Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Odisha, arrested a person from Mumbai on September 27 in connection with the Haj Pilgrimage fraud of Rs 1.2 crore. The accused has been identified as Nabeel Abdul Mubin Shaikh.He was produced before the Court of JMFC, 63rd Court, Andheri, Mumbai, and brought on transit remand to Bhubaneswar. The arrested…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh, who replaced Sanjeev Panda as the chief of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police, took charge on Monday afternoon. Singh previously served as the Additional D.G. of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack. Suresh Devdatta Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was transferred to the new post via a notification issued by the Odisha Home Department…
Bhubaneswar, 28.09.2024 In a concerted effort to strengthen community engagement and promote cleanliness, East Coast Railway (ECoR) held the Jan Bhagidari programme at several key railway stations across the region. The initiative underscores the theme “Swachhata Hi Seva” (Cleanliness is Service), reflecting ECoR’s commitment to public welfare and environmental sustainability. The General Manager of East…
Bhubaneswar: The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) is set to establish a campus in Odisha aimed at training students and police officers in combating the escalating cybercrime in the state. This development was disclosed during a meeting between the university’s representatives and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar on Friday.Acknowledging the recent surge in…
Rourkela: In a major accident at Rourkela Steel Plant, as many as five employees including an official were injured due to an explosion at the SMS-1 unit, on Saturday. The workers reportedly sustained severe burns from hot molten steel. Apart from the officer, the injured include two permanent employees and a contractual worker.All the injured…
Balasore: At least four persons were killed and over 30 sustained injuries after a tourist bus overturned on NH 16 in the Jaleswar area of Odisha’s Balasore district in the wee hours of Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Kamala Devi Yadav (70), Ram Prasad Yadav (55), Rajesh Kumar Mishra (58) and Shankar Yadav…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj today informed that the State government will soon fill up over 1500 vacant professor posts in universities in the State.The Higher Education Minister informed about the recruitment of the professors in universities to the newsmen after attending an important meeting held to discuss about the vacancies across the state.Law…
Patnagarh: There has been a 12-hour bandh in Patnagarh on Saturday, the shutdown call from 6 am to 6 pm shall be effected.According to reports, all institutions and services will be closed except for emergency services. There will be a railway track blockade also.The bandh has been called in support of a longstanding demand. Since 2012,…
Bhubaneswar, 27.09.2024: In a stellar performance, East Coast Railway (ECoR) athletes secured four medals at the 14th All India Railway Archery Championship 2024, held at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) from 23rd to 25th September, 2024. Shri Subham Dash showcased outstanding skill by winning two Gold Medals in the Compound group. Additionally, Shri Kulvender added to…
Cuttack: In a shocking incident, a woman reportedly killed her father-in-law Chakragarh Mahula Sahi under Jodum police limits in Cuttack after he came to learn about her extramarital affair in Odisha’s Cuttack district. The deceased has been identified as Panu Behera. Panu was found dead in their house under mysterious circumstances on Thursday morning.Panu’s daughter Sukanti…
