Bhubaneswar: A half-burnt body of an unidentified person was found at Kelucharan Park under Chandrasekharpur Police Station limits in Bhubaneswar, raising suspicion of murder.According to preliminary reports, unidentified miscreants are suspected to have murdered the person and dumped the body inside the park. It is also suspected that the accused attempted to set the body…
The Commissionerate Police has arrested the driver of a night coach bus involved in a horrific hit-and-run accident on the Nayapalli-CRP Square stretch in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The police have also seized the vehicle.The arrested driver has been identified as Naushad Ali (59), a native of the Nimapada area in Puri district, currently residing at…
Bhubaneswar, October 29, 2026: Following cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’, heavy rainfall of around 550 mm has led to a sharp rise in water levels in the Bahuda River in Ganjam district. The water level at Baghalati Dam on the Bahuda River has crossed the danger mark following heavy rainfall, leading to a rise in water levels…
Bhubaneswar : On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, a walkathon was organized by the State Bank of India, Administrative Office, Bhubaneswar on 26.10.2026 Monday morning. The march was organised with the theme "Probity for Prosperity" and the importance of Honesty, Transparency, Accountability and Ethical Conduct in public life was carried out through placards. Shri Rakesh…
The severe impacts of Cyclone ‘Arnab’ became starkly visible in the capital city of Odisha on Tuesday, as continuous torrential rainfall and fierce squally winds severely disrupted daily life and traffic movement across multiple areas.Massive Puja Gate Collapses.In the Club Town field area, a towering 80-foot-high puja pandal and welcome gate dedicated to Goddess Gajalakshmi…
Bhubaneswar, 26/10/2026.The Odisha Information Commission, led by State Chief Information Commissioner Shri Manoj Parida, paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha today. Other Commissioners, namely Shri Jagannath Rath, Shri Pranabindu Acharya, Shri Pabitra Mandal and Smt. Kalpana Pattnaik, also joined the meeting. The Commission briefed the Hon’ble Governor that through a special…
Bhubaneswar, 22 October 2026 East Coast Railway (ECoR) organised a ‘Jan Sambad’ campaign across its stations today to strengthen direct communication between the Railways and the public, enhance passenger awareness and encourage public participation in improving railway services. As part of the programme, General Manager, East Coast Railway, Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, interacted with passengers at…
As Bhubaneswar wraps up its grand Dussehra celebrations, the Commissionerate Police have implemented strict security and regulatory measures for the upcoming Bhasani Utsav (idol immersion processions) and Ravan Podi events.Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Saravana Vivek M announced a total ban on DJ music during immersion rallies, warning of immediate equipment seizure and criminal cases…
Bhubaneswar: Special arrangements have been made by the police to manage traffic and prevent road accidents during the Durga Puja festivities in Bhubaneswar. A total of 73 officers and 15 platoons of security personnel will be deployed for traffic management in the city from today until October 22, said Traffic ACP Umakanta Pradhan.The police would…
Hands-on Training to Be Provided in Four Trades Bhubaneswar, October 12, 2026:A five-day skill development training programme for Class XII students and vocational lecturers of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools has commenced at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) and the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM). The programme has been organised for Government…
