Bhubaneswar: Odisha Ranji team captain Shubhranshu Senapati called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in a courtesy meeting. During the interaction, the Chief Minister expressed his high appreciation for Senapati’s cricketing achievements and wished him continued success in his future endeavours. The Chief Minister hoped that Senapati would bring further glory to Odisha and the…
Cuttack: Curfew was lifted from violence-hit areas of Cuttack city Tuesday as there was no report of any violence in the last 24 hours, Commissioner of Police, S Dev Datta Singh said. There was no report of any kind of violence in any part of the city, even during the 12-hour bandh call given by Vishwa…
Baripada: Two people were injured in a massive explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Bachhuripada village, under Baisinga Police Station in Mayurbhanj district on Sunday. The seriously injured has been identified as Anil Das, a resident of the same village. According to sources, the explosion took place around 11 am while the victims(two brothers)…
Anandapur: An 8-foot long python has been found in the Lord Shiva temple premises in Keonjhar district of Odisha on Sunday. The huge reptile was found in the drain of the Lord Shiva temple in the Duara Sahi of Gadabandhagoda village under Ramachandrapur police station limits in Anandapur area of the district. As per reports, when…
Jharsuguda: In a shocking incident, a youth allegedly killed his father in Jharsuguda district of Odisha on Saturday. The incident took place in the Baratap village under Lakhanpur Police Station limits in the district. The accused son has been identified as Bidyadhar Patta. The deceased father has been identified as Bimbadhar Patta. As per the information,…
Puri: In a shocking incident, a series of accidents occurred near the Harachandi street under Baliapanda police station in Puri district. According to information, the police detained 2 men and 1 woman from a vehicle in an intoxicated condition. All of them had consumed alcohol and were heavily drunk. The vehicle driver had hit at many…
Padampur: The Odisha police on Sunday have conducted surprise raids at the Bargarh jail and Padampur and Sohela sub-jails following illegal activities inside the prisons. As per sources, multiple teams were formed across these jails and subjails to curb the inflow of these narcotics items inside the prisons. The raid was conducted following the directives of…
Aska: The body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered Tuesday morning from a secluded spot along Khandrabali-Ramanapalli road under Gangapur police limits in Ganjam district, a source said. The deceased has been identified as Amar Bishoyi, son of Babu Bishoyi of Khandrabali village. Authorities suspect the death may be a case of murder, as the…
Berhampur: In a tragic incident a woman, her daughter and grandson drowned in the river and ultimately died in Ganjam district of Odisha on Monday. The incident took place in the Bahuda River near Kalingadala village in Digapahandi area. Another minor girl has turned critical in this mishap. The three deceased persons have been identified as…
Deogarh: Panic has spread among villagers in the Riamal forest range of Deogarh district after tiger pugmarks were spotted near Babajimath village in the Jharmunda forest, marking the first confirmed evidence of the big cat’s presence in the region. For the past few days, locals had been speculating about a tiger roaming nearby, but discovery of…
