Balangir: A forester was found hanging at staff quarters in Odisha’s Balangir district, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.According to reports, the deceased was identified as Byasadev Sahu, who was posted as a forester at the Thikadarpada Range. His body was found hanging from a railing at the staff quarters behind…
A tragic incident occurred in Kataka during Ganesh idol immersion, after a youth was swept away along with the idol in the Taldanda Canal.The missing youth has been identified as Ranjit Natia, a resident of the Tingharia area of Kataka.Youth goes missing during immersion.According to the information available, Ranjit reportedly entered the canal during the…
Festive celebrations turned into a scene of panic and violence in the capital city on Sunday night after two rounds of blank firing were reported in the Ghatikia area under Bharatpur police limits.The confrontation, which stemmed from controversial remarks made during a Facebook Live session, left five youths seriously injured.According to preliminary reports, the conflict…
Bhubaneswar: Showing prompt action and exemplary courage, the Balianta Fire Team of Bhubaneswar rescued a youth alive after he reportedly jumped into the Kuakhai river.The incident took place near the Tankapani bridge on Sunday night.According to reports, the youth, identified as 21-year-old Suryanarayan Jena, jumped into the river allegedly due to some unknown reason.Upon being…
Balasore: A fire reportedly broke out at a hotel in Balasore district of Odisha on Monday morning. The incident took place near the DIC Chowk in Balasore town.According to preliminary information, the fire engulfed a bakery and a hotel in the area, with flames spreading rapidly. Some vehicles parked nearby were also gutted after the…
Kataka: Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina arrived in Odisha for the inaugural match of the ‘Odisha T20 League CM Trophy’ 2026 to begin at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Kataka from today.It is to be noted here that Raina along with Debashish Mohanty, former Odia cricketer, has been appointed as the ambassador of the ‘Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: The Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has asked its personnel not to take photographs or record videos using electronic devices for any purpose without prior permission.The directive comes amid observations that some police personnel have been sharing videos related to their duties, deployments and workplaces on social media and other public platforms.In the order, Commissioner of…
Bhubaneswar: The Ganjam Cyber Crime and Economic Offences Police have busted an alleged online betting app fraud network and arrested three persons accused of luring people with promises of high returns and collecting money through online betting platforms, police said on Sunday.The accused have been identified as Satrughna Kumar Pandey of Jharkhand, Dharmadas Manikpuri of…
Police have arrested Choudwar Circle Jail Superintendent Sujit Kumar Raul in connection with the escape of two undertrial prisoners from the high-security prison last year.Officers picked him up from his residence in Bhubaneswar and brought him in for questioning in a case that has already cost careers, triggered a war of complaints inside the jail…
Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik has once again urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to convene a special session of Odisha Assembly and bring a unanimous resolution opposing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed in the Parliament recently.“As the Leader of the House, it is your moral responsibility…
