Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has directed all state public universities and government as well as aided colleges to adopt and promote the newly launched “Shaktishree” mobile application, aimed at strengthening student safety and support services across campuses.In a directive issued by Director of Higher Education Kaliprasanna Mahapatra, the institutions have been asked to…
The number of arrests in the May 7 mob lynching case in Balianta has risen to 15, with the Odisha Crime Branch apprehending two more accused on TuesdayBhubaneswar: The number of arrests in the May 7 mob lynching case in Balianta has risen to 15, with the Odisha Crime Branch apprehending two more accused on…
Sambalpur: Police shot and injured a notorious criminal with over 16 cases against him after he allegedly opened fire at a police party while attempting to smuggle ganja through a jungle route in the Charmal area in Sambalpur.The accused, identified as Bunty Suna, is a habitual offender involved in multiple cases of firearms offences, robbery,…
The Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha reported a 94% adherence rate to service timelines across 30 notified citizen services, marking a major milestone in digital governance.At a high-level review chaired by Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, officials highlighted that between April 2024 and April 2026, digital platforms processed 6,59,102 applications. Of these, 6,05,960…
Bhubaneswar, May 19: Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday apprehended a Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Mirginendi Gram Panchayat under Karanjia Block in Mayurbhanj district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 from a contractual staffer.The accused official has been identified as Parsuram Naik, PEO of Mirginendi GP under Karanjia Block. He was caught…
Fuel prices witnessed another hike on Tuesday, pushing the price of petrol in Bhubaneswar beyond Rs 105 per litre.Bhubaneswar: Fuel prices witnessed another hike on Tuesday, pushing the price of petrol in Bhubaneswar beyond Rs 105 per litre.According to reports, the price of petrol has been increased by 87 paise per litre, while diesel has…
Dhenkanal: In a gruesome incident, a woman allegedly poured boiling oil and hot water on her 80-year-old father-in-law over domestic dispute at Naupala Kateni village under Parjang police station in Dhenkanal district.The victim, Srikant Bhutia (80), sustained 50 per cent burns and was initially admitted to Parjang Community Health Centre. As his condition deteriorated, he…
jharsuguda records highest temperature while southern districts experience rainfall Jharsuguda emerged as the hottest location in the state after recording a blistering maximum temperature of 43.4°C, even as diverse weather patterns brought severe thundersqualls and heavy downpours to other regions. Data released by the Meteorological Centre Bhubaneswar indicates a sharp climatic divide across the state….
Rasulpur: Acting on a tip-off, a special task force raided an illegal coal briquette factory in Baransha village under Rasulpur block in Jajpur district and rescued more than 50 children.The operation, ordered by the Jajpur ADM, was conducted Monday jointly by district labour officials, Kuakhia police, doctors and health workers and several other child welfare agencies….
Police identify attackers as raids intensify; victims hospitalized after shocking public beating caught on camera. In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage across Odisha, a young man and woman were mercilessly beaten with sticks in the middle of Giri Road here late at night, with the entire attack captured in a viral video that…
