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Odisha Class 10 student dies after falling sick during Matric exam

While writing, the student fainted. Following the first aid, he was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him brought dead.

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
Odisha to begin caste survey from May 1
Odisha to begin survey of Backward Classes from May 1; Opposition terms it ‘vote bank politics'

The state government maintained that the survey was being conducted to make effective policies and ensure the socio-economic development of the backward classes and improve the social and educational conditions of the people belonging to the backward classes in the State.

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
Auto-rickshaw drivers stage a protest in Bhubaneswar
Auto-rickshaws, cabs go off roads in Odisha as drivers launch protest over humiliation

Around 10,000 auto-rickshaw and car drivers under the aegis of Smart City Online Auto Association launched the agitation in protest against alleged humiliation by agitating bus drivers.

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
Puri Srimandir sees huge rush, devotees injured in stampede-like situation
Puri Srimandir sees huge rush, devotees injured in stampede-like situation

However, due to the heavy rush, there was a stampede-like situation near the ‘Paschima Dwar’. A few of the devotees reportedly suffered breathlessness in the incident, reports said.

  • Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Odisha ASHA workers restart agitation over 13-point charter of demands, threaten to boycott 2024 ele
Odisha ASHA workers restart agitation over 13-point charter of demands, threaten to boycott 2024 elections

“Our main demand is regularisation of job with a minimum monthly salary of Rs 26, 000,” she added.

  • Wednesday, 15 March 2023
United Primary Teachers Federation has termed the denial unfortunate
Odisha primary teachers denied permission to hold dharna in Bhubaneswar

As per the federation, a steering committee meeting will be held and in the meeting, they will decide whether to go for the strike or not.

  • Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Youth Allegedly Tortured In Police Station
Youth ‘brutally tortured’ in Odisha police station, urges Chief Minister for justice

Mallik has filed a written complaint in this regard with the IIC of the police station and has also sent its copies to the district SP, Odisha Police DG and the Chief Minister urging for justice.

  • Tuesday, 14 March 2023
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Odisha Assembly witnesses heat over 5T and rising dropout rate in matric

Meanwhile, the LoP also raised the issue of students dropping out of the ongoing matriculation examination in the state. Over 15,000 students skipped the matriculation examination in the state.

  • Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Buses to ply across Odisha as usual during drivers’ strike starting tomorrow
Buses to ply across Odisha as usual during drivers’ strike starting tomorrow: Private bus owners

Following a meeting with DGP Sunil Bansal on Tuesday to discuss the law and order situation during the protest, the Association announced that plying of buses will be normal across Odisha during the strike on Wednesday.

  • Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Farmers worried in Kantapara
'Mysterious creature' back in Cuttack, 29 sheep killed in two days

As many as 29 sheep have been killed in the last two days at Gunadola village under Kantapara block in Cuttack district.

  • Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Similipal wildfire
Forest fires continue to rage in Similipal National Park in Odisha, pose threat to wild animals

Even though forest officials are trying to douse the fires, they have not been able to contain the blaze fully.

  • Tuesday, 14 March 2023
546 prisoners, undertrial prisoners died in Odisha jails in last 10 years
546 prisoners, undertrial prisoners died in Odisha jails in last 10 years

While the death of 11 prisoners and 35 undertrial prisoners were registered in 2013, the figures reached 24 and 49 in 2022.

  • Monday, 13 March 2023
Fearless lady professor stuns netizens with her daredevil bike stunts
Odisha woman professor's daredevil bike stunts leave all stunned

However, her journey to nurture her talent was not a piece of cake. She had to go through tireless training, and ride bikes on ditches, sand tracks, and pits to reach the stage that she is in today.

  • Monday, 13 March 2023
Malpractice deal for Matric exam: Centre superintendents, invigilators removed from duty in Puri
Malpractice deal for Matric exam: Centre superintendents, invigilators removed from duty in Puri

Besides, the DEO has also removed centre superintendents of Kakatpur and Nayahata Girls high schools from examination duty and suspended Kakatpur Girls High School clerk for keeping his mobile phone on during the Matric and SOS examinations.

  • Monday, 13 March 2023
Student dies after falling into hot dal in Odisha school
Student dies after falling into hot dal in Odisha school

The student was first rushed to Koida Community Health Centre (CHC) and later shifted to Ispat General Hospital (IGH) after his health condition deteriorated. However, he succumbed to his injuries last night.

  • Monday, 13 March 2023
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