Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has directed Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) officials to take strict action against ticketless travel to curb revenue loss. The instruction came during a comprehensive review of CRUT operations held here Thursday. The Minister laid out a strategic roadmap to enhance urban mobility across Odisha. Key among…
Jaleswar: At least three temples were looted yesterday night in Balasore district of Odisha. The loots took place from the Lord Jagannath temple in Benuda under Kamarda Police station limits and Maa Sheetala and Goddess Kali temples in Jhakajhaki under Bhogarai Police Sttion limits. As per reports, looters took away gold ornaments and cash money after…
Balasore: In a tragic incident, a Class IX student allegedly hanged himself after denied mobile phone in Balasore district of Odisha. His hanging body was recovered today from their house in Balia area under Sahadevkhunta Police Station limits. The deceased minor boy has been identified as the son of Tapan Giri. As per reports, the boy…
Angul: The driver of a cold drinks laden truck died after the vehicle met with an accident in Angul district of Odisha yesterday night. The accident took place on the National Highway No. 149 under Khamar police station of the district. The deceased has been identified as Sumant Sahu from Telasalmia area under Boinda police station…
Jajpur: Tightening the noose around the neck of corrupt government officials Odisha Vigilance launched DA searches at 7 locations of the ABDO of Dharmasala Block in Jajpur district today morning. The ABDO has been identified as Asit Kumar Patra. As per reports, today that is on 15.05.2025 on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA)…
Shopian: The Indian Army, in a joint operation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force, neutralised three terrorists, including the local commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front (LeT/TRF), after an encounter. The operation was conducted on May 13, and security forces recovered AK series rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, grenades, and…
Bhubaneswar: Paddy procurement will begin in Odisha within a week, informed Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Food Suppliers, Consumer Welfare and Science & Technology on Thursday. Registration for the procurement of Rabi crop has been completed. This time we have taken 20 districts. Earlier, registration was being done in 17 districts. After registration, a satellite survey…
Jajpur/Korei: Despite repeated directives from the Directorate of Elementary Education for action against teachers who have obtained their jobs with fake certificates, Jajpur district has seen little progress in this regard. According to sources, the district has over 200 such fake teachers with 70 of them posted in Korei block alone. Orders sent to the District…
Rayagada: In a shocking incident, some unknown miscreants pelted stones at the Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Vande Bharat train on Wednesday. The stones were pelted at the Lada station in Rayagada district. According to information, when the Vande Bharat train reached the Lada station, some unidentified people pelted stones at it. As a result, the glass of the windows…
Balangir: In a shocking incident, as many as 8 masked and sword-wielding miscreants reportedly chased a youth to attack in Balangir of Odisha yesterday night. Fortunately, the youth has narrowly escaped. The shocking incident took place in Balangir town under Town Police Station limits. As per reports, masked miscreants, armed with sword, chased a youth in…
