Tag: Odisha News

High drama as 'two wives' of deceased Odisha constable stake claim on body 
High drama as 'two wives' of deceased Odisha constable stake claim on body 

The decreased reportedly has two wives. The first wife, whose divorce case is reportedly still sub-judice, was hell-bent on taking the body. However, the deceased’s mother and the second wife opposed the first wife’s claim on the body. 

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Odisha Turning Into Narcotics Hub? Who Is Growing Opium Inside Similipal National Park?
Odisha Turning Into Narcotics Hub? Who Is Growing Opium Inside Similipal National Park?

Is Odisha gradually turning into a narcotics hub? The question has started haunting the minds of everyone after Forest, Excise and police officials destroyed opium poppy plantations in acres of woodland in the Similipal sanctuary.

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  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Why BJD chose newbie Manmath over Shreemayee for Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat?
Why BJD chose newbie Manmath over Shreemayee for Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat?

Public buzz is back about why the ruling party has pitted a political newbie against an experienced BJP leader like Aparajita Sarangi, even though it was earlier speculated that the BJD was planning to field its general secretary Shreemayee Mishra against Sarangi.

  • Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell
Retired from job, not hearts! Odisha teacher gets grand farewell

Ratikant Panda, a former student said, "Nizam Sir has retired from his job, but he has not taken retirement from our hearts.”  

  • Tuesday, 26 March 2024
BJP's Pradeep Panigrahi lambasts Odisha govt over public healthcare services 
BJP's Pradeep Panigrahi lambasts Odisha govt over public healthcare services 

Pradeep Panigrahi observed, “The Chief Minister himself has proved that good medical facilities are not available at government hospitals. The burning example is that when the CM is indisposed, why he prefers treatment at Medanta Hospital in New Delhi rather than the SCB hospital in Cuttack or the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar.”

  • Sunday, 24 March 2024
Shocking! 'Puri Srimandir flag' sold on e-commerce site triggers row!
Shocking! 'Puri Srimandir flag' sold on e-commerce site triggers row! 

Online fraudsters are on the prowl to exploit the sentiments of devotees of Lord Jagannath. Reports have come to the fore that devotees are being cheated on e-commerce platforms in the name of the 'Patitapaban Bana' (Puri temple flag). 

  • Sunday, 24 March 2024
Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Quits BJD, Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Party’s Functioning
Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Quits BJD, Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Party’s Functioning

Senior BJD leader and Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab resigned from the primary membership of BJD on Friday. Mahtab has expressed dissatisfaction over the functioning of the party.

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  • Friday, 22 March 2024
Two killed, one critical as truck hits bike in Odisha’s Sundargarh
Two killed, one critical as truck hits bike in Odisha’s Sundargarh

Three persons hailing from Sargipalli Lokadega area were going on a bike to Darlidhipa. It was stated that the three were going to their relative’s house.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
BJD’s posters and banners in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack violate poll code: BJP tells CEO
BJD’s posters and banners in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack violate poll code: BJP tells CEO

The BJP leaders pointed out that posters highlighting Jaga Mission and Mukta Yojana are still visible at the BJD’s ward offices in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
'Bunty-Babli gang in Bhubaneswar targets' second-hand car buyers!
'Bunty-Babli gang in Bhubaneswar targets' second-hand car buyers!

Beware! You may fall victim to online fraudsters. Just like the partners in crime portrayed in the Bollywood movie, 'Banti Aur Babli,' the Badagada Police in Bhubaneswar have detained a couple, who allegedly fleeced lakhs of rupees by trapping buyers through ads for pre-owned vehicles on online platforms.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Celebrating World Pakhala Day With Farmers In Odisha
Celebrating World Pakhala Day With Farmers In Odisha

Dahi-tempered Pakhala With Saaga Bhaja, Badi Chura, Allu Bhaja, Roasted tomato chutney and two pieces of fried fish...What else do you need for a perfect Pakhala Thali?

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  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Odisha teacher helping poor tribal students pursue their dreams 
Odisha teacher helping poor tribal students pursue their dreams 

Headmaster Bibhuti Bhusan Rath is not only giving financial help, but he is also carving out time from his hectic schedule to impart computer education with his own funds.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Two youths die as bike falls off bridge in Odisha’s Gajapati
Two youths die as bike falls off bridge in Odisha’s Gajapati

While negotiating a turn on the road, the biker lost control of the vehicle which later hit the protective wall of the bridge. The two along with the bike crashed down from the bridge. One of them died on the spot while the other was critically injured.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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Social media craze turns tragic after train runs over youth shooting Reels in Odisha

As per reports, Akshay who works for a Jatra party, was shooting for social media Reels on the railway track with some of his friends when Neelachal Express hit him from behind.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Puri Srimandir Parikrama AC Barricade Billed Over Rs 14 Lakh In 2 Months, Disrupts Budget Of SJTA
Puri Srimandir Parikrama AC Barricade Billed Over Rs 14 Lakh In 2 Months, Disrupts Budget Of SJTA

In order to alleviate the plight of devotees who wait on queues for hours in the open to have darshan of Lord Jagannath, the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) had installed an air conditioned tunnel near the Singhadwara.

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  • Monday, 18 March 2024
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