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.

CBI
CBI Raids Cuttack-Based Firm Over Rs 140 Cr Bank-Fraud Case

The company allegedly caused undue and wrongful losses to Punjab National Bank/ Indian Bank to the tune of Rs 140.48 crore with interest as on September 30, 2021, and corresponding wrongful gain to accused persons, the CBI said in a statement.

Allowing Spectators During Ind Vs WI T20I: OCA Throws Ball In Odisha Govt’s Court 
Allowing Spectators During Ind Vs WI T20I: OCA Throws Ball In Odisha Govt’s Court 

OCA will propose the State government to allow people who have completed double dose of vaccination or with a negative RT-PCR report 72 hours before the match

Biju Janata Dal protest in Bhubaneswar
LPG Price Rise: BJD Begins 3-Day Stir In Odisha, Demo In Cuttack & Bhubaneswar Today

Earlier on Sunday, party spokesperson Byomakesh Ray had announced that the BJD members will stage protests in all the blocks under the three RDC zones from Monday.

Kartika Purnima 2021
Odisha Celebrates Kartika Purnima Despite Covid Restrictions

On Kartika Purnima, a usually large number of people across the state congregate at river ghats or near other water bodies to take bath in the wee hours and sail miniature boats with lamps and crackers as the festival is known as ‘Boita Bandana’.

Orissa High Court
Mamita Murder Case: Plea Filed In Orissa HC Seeking Investigation Against Minister Dibya Shankar

Last month, the outfit had also filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Rs 50 lakh compensation for the next of the kin of the deceased lady teacher. However, the organization said that the PIL is yet to be listed for hearing though three memos have been made so far. During the period, several startling facts relating to the murder case have also come out, said president, Bharatiya Bikash Parishad, Surendra Panigrahi. 

Gaja Bhoga
Famous Gaja Bhoga Offered At Dhabaleswar Temple

The ‘Bhoga’ was offered to the lord on the occasion of ‘Bada Osha’ following the completion of a series of rituals amid strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines

boita bandana utsav
After Curbs On Baliyatra, Cuttack Admin Bars ‘Boita Bandana Utsav’ This Year

The Cuttack district administration on Tuesday barred people from observing ‘Boita Bandan Utsav’ at public places (water bodies) in the district on Kartik Purnima this year.

3 Notorious Gun Runners Nabbed In Cuttack; 5 Firearms, 30 Live Rounds Seized
3 Notorious Gun Runners Nabbed In Cuttack; 5 Firearms, 30 Live Rounds Seized

As per reports, a special team of Lalbag Police station led by IIC RN Bhanja managed to nab three illegal arms suppliers on Monday night. Five firearms including three 9mm pistols and 30 rounds of live bullets were seized from the criminals.

Odisha Forest Ranger Suspended For Secretly Burying Dead Tusker With Gunshot Wounds
Odisha Forest Ranger Suspended For Secretly Burying Dead Tusker With Gunshot Wounds

As per the protocol, if a wild animal is found dead under suspicious conditions, the matter should first be reported to the higher authorities for facilitating further probe. But, the local staff failed to follow the procedure and buried the carcass secretly.

OSSTET 2021 Second Phase Registration Till Nov 20; Check Steps To Fill Online Application
OSSTET 2021 Second Phase Registration Till Nov 20; Check Steps To Fill Online Application

The window for registration was made active by the BSE on November 12 and the last date for submission of online registration is December 20, 2021.

Odisha Woman Donates House, Property Worth Rs 1 Crore To Rickshaw Puller
Odisha Woman Donates House, Property Worth Rs 1 Crore To Rickshaw Puller

63-year-old Minati Patnaik has donated her three-storied house, gold ornaments and all her possessions to Budha Samal, a rickshaw puller in the Millennium City.

Illegal Firearm Racket Busted
Illegal Firearm Racket Busted In Odisha’s Cuttack, 4 Held

As many as four persons have been arrested in this connection. Police seized two pistols (one 9 mm, another toy gun), two live rounds, Rs 1,00,000 cash, five mobile phones, two bikes, a sharp-edged weapon and other incriminating materials from their possession during the raid at a hideout

 Orissa High Court Recruitment: Apply For Law Reporter Post, Check Details
Orissa High Court Recruitment: Apply For Law Reporter Post, Check Details

The appointment will be for a period of one year on a fixed pay (consolidated) of Rs 35,000 per month.

OPSC Recruitment 2021: Notification Out For 381 Assistant Professor Posts, Get Details
OPSC Recruitment 2021: Notification Out For 381 Assistant Professor Posts, Get Details

The selected candidates will be posted at various Medical College and Hospitals in Odisha under the Health and Family Welfare Department in the Academic level 12 of ORSP (MCT) Rules, 2019.

Congress hartal over Mamita murder case
Congress Observes 6-Hour Hartal In Odisha Over Mamita Murder Case

As directed by the HC, the members of Congress held peaceful demonstrations at several parts of the State. However, normal life remained unaffected in the six-hour bandh as most of the shops and business establishments remained open in the State, including in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

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