Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led government in Odisha on Thursday, alleging that the state is effectively being run by industrialist Gautam Adani. Addressing a massive public rally at Baramunda Ground in Bhubaneswar under the theme ‘Save the Constitution of India’, Gandhi said, “The Constitution protects the poor, the oppressed,…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) picked up Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Chief General Manager Akhilesh Verma on Thursday afternoon. The CBI team has taken him to its Bhubaneswar office for questioning, informed sources. According to sources, Verma was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹30,000. The investigation is currently underway.
Bhubaneswar: In a breaking news, Odia film actor Partha Sarathi has reportedly been arrested in Bhubaneswar of Odisha on Thursday. Badagada Thana Police arrested the actor for charge of multiple sections of BNS. As per reports, Odia film actor Partha was arrested by Badagada Thana police for the charge of Kidnapping, demanding money, attempt to murder,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Leader of Opposition and BJD President Naveen Patnaik is expected to return to the State within the next 2-3 days as he has made a full recovery. After his discharge from the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 7, the former Odisha Chief Minister stayed in Mumbai for physiotherapy. Patnaik was admitted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance sleuths arrested Pusha Munda, Chief Civil Supplies Officer-cum-District Manager of Odisha State Civil Supply Corporation Ltd. (OSCSL) in Ganjam district. The arrest was made in an interception case where Munda was found carrying Rs 3 lakhs in unaccounted cash on July 9. According to the vigilance department, Munda was intercepted near Chhatrapur…
Bhubaneswar: The surplus rice (from the procured paddy) of Odisha will reportedly been evacuated by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra informed this on Thursday. As per reports, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra, after discussions with Union Minister for Consumer Affairs,…
Jaipur: Last rites of Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh Devda (23), a native of Pali, who lost his life in the Indian Air Force’s Jaguar fighter jet crash, will be held on Thursday. His mortal remains will be brought to his native village, Khinwandi, located about 70 km from Pali district headquarters and the last rites will…
Bhubaneswar: The investigation committee led by Development Commissioner Anu Garg will record witness statements today in connection with the stampede incident that occurred near the Gundicha temple during the Rath Yatra in Puri. People who witnessed the incident are requested to provide their testimony between 3 pm and onwards at the Circuit House in Puri….
Bhubaneswar: As many as 22 jawans had a close shave when the bus they were travelling in skidded off the road in Mandimera village of Gajapati district early Thursday morning. According to reports, the accident occurred at around 5 am near Mandimera village. Hailing from Koraput, the jawans were returning from Puri after completing the…
Jajpur: As many as three roadside shops caught fire in Jajpur district of Odisha yesterday night. These shops are located near a petrol pump but fortunately the fire did not spread to the pump. The fire mishap took place near Mishri Lal petrol pump in Byasanagar town of Jajpur district. As per reports, three roadside shops…
