Tag: Cuttack

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.

Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari passed away at SCB Medical College in Cuttack. Known for her contributions to organic farming and conserving native paddy varieties, she was admitted two days ago due to health issues. Kamala Pujari hailed from Koraput.

The Chief Minister also rapped the previous BJD government over not opening all four dwaras (doors) of Srimandir.

The duplicate tea manufacturing unit was busted during the joint encroachment eviction drive by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) enforcement squads in the area.

Odisha's government plans to establish vegetable mandis in every district, including Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, to curb inflation. The initiative aims to eliminate middlemen, ensuring fair prices for consumers and better profits for farmers.

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.

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.

Shashi Bhushan reportedly didn’t attend the hearing session due to health issues. He has skipped the hearing of the Court for the second time.

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.

The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) will host the Odisha T20 Cricket League 2024 from June 30 to July 17 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. Featuring six teams, the tournament will implement the impact player rule and Decision Review System (DRS).

Odisha's BJP-led government plans to develop Cuttack and Bhubaneswar into a Triple City by including Puri, as announced by Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra. The initiative aims to enhance urban infrastructure and connectivity while creating job opportunities and reducing migration.

Bhartrihari Mahtab was appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, announced by Minister Kiren Rijiju. He replaces senior MP Kodikunnil Suresh, sparking a debate on parliamentary norms.

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.

“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.

Cuttack Sadar MLA Prakash Sethi's car was attacked by a local youth after attending a Raja Mahotsav event. The incident occurred in Sompur, Cuttack. Although the MLA was unharmed, police have detained the accused, suspecting political motives.