Odisha

Berhampur, Jul 8: Allegations of large-scale illegal fishing by trawlers from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh have resurfaced along Odisha’s southern coastline, with local fishermen claiming that hundreds of Andhra-based vessels are regularly entering Odisha’s territorial waters and depleting marine resources.The issue comes amid the long-standing inter-state boundary disputes between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, including the Kotia…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance has launched simultaneous searches at four locations linked to Rabindra Kumar Nayak, Forest Ranger of Kendrapada Forest Range, on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets (DA) beyond his known sources of income.The raids, which began today, are being conducted under the supervision of five Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), nine Inspectors, five…

Angul: A PNG gas pipeline operated by BPCL developed a major leak in Angul district of Odisha on Tuesday after it was damaged during underground work, triggering panic among local residents.As per reports, the incident occurred on Amalapada Canal Road while TPCODL workers were carrying out underground work. The pipeline ruptured, leading to large-scale leak…

A tragic incident in Rayagada district has highlighted the dismal state of health services in the region.A fourth-grade student from a Sevashram residential school died of malaria, and his father was forced to carry the boy’s body on a motorcycle to their village after an ambulance failed to arrive.The deceased student has been identified as…

Bhubaneswar, July 7: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced a statewide “Siksha Banchaa Abhiyan (Save Education campaign)” to protest alleged irregularities in the state’s education system.   The agitation will be held from July 9 to July 15, with the party urging youth, students, and parents to actively participate.   BJD MLA Byomakesh Ray…

Nuapada: The Security forces unearthed a Maoist dump in Nuapada district during a joint anti-Naxal operation in Patahara Reserve Forest near the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.Acting on specific intelligence inputs developed by the Nuapada District Police, personnel from the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint search operation in the…

Ganjam: In a shocking incident, the carcass of a leopard was found hanging from a neem tree near Jarada Chhak under Kabisuryanagar in Odisha’s Ganjam district.According to reports, the carcass of the leopard was found hanging from a tree near a crusher unit at the foothills close to Jarada village under Kabisuryanagar police station limits.Upon…

Bhubaneswar: Excise Department officials on Tuesday busted a brown sugar trafficking racket in Bhubaneswar and arrested four persons, including a father-son duo, during a raid in the Mainshikhal Basti area under the Badagada police limits.The accused have been identified as Bijaya Mohanty and his son, Om Prakash Mohanty, along with two alleged habitual offenders.Acting on…

Odisha State Crime Branch achieved a major breakthrough in justice delivery for one of the most brutal crimes against a minor girl.The Special Court sentenced prime accused Tumeswar Das alias Bulu to rigorous imprisonment for life in the 2017 Narla POCSO case.On January 11, 2017, Bulu and a child in conflict with law (CCL) harassed…

Bhubaneswar, July 7: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari today informed that all land purchase and sale transactions in Odisha will soon become completely cashless.Under the new system, no cash payments will be permitted during the land registration process. Previously, cash transactions of up to ₹15,000 were allowed.The minister said the decision has been taken to make…