Tag: Odisha News

COVID-19 Recoveries in Odisha
COVID-19 Claims 12 More Lives In Odisha, Toll Jumps To 247

Bhubaneswar: Amid a record surge in the daily cases of coronavirus infection, Odisha registered another grim record after 12 COVID-19 patients undergoing treatment in various hospitals lost their lives in the last 24 hours. The spike has taken the death toll in the State to 247. As per the information provided by the Odisha Health […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Suresh Pujari
BJP's Bargarh MP Suresh Pujari Tests Positive For Covid-19

Bhubaneswar/Bargarh: BJP’s Member of Parliament from Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency, Suresh Pujari has tested positive for Covid-19. Pujari through his twitter handle informed about contracting the infection. “Even though I did not have any symptoms, I got myself tested for SARS-nCoV yesterday and my report which came out today revealed that I am positive,” Pujari […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
COVID-19 Recoveries In Odisha Surge Pass 30K Mark
Covid19 Recoveries In Odisha Surge Past 30K Mark

Bhubaneswar: The number of Covd-19 recoveries in Odisha crossed another milestone of 30000 after 1544 more patients recovered from the viral disease on Saturday. As per the State Health department, the total number of recoveries in Odisha stand at 30241. With 560 recoveries, Ganjam reported the maximum number of recovered cases while two other districts […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Farmer
KALIA Money Recovery: Opposition Demands Complete Waiver

Bhubaneswar: The Leader of Opposition, Pradipta Nayak has demanded complete waiver of money disbursed under the Odisha government’s KALIA scheme to people, who were later declared ineligible. In a video statement issued on Monday, Nayak said that Odisha government’s decision to postpone the recovery of KALIA money from ‘ineligible’ beneficiaries due to the Coronavirus pandemic […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Cancer
Help Reaches Odisha Girl With Cancer Who Secured 80% In Matric

Balasore: The class-10 girl who secured 80% marks in the recently-published matriculation exam results despite battling cancer has received the much-needed help; thanks to the district administration that has extended support after her ordeal was reported on OTV. As per the reports, Monalisha Mandal, a class-10 girl from Juari village under Alumeda panchayat of Balasore […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Ganesh Puja
COVID-Hit Idol Makers Seek Odisha Govt Help

Jagatsinghpur/Keonjhar: The idol makers whose art and craftsmanship are an integral part of our festivals are finding their life in tatters as COVID19 pandemic continues to steamroll their livelihood. Idol maker Banikar Andia of Kathuapatna in Jagatsinghpur district said his livelihood is in ruins with no work and money. Same is the story of 20 […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Rayagada
Rs 24 Lakh-Loot: Complainant Among 4 Arrested By Odisha Police

Rayagada: Four accused, including the complainant himself, were arrested by Rayagada police on Friday in connection with Rs 24 lakh loot reported on August 10, 2020. As per reports, an FIR was registered in Rayagada Police Station on August 10 regarding robbery of Rs 24 Lakh from an employee of a private finance company. However, […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Mock Parliament In Malkangiri School
Odisha Schools Unlikely To Reopen Soon, Govt To Announce New Programme: Minister

Jajpur: With COVID19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, schools in Odisha, which have been shut down since the enforcement of nationwide lockdown in March, are unlikely to reopen soon for a new academic session. State School and Mass Education Minister Samir Dash on Saturday explained that the situation is not apt right now to […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Bagala Dharmashala
Wrong To Say Bagala Dharmasala Land Sold To Private Parties: Puri Admin

Bhubaneswar: Moments after BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra launched a scathing attack on Odisha government alleging that the land of Bagala Dharmasala is being sold illegally, Puri district administration clarified that ‘It is wrong to say that the dharmasala land has been sold to private lodge owners and further added that its building has not […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Odisha Lokayukta
Odisha Lokayukta Wants Vigilance Under Its Control

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Lokayukta, the State’s highest anti-corruption ombudsman organization has expressed interest to take over the reins of the State Vigilance department. Issuing its first annual report, the Lokayukta has said that it will function more effectively in curbing corruption, if the Directorate of Vigilance of the Government which is currently under the ambit of […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Odisha Man Return
'Missing' Odisha Man Living In Arunachal Hills For Decades All Set To Return

Gajapati: Jagpati Kargi of Rayagada block in Gajapati district, who was reported missing, and later spotted living in Arunachal Pradesh hills for decades, will be soon brought back to Odisha. Informing about the development, Gajapati district administration, in a tweet mentioned that Jagpati who is in Arunachal for the past 35 years is expected to […]

  • Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Sallu Surrenders
Odisha: Escapado Gangster Hyder's Close Aide Sallu Surrenders

Cuttack: Sallu alias Yakub Khan, a close aide of notorious gangster Sheikh  Hyder who staged a dramatic escape from his guarded ward in a leading hospital in the city on…

  • Monday, 12 April 2021
Puri Srimandir Covid-19
Over 350 Puri Srimandir Servitors Found Covid-19 Positive

Puri: Amid demands for reopening of Puri Srimandir, the temple authorities on Monday informed that over 400 servitors and employees of the 12th-century shrine have tested positive for Covid-19 so far. Puri Shree Jagannath Development Commissioner Ajay Jena informed mediapersons that a total of 351 servitors of the temple and 53 employees have been been […]

  • Monday, 12 April 2021
OTET Paper Leak
OTET Paper 'Leak': 3 Teachers Suspended In Deogarh

Bhubaneswar: Deogarh District Education Officer (DEO) on Sunday suspended three teachers including the superintendent of the centre at Deogarh Government Girls’ High School on charges of negligence in duty during…

  • Sunday, 11 April 2021
Pregnant Woman On Sling
Development In Doldrums: Pregnant Woman Carried On Sling To Hospital, Delivers Stillborn

Keonjhar: Decades after India’s independence, development at least in basic amenities still continues to be a far-fetched dream for many. There are places in Odisha where people have never realised how a proper motorable road looks like let alone proper healthcare facilities. Such is the sordid state of affairs in Tamanga village of Keonjhar district. […]

  • Sunday, 11 April 2021
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