Padmapur Tahsildar Suspended on Corruption Charges

The Odisha government suspended Padmapur Tahsildar Bipin Kumar Pradhan in Bargarh district on charges of corruption. The suspension followed a report submitted by the District Collector,Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari addressed the Assembly and emphasised that corruption of any kind will not be tolerated in the Revenue Department. He reiterated the government’s commitment to transparency and…

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Fire breaks out at cloth factory at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar

A fire broke out at a cloth factory at Mancheswar Industrial area in Bhubaneswar on Thursday afternoon Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a cloth factory at Mancheswar Industrial area in Bhubaneswar on Thursday afternoon, destroying large quantities of materials and causing losses worth lakhs of rupees.No casualties have been reported yet.On being informed about the…

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Gutkha Worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Seized In Puri, Shopkeeper Arrested

Puri: Baselisahi police in Puri seized gutkha worth over Rs 1.5 lakh and arrested a shopkeeper for allegedly selling the banned tobacco products illegally.The shop keeper has been identified as Ramchandra Malu, a resident of Jagannath Nagar in Narendra Kona.As per reports, despite the ban on gutkha and other tobacco products in Odisha, these items…

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Temple theft spree in Kamakhyanagar: Worker, locals nab suspect after nighttime looting

Dhenkanal: A series of shocking temple thefts in Kamakhyanagar has stirred concern among residents, culminating in the arrest of a suspect late last night after he was caught stealing from multiple temples in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.According to the reports, laborers and villagers overpowered and tied the accused to a tree when he was found…

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Odisha’s GSDP Hits Rs 9.9L Crore, Registers 7.9% Growth In 2025-26: Economic Survey

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s economy size proxied by GSDP at current prices is estimated to be INR 9.9 lakh crores in 2025-26, which has increased by 9.5% from 9 lakh crores in 2024-25, according to the Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26 released today by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the Annual Budget to be tabled tomorrow.The…

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Odisha Police launch ‘Catch Maoists, Get Rewarded’ campaign in Bolangir

Bolangir, Feb 19: In a significant move against Maoist insurgency in the Gandhamardan region of Bolangir district, Odisha Police have initiated a new poster campaign aimed at encouraging Maoists to surrender and return to mainstream society. The posters, now displayed across key locations in the region, offer cash rewards for information leading to the arrest…

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Odisha to Restore Over 3000 Heritage and Monument Sites

Odisha government announces restoration of more than 3000 heritage and monument sites to preserve cultural legacy and boost tourismThe initiative focuses on reviving ancient Kalinga architecture and strengthening Odisha’s cultural identity. Authorities plan to establish a Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS) to document and conserve historic monuments. The centre will conduct scientific research, ensuring accurate…

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Nuapada Police Crack Theft Case in 24 Hours: 4 Held, Rs 55 Lakh Valuables Recovered

Khariar police achieved a major breakthrough by solving a theft case within 24 hours. Officials arrested four accused and recovered stolen property worth over Rs 55 lakh, including cash, gold, and silver items.At a press briefing, Khariar SDPO confirmed that police teams formed under the leadership of the district SP investigated the case registered on…

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Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan road work to commence from April: Law Minister

Bhubaneswar: Work will start on Jaydev Bihar-Nandankanan road from April. Odisha will adopt Chandigarh style. This information has been given by the Minister of Works Prithviraj Harichandan.During the construction of Jaydev Bihar-Nandankanan road, a service road will be built along the main road. Local people will travel on the service road. The tender process for this…

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