Latest Odisha Breaking News Updates - Saturday, 06 July 2024

The Odisha government has instructed district Collectors to address land encroachment. A letter from the Revenue and Disaster Management Department emphasized the need for a realistic survey of rural and urban areas. More

Allegations have surfaced that a hotel and several buildings were illegally constructed near Bhitarkanika National Park. Local residents and the Bhitarkanika Suraksha Samiti claim these constructions were supported by Rajkanika MLA Dhruba Sahu. More

Allegations have surfaced that the previous BJD government in Odisha discriminated against local entrepreneurs by favouring multinational companies for space allocation in the O-Hub building, constructed to support state start-ups. More

A notorious thief, Ghanashyam Das, involved in over 40 temple thefts, was arrested by the Nayagarh district police. He had recently stolen valuables from the Kanakya Parameswari Temple. The police recovered some of the stolen items, though gold and CCTV footage remain missing. More

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda has requested the Indian Ambassador in Dubai to facilitate the repatriation of eight Odia youths who are stranded after being terminated from their jobs. More

Around 500 bottles of banned cough syrup and over 1200 sedative injections were seized in Bargarh, Odisha. One person, Bulu Sahu, was arrested following a police raid on a house in Malapada. More

The Higher Education Department announced closure of all colleges and universities in Odisha on July 8, 2024, for the Rath Yatra festival. This decision follows a two-day holiday announcement by CM Mohan Majhi. State government offices and banking institutions will also be closed. More

Shashi Bhushan reportedly didn’t attend the hearing session due to health issues. He has skipped the hearing of the Court for the second time. More

Tension flared up near Bhagabanpur bridge in Jajpur after Pabitra Samal was found dead under mysterious circumstances. His family suspects murder, leading to a roadblock protest demanding justice. More

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Shaurya Chakra upon Lieutenant Bimal Ranjan Behera from Odisha. In March 2023, he stepped up fearlessly as a lead diver when ONGC reported an operational emergency in the Fuel Production Storage and Offloading vessel. He dived in a perilous and hostile diving operation showing gallantry and disregard for personal safety. More

The district administration will take over the cottage and ensure its proper management. Kalyan further informed that a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be prepared so that the project could be used by the public. More

President Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry Awards for 80 Armed Forces personnel ahead of the 75th Republic Day. These include six Kirti Chakras, 16 Shaurya Chakras, 53 Sena Medals, one Nao Sena Medal Gallantry, and four Vayu Sena Medals Gallantry. Among these, 12 awards are posthumous. More

Justice Rath further informed that Ratna Bhandar will be opened by breaking the locks if the keys do not work. According to Rath, a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be prepared in this regard and it will be presented before the government. More

After bringing the ‘Agyan Mala’ from the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, the senior servitors went in a grand procession to the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra and performed the rituals there.  More

A tribal youth, Rajesh Mirdha, alleges torture by police at Chipilima Outpost in Sambalpur district following his detention for a battery theft on July 3. His mother and he filed a complaint with the District Welfare Officer who has requested an inquiry. More

A state-level health team will visit Saintala, Bolangir, to address the rising dengue cases. The team aims to identify the cause and raise awareness about prevention. Currently, 11 positive cases have been detected, with ongoing cleanliness drives planned. More

The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly will commence its first session on July 22, 2024, with Governor Raghubar Das delivering the opening address. Key events include the presentation of the 2024-25 budget on July 25 and the election of the Deputy Speaker on July 24. More

As per the tradition, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabadhra and Devi Subhadra fall sick after the three are bathed with 108 pitchers full of scented water during the Snan Yatra on the full moon day of the Jyeshtha month in the Hindu calendar (considered as the birthday of the Lord Jagannath). More

As per the allegations by the farmers and residents of the area, the under-construction project is being built with an estimated budget of Rs 10 crore, jeopardising local farmers' occupation.  More

The political scene in Odisha has intensified following the state government's decision to replace a committee overseeing the inventory of Lord Jagannath's valuables. Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallick criticized the move, suggesting ulterior motives, while Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan defended the decision, emphasizing prompt action by the new committee. More

Moreover, in a bid to improve the administration, the Mohan Majhi government has also prepared a list of class two and class three officers occupying particular posts at particular places for a long time apart from the senior officers. More

Jagatsinghpur MLA Amarendra Das visited the local police station to address public complaints about a lack of basic supplies and seating. He brought paper and pens, advised police to be more people-friendly, and promised to build a facility for visitors. More

BJP National President JP Nadda today announced the list of State Incharge and Co-Incharge for various states including Odisha. More