Tag: Odisha

 DJ Azex
New twist in DJ Azex death case; police to probe in ‘break up with girlfriend’ angle 

According to sources, the relationship between Azex and Jigyansa turned bitter after the latter found that the DJ has reportedly developed an affair with another girl.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Samir Ranjan Dash
Over 50,000 teachers to be appointed in Odisha schools soon

The minister said the process for the appointment of 2026 teachers and 2064 clerks in various schools across the State has already been started.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Not beneficiaries, but BJD workers are getting land under Jaga Mission: Congress
Not beneficiaries, but BJD workers are getting land under Jaga Mission: Congress

Launching a scathing attack on the ruling BJD government, the grand old party alleged that instead of the actual beneficiaries, the conch party workers are being provided with the land under the programme.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Matric question paper ‘leak'
Odisha Matric exam: School headmaster among 8 arrested for question paper ‘leak’

Among the arrested was Pranabandhu Sahu, a school headmaster who was appointed as the examination controller.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Family feud
Sundargarh man hangs self after killing wife over suspected family feud

Talasara police started an investigation into the incident. A scientific has also been pressed into action.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Man was rescued by fire service personnel
High drama in Bhubaneswar as man climbs atop hoarding, threatens to end life; rescued

The drama ended after he was rescued by fire service personnel after an hour-long operation. 

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Chickenpox outbreak in Rayagada
Admin clueless on chickenpox outbreak in Rayagada, villagers resort to superstition for treatment

The villagers are reluctant to go to the hospital for treatment of the affected children.

  • Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Aswini Kumar Patra
Odisha Minister, BJD leaders draw flak for ‘insulting’ Odia language on Pakhala Dibasa

‘Pakhala Dibasa’ being written in English and Patra’s statement didn’t go down well with many linguists and the Opposition BJP in the State.

  • Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Amita Tarei
World Forest Day: Odisha's woman green crusader who overcame social taboo to plant thousands of trees

Meet Amita Tarei from Jharakata village under Krushna Prasad block in Puri district who has overcome the social taboo and restrictions from his family members to prepare her as a green crusader.

  • Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan protests exploitation, demands Rs 5000 pension
Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan protests exploitation, demands Rs 5000 pension

A scuffle also broke out between farmers of NNKS and police in the State capital after the protestors attempted to gherao State Legislative Assembly, sources informed.

  • Monday, 20 March 2023
Maiden avian survey kicks off in Odisha’s Satkosia sanctuary
Maiden avian survey kicks off in Odisha’s Satkosia sanctuary

According to sources, as many as 30 youths from Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Bihar have participated in the bird survey which will continue till March 22.

  • Monday, 20 March 2023
Odias across globe celebrate quintessential native delicacy
Pakhala Dibasa: Odias across globe celebrate quintessential native delicacy

The sacred place of Pakhala in Odia food habits can easily be ascertained from the fact that not only the mortals, but Pakhala has always been cherished in the Jagannath faith and is offered to the deities at Puri Srimandir daily.

  • Monday, 20 March 2023
Mahanadi
Kalma barrage in Chhattisgarh throttles Mahanadi water flow to Odisha

The flow of the river has slowed down and it has completely dried up at several places like Subarnapur, Nayagarh and Boudh. 

  • Sunday, 19 March 2023
Thunderstorm in Odisha
Odisha witnesses thunderstorm with gusty wind

Following sweltering heat over the last few days, different places in North, West and South Odisha witnessed intense to moderate thunderstorm activity.

  • Saturday, 18 March 2023
Power cut
Power cut spells misery in Odisha during Matric examination; Opposition slams TPCODL

As per the allegations of the villagers, TPCODL authorities have pushed the future of the students into darkness.

  • Saturday, 18 March 2023
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