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.

OPSC assistant professor recruitment 2022: Commission releases important notice, check here
OPSC chief Satyajit Mohanty retires, Sanat Mohanty to remain in charge

The move from the Odisha government came after the tenure of OPSC chairman Satyajit Mohanty came to an end on 2 August 2023. Mohanty retired from the post after attaining 62 years of age.

5 criminals arrested in Cuttack
Commissionerate Police nabs 5 criminals, seizes 5 pistols & 50 rounds of live ammunition in Cuttack

Cuttack DCP Pinak Mishra said, “Already focus is given on organised crime and petty offences in the city. The Special Squad along with police stations are on alert mode.”

Heavy Rainfall Alert
Waterlogging in Twin City: Mayors of Cuttack, Bhubaneswar say efforts on to fix issues

It is pertinent to mention here that rain and drain water entered the houses of people living in several localities in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar yesterday and it is yet to be cleared even after 12 hours today.

Rain brings Twin City Cuttack, Bhubaneswar to their knees; residents struggle
Rain brings Twin City Cuttack, Bhubaneswar to their knees; residents struggle

After a few hours of downpours on Monday, normal life was thrown out of gear, and traffic on different stretches came to a halt. 

OCS Results 2021
OCS 2021 results: Not told anyone about my preparations, says 4th rank holder Baisakhee Lenka

“I had not informed anyone that I was preparing for Civil Services. My parents helped me a lot. After the exam, my father asked me to prepare for UPSC. He always asked me to dream big,” said Lenka.

Facing flak, Cuttack admin allows Rolex Circus to continue shows till Sept 4
Facing flak, Cuttack admin allows Rolex Circus to continue shows till Sept 4

Informing about the district administration’s order in this regard, Rolex Circus coordinator Surya Mohanty said, “The district Collector has allowed us to continue our shows till September 4.”

Notorious thief Hemant Das
Notorious thief with 500 burglary cases across country arrested in Cuttack

Sources said Hemant is accused of stealing from a medicine store at Badambadi area. As per reports, Hemant hails from Hatasahi area under Lingaraj Police Station limits in Bhubaneswar.

Liquor mafia attack excise dept officials during raid in Athagrah, 4 vehicles ransacked
Liquor mafia attack excise dept officials during raid in Athagrah, 4 vehicles ransacked

Before they could understand anything, the assailants attacked the officials with sharp weapons leaving them critically injured.

Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena
Polythene wrapping of indoor stadium roof was an additional layer of protection for President’s programme: Odisha CS

The CS was in Cuttack to attend a meeting of the Empowered Committee for Cuttack Development Authority when he spoke to the reporters about the polythene wrapping.

A Matric Exam Centre In Odisha
Odisha BSE Matric Exam 2024 date announced, check form fill-up and other details

According to a notification issued by the BSE, the Annual High School Certificate, Madhyama and State Open School Certificate Examination for 2024 will be simultaneously conducted from 20 February 2024 to 4 March 2024.

President Murmu urges law students to serve the unserved, underprivileged
President Murmu urges law students to serve the unserved, underprivileged

It is rightly said that law is not just a career, it is a calling, she added.

President's programme in Cuttack
Resentment brews as President Droupadi Murmu attends function at Cuttack Indoor stadium with roof covered with polythene sheets

President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to her home state Odisha, attended the valedictory function at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack to mark the completion of 75 years of the Orissa High Court.

President Murmu distributes chocolates among Cuttack kids
President Murmu distributes chocolates among Cuttack kids, First Lady’s kind gesture wins hearts 

After offering puja, President Murmu came out of the temple and waved her hands and greeted the people waiting for her.

Speed trial can set free innocent people languishing in jail on trivial charges: President Murmu in
Speedy trial can set free innocent people languishing in jail on trivial charges: President Murmu in Cuttack 

Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to her home state Odisha, attended the valedictory function of 75 years of completion of the court at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack.

Orissa High Court Recruitment
In a first, Orissa High Court pronounces verdict in Odia to mark 75 years of establishment

The court had heard the writ petition on July 19 and reserved its verdict. Ahead of the momentous occasion, the court delivered the 41-page verdict in Odia on July 25.

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