Bhubaneswar, May 18: In a significant anti-corruption development, Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Ms. Pravati Swain, former Revenue Inspector (RI) of Sadangi Circle under Gondia Tahasil, Dhenkanal, in a bribery case.On 18 May 2026, the Hon’ble Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal, convicted Ms. Swain under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(d)/7 of the Prevention of…
A patient died after an ambulance ran out of fuel on the Kathajodi River bridge while being shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar, triggering outrage among locals and the victim’s family.The patient, a youth from Kendrapara who had consumed poison, was being transferred from SCB Medical College and Hospital to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. The ambulance suddenly stopped midway…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revoked the suspension order issued against its senior leader Mahameghabahan Aira Kharabela Swain.BJP Odisha State Disciplinary Committee Convener Sudarshan Nayak announced the withdrawal of the suspension on Sunday.Swain, a former Lok Sabha MP from Balasore, was earlier suspended from the party for allegedly violating party discipline. With the…
Bhubaneswar: A police officer in Nayagarh district has been placed under suspension following serious allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of authority.Madanmohan Pradhan, former Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Khandapada, was suspended by the Home Department after a woman from the Fatehgarh police station area accused him of making obscene gestures and advances through phone…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday nabbed Anit Kumar Guru, Section Officer in the office of the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer (CDM & PHO), Jharsuguda, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500.According to an official press release, Guru allegedly demanded the bribe from a teacher of a GNM (General Nursing and…
In view of the prevailing heatwaveconditions, the Khordha district administration has announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to April 23Bhubaneswar: In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, the Khordha district administration has announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to April 23.The decision was…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) carried out a massive eviction operation in Shampur mouza under Bharatpur police station limits on Thursday.Under the direct supervision of BDA Vice-Chairman Chanchal Rana and led by Joint Commissioner Ranjan Kumar Jena, the drive saw the deployment of six JCB machines that demolished 187 unauthorized houses, including 31 under-construction…
A 19-year-old Agniveer trainee was reportedly found hanging at INS Chilka in Odisha today. He had joined the training programme at the Sailor Training Establishment of the Indian Navy around four months ago.Bhubaneswar: A 19-year-old Agniveer trainee was reportedly found hanging at INS Chilka in Odisha today.The deceased has been identified as Kartik Yadav of…
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released the preliminary report on the Rourkela plane crash involving India One Air’s Cessna Caravan aircraft.The report outlines how the flight developed technical issues before its emergency landing attempt.On January 10, 2026, the aircraft operated four scheduled sectors—Bhubaneswar–Utkela–Bhubaneswar and Bhubaneswar–Rourkela–Bhubaneswar. During its final leg to Rourkela, the crew…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance Department has initiated a raid at six locations of Rajesh Chandra Mohanty, Additional Chief Engineer, Central Irrigation Circle, Odisha, Bhubaneswar, on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets (DA).The simultaneous searches, led by 1 Additional SP, 11 DSPs, 9 Inspectors, 8 ASIs, and other supporting staff, are being conducted on the strength of…
