Bargarh: In a decisive action, the Bargarh district excise department successfully thwarted a significant cough syrup smuggling operation on Thursday morning. Responding to a credible tip-off, officials conducted a strategic raid on a pickup van at Ekamra Chhak, located on the outskirts of the town, seizing an impressive 5,400 bottles of cough syrup intended for…
Sambalpur: A massive job scam promising government sweeper posts has been unearthed in western Odisha, with fraudsters allegedly duping hundreds of poor individuals across multiple districts. The Burla police have arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with the racket and seized ₹62 lakh in cash from their possession. According to police, the scam operated…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Thursday welcomed the State Government’s decision to order a CBI investigation into the multi-crore police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, terming it a major step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the recruitment process. Speaking to media persons, Harichandan said, “The Chief Minister has already announced…
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…
