Tag: Odisha

Odisha’s longest flyover unveiled in mineral-rich Joda town
Odisha’s longest flyover unveiled in mineral-rich Joda town

The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation started its construction In 2020. The entire stretch of the flyover along with the approach roads with a span of 4 km and 487 metres starts from NH-520 to Sarankul Chhak. The road is as wide as 5.5 metres and can carry a maximum load of 400 tonnes.

  • Monday, 11 March 2024
Radheyshyam Rana
Meet Odisha artist who draws two portraits at a time with leg

Meet Radheyshyam Rana, from Bagabar village under Birmaharajpur block in the district, who can draw two portraits with his right leg at the same time. Rana is such a gifted artist that he can draw an accurate portrait of anybody on canvas with ease.

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Jajpur Assembly seat
Odisha Elections 2024: Can BJP turn tables if Pranab denied BJD ticket in Jajpur?

If talks in political circles are anything to go by, there is uncertainty over Pranab being repeated from this seat in the 2024 Assembly Election. In that case, the political equation may take an interesting turn in the upcoming polls with the BJP eagerly and enthusiastically setting its sight on the seat.  

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Amid suspense on BJP-BJD alliance in Odisha, BJP leaders leave for New Delhi
Amid suspense on BJP-BJD alliance in Odisha, BJP leaders leave for New Delhi

Amid the suspense on the alliance,  Manmohan Samal, organizational secretary Manas Mohanty, Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar, and co-in-charge Lata Usendi left for New Delhi in the evening.

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Couple ends lives in Odisha’s Cuttack over ‘family feud’
Couple ends lives in Odisha’s Cuttack over ‘family feud’

As per reports, as the doors of their house did not open even after 8 am on Sunday, their neighbours peeped into the house and later, on opening the doors, they were shocked to find the couple lying on the floor.  

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Odisha MLA barred by villagers from inaugurating irrigation project
Odisha MLA barred by villagers from inaugurating irrigation project

They didn’t allow Das to inaugurate the project. They even inaugurated the project by themselves by breaking coconuts in front of the sitting MLA.

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Mining scam: ED turns heat, conducts raids at multiple places in Odisha and outside
Mining scam: ED turns heat, conducts raids at multiple places in Odisha and outside

During the search operation, Rs 30 Lakh, 2 Kg gold worth Rs 1.24 Crore, one Car along with property documents, digital devices, and incriminating documents were seized. 

  • Sunday, 10 March 2024
Soumya Ranjan predicts resurgence of one opposition party in case of BJP-BJD alliance 
Soumya Ranjan predicts resurgence of one opposition party in case of BJP-BJD alliance 

Patnaik did not clarify the party that will emerge as the sole opposition. Many wonder if he is referring to the Congress, of which he was once a member. “This situation will arise because the BJP was asserting itself as the opposition and an alternative. In case of an alliance, the BJP will be not there as an opposition,” he added.

  • Saturday, 09 March 2024
Odisha BJP demands immediate transfer of long-serving police officials
Odisha BJP demands immediate transfer of long-serving police officials

BJP leader Lekhashree Samantasinghar said, "There are many officers who have overstayed at their place of postings. Many of them have not been transferred for five, 10, and even 12 years since their postings. Their long service in one place is against the guidelines meant for free and fair elections.”  

  • Saturday, 09 March 2024
IMD predicts rise in temperature in Odisha; check latest weather updates
IMD predicts rise in temperature in Odisha; check latest weather updates

As per IMD, there will be no major change in the maximum and minimum temperature for the next two days. However, there is a forecast of a gradual rise in the temperature from March 11, 2024. 

  • Saturday, 09 March 2024
Family carries body to police station seeking justice in Baripada
Odisha youth found hanging in ‘lover’s’ house; family carries body to PS seeking justice

After the post-mortem, the family members walked to the police station carrying the body on their shoulders demanding an unbiased investigation into the incident.

  • Friday, 08 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
Man-animal conflict: Odisha launches special vehicles to rescue wildlife 
Man-animal conflict: Odisha launches special vehicles to rescue wildlife 

Such rescue vehicles are equipped with hydraulic lift systems, four-tonne winch, generator sets, and emergency lights.  Meanwhile, members of rapid response teams have been imparted training to use these vehicles.   

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Odisha hikes salary of outsourcing employees 
Odisha hikes salary of outsourcing employees 

Moreover, the Odisha State Outsourcing Employees OMBUDSMAN has been formed to sort out conflicts and complaints between outsourcing staff and service provider agencies. To hear complaints of the outsourcing staff and the service provider agencies, each department will have a nodal officer. 

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan recruitment 2024: Apply online for 1342 principal and teacher posts

Candidates interested in these positions must apply online through the website www.oav.edu.in.

  • Thursday, 07 March 2024
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