Serial Snatcher Couple Arrested in Bhubaneswar; Eight Gold Chains Recovered

Police arrested a couple involved in a series of gold chain snatching incidents across Bhubaneswar, recovering eight stolen chains and two vehicles used in the crime Serial Snatcher Couple Arrested in Bhubaneswar; Eight Gold Chains RecoveredItishree Sethy by Itishree Sethy April 7, 2026 Reading Time: 1 min read Bhubaneswar Gold Chain Snatching Police arrested a…

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BJD Suspends Former MP Manjulata Mandal and Ex-MLA Muktikanta Mandal for Anti-Party Activities

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a suspension order against former Bhadrak Lok Sabha MP Manjulata Mandal and her husband, former Dhamnagar MLA Muktikanta Mandal, citing anti-party activities.   According to an official letter dated April 6, 2026, from BJD Vice President Pratap Jena, both leaders have been suspended with immediate effect. Manjulata Mandal,…

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Odisha: Chancellor appoints Vice Chancellors of 14 Universities

Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, the Governor and Chancellor of Universities in Odisha, today appointed the Vice Chancellors of 14 Universities of the state. Bhubaneswar: Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, the Governor and Chancellor of Universities in Odisha, today appointed the Vice Chancellors of 14 Universities of the state.The Chancellor, in exercise of powers conferred by the…

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests PEO For Rs 11.28 Lakh Fund Misappropriation

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance on Monday arrested Dillip Kumar Pradhan, Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Ratanpur Gram Panchayat under Tangi Block in Khordha district, for allegedly misappropriating government funds totaling Rs 11,28,600.According to an official press release, Pradhan is accused of diverting the funds during his previous tenure (January 2023 to July 2024) as PEO of…

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Odisha Upgrades ‘Ama Sathi’ WhatsApp Chatbot for Faster Revenue Services & Grievance Redressal

Odisha’s Revenue Department is making the ‘Ama Sathi’ WhatsApp chatbot more user-friendly. Citizens can now report land issues directly to Tehsildars, track grievances in real-time, and access 170+ government services from their phones. Read how this digital upgrade aims to eliminate middlemen and ensure administrative transparency. As of April 6, 2026, Odisha’s government is rolling…

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Two Minors Injured In Crude Bomb Blast In Ganjam

Bhubaneswar: Two minors were injured, one critically, after a crude bomb exploded in Khajapalli village under Kabisuryanagar police station limits in Ganjam district on Monday.The injured children have been identified as 14-year-old Omm Prakash Bhuyan, who sustained critical injuries, and 8-year-old Ganesh Bhuyan, who was also hurt in the blast. Omm Prakash, after initial treatment at…

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One killed, 20 women injured in separate road accidents in Odisha’s Malkangiri

Malkangiri: One person was killed and 20 others injured in separate road accidents involving two tractors in Odisha’s Malkangiri district, police said Monday.A sand-loaded tractor hit a roadside tree and overturned near Singarajkhunta village under Malkangiri police station Monday morning. The driver of the tractor, identified as Bhima Madkami (20), fell under the tractor wheel due…

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Rituals halted at Lingaraj Temple amid servitor dispute

Bhubaneswar, April 6: Rituals at Lingaraj Temple were disrupted on Monday following a dispute over the “Rupa Ghodaṇi” (silver covering), leading to a complete halt in the daily rituals.According to reports, the incident took place around 9 AM, after which the temple rituals have remained suspended. The conflict erupted between members of the Badu Nijog…

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NIA takes over probe into Azadnagar blast in Sundarpada, registers case

Following registration of a case in connection with the Azadnagar bomb explosion incident in Sundarpada area, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated an investigationBhubaneswar: Following registration of a case in connection with the Azadnagar bomb explosion incident in Sundarpada area, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated an investigation, sources said The case has…

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