News from Odisha

In a country where farming is the primary source of livelihood for most, a man from Bhadrak has set an example for others. Farmer Mrunmay Jena has proved that it is possible to excel in any field. This simple farmer from Dhamara in Bhadrak district runs a flourishing poultry and fishery business.  

Srimandir is likely to open its gates for devotees soon. After a painful wait of nine months, devotees may soon be able to have darshan of Lord Jagannath. According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, the temple may open its gates for devotes between December 22nd and 24th. Initially, there are plans to allow locals, following which general darshan is likely to resume from January 3, 2021.

The midnight arrest of 2 employees of OTV and 2 security guards in the Bhubaneswar minor girl gang rape case has left a lot of questions unanswered putting the scanner on Police.

Another twist in the ongoing marital discord between actor-turned MP Anubhav Mohanty and his celebrity wife Varsha Priyadarshini. The new twist is the Delhi-based journalist Jagrati Shukla, who describes herself as a good friend of Anubhav Mohanty. And she has cautioned the ‘fans of Varsha’ for using ‘sick, demeaning, derogatory and unacceptable abuses’ against her on social media.

Cricket made a return in Odisha after the COVID19 lockdowns with Odisha Cricket Association Inter-District Senior Men’s T-20 League beginning at Barabati Stadium.    

Some shocking details have emerged in the murder of seven-year-old girl Bishnupriya. Baliapal Police claimed success in the case and revealed that the girl was killed by her distant relatives after she came to know about their illicit relationship. The arrested accused has been identified as Deepak Sahoo while the woman’s name is yet to be disclosed.  

Will Biju Patnaik’s famed Dakota aircraft turn to dust? Have a look, how Biju babu’s favourite Dakota aircraft is lying unattended outside the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. This is the same Dakota DC–3 aircraft which Biju Patnaik flew in 1947 in a daring act to rescue Indonesia’s former Vice President and Prime Minister during the Indonesian War of Independence. These images are three years old. After the 2019 Fani Cyclone, the Dakota Aircraft suffered even more damage. It is said that most of its parts are ruined.

BJP is all set to hold padyatras in all the Assembly segments in Odisha demanding justice for Pari.

Farmers from Malkangiri and Sambalpur districts have alleged massive irregularities in the paddy procurement process. Hundreds of farmers at the MV-72 mandi in Malkangiri demanded intervention of the district administration and the State Government accusing ‘middlemen involvement’ in preparing forged documents in the name of farmers.  

Watch the inspiring story of Shruti! Shruti Swapna of Baripada has set an example of social service and selflessness by donating her hair for cancer patients. After witnessing one of her close friend’s mother undergo cancer treatment, Shruti understood how difficult the fight against cancer is, especially for a woman.    

Nearly 3.20 lakh people in Odisha mostly health care workers will get COVID19 vaccine in the first phase. Frontline workers and vulnerable groups including people over 65 years of age and people with co-morbidities will be the first ones to receive the COVID19 vaccine. As per the guidelines of the Centre, one has to register before-hand and at least 100- 200 people will be vaccinated in each session per day.  

2020 brings another dampener for the people of the capital city. The Coronavirus pandemic has played a spoilsport on the New Year eve merrymaking as restrictions have been imposed on ‘Zero Night’ celebrations on the night of December 31.  

Special guidelines have been issued for Christmas celebrations in the capital city. In view of the COVID19 pandemic, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has come up with special guidelines for Christmas celebrations.  

Jajpur Forest officials busted a wildlife smuggling racket on Tuesday. The sleuths of Jajpur Forest Division arrested two persons from Bhikipur Reserve Forest area under Jajpur Road Police limits.

The Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack has busted another racket involved in illegal firearm trade in Cuttack on Tuesday. The Police seized seven country-made guns, 35 bullets, other weapons and a car. A home guard along with 12 other persons involved in the racket were arrested in the case.