Today’s News Headlines, Breaking News from Odisha – 8 December 2024
Today’s News Headlines, Breaking News from Odisha – 8 December 2024
- President Droupadi Murmu Lays Foundation Stone for Three New Railway Lines in Odisha
President Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation for three new railway lines in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. She also inaugurated a Tribal Research Centre and announced upgrades to Dandbose airport. - President Droupadi Murmu Gets Emotional at Birthplace, Dances with Tribal Women Breaking Protocol
During her visit to Uparabeda village, President Droupadi Murmu, returning to her birthplace in Mayurbhanj for the first time since assuming office, emotionally danced with tribal women, breaching protocol. - Srimandir Receives Over Rs 100 Crore in Donations in 3 Years: Odisha’s Law Minister
Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan informed the Odisha Assembly that devotees contributed more than Rs 100 crore to Puri Srimandir over the past three years. - ASI ADG Inspects Sand Removal Process at Konark Sun Temple
The ASI team conducted an inspection of the sand removal process at the Konark Sun Temple. The team, with IIT experts, evaluated the temple’s structural stability and spire condition. - DD to Broadcast News in Santali: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Doordarshan will begin broadcasting news bulletins in Santali within a week in Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The announcement was made during President Murmu’s visit, with Vaishnaw, also the Railway Minister, highlighting the significance of the language for the region’s tribal communities. - 54-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Jail for Raping Minor Girl in Odisha
A 54-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a special POCSO court in Berhampur for the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Kabisurya Nagar, Ganjam. A compensation of Rs 5 lakh was awarded to the victim. - Poacher Arrested for Killing Migratory Birds near Chilika Lake
Odisha Forest officials arrested Arjuna Ghadei for poaching migratory birds near Chilika Lake. The carcasses of a Northern pintail and a White-breasted water hen were recovered. This is the second such poaching case within the past 15 days. - Flight Tickets Set to Cost More This Holiday Season
Several airlines have already announced a hike in flight ticket prices, and more are expected to follow suit as the holiday season approaches. - ‘Race off the Road’: National Car Race Championship Kicks off in Bhubaneswar
The National Car Race Championship began in Bhubaneswar, with participants from Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. The event, under the Indian National Auto Cross 2024, promotes safe motorsport practices.
- ‘Parab’, Upcoming Odia Film to Release this Christmas
The Odia movie Parab is set to release on December 20. The film stars Megastar Choudhary Jay Prakash Das, Siddhanta Mohapatra, Anu Choudhary, Dipanwit Dash Mohapatra, and Suryamayee Mohapatra. - Rainfall Activities to Continue Across Several Parts of Odisha: IMD
Light to moderate rainfall across Bhubaneswar and other Odisha districts has brought relief from rising air pollution. The IMD predicts continued rain in several areas for the next 48 hours.
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