Top Odisha news for September 9, 2024; key updates in 50 words each

Top Odisha news

Today, September 9, 2024, you will find the top news stories from Odisha summarised in about 50 words each.

These brief updates cover important events across the state. Check out the section below for the latest news.

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The IMD's Bhubaneswar office has issued an orange alert for moderate rain and thundershowers in Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and other districts, warning of water logging, poor visibility, and traffic disruptions. A yellow alert for light to moderate rain and lightning is also in effect for Puri and surrounding areas.

In a tragic incident in Odisha's Boudh, three sisters, Sudhirekha (13), Subharekha (12), and Surabhi (3), died after being bitten by a venomous snake. Their father, Sulendra Mallik, is in critical condition and has been moved to VIMSAR Burla. The family was bitten while sleeping, and the village is in mourning.

Chepatiamba village in Odisha's Nabarangpur district is facing a severe diarrhoea outbreak. In 18 days, three women have died, including Madhu Jani (27) who passed away early today. Several others are affected, with children and adults being hospitalised.

Ananya Chakraborty, an Associate Professor at National Law University Odisha, was found dead in her rented house in Cuttack. Her body was discovered in a room locked from the inside. The cause of death is unknown, and a post-mortem has been ordered to determine the cause.

The Odisha Health Department, led by Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, is prepared for any Monkeypox threat. Following a suspected case in India, the department has heightened screening at international airports and ensures isolation for those with symptoms. Authorities urge not to panic, as the virus spreads through close contact.

In Rourkela, RN Pali police detained a man for selling fake Subhadra Yojana forms and charging applicants. His computer was seized after the scheme’s nodal officer discovered the fraud.

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Despite several days passing since a robbery at a police officer's quarters near Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s residence, the Commissionerate Police has yet to make arrests.

Ahead of the 2025 Plus II exams, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has mandated that all high schools submit a report on CCTV camera installations. Schools must record key areas like strong rooms, exam halls, and labs, and provide live feeds to CHSE.

Dragon fruit cultivation has revitalized farming in Kandhamal district, where many had turned to bonded labor or illegal ganja cultivation due to low profits. With training from ITDA, farmers have shifted to dragon fruit farming, leading to substantial income and self-sufficiency.

The Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi is deemed beyond economic repair and unsafe for habitation, according to the Odisha government. Following a 2022 safety audit and a recent report from the Chief Engineer on April 28, 2024, the Home Department has authorised its demolition.

Two days after Chief Minister Mohan Majhi's groundbreaking ceremony for India's first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility at Bhubaneswar’s EMC Park, political claims of credit have intensified. BJD leaders praised former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's efforts in establishing semiconductor infrastructure, while accusing the BJP of attempting to claim credit.

In a tragic road accident in Bhadrak, Odisha, two bike riders were killed and another critically injured when their two-wheeler crashed into a parked truck near Bant Chhack on Sunday night.

In Turekela village, Bolangir district, Class X student Mukesh Behera drowned while bathing in a rivulet. On Sunday, Mukesh slipped into deep water while with friends. His family rushed him to Khadial Mission Hospital, where he was declared dead.

Interest in the Subhadra Yojana has surged, evident from the large crowds at Jan Seva Kendras for name registration. Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja and Development Commissioner Anu Garg met on Sunday to simplify the application process.

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