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Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi meets family of Odisha man killed in Pahalgam terror attack

1 day ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi today met the bereaved family of Prasant Kumar Satpathy, an Odisha native who lost his life in the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Sarangi was in Jammu & Kashmir for a Public Accounts Committee Meeting. She offered heartfelt condolences to Satpathy’s wife Priyadarshini and nine-year-old son, who were present during the attack. In an emotional moment, Priyadarshini clung to the MP while narrating the horrifying incident.
Three new Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts established in Odisha

1 day ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has established three new Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts in different districts of the state. According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the new courts have been set up at Baliapal in Balasore district, Lephripara in Sundargarh district, and Rengali in Sambalpur district. These courts were constituted by the state government after consultations with the Orissa High Court.
UPSC announces Civil Services Exam Results; Shakti Dubey tops list, Odisha’s Ritika Rath secures 48th rank

2 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the final result of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, bringing the 2024 exam cycle to a close. The cycle included the written exam conducted in September 2024, followed by the personality test/interviews held between January and April 2025.
No darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple tomorrow for 5 hours

2 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Puri: Devotees will be restricted from having darshan of deities at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri for five hours tomorrow due to the Banakalagi ritual. As per a notice issued by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), the Banakalagi ritual of the deities is scheduled to be held on April 23 (Wednesday). Therefore, general darshan will be suspended for five hours from 5.00 PM to 10.00 PM after the end of the second Bhoga Mandap ritual tomorrow.
Heat wave in Odisha: Collectors to take decision on closure of schools, says Minister Suresh Pujari

2 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: Amid rising temperatures across Odisha, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today said that district collectors have been empowered to decide on the closure of schools based on local weather conditions. Currently, schools in the state are operating in morning shifts. However, in areas where the temperature crosses critical limits, collectors can independently decide to close schools to ensure the safety of students, the minister said.
Bhubaneswar: Patients queue overnight at Capital Hospital's Cardiology dept using helmets, bricks, bottles

2 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: The Cardiology department of Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar has been witnessing a huge rush of patients as people are seen lining up overnight to consult doctors, due to the limited number of patients being allowed for consultation each day. In a bid to secure their place in the queue, patients or their attendants are placing helmets, bottles, bricks, and even slippers outside the department to mark their spot.
Two police personnel killed as truck hits PCR van in Odisha's Cuttack

3 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Cuttack: Two police personnel were killed and another sustained serious injuries after a speeding sand-laden truck crashed into a Police Control Room (PCR) van during a routine patrol on the Cuttack-Paradip road early Tuesday morning. The tragic incident occurred near Gati Routpatna under the CRRI police limits. The deceased have been identified as Jagannath Mahali, who was driving the PCR van, and Lokanath Shabar, a member of the Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OAPF).
Heat wave alert: Max temp likely to be above 42 deg C in ten districts of Odisha, says IMD

3 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Bhubaneswar: Heat wave conditions in Odisha may intensify as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the maximum temperature is likely to cross 42 degrees Celsius in ten districts of the state. "Maximum temperature (day temperature) is very likely to rise by 3-5°C during the next three days. Maximum temperature is likely to be above 42°C over the districts of Angul, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Bargarh, Kalahandi, and Nuapada," the IMD said.
Youth shot dead in Odisha's Dhenkanal over suspected past enmity

3 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Dhenkanal: A youth was allegedly shot dead by miscreants late last night in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. The incident occurred in Karigar Sahi under Dhenkanal Town Police limits. The deceased has been identified as Maheswar Behera alias Titu. According to reports, the attack took place around 11 PM while Titu was returning home. A group of miscreants suddenly opened fire on him near his house, with two bullets hitting him in the leg.
Odisha CM's public grievance hearing held for first time in Sambalpur

3 days ago | sambadenglish.com | Biswajeet Swain

Sambalpur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday held a public grievance hearing in Sambalpur. For the first time, the CM's public grievance hearing was organised outside Bhubaneswar. The hearing took place at the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) office, where hundreds of people gathered from early morning to voice their concerns and submit grievances. CM Majhi said the initiative aims to take the government closer to the people and ensure that no citizen feels neglected.