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Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide arrested from Odisha’s Rourkela
Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan’s aide arrested from Odisha’s Rourkela

The aide has been identified as Amir Ali. He was arrested from the Sector-3 area of Rourkela, informed Rourkela SP Mitrabhanu Mohapatra. The SP said that a Central team arrested Amir Ali on Wednesday night from Rourkela. 

Leopard population declining in Odisha: NTCA report
Leopard population declining in Odisha: NTCA report

The countrywide leopard estimate covered 20 states in India through a foot survey spanning 6,41,449 km to estimate carnivore signs and prey abundance.

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
  • Odisha
BJP, Congress intensify attack on BJD over conch symbol in Odisha govt ads
BJP, Congress intensify attack on BJD over conch symbol in Odisha govt ads

Congress media cell chairman, Biswaranjan Mohanty said, “The state government is spending crores of rupees from the government treasury on party propaganda. We term it unethical.”

Anganwadi supervisor posts regularised by Odisha Cabinet 
Anganwadi supervisor posts regularised by Odisha Cabinet 

The Cabinet also approved the establishment of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) to provide a comprehensive repository of hydro-meteorological data. It will seamlessly collaborate with the National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC).

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
  • Odisha
Disgruntled BJD workers revolt against party MLA, swarm Naveen Niwas
Disgruntled BJD workers revolt against party MLA, swarm Naveen Niwas

Scores of BJD workers raised a banner of protest against MLA Suryamani Baidya and thronged Naveen Niwas, the residence of party supremo & Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.

Divyang devotees can now go inside Puri Srimandir; read on for details 
Divyang devotees can now go inside Puri Srimandir; read on for details 

In a piece of good news, Divyang devotees visiting Srimandir in Puri can now go inside the temple and have darshan of Lord Jagannath and His siblings. 

BJP and BJD
Are BJP-BJD alliance rumours another ‘false narrative and BJD’s propaganda’ once cited by Assam CM?

"If the BJD is really considering an alliance with the BJP, the party which is its competitor and immediate successor in Odisha, one can better guess their current situation"

Anganwadi workers' remuneration hiked in Odisha 
Anganwadi workers' remuneration hiked in Odisha 

As per reports, the government hiked the monthly remuneration of Anganwadi workers from Rs 7,500 to Rs 10,000 and that of Mini Anganwadi workers from Rs 5,375 to Rs 7250. Moreover, Anganwadi assistants will now receive a monthly remuneration of Rs 5000 instead of Rs 3750. 

Thefts in Bhubaneswar apartments: Police bust inter-state gang, arrest nine
Thefts in Bhubaneswar apartments: Police bust inter-state gang, arrest nine

As per reports, police seized nearly 1kg of gold and silver ornaments and cash of Rs 3.20 lakh from them. Police said the accused are involved in several loot cases at different places in Bhubaneswar. After loot, the accused used to flee to Chhattisgarh or Mumbai where they enjoyed a lavish life by spending the booties.   

Prove Rs 1K livelihood assistance is given by Odisha govt: BJP to BJD 
Prove Rs 1K livelihood assistance is given by Odisha govt: BJP to BJD 

The controversy over the distribution of Rs 1000 livelihood assistance to beneficiaries doesn’t seem to die down as the BJP in Rayagada district on Thursday alleged that the money is being given by the Central government. 

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
  • BJP
  • BJD
Lalitendu or Upasana? Who will be BJP's pick for Brahmagiri seat? 
Lalitendu or Upasana? Who will be BJP's pick for Brahmagiri seat? 

As for rival Dasburma's chances of contesting from the Bramhagiri seat, Upasana said, “We are hardly concerned about whoever comes or goes out or whoever is in front of us. We are looking after our organisation and want to work for our people. We are born in Bramhagiri and will stay in this soil.”

Married woman 'stabbed to death for refusing to elope' in Odisha 
Married woman 'stabbed to death for refusing to elope' in Odisha 

A married woman was stabbed by a youth at Jharana Nagar under Capital police limits in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday night. The victim succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday night, police said on Thursday. 

  • Thursday, 29 February 2024
  • Murder
Bipin Pradhan With Supporters In Viral Video
Will Bipin Pradhan join BJP if denied BJD ticket? Viral video indicates so

In the video, he could be seen telling his supporters that he would join BJP if BJD does not give him an MLA ticket this time. “I have been in BJD for the last 33 years. But if my party does not give me a ticket, and BJP offers me a ticket instead, then I will join BJP.”

Puri Srimandir
Odisha govt forms high-level panel for supervising inventory of Srimandir Ratna Bhandar

Cracks have been detected on the wall of the outer Ratna Bhandar of Srimandir. It is suspected that water has been leaking into the inner chamber through the cracks.

Protest At OFDC Office
OFDC recruitment: Candidates shortlisted for field asst posts allege irregularities in medical test

As per reports, candidates who have cleared the written examination for the posts of Field Assistant Grade- II (Sectional Supervisor) and Field Assistant Grade- III were called for document verification, medical test and physical endurance (walking) test. The medical test which commenced yesterday (February 28) will continue till March 1.

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