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IMD has predicted that temperature may rise by two degree Celsius in some parts of the State in next 48 hours
Odisha to reel under severe heat wave conditions for next 4 days

As per the prediction by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, mercury level is likely to cross 45 degree Celsius in many parts of the State mainly in Northern and interior parts of Western Odisha during the period.

  • Saturday, 27 April 2024
Recovered cash and other items from arrested accused
Woman makes Sundergarh contractor friend on Facebook and 'dupes' him of Rs 15 lakh

As per police sources, Jharana was running a racket with the help of her family members to dupe people.

  • Saturday, 27 April 2024
Orissa High Court
Orissa High Court expresses concern over misuse of POCSO Act in prosecution of romantic relations between young adults

The Single Bench of Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra allowed a batch of petitions praying to quash criminal proceedings under the stringent legislation.

  • Saturday, 27 April 2024
Weather: IMD Predicts Intense Heatwave In Odisha Till May Second Week
Weather: IMD Predicts Intense Heatwave In Odisha Till May Second Week

Odisha is searing in intense heatwave conditions for the last several days and as per the India Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief expected from the scorching weather.

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  • Friday, 26 April 2024
Anvesh Pradhan, who interacted with PM Modi, tops JEE Main in Odisha; aims a career in research
Anvesh Pradhan, who interacted with PM Modi, tops JEE Main in Odisha; aims a research career

Anvesh Subham Pradhan from Bhubaneswar topped Odisha in the JEE Main 2024 with a 99.997 percentile. An award-winning student, he has excelled in various competitions and aims for a research career in top IITs.

  • Friday, 26 April 2024
Congress rebels to undermine party's prospects in Odisha's Koraput?
Congress rebels to undermine party's prospects in Odisha's Koraput?

Opposing their own nominees and challenging the decision of the top leaders, some leaders have even filed nominations as independents for the Lok Sabha seat and Assembly seats such as Gunupur, Bissam Cuttack and Jeypore.

  • Thursday, 25 April 2024
2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Boudh
2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Odisha’s Boudh

Some of the Maoists have retreated from the area during the combing operation. Some Maoist materials like arms and ammunition have also been seized from the spot.

  • Thursday, 25 April 2024
Heat wave returns to Odisha! Temperature to rise further, says IMD
Brace up for more heat spell, temperature likely to soar by 4-6 degree Celsius in Odisha

As per IMD sources, as many as 10 districts like Mayurbhanj, Boudh, Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Subarnapur, Nuapada, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Kalahandi and Balasore will witness severe heatwave conditions between April 27-28.

  • Thursday, 25 April 2024
Orissa High Court
Accused in jail can seek anticipatory bail in separate cases: Orissa High Court

Justice Shashikant Mishra clarified that such anticipatory bail, if granted, would be effective only if the accused is arrested in connection with the subsequent case after his release from custody in the previous case.

  • Thursday, 25 April 2024
BJD tense as discontent grows in Barchana and Sambalpur
BJD tense as discontent grows in Barchana and Sambalpur

A meeting of the party was held at Sankha Bhawan where Amar Satpathy was absent. Jajpur MP, party’s district observer, and ticket aspirants like Rajnarayan Mohapatra and Janmejaya Lenka attended the meeting which was reportedly called to placate the dissent. 

  • Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Odisha Tops Retail Inflation Rate In Country; Here’s What Experts Said
Odisha Tops Retail Inflation Rate In Country; Here’s What Experts Said

A recent data revealed that INFLATION RATE IN ODISHA WAS HIGHEST IN MARCH 2024 as compared to other states and union territories in the country.

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  • Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Man hacks son for Rs 100
Man hacks son for Rs 100 in Odisha

Though the victim managed to save his life from the deadly attack, he was critically injured in the process.

  • Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Body found inside ship at Paradip port
Body found inside ship at Paradip port

Though the reason behind the death of the labourer is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the person might have died due to suffocation inside the hatch of the ship.

  • Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Amid soaring mercury, Odisha villagers grapple with acute drinking water shortage
Amid soaring mercury, Odisha villagers grapple with acute drinking water shortage

Upset over the drinking water crisis, women of Jatagaon in Oria panchayat under Telkoi block trooped straight to the block office carrying pots and buckets to lodge their protest.

  • Monday, 22 April 2024
89 sunstroke-related illness cases in Odisha: Public Health Director
89 sunstroke-related illness cases in Odisha: Public Health Director

The health director said, "We have reports of about 89 cases from 16 districts pertaining to sunstroke and heat-related illness. The patients are being treated at different hospitals. Sundargarh has so far reported the highest number of cases at 41."

  • Monday, 22 April 2024
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