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10/08/2023

A man, Nursingha Mohanty, allegedly stabbed his nephew Soumya Ranjan Pradhan to death and left four others seriously injured in a deadly knife attack near Tatambari Akhada Mutt in Puri district. Nursingha attacked his family members over a dispute, causing death. The injured were admitted to a hospital, while the husband's sister-in-law was shifted to Cuttack. The accused is on the run.

10/08/2023

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced penalties for households, commercial establishments, and institutions if they find potential sources of dengue mosquito breeding or larvae on their premises. Individual households will face a fine of Rs 1,000, while commercial establishments and institutions will face a penalty of Rs 5,000. The BMC is taking measures to mitigate dengue risks, such as surveillance, fogging, and spraying larvae oil. However, active public participation is crucial to achieve these measures. The BMC urges citizens to inspect their homes, offices, and nearby areas to identify breeding points and empty them if found with stagnated water. At least two people have died from dengue in Bhubaneswar this year, with 427 positive cases out of 924 samples tested.

09/08/2023

The Odisha School and Mass Education Department clarified that Aadhaar cards are not mandatory for school admissions, addressing concerns from headmasters who may insist on submitting cards. The department has asked District Education Officers to communicate with headmasters for smooth admissions and will review any deviations. Students can obtain Aadhaar cards after admission through district offices, and the government has instructed officials to ensure hassle-free student admission.

09/08/2023

Mamitha Naik, an Odia student at IIT-H, was found dead in her hostel room on campus. Her classmates found her hanging from a ceiling fan, and police found a su***de letter in her room. Mamitha's father claimed she was murdered, not committed, and that she was a victim of ragging. The family members were shocked to learn of her death, as she had been in regular contact with them. Mamitha was a 21-year-old student from Dumuri village, under Subalaya police station in Subarnapur district.

08/08/2023

A girl student's body was found in a MLA colony in Bhubaneswar, possibly the niece of an MLA from Mayurbhanj. The student, a Plus II Arts student, was found hanging in her room after completing her studies. Police have sent the body for post-mortem, but the exact cause remains unknown. The mobile phone of the deceased has also been seized.

08/08/2023

A youngster allegedly hacked to death an electrical metre reader in Kupati village, Ganjam district, in a terrible turn of events. The occurrence caused shockwaves throughout the neighbourhood.

According to preliminary investigations, the accused juvenile, whose name has yet to be determined, attacked the metre reader because he was upset about the high power bill. Laxminarayan Tripathy, the deceased metre reader, has been identified.

When Laxminarayan arrived at the consumer's residence on Monday, a violent confrontation occurred. In a fit of fury, the customer assaulted Laxminarayan, killing him.

Following the event, police arrived on the scene and began an investigation. The accused is alleged to be on the run following the event.

31/07/2023

The low pressure area over North Odisha and neighbourhood has become less marked, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD). However, the cyclonic circulation now lies over north Odisha and adjoining areas of Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand.
As per the forecast issued by IMD, an orange warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for three districts- Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Balasore. The Met agency further informed that several parts of Odisha will experience rainfall activities in coming days.

31/07/2023

Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district, a renowned breeding site for tigers, has experienced a significant decline in big cats in recent years. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has declared Similipal the best place for tiger breeding in the country, spending Rs 12-13 crore annually for the protection of big cats. Both the State and Union governments have spent over Rs 100 crore in the last 12 years to increase the population of tigers. However, the number of big cats has dwindled considerably in the reserve. Environmentalists and animal lovers in the state have expressed concern over the decline. Former honorary wildlife conservator Bhanumitra Acharya suggests that the government should not allow Similipal Tiger Reserve to be a tourist spot to increase the number of big cats. Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni has tightened the intelligence network to stop disturbances and plans to form a Joint Task Force to stop poaching. Meanwhile, no steps have been taken for the protection of tigers at Sunabeda tiger project in Nuapada district.

26/07/2023

Preserving the memory of the warriors who stood up for us and kept everyone’s heads held high. We will always be inspired by their courage.
Salute to every brave soldier of the Indian Army who gave their life while defending our country.

22/07/2023

The Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha scheme has been criticized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly influencing rural voters through a scheme involving the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders. The BJD has been directed to identify projects and prepare draft proposals by July 27, leading to meetings with local administration leaders across Odisha. The scheme provides Rs 50 lakh to each panchayat, making it approximately Rs 5 lakh for every village. The BJP has raised concerns about the scheme's purpose, claiming it is aimed at influencing voters by distributing public money among them. The BJD has denied these allegations and clarified that the scheme is aimed at solving problems at the grassroots level.

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22/07/2023

Four main accused have been arrested in connection with the shocking case of two women being paraded naked on camera by a mob in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on May 4. The State Police is making all-out efforts to arrest the other culprits at the earliest. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that maximum punishment would be accorded to the perpetrators. Police have started investigations and search operations to nab the culprits immediately after the video was viral. A case was registered at Nongpok Sekmai Police station against unknown armed accused, and a massive search was launched to nab the perpetrators. The incident took place just a day after the ethnic violence broke out, leaving over 150 people dead and over 600 injured.

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22/07/2023

A staff crunch in Odisha's universities, including Utkal University, has significantly impacted the quality of education. Professor posts in nearly all departments are vacant, with 14 professor posts in Berhampur University and 86 sanctioned teaching posts in Utkal University. The situation is causing difficulties in managing the situation, as well as causing delays in publishing results. In Rama Devi Women's University, 79 out of 138 sanctioned posts are vacant, while 78 out of 115 are vacant. Despite authorities addressing the issue with the state government, no steps have been taken to improve the situation.

The situation has impacted teaching at universities, with 49% of the total teaching posts being vacant. Students are also concerned about their careers and the quality of education in almost all universities. Higher Education Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak plans to recruit lecturers through counseling this week.

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21/07/2023

Outsourcing staff in various departments of the Odisha government staged a demonstration in Sambalpur demanding job security and equal work pay. They threatened to stage a similar protest in Cuttack on July 21 and march towards Naveen Niwas on July 31 if their demands are not met. The government placed Service Provider Agencies under 'Mo Sarkar' in February, aiming to felicitate agencies that provide regular and proper salaries. If agencies fall behind, they will be flagged and black-listed.

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21/07/2023

A police complaint has been filed against 26 opposition parties in Delhi for improper use of the name 'India' for undue influence and personation during elections. Avinish Mishra, a Delhi resident, alleges that these parties, including Congress, TMC, DMK, NCP, PDP, and RLD, have exploited the name for political advantage, potentially misleading voters, and compromising the electoral process. Mishra argues that the parties have violated Section 3 of the Emblems Act and are liable for punishment under Section 5. Mishra believes that the alliance's choice to name 'India' has hurt the sentiments of Indians who identify as citizens of 'India' and may disturb public order, peace, and tranquility. The Barakhamba Police Station is investigating the complaint.

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21/07/2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pain and anger over the Manipur incident, referring to the viral video of two women being paraded naked in the Northeastern state. He urged Chief Ministers to strengthen law and order in their states, especially for the protection of mother and daughter, and take action against perpetrators. Modi emphasized the importance of law and order, stating that the opposition has questioned the BJP's law and order situation in the Northeastern state. He also called for political parties to make the most of the Monsoon session.

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20/07/2023

A major tragedy involving a MEMU passenger train in Odisha was averted by a loco pilot, leading to the suspension of a pointsman and a departmental inquiry. The incident occurred at Nilagiri Road station, where the loco pilot noticed a train entering the loop line and applied brakes. The cause of the accident remains unclear, but it saved several lives.

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20/07/2023

Odisha's government has decided to lease the Hockey World Cup village in Rourkela, despite concerns about the future of the modern infrastructure built for mega events. The village, which has 225 rooms and modern amenities, was built to house teams, coaches, support staff, and officials during the last Hockey World Cup. However, sportspeople and enthusiasts in the state are resentful of the decision, questioning why the management of the world-class infrastructure will be entrusted to a third party.

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20/07/2023

The union cabinet has cleared The Mediation Bill, 2021 and the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. The Mediation Bill aims to settle civil or commercial disputes through mediation before court or tribunal, with 180-day completion time. The Mediation Council of India will be established to register mediators and recognize service providers. The bill lists disputes not fit for mediation, and parties can appoint a mediator or apply to a mediation service provider. The bills will be introduced during the monsoon session of Parliament.

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