Sundergarh: A school van carrying 15 students overturned near Salangabuda under Dharudihi police station in Sundergarh district, leaving eight students injured. The accident occurred when the van belonging to of St. Francis School in Deodapada lost balance while trying to avoid a speeding bike. The injured students were rushed to the Sundargarh district headquarters hospital,…
Bhubaneswar: Liquor smugglers find different ways and means for their business and avoid being caught by the police and the officials of Excise Department. One such unique method of liquor business has come to the fore in Bhubaneswar in which two men were seen selling country-made liquor in cold drink bottles. Acting on a tip-off,…
Paradip: Two tug vessels were arrested at Paradip Port due to issues related to a maritime contract and commercial dispute. The arrest was carried out in the presence of Kujanga Sub-Judge Chinmayee Panda, as per the directives of the High Court. The case involves a claim of ₹428 crores filed by Alphard Maritime Limited regarding the…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic and public order in view of the two-day visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the state on March 24 and March 25. Apart from issuing the traffic advisory, the Commissionerate Police also advised people to plan their route accordingly so that they do not face any inconveniences…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly witnessed a ruckus today as Congress members staged a protest, wearing black dresses and turbans. The opposition party was demonstrating against the alleged rise in crimes against women in the state. The protest led to the adjournment of the Assembly’s question hour session until 11:30 am. The Speaker of the House…
Bhubaneswar: As many as nine districts are likely to experience thunderstorms with lightning and hail with gusty surface wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph tomorrow. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts to these districts. The districts which are likely to be impacted by the weather conditions are Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj,…
Berhampur: Odisha Vigilance sleuths detained a Panchayat Extension Officer (PEO) in Radha Deipur Gram Panchayat (GP) under Sanakhemundi block in Ganjam district. He had allegedly carried out the embezzlement of Rs 38 lakh. The Berhampur Vigilance team detained Khetramohan Nayak, PEO of Radha Deipur GP for embezzlement of Rs 38 lakh. Locals were complaining about the…
Udala: The police arrested three individuals including a school teacher in a job scandal in Udala under Khunta police limits of Mayurbhanj district on Thursday night. Around 15 candidates have fallen prey to the job scandal from Udala, Khunta, Baripada and Jharpokharia. These individuals were charging hefty fees on the pretext of giving government jobs…
Mayurbhanj: The impact of Kalabaisakhi turned fierce than expected with wind and hail storms on Thursday in Mayurbhanj district. Heavy losses were incurred in Bisoyi and Bangiriposi areas in the district. According to information, asbestos roofs flied off following the intensity of wind speed. On the other hand, the glass panes of several passengers buses were…
Cuttack: A youth stuck on the Mundali bridge under Barang police limits in Cuttack district was rescued today. The youth was found on a police on the bridge this morning. A group of fishermen noticed the youth stuck on the Mundali bridge on Friday. They immediatedly informed the Godisahi outpost and the fire brigade. The…
