News from Odisha

Zero COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours. After over six months, Odisha recorded nil deaths in a single day period as per the data shared by the State Health and Family Welfare Department.

Just before the reopening, schools across Odisha are gearing up to conduct classes while strictly adhering to the COVID-19 guideline  

Leopard found roaming in Ghat areas. A leopard was spotted at Amapani Ghat on Kalahandi-Nabarangpur border. The movements of the leopard were captured on camera during the night. A local resident named Alok Panigrahi spotted this leopard roaming and captured it in his camera. Earlier, wild bears were also spotted in this ghat area. After sighting of this leopard, panic has spread among the locals. This area falls under the Nabarangpur & Kalahandi Forest divisions.  

The female elephant calf named Padma, rescued from Chikiti in Ganjam district got a new home and family. Padma has been shifted to the Kapilash Elephant Rescue Centre at Dhenkanal after it was rescued following its separation from its herd.

Top scientist from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Tapan Misra on Tuesday (January 5) claimed that he was allegedly poisoned with deadly arsenic trioxide on May 23, 2017. The incident occurred during a promotional interview at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.

The Excise Department today seized 11 quintal cannabis and arrested three persons today near the National Highway in Berhampur.  

Amid concerns of a bird flu outbreak, the Chief Secretary of Odisha confirmed that there is no outbreak of the disease in the State. This was confirmed by Chief Secretary, Suresh Chandra Mohapatra while reviewing the possible bird flu scenario in the State.

Two Deputy General Managers (DGMs) of the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) have been suspended by the plant CEO in connection with the gas leak mishap that claimed four lives. The suspended officials are N Das, the DGM of Coal Chemical Department and G Barik, the DGM of Energy Management Department. Action has been taken after the preliminary investigation, in which the two officials were found guilty of dereliction of duty.

After a gap of 9 months, Chandi temple in Cuttack reopens.

Drishyam director Nishikant Kamat died today in a local hospital in Hyderabad. The AIG Hospital released a statement related to it some time ago confirming the same. According to the statement, the actor and director succumbed to multiple organ failure. Versatile director Nishikant Kamat succumbs to multiple organ failure due to Liver Cirrhosis at AIG […]

BJP Odisha in-charge D Purandeswari lashed out at the Odisha government over the brutal murder of two party leaders in Mahanga in Cuttack district.

Congress’ Sura Routray On COVID-19 Vaccination In the Country

Age is just a number. We often hear this saying meant to encourage people. But a man from Durgala village in Jharsuguda district is a perfect embodiment of this expression. Meet, 63-year-old Abhiram Satpathy who has decided to undertake a tough journey on foot, with the gusto of a youth. Satpathy has set out on a journey to run to Puri district to raise awareness against the use of drugs. Also, did we tell you that he runs 30 kilometres every day as part of his routine? Yes, you heard that right. Let us hear what he has to say about his personal fitness journey.

Hundreds of chickens were reportedly found dead at a poultry farm in Badaberana village under Begunia area of Khordha district in the last three days. This comes amid the bird flu scare currently prevalent in several parts of the country.  

The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police Crime Branch seized 1.310 gram brown sugar and arrested one person near the Khordha Bypass on the National Highway today. The accused has been identified as Shaikh Anwar. The Crime Branch team conducted a raid near Khordha Bypass on the National Highway.