Bhubaneswar: In yet another instance highlighting the rising crime trend, a youth was reportedly shot dead just one kilometre from the Anugola police station.The deceased has been identified as Susanta Pradhan (37), alias Kalia, a resident of Bantala village in Anugola district.According to preliminary investigation, the firing was done from a licensed gun belonging to…
Sambalpur Member of Parliament Dharmendra Pradhan has written a formal letter to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, pressing for critical infrastructure upgrades across his parliamentary constituency and neighbouring regions.Highlighting the imperative need for enhanced regional connectivity, road safety, and frictionless industrial logistics, Pradhan has proposed three major projects.1. Upgradation of Sambalpur-Kataka…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) joined the high-profile opposition demonstration on Parliament Street on Tuesday against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, while explicitly maintaining its political independence from both the opposition INDIA alliance and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Speaking during the demonstration in New Delhi, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sulata Deo emphasized that…
Khordha: Police seized around two tonnes of suspected beef from a container near a forest along the Totapada-Jariput road under Khordha Sadar police limits Tuesday and detained one person for questioning.Police acted on information that suspected beef was allegedly being transported in a pickup van. After pursuing the vehicle, personnel intercepted it near the Totapada-Jariput…
The festive air in Odisha’s Rayagada district has transformed into profound sorrow following the tragic martyrdom of 30-year-old Assam Rifles jawan, V Teja.Serving in Nagaland, Teja lost his life while on duty on Monday, cutting short a promising life and shattering dreams of an upcoming wedding and a joyful homecoming.Preparations for Teja’s wedding, scheduled for…
Kataka: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Vinaytosh Mishra on Tuesday said the state police are fully prepared for the upcoming student union elections and expressed confidence that the polls will be held peacefully in a spirit of harmony and brotherhood.Speaking at the inauguration of the 71st State Police Duty Meet at the Reserve Police…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are scheduled to undertake a one-day visit to Odisha on Tuesday.During their visit, the two are expected to visit the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility at Sunabeda in Koraput district and review various ongoing activities.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will also remain present…
Ending an eight-year drought of campus democracy, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced that college and university student union elections in Odisha will be held on October 15.The crucial announcement followed a high-level meeting between the Minister and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to finalise the roadmap for restoring democracy across higher education campuses in…
Bhubaneswar: A family’s pilgrimage to Puri Jagannath Dham left one dead and six injured in Baragada district on Monday.According to reports, the mishap occurred near Madhupur under Sohela block when the family, travelling from Indore to Puri, lost control over the vehicle and rammed into a tree. As a result, a person died on the…
Today i.e on 05.10.2026, on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets( DA) by Arabinda Mohanty, Asst. Executive Engineer, R&B Sub-Division. Betanoti under R&B Division, Baripada, Dist-Mayurbhanj, beyond his known sources of income, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 5 DSPs, 8 Inspectors, and other supporting staff on the strength…
