News from Cuttack

Cuttack is known as the Millennium City as well as the Silver City due to its history of 1000 years and famous silver filigree works. It is considered as the judicial capital of Odisha as the Odisha High Court is located here. It is also the old capital city of Odisha.The remains of the famous Barabati fort are still speaks the history of the millennium city. Cuttack has a rich maritime history which says that the traders’ sons (Sadhab pua) use to go to Java Sumatra Island to do business and brings lot of wealth here. To recollect this history every year Baliyatra, a weeklong festival is being organized here. Cuttack is the birth place of Subash Chandra Bose. Cuttack has so many special thing to know like here the feeling of sahi -bhai (Neighborhood) is very strong .Cuttack Khati (where group of friends, or people chatting on variety of subjects) is also very popular .Cuttack‘s delicious Dahibara- Allodium attracts many.

Rift in BJD's Cuttack unit deepens over Banki MLA holding review meeting 
Rift in BJD's Cuttack unit deepens over Banki MLA holding review meeting 

A rift in the Cuttack BJD is intensifying as Barabati-Cuttack corporators oppose Banki MLA Devi Ranjan Tripathy's review of their poll debacle in the Barabati-Cuttack constituency.

Vigilance Raid At Multiple Places In Odisha
Misappropriation of Rs 1.05 crore govt fund: Vigilance raids properties linked to Odisha Fisheries' dy director

Vigilance sleuths raided properties linked to Basanta Kumar Dash, Deputy Director of Fisheries Brackish Water, Cuttack, over charges of misappropriating Rs 1.05 crore in government funds.

Cricketer son fails to get selected in team, mother stages dharna on pitch in Cuttack
Cricketer son fails to get selected in team, mother stages dharna on pitch in Cuttack; blames coach

Following the drama at Sunshine Cricket ground in Cuttack, police reached the spot and took away the parents of the cricketer.

SCB hospital house surgeons and nursing staff stand-off escalates
SCB hospital house surgeons and nursing staff stand-off escalates, patient care likely to be hit

Meanwhile, the nursing association today announced to wear black badges for three days across the state and launch a cease work agitation from July 24 if the matter is not resolved.

Fire breaks out at pvt nursing home in Cuttack, patients evacuated
Fire breaks out at pvt nursing home in Cuttack, patients evacuated

A fire broke out on the third floor of a private nursing home near Purighat Police Station in Cuttack. The blaze started in the ICU, but all eight patients were safely rescued and relocated to the ground floor. A short circuit is suspected to be the cause.

Football Association of Odisha: Debashish Samantray’s exit & Samir Dey’s entry heat up sports politi
Football Association of Odisha: Debashish Samantray’s exit & Samir Dey’s entry heat up sports politics 

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) sees a political shift with BJP leader Samir Dey winning the president post uncontested, replacing BJD's Debashish Samantray. This comes amid broader changes in Odisha's sports landscape following a government change.

Consumers fume over sky rocketing prices of vegetables
‘Non-veg items relatively cheap than vegetables’; consumers fume over sky rocketing prices of vegetables

The exorbitant rise in vegetable prices across Odisha is affecting daily life. Consumers find non-veg items relatively cheaper as the cost of vegetables like tomatoes, beans, and brinjals skyrockets.

Rift in BJD: Animosity between Debashish Samantaray & Pravat Biswal keeps escalating 
Rift in BJD: Animosity between Debashish Samantaray & Pravat Biswal keeps escalating 

BJD MP Debashish Samantaray has launched an attack on former MLA Pravat Biswal for blaming the party's general election defeat on an anti-BJD wave and criticising VK Pandian and Pranab Prakash Das.

10 bombs hurled in Odisha
Over 10 bombs hurled in Odisha village following group clash

Tensions flared in Belanta village, Cuttack, after a violent clash led to bombs being hurled. Several people were injured, and police have been deployed to maintain order. The incident follows earlier conflicts during Holi.

Odisha man suffers heart attack over govt eviction 
Odisha man suffers heart attack over govt eviction 

A poor family in Sailo Jharpada village, Cuttack district, faces severe hardship after being evicted from government land. The family's breadwinner, Rabindra Behera, suffered a heart attack upon hearing the news and is currently hospitalized.

OTET 2024 schedule released; check details 
OTET 2024 schedule released; check details 

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, has announced the schedule for the OTET 2024. The exam is set for August 9, with detailed eligibility and syllabus information available on the official site.

Charges framed against Anubhav Mohanty in domestic violence case
Charges framed against Anubhav Mohanty in domestic violence case

Actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty faces charges in a domestic violence case, filed by his ex-wife Varsha Priyadarshini. The charges were framed following his court appearance in Cuttack.

BCCI announces ODI cricket match at Cuttack Barabati! Know details
BCCI announces ODI cricket match at Cuttack Barabati! Know details

Cricket returns to Barabati Stadium in Cuttack with an ODI between India and England scheduled for February 9, 2025. This match is part of the BCCI's announced fixtures for Team India's 2024-25 international home season.

Politics active again in Odisha over Mahanadi
Mahanadi is drying, cries BJD; BJP quips, 'What were you doing 24 years'

“There has been a long delay and Odisha is suffering. The new Odisha government will discuss the matter with the Chhattisgarh government, Centre and present Odisha’s stand at all the Constitutional forums for state’s interest,” said Pujari.

Odia serial crew member killed, 4 others critical in road mishap in Cuttack
Odia serial crew member killed, 4 others critical in road mishap in Cuttack

A tragic road accident on Kuakhai Bridge in Cuttack, Odisha, resulted in the death of a crew member from an Odia TV serial and left four others critically injured. The incident occurred when their vehicle was struck by a speeding truck, causing severe injuries and significant damage.

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