Tag: Odisha News

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
Youth on padayatra to shrines across country reaches Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar 
Youth on padayatra to shrines across country reaches Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar 

The youth identified as Ranbir Singh from Nainital has embarked on a tour to 12 Jyotirlingas, 52 shakti shrines and all the four major religious shrines of Hindus (Chaturdhams) in the country.

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Power blackout for 2 years! Odisha village living in dark
Power blackout for 2 years! Odisha village living in dark

As per reports, the two-year-long blackout has resulted from three defunct transformers. Locals lamented that a transformer installed at Munda Sahi went kaput two years ago, but the distribution company has not set it right despite repeated pleas of consumers.

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Bijoy Mohapatra's Son Arvind Mohapatra
BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra’s son Aravind forays into politics, joins BJD

After joining BJD, Mohapatra addressed the media, saying, “I have been serving the people of Patkura since 2019. I felt I needed a platform from where I could contribute to the area’s development. I had discussed with the voters of Patkura, and took the blessings of my father before taking this decision.”

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Woman’s murder in Bhubaneswar slum: Cops recreate crime scene with accused
Woman’s murder in Bhubaneswar slum: Cops recreate crime scene with accused

As per reports, the woman’s husband had engaged the accused, identified as Kalu, in the renovation of his mobile repair shop at Bapuji Nagar. Within 20 days of his stay, Kalu fell in one-sided love with the woman and wanted her to elope with him. 

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Pari murder case: Convict Saroj Sethi moves Orissa HC, challenges sentence 
Pari murder case: Convict Saroj Sethi moves Orissa HC, challenges sentence 

It may be noted here that after four years of the incident, the Nayagarh POCSO court convicted the accused and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.  

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Odisha youths held by Chhattisgarh Police in Naxal links proven innocent after eight-year legal batt
Odisha youths held by Chhattisgarh Police in Naxal links proven innocent after eight-year legal battle

Though Niranjan has been absolved of the charges, his family has been shattered over the years. His wife and six-year-old son stayed away from him. The costs of the legal battle have left the family in financial difficulties. 

  • Wednesday, 06 March 2024
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