The Latest Breaking News from Odisha

Bengal begin Santosh Trophy campaign on a winning note

KOLKATA: Bengal began their Santosh Trophy campaign on a winning note on Monday, beating Odisha 2-0 in Banga, Punjab.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023

Odisha: Foreign marine safety experts provide training to Puri lifeguards

BHUBANESWAR: Four foreign marine safety experts have started a training programme for local lifeguards to prevent drowning deaths on Puri beach.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

Bahanaga train tragedy: 28 unidentified bodies to be cremated in Bhubaneswar crematorium

BHUBANESWAR: The 28 unclaimed bodies of June 2 Bahanaga train tragedy will be cremated in Odisha's capital with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) readying a crematorium for mass cremation.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 1.5 crore for hockey hero Amit Rohidas

BHUBANESWAR: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced Rs 1.5 crore cash award for Odisha's hockey hero Amit Rohidas for Gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Old Krishna Anicut selected for heritage structure award

Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage selected for WHIS-2023 Award. Balidiha Irrigation Project, Odisha, Jayamangal Anicut, Odisha, and Srivaikuntam Anicut, Tamil Nadu also selected. Award to be presented during 25th ICID Congress in Visakhapatnam.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Odisha: NHRC seeks report from govt authorities on sexual exploitation of minor girls

BHUBANESWAR: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from Keonjhar district magistrate and SP in three cases where minor girls were sexually assaulted last month. While a girl is pregnant, the second one gave birth to a baby boy last month.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Opposition political parties reject outcome of OBC survey in Odisha

Though the survey report was not officially made public by the Naveen Patnaik Government, both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress said the survey failed to capture clear picture of backward classes.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Landless beneficiaries in Odisha deprived of PMAY-G houses, says CAG

70% of landless Odisha population denied access to PMAY-G due to lack of homestead land. CAG audit found 0.12% of houses sanctioned for PwDs, recommended priority for landless & PwD beneficiaries.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Odisha CM announces Rs 1.5 crore award for javelin star Kishore Jena

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games in China's Hangzhou.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Backward Class community constitutes 39% of Odisha’s population, says Commission

The Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes, which submitted the first-ever survey on Socially Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) on Tuesday, said totally 53,96,132 households comprising a population of 1,94,88,671 belonged to backward classes in the State. As against an OBC community population widely believed to be exceeding 50% in the…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023