Jharsuguda: A local court in Jharsuguda has convicted 14 women in a 23-year-old case related to assault and public humiliation in the Laikera area, bringing closure to a long-pending criminal trial that dates back to 2003.The Court of the Senior Civil Judge (Women’s Court)-cum-JMFC, Jharsuguda, on June 26, 2026—though the order copy was made available…
Baliguda, Jul 4: Three youths lost their lives in a suspected hit-and-run accident after an unidentified vehicle rammed into the motorcycle they were travelling on near Mahasingh Bridge under Baliguda police limits in Odisha’s Kandhamal district late on Friday night.The accident occurred between 10:30 pm and 11:00 pm when the three youths were riding a…
A newly constructed house in Saras village under Kendujhar Town police limits witnessed tragedy when a wall collapsed, killing one worker and leaving another critically injured.The incident occurred on July 4 during construction work.Police identified the deceased as Babur Sheikh and the injured as Mitu Sheikh, both residents of Janghipur village in West Bengal. The…
With lakhs of devotees expected to converge on the pilgrim town for the annual Ratha Jatra, the Odisha government has stepped up preparations to ensure smooth civic management, sanitation and public safety during the grand festival.With lakhs of devotees expected to converge on the pilgrim town for the annual Ratha Jatra, the Odisha government’s Housing…
Cuttack: In a shocking incident, Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) of Chauliaganj Police Station, was found dead inside her official quarters on Saturday.According to police sources, IIC Beauty Mohanty’s body was found hanging in her quarter. The incident came to light after she failed to respond to repeated phone calls from fellow staff members. A team from the…
Miami, 4/7: Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in their World Cup last-32 clash which went into extra time on Friday, with an own goal in the 111th minute giving the reigning champions the win. Lionel Messi had opened the scoring when he latched on to a long ball in behind the defence from Lisandro Martinez….
New Delhi, 3/7: Congress on Friday described the RSS statement on Ram temple donation embezzlement calling for strict action against those responsible as a “nefarious attempt to cover up” truth and protect the “fraudulent outfit’s” image General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh posted on ‘X’, “the clean chit given by the RSS is disgraceful and shameful….
Kolkatta, 3/7: Tensions between the two Trinamool Congress factions reach mounting proportions on Friday after the Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee’s faction took possession of the organisational headquarters in Kolkata, a day after staking its claim to to the party’s name and symbol before the Election Commission.This move sought to reinforce the dissidents claim…
* *ODISHA VIGILANCE ARRESTS TWO PANCHAYAT OFFICIALS IN PURI DISTRICT FOR EMBEZZLIN Puri, 3/7: Today, Odisha Vigilance has arrested two former Panchayat Executive Officers (PEOs) attached to Puri district. The accused duo is implicated in two separate cases of systematic financial fraud, *collectively misappropriating government funds to the tune of Rs.30,78,620/- earmarked for vulnerable beneficiaries…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation, a leading Japanese Industrial company, and the Gurugram-based ACME Group to promote collaboration in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial development.According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the state government also hosted an “Interaction with Japanese…
