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Odisha BJP files FIRs against DGP and other cops; BJD launches counter-attack with gas price hike st
Odisha BJP files FIRs against DGP and other cops; BJD launches counter-attack with gas price hike stir

The saffron party has launched a state-wide agitation from today and started lodging complaints against the DGP, the Police Commissioner and the Bhubaneswar DCP across the State.

  • Friday, 03 March 2023
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day: Odisha’s wildlife and rampant poaching activities

Recently, in February, the sighting of two Royal Bengal Tigers in two different places brought cheers to the faces of people of Odisha.

  • Friday, 03 March 2023
Olive Ridley Turtle
Odisha’s tryst with Olive Ridley turtles, its protection & challenges

On World Wildlife Day, we take a look at the Odisha connection of the Olive Ridley turtles.

  • Friday, 03 March 2023
Land sharks set eyes on historical Sisupalgarh in Bhubaneswar, complaint lodged 
Land sharks set eyes on historical Sisupalgarh in Bhubaneswar, complaint lodged 

The land sharks have always set their eyes on the ancient fortified city of Sisupalgarh. In the latest incident, a portion of the boundary wall was found to have been cut. Taking note of the incident, the ASI took the matter up with the Tehsildar and the District Collector. 

  • Friday, 03 March 2023
Ravenshaw Film Festival cancellation triggers outrage in University
Ravenshaw Film Festival cancellation triggers outrage in University

On the first day of the film festival, renowned film director Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece, ‘Pather Panchali’ was scheduled to be showcased.

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
BJD MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
BJD targets Centre over LPG price hike, BJP clarifies

BJD leader and Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik said, “Even a Rs 50 hike in cooking gas price affects the poor in a big way. And I am yet to see any reaction from the Odisha BJP in this connection.”

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
Sritam Das
'Odisha govt turned a blind eye to Pintu Nanda'

Launching a scathing attack, Das said, “Odisha govt turned a blind eye to Pintu Nanda. If it had intervened, Pintu would not have died an untimely death.”

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
Spurious Drug With Odisha Link Busted In Varanasi
Major fake medicine racket with Odisha link busted in Varanasi

Fake medicine brands that were made by this gang included Monocef O, Gabapin NT, Clavam 625, Pan D, Pan 40, Cef AZ, Taxim O, and the market value of the medicines recovered from the place is estimated to be around Rs 7.35 crore.

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
Bright planets Venus and Jupiter come closer, dazzle up western night sky 
Bright planets Venus and Jupiter come closer, dazzle up western night sky 

The Pathani Samanta Planetarium authorities in Bhubaneswar have made elaborate arrangements so that students and people having an interest in astronomy don’t miss this rare phenomenon. 

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
Odia cine industry mourns demise of popular actor Pintu Nanda   
Odia cine industry mourns demise of popular actor Pintu Nanda   

His demise has left his fans and the entire Odia entertainment industry in shock. While Social media is flooded with condolence messages, veterans from the cine industry expressed grief at the passing of the actor.

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
Pintu Nanda
Ollywood actor Pintu Nanda passes away during treatment in Hyderabad hospital

After a prolonged battle with liver cirrhosis, Ollywood actor Pintu Nanda passed away during treatment at a hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday night.

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023
Odisha man 'beats wife to death, ends life'
Odisha man 'beats wife to death, ends life'

Back in the village, Babu was in his house. It is suspected that after coming to know about his wife’s death, Babu may have lost his mental balance and consumed poison. 

  • Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Award Politics
Priority ‘sponsored award’ or Odisha Assembly? LoP targets CM over Mumbai visit

The LoP further alleged that the state government which is taking credit for the Sundargarh stadium has been constructed from the DMF fund

  • Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Pandemonium in Odisha Assembly
Pandemonium continues in Odisha Assembly, House adjourned

BJP leaders marched towards the Speaker’s podium and shouted slogans against the State government for the delay in the investigation of high profile Cabinet minister Naba Das’ murder case.

  • Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Rose Valley chit fund scam
Rose Valley chit fund scam: Over 2 lakh depositors get back money, says Odisha minister

The Supreme Court of India had also asked the Odisha government and the CBI to submit a report on the steps taken to refund the money of the chit fund beneficiaries in the State.

  • Tuesday, 28 February 2023
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