Vigilance sleuths on Monday conducted simultaneous raids at 10 places associated with Narayan Chandra Nayak, Sub Collector of Kamakhyanagar on charges of amassing properties disproportionate to his known sources of income. As per sources, several teams of the anti-corruption agency are conducting simultaneous raids on the properties of Nayak including the office and government quarters.The Vigilance team comprising…
Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan warns of stern action against illegal sales of Lord Jagannath’s lands. Buyers, sellers, and sub-registrars to face criminal charges. Plans for a corpus fund from encroached lands.In the wake of the illegal sale of land belonging to Lord Jagannath, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday warned of criminal action. He warned…
Cuttack: The Food Safety Department of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) raided various food stalls in the Cuttack Bali Jatra area today. The food stalls were specifically checked for chemical colours, unhealthy environments, and low-quality oil.The offending shops were fined and warned not to repeat the offence. Additionally, stale food was destroyed. This raiding process will be…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reached La Hotel in Singapore as a part of his four-day foreign trip. Upon arrival, the Odia community accorded him a warm welcome.The hotel is hosting the Odisha Business Meet Singapore 2024 and an interaction with the Odia diaspora in Singapore.His visit assumes significance ahead of the ‘Utkarsh Odisha:…
Udala: A conman was detained and beaten by the locals for conning lakhs of rupees from several women promising to give them job in Chuinposhi village under Kathipada police station in Udala on Sunday morning.According to sources, the conman identified as Binod Jena had conned women from as many as 26 Gram Panchayats promising them…
Cuttack: The beautiful and mesmerising laser show in the winter evenings at the Gadgadia ground where Bali jatra is taking place has drawn the attention of many people. Along the Mahanadi banks the light and sound show seemed nothing less than a dream.Commemorating the historical maritime trade of our forefathers, the Bali jatra is celebrated…
Balasore: An elderly woman was mauled to death in a dog-attack in Jaleswar town of Balasore district this morning. The dog was then beaten to death by the villagers.According to information, when the elderly woman was alone at home, a wild dog entered into her house and attacked her taking her life. As she growled…
Keonjhar: A truck rammed into another truck from backside, as a result of which the driver was trapped inside the truck early this morning near Darakhala in the Ghatagaon road under Anandpur police station limits in Keonjhar district.A truck coming from behind hit a truck which was stationary on the National Highway trapping the driver of…
Unidentified thieves stole ornaments and cash from Maa Santoshi temple in Junani village, Nuapada. The priest Manmohan Shukla reported the theft to founder Mulchand Singhal. Khariar police are investigating. Unidentified miscreants allegedly stole ornaments and cash from the donation box of Maa Santoshi temple at Junani village under Khariar police station in Nuapada district on…
Bhubaneswar: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has attributed the surge in onion prices to high rates in major producing regions.He stated “Onion prices are high even in Nashik, with rates reaching Rs 45 per kilogram. Since Odisha doesn’t produce onions domestically, we rely on imports. Efforts are being made to sell…
