Berhampur, September, 2024: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha Government, has issued an advisory alerting customers about cyber fraudsters misleading people by claiming that their electricity connection will be disconnected due to unpaid bills. One such incident in Berhampur involved a fraudster using the number 8777418070. TPSODL emphasizes that these individuals are not authorized by the company and urges customers to take precautions when responding to such calls or messages. The company reassures customers that it never asks for sensitive information like passwords, OTPs, bank details, or access to mobile or laptop screens during payment transactions. To ensure safe payments, TPSODL advises all customers to use authorized payment methods and channels. The company also has a dedicated 24/7 toll-free number, 1800-345-6797 / 1912, to assist with any grievances or suspicious activities. “We at TPSODL prioritize the safety and security of our customers. We are closely monitoring fraudulent activities and encourage customers to report any suspicious calls or messages to our toll-free number. We urge them to use only authorized channels for all transactions,” said Mr. Amit Kumar Garg, CEO of TPSODL. TPSODL remains committed to customer protection and encourages vigilance against such fraudulent schemes. Read more
Baripada: 4 students swept away in canal during Lord Ganesh idol immersion, 2 rescuedBaripada: In a tragic incident as many as four students were swept away into the deep water of a canal in Baripada of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha on Friday. However, out of them two students have been rescued while the other two students are yet to be traced out. The incident took place when they had gone for immersion of Lord Ganesha idol in the Subarnarekha canal. The incident took place in the canal near Laxmiposhi area under Bhanjapur Police station limits. The two rescued persons are Ranjan Kumar Nayak of Barpada Police Station limits in Balasore district and Tapan Kamila of Baliapala Police Station limits. The missing persons are Tanmaya Kumar Behera of Singagadia village under Laxmansahi panchayat in Khunta area and Dibyajyoti Sahu of Rasagovindapur area. The four are from the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya. As per reports, four students from a local mess had gone to immerse Lord Ganesh idol in the canal. As there was deep water in the canal they could not guess and resultantly swept away into the deep water. Following the incident, the fire services personnel rushed to the spot and initiated search operation. After some time they managed to trace out and rescue two persons. However, two more students are still missing. The search operation is underway. Read more