Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to witness two more low-pressure areas in the coming days. It is not possible to predict whether they will develop into a cyclone or not. After the formation of a low-pressure area, its movement, impact and various models can be studied, and then the cyclone can be estimated. Senior meteorologist D.R. Patnaik…
Berhampur: In a major development in the murder case of lawyer and BJP leader Pitabash Panda, the absconding accused, businessman Sudarshan Jena, has surrendered before the police. According to sources, Sudarshan, known to be an associate of former MLA Bikram Panda, surrendered at the Baidyanathpur Police Station in Berhampur. Earlier on Wednesday morning, 12 accused persons…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Bhubaneswar centre has forecast a period of unsettled weather for Odisha, triggered by a strengthening weather system over the Bay of Bengal. The state is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms over the next several days, with a Yellow Warning in effect for many districts. According to…
Berhampur: A deal of Rs 50 lakh was made to kill Berhampur lawyer Pitabas Panda. Berhampur SP Sarvana Vivek M gave this information at the press meet held on Wednesday. According to the SP, a team first came from Bihar to kill Pitabas. They came from Bihar between September 10 to September 14 and carried out…
Bhubaneswar: A major fire broke out at Bhubaneswar Unit 1 haat on Wednesday. Many shops and nearby warehouses in the haat caught fire, said reports. According to reports, the fire spread rapidly due to the tents and tarpaulin sheets covering the shops. It is reported that around 40 to 50 shops caught fire. Reports further added…
Berhampur: The mystery surrounding the murder of Berhampur-based lawyer and senior BJP leader Pitabash Panda is likely to be solved within the next couple of days, as the investigation reaches its final stage.Southern Range Inspector General (IG) Niti Shekhar on Tuesday said the police have obtained strong leads in the case and will soon reveal the…
Kamakhyanagar: In a shocking incident, tiger terror has been experienced in Dhenkanal district of Odisha. Tiger pugmarks have been seen in Khatkhura village under Kamakhyanagar Eastern Range.According to reports, tiger footprints were found in Khatkhura village in the paddy field. Now since it is the paddy harvesting season, people are afraid to go to the field…
Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) todaydetained three passengers at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) or Bhubaneswar Airport after recovering over 50,000 foreign cigarettes from their possessions.The officers of the DRI, Bhubaneswar Regional Unit, intercepted three Indian passengers based on a specific intelligence developed by the DRI after they landed at the Bhubaneswar Airport…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is fully prepared to deal with any possible cyclone or heavy rainfall situation arising from the developing in the Bay of Bengal, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Monday.Speaking to reporters, the Minister said the state government has alerted all district administrations and is closely monitoring weather developments based…
cuttcak: A 37‑year‑old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a private de‑addiction centre in Uttamapur village, Cuttack district.The deceased has been identified as Soumyaranjan Das of Jatni.Das was admitted to the rehab centre at Uttamapur village within Cuttack Sadar police limits two months back. He was allegedly murdered by fellow inmates during a…
