Determination, hard work, and perseverance have transformed the life of Manohar Pradhan, who once sold balloons alongside his father to support his family and has now secured the 131st rank in the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) examination.Sambad English ico.From Selling Balloons to Becoming OAS Officer: The Inspiring Journey of Manohar Pradha Determination, hard work, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police Crime Branch has arrested the prime accused in connection with the sensational murder case that occurred on May 7, in the Bhingarpur-Kaja area under Balianta police limits.The main accused has been identified as Pradeep Managaraj alias Dipu (46), son of Late Pratap Chandra Mangaraj of Benupur under Balianta Police Station.According to…
Mayurbhanj: In a horrific incident, a man was reportedly killed by a tiger in the forest near Kumudabadi village under Dudhiani Range of Karanjia Forest Division in Mayurbhanj district.The deceased has been identified as Sadhu Nayak of Basantpur village under Jashipur Police Station.According to reports, Nayak had gone to the forest on Sunday morning to…
ACS Smt. Usha Padhee Directs Preparation of Statewide Social Housing RoadmapBhubaneswar, May 31, 2026:The Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) is set to significantly expand affordable and inclusive housing across Odisha with a series of major residential projects under implementation and a strategic plan to extend its activities to all district headquarters of the State.A comprehensive…
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati appointed IPS officer Ananya Awasthi as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Odisha.With this appointment, she became the first woman ADC in the state’s history.Officials confirmed that her selection marks a significant milestone for Odisha Raj Bhavan, reflecting the growing representation of women in key administrative and ceremonial roles….
A newlywed woman allegedly attempted suicide by jumping into the Mahanadi River from the Mahanadi Bridge on the Sonepur-Sambalpur road on Sunday. Sonepur: A newlywed woman allegedly attempted suicide by jumping into the Mahanadi River from the Mahanadi Bridge on the Sonepur-Sambalpur road on Sunday. She was rescued by fire services personnel and is currently undergoing…
Banki: A youth died after a sand-laden hyva hit him near Khalipalli village under Baideswar police station limits in Banki, Cuttack, on Saturday night. Following the death of the youth, the locals of the area staged road blocked for nearly 20 hours demanding justice for the deceased and compensation for the family. The villagers have…
Bhubaneswar, May 31: The Commissionerate Police on Sunday removed Baranga police station Inspector In-charge (IIC) Niranjan Behera.The development came after hundreds of angry residents attempted to storm the premises of Baranga police station in Cuttack on Friday over allegations of custodial torture of a detainee, whose condition is stated to be critical.Behera has been shunted…
Puri: A notorious criminal was injured in police encounter and has been hospitalised in Puri on Saturday night.Baseli Sahi Police conducted the operation near Omkareshwar Temple in Puri and encountered dreaded criminal Chandan Jena in the right leg. The accused was later admitted to Puri District Headquarters Hospital for initial treatment and has been shifted…
Bhubaneswar.30th May, 2026.As per the directions of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department will provide financial assistance of Rs 1Crore 8 Lakh for the celebration of the Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district. This year, a total of 21 festival committees in the district will receive financial support…
