Tag: Odisha News

The rituals of the upcoming Rath Yatra will be performed as per the rituals conducted during the festival in 1971. 

A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Santosh Khuntia in Bhubaneswar. The accused has been arrested by Airfield Police after absconding. The child's condition is stable, and a senior official from Capital Hospital confirms ongoing investigations.

The newly elected BJP government in Odisha has started the process of increasing pensions for old age, widows, and disabled beneficiaries. Minister Nityananda Gond stated that preparations are underway to raise the pensions to Rs 3,000, pending budget clearance.

The State Health Department has mandated all government and private doctors to provide medical reports of rape victims within seven days, in line with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This directive includes detailed procedures for timely medical examinations and documentation.

The LAccMI bus services in Odisha's Dhenkanal district have changed their name to 'Mukhyamantri Bus Seva' and their color to saffron and white. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced the rebranding, but there is no clarity on who ordered the color change.

Frequent ownership changes have hindered development at Gopalpur Port in Odisha's Ganjam district. Residents, particularly the fishermen community, face an uncertain future due to jetty construction. The Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister suspects deliberate actions behind these changes, with hopes for improvement under potential new ownership by Adani Group.

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.

A Divyang girl child, aged two to three years, was found abandoned in the Chitrakonda forest of Malkangiri. Rescued by locals Sukaldei Hantal and Manguli Majhi, she has been handed over to the district administration.

Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath, will be opened soon, said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday. He said this while addressing a special function organised in Bhubaneswar to felicitate newly elected BJP MPs and MLAs.

Bars and pubs in Bhubaneswar are operating beyond permissible hours, prompting the Excise Commissioner to direct officials for inspections and legal actions. Social media posts exposed these violations, leading to increased surveillance and potential hefty fines or license cancellations.

Laxmisagar Police Station in Bhubaneswar registered the first case under new criminal laws, replacing British-era statutes. The incident involved an attempted murder on Gauranga Charan Das. Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted key changes, emphasizing crimes against women and children.

At least eight workers are in critical condition following a carbon monoxide gas leak at Rourkela Steel Plant. The incident occurred during repair work at blast furnace number-5. Injured workers are receiving treatment in ICU at Ispat General Hospital.

With the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri nearing, preparations are nearly complete. Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced that CM Mohan Majhi will review final arrangements. The event focuses on discipline, amenities for women, and resolving VIP movement issues. President Droupadi Murmu is set to attend and participate in the celebrations.

The newly-elected BJP government in Odisha, under CM Mohan Majhi, has revived the public grievance cell after several years. Citizens from across the state are now able to present their issues directly to the CM. This marks a shift from the previous administration under Naveen Patnaik.

Three people were killed and nine injured in separate road accidents in Bhubaneswar, Rayagada, and Angul. Accidents involved an SUV hitting a divider, a car collision with bikers, and another fatal incident on NH-55.