News from Odisha

BJP-BJD alliance speculation: Uncertainty deepening, hopes fading 
BJP-BJD alliance speculation: Uncertainty deepening, hopes fading 

The saffron party has finalised candidates for nearly 100 Assembly seats and 16 Lok Sabha seats.  However, the saffron party is weighing political equations for the Lok Sabha seats of Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Kendrapara, sources said.

'Assault' on police officer: Court frames charges against Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab
'Assault' on police officer: Court frames charges against Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab

MP Bhartruhari Mahtab was accused of slapping the then Sub-Inspector Amitabh Mohapatra, now posted as ACP, during a programme held at Netaji Birthplace Museum in Cuttack on January 23,  2011.

ADR report
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik richest among 95 crorepati MLAs in Odisha: ADR report

The report, released recently, includes an analysis of the affidavits submitted by political leaders.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
  • Odisha
Racket involved in gun-making and renting busted in Odisha's Kuldiha sanctuary 
Racket involved in gun-making and renting busted in Odisha's Kuldiha sanctuary 

The forest department took the issue seriously. RCCF Prakash Chand Gogineni on Thursday started an investigation into the firing incident and visited the spot. He said that like the Similipal, a special team will be deployed in Kuldiha sanctuary.   

Fake RTO Office: 2 Accused Arrested In Balasore
‘Fake RTO’ office busted in Odisha’s Balasore, 2 arrested

Balasore SP Sagarika Nath informed that the accused posing as fake RTO and MVI officials were issuing challans using forged stamps and documents pertaining to Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha to vehicle owners.

Jharpada Jail In Bhubaneswar
20 inmates to be shifted from Bhubaneswar Jharpada jail: Odisha DG Prisons

The jail authorities have issued directions for strengthening security measures inside jails in view of the upcoming elections in the state.

Odisha Elections 2024
Odisha’s development could have fast-tracked, but BJD’s neglect failed the state: BJP MLA

Suraj also highlighted the achievements of the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's term. He said that there has been a massive revolution in the telecom sector in the country.

Temple Thefts Rising In Odisha
How safe are temples in Odisha? 10 temples 'looted' in barely 6 months

From stealing gold and silver ornaments of deities to other valuables including donation boxes, brass and other utensils, the miscreants are reportedly targeting everything that is available at temples.

BJD’s posters and banners in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack violate poll code: BJP tells CEO
BJD’s posters and banners in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack violate poll code: BJP tells CEO

The BJP leaders pointed out that posters highlighting Jaga Mission and Mukta Yojana are still visible at the BJD’s ward offices in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).

Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu
Major push in tribal's education: 'Odisha will have 114 model schools, works underway for 87 EMRS'

In an interview with ANI, Tudu said, “Education is the biggest and most important matter. Tribals don't receive quality education anywhere including Odisha. They somehow complete education till class 10, but do not get any opportunity to pursue higher education or technical education.”

VSSUT Bans Western Dress During Fest
Burla VSSUT bans western dress for cultural fest for students; traditional attire only allowed

All the students have been instructed to wear Indian traditional/ authentic dresses for the event. Moreover, western and short dresses have been strictly forbidden on the university campus during these days, the notice read.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
  • Vssut
Students Writing Exams In School
Students write exams under candle lights in Puri, thanks to long power outage

As per reports, students of some schools under Puri Sadar block were forced to write their exam papers under candle lights after a long power outage made their classrooms dark.

Damodar Rout
Veteran leader Damodar Rout critical, almost brain dead; no CPR given at Capital Hospital despite requests: Sambit Routray

According to Sambit, there was a delay of 15 to 20 minutes in shifting his father to a private hospital. As a result, his brain suffered extensive damage due to lack of oxygen supply to the brain.

Election Commission Of India
Elections 2024: ECI transfers non-cadred Collectors, SPs of Odisha and three other States

The Commission said this action is a demonstration of the Commission's dedication and promise to uphold fairness and preserve the integrity of the electoral process, a sentiment repeatedly emphasized by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.

Day temperature may rise by 8-10 degree Celsius in next 3 days in Odisha: MeT
Day temperature may rise by 8-10 degree Celsius in next 3 days in Odisha: MeT

While the rainfall activities have considerably brought down the temperature, providing much-needed respite from the hot conditions, the temperature is likely to reach 40 degree Celsius by the end of March, as per the MeT reports.

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