operation. More

A Divyang girl child, aged two to three years, was found abandoned in the Chitrakonda forest of Malkangiri. Rescued by locals Sukaldei Hantal and Manguli Majhi, she has been handed over to the district administration. More