Bhubaneswar: Intensifying its criticism of the BJP-led state government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced a statewide campaign by its student and youth wings to protest the rising incidents of violence against women and students in Odisha. Speaking at a press conference in Bhubaneswar, senior BJD leaders voiced concern over what they described as…
Baripada: In a chilling case that has sent shockwaves through the Nuagaon area under Kuliana police limits of Mayurbhanj district, a woman and her daughter, who had been missing since July 19, were found brutally murdered and buried in the backyard of their own home. The accused, Debasish Patra — son-in-law of the deceased and husband…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s traditional weaving sector is receiving renewed momentum through the active involvement of women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. At an event held at the Mission Shakti Bhawan Auditorium, an MoU was signed between the Department of Mission Shakti and the Weavers’ Service Centre, office of Development Commissioner Handlooms, Government…
Bhubaneswar: The Vigilance sleuths during the raid on the multiple assets of Raja Kishore Jena, Assistant Engineer (AE), R&B Division- III unearthed 13 high value plots and several properties at key locations in Bhubaneswar. Ongoing house searches linked to Asst. Engineer and his family have revealed multiple assets, including properties, and other valuables, as detailed below:…
Rayagada, July 29: In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Muniguda Police have detected one excise case and arrested one accused person in connection with it. The operation led to the seizure of 123.480 litres of foreign liquor and one vehicle used in the transportation of the contraband. The case has been registered as Muniguda Police Station Case No….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Engineer Chandrasekhar Padhi informed that there is no flood-like situation in the state. The water level of Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers have lowered and are within the safe limits he added. The Chief Engineer said, “The water level in Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers have receded from the higher areas. Efforts are underway…
Bhubaneswar: A Special Vigilance Court in Phulbani on Monday sentenced Saroj Kanta Ray, former Principal of Government ITI, Phulbani in Kandhamal district, to three years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Ray, who is currently serving as a Lecturer in Electronics at Government Polytechnic, Dhenkanal, was also fined ₹50,000 by the court….
Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearing by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi underway in Bhubaneswar today. The hearing has begun a little earlier today. As per reports, Public grievance hearing by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is underway. First, the CM is hearing grievances of the differently abled applicants. This is the 12th hearing of the grievances…
Bhubaneswar: In order to provide better traffic services to the commuters and residents of Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police inducted a total of 53 Student Traffic Volunteers. The 53 Student Traffic Volunteers will be posted at different traffic posts of the State Capital City to assist the City Police for better traffic management. The Student Traffic Volunteers…
Bhubaneswar-26/7- The scheduled inspection programme of National Cadet Crops (NCC) concluded at DAV Kalinga Nagar. Joining on the occasion Col. Sanjeev Dewan Commanding Officer,1(O) Girls Bn NCC and GCI Nivedita Das conducted the inspection and enrollment of new cadets. During the occasion the new well equipped NCC room was inaugurated. Addressing to the cadets on…
