Around 9 AM, Biranchi Behera opened fire on Narottam Behera and his wife while they were walking near Bagaramunda, about one kilometre from Katapanga. Narottam sustained serious injuries while his wife narrowly escaped. Immediately after the attack, Biranchi returned home and shot his wife, Nilima Behera, killing her on the spot.Narottam was rushed to Phulbani…
Bhubaneswar: Two young brothers drowned while taking bath in a pond at Raisuan under Sadar police limits on Tuesday.The deceased have been identified as Aman Ansari (9) and Kushal Ansari (8), sons of Nuruddin Ansari.They were bathing in the pond when the accident happened. Local residents rushed to the scene and pulled the boys out…
Bhubaneswar: There are no pending works under WATCO with regard to the JICA-funded sanitation and drainage projects in Cuttack, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly today.Responding to a query by MLA Sofia Firdous, the Minister stated that 2.59 km of box drain and 19.956 km of open…
A 35‑year‑old man was found hanging inside his employer’s office at NAC New Market near Panposh Square in Rourkela on Tuesday, sparking a police investigation.The deceased, identified as Ashwini Kumar Barik of Sector‑6 C Block, was discovered inside the office of Balaji Developers. Local shopkeepers noticed the office was locked from the inside throughout the…
Bolangir, Mar 10: Following the untimely death of medical student Simran Sarangi in a road accident, Bolangir police have initiated a rigorous drive against reckless bikers, named “Operation Super,” to enhance road safety across the city. The tragic incident has prompted authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards traffic violations and dangerous riding practices.Under the…
Two motorcycles collided head‑on near the Durgee Jagannath Temple under Bishamcuttack police limits. The impact killed two riders instantly. Locals rushed two injured victims to the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital. Doctors declared one more dead upon arrival, while another remains in critical condition.The deceased include Akash Mandangi of Badapolisi village under Ramanaguda block, Birsing Hikaka…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Amrit Bharat train service between Podanur (Coimbatore) and Dhanbad.CM Majhi praised the Central Government’s commitment to enhancing railway infrastructure and accelerating development in Odisha, saying it will bring convenience and…
Bhubaneswar, March 9: In the past decade (2016-25), as many as 53,451 people have been killed in road crashes in the State.In a written reply, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday informed the Odisha Assembly that as many as 55,783 people have received grievous injuries while 45,146 people have sustained minor injuries during this period.As…
Bhubaneswar: A first-year medical student of the Government Ayurvedic College in Balangir succumbed to injuries today while undergoing treatment after being hit by a speeding bike outside the college on Saturday.As per reports, the mishap had taken place on Saturday when a speeding biker allegedly knocked down Simran Sarangi, a resident of Koraput and a…
Income Tax officials carried out extensive raids on several popular restaurants and bars in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Puri, uncovering evidence of tax evasion worth nearly Rs 50 crore.The operation lasted for 24 hours and targeted multiple establishments suspected of large-scale financial irregularities.Officials confirmed that Embassy Bar and Sky Lounge in Chandrasekharpur alone evaded nearly 80%…
