Tag: Odisha News

Artha Tatwa chit fund scam: Businessman Vineet Lalani grilled by ED 
Artha Tatwa chit fund scam: Businessman Vineet Lalani grilled by ED 

The ED had earlier raided eight locations linked to the accused including six in Bhubaneswar and one each in Berhmapur and Chhatrapur as part of its investigation into the alleged money laundering.

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Loka Seva Bhavan
Odisha hikes monthly remunerations, allowances of civic body office bearers

The hike has been made by amending the recommendations of the 5th State Finance Commission as well as the Odisha Municipal Corporation Rules, 2004 and the Odisha Municipality Rules- 1953.

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Odisha’s Longest Flyover Unveiled In Keonjhar’s Joda, Locals Say ‘Will Reduce Dust Pollution’
Odisha’s Longest Flyover Unveiled In Keonjhar’s Joda, Locals Say ‘Will Reduce Dust Pollution’

Odisha’s longest-ever flyover bridge was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday through video conferencing at Joda town in Keonjhar.

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  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Odisha Secretariat
Odisha govt announces 22 new NACs, upgrades Bhanjanagar NAC to Municipality

A Chief Minister’s Office press release said, “Keeping in view the demands of the people, increasing population, development and economic growth, the Chief Minister has decided to set up these new NACs."

  • Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Black leopards surviving in Odisha: Official
Black leopards surviving in Odisha: Official

PCCF (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda posted a picture of a black leopard on his X handle on Tuesday and wrote, "This ghost of the forest was first captured in 2018 in Sundergarh. Heartening to inform that it was again recaptured in camera trap recently, putting to rest all the speculations that was raised by few in the public domain."

  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Two inter-state drug peddlers arrested in Cuttack
Two inter-state drug peddlers arrested in Cuttack

Police arrested Ishwara Mahara and Budhu Ray of Murshidabad in West Bengal and seized 257 gms of the banned substance. Besides, a Scorpio vehicle and Rs 2 lakh cash were seized from them. The seized substance is approximately valued at Rs 26 lakh.

  • Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Sarpanch Protest In Bhubaneswar
Protest against ‘officer raj’ and salary hike demand, Odisha Sarpanchs scuffle with cops in Bhubaneswar

The agitators, united under the banner of Sarpanch Mahasangh, alleged that despite working for people in their community round-the-clock without any leave, they are being paid a meagre Rs 2,300.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
2 UTPs Escape From Odisha Jail
Escape of 2 UTPs: Odisha Jail officials start probe, prisoners yet to be traced

The sub-jailor said that both the UTPs were engaged in some computer related work as they had some knowledge about the computers and were paid some remuneration.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
Balasore Indoor Stadium
Rs 11-crore indoor stadium gathers dust in Balasore, sportspersons left in lurch

The multipurpose indoor stadium built at ITI Chowk in Balasore city was constructed at a cost of Rs 11.1 crore to encourage sportspersons. It has been two years since the building was built, but there is still a lock hanging on its main gate.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
Protesting Woman Dr Archana Kanungo
Woman levels 'no bribe no job' allegation against top officials; Odisha govt depts respond

The woman alleged that some top Odisha government officials, retired now, had demanded a bribe of Rs 50 lakh from her for a job. However, official releases from the state government departments show a different story.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
Mission Shakti Members
Odisha hikes meeting remunerations of Mission Shakti federation members by Rs 500

As per the decision, the meeting remuneration of president, secretary and other executive members of gram panchayat and block-level federations has been increased by Rs 500. The increased payment amount will be applicable retrospectively from October 2023.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
'Night out at Zoo’ for visitors launched in Odisha's Nadankanan
'Night out at Zoo’ for visitors launched in Odisha's Nadankanan

To get an insight into the life of nocturnal animals and birds in the zoo, the participants will be provided with battery-operated vehicles, and technical guides for the jungle safari. However, they can have this facility only after registering their names online with a deposit of Rs 250 for each participant. 

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Two murder convicts escape from Titilagarh sub-jail
Two UTPs escape from Titilagarh sub-jail

Two special police teams have been formed and raids are being conducted at multiple places to nab the escaped murder convicts.

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Teachers oppose Odisha govt's one-time retirement benefit move 
Teachers oppose Odisha govt's one-time retirement benefit move 

Akshaya Kumar Mishra, president of OSSTA said, “We outright reject the one-time lump sum amount of Rs 6 lakh to each teacher and Rs 4 lakh to each non-teaching employee on superannuation. We strongly condemn and oppose such an abominable system.”

  • Saturday, 09 March 2024
Bank fraud
Bank fraud: Odisha EOW nabs ex-banker in Rs 3.7 crore fraud case

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has arrested a former banker in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur in connection with a Rs 3.70 crore bank fraud case, an official said on Thursday.

  • Friday, 08 March 2024
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