Latest Updates from Odisha

As the long-awaited news broke the people of Kendrapara in particular and of Odisha in general started celebrating. 

While MLA Pujari accused LoP Mishra of keeping mum on the tardy progress of expansion work, the latter advised the former to think about his coal percentage. 

Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Amat informed the House that the elephants and the big cats died due to several reasons including diseases, electrocution, train accidents, road accidents, poaching and poisoning. 

Though the lady ASI later lodged a complaint with the SP, no action was allegedly taken against Pradhan. Later, the complainant lodged a formal complaint in connection with the matter with the Northern-range IG.

As per sources, electrical short circuit led to the outbreak of fire in the department resulting in dense smoke.

The railing of the bridge was damaged and the vehicle remained dangling on the edge of Jatamundia-Subarnapur bridge. 

A fashion show presenting rich Sambalpuri handlooms was also organised by a special contingent from Odisha Samaj Abu Dhabi.

The Union Minister further stated that a probe into corruption in various Central schemes will be initiated in Odisha as done in West Bengal, where action was taken against corruption in Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

The senior saffron leader sought answer on this issue and urged the Odisha government to come clean on the woman.

As per some political analysts, as Acharya is in a race for a BJD ticket from this constituency, he targeted local MLA Pujari indirectly.

In the video, Lugun is found absolutely healthy during the time of the altercation. However, she was reportedly stated ill and was subsequently admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital after some time.

According to eyewitnesses, the bike rider was taking a U-turn near Utkal Hospital when a speeding car hit him from behind. The car dragged the biker for at least 100 meters. 

Four days after the incident, the police identified the deceased and handed over the body to Dinabandhu’s wife. 

The residents of Hatasahi Panchayat have been opposing the government’s decision to allow a liquor outlet in the Panchayat.

Such measures are now part of the Health Department’s strategy to enhance the skills of doctors and officials and at the same time ensure that they are able to mitigate stress.

CM Naveen was seen getting irritated over a BJD badge being pinned onto his shirt and a party scarf being tied around his neck at the Jan Sampark Padayatra meeting dais in the Ekamra Assembly constituency. 

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jayanarayan Mishra said he received information that Patnaik has met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

The villagers are now guarding the samiti members belonging to the Bipin Pradhan group, sources said. All the 14 samiti members are now staying at a house in Bomakai village.

The scene soon took an ugly turn as both sides engaged in a scuffle. The situation came to such a pass that police had to intervene to bring the situation under control. 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said "Earlier incidents of treatment under candlelight and other means used to be reported from rural pockets of the state. But now similar scenes are witnessed at the state’s major health institution.