Leopard skin smuggling case in Ganjam: Wildlife Crime Cell to investigate

The Crime Branch Wildlife Crime Cell will investigate the leopard skin trafficking case which was busted in Ganjam district On June 6.Berhampur SP wrote a letter to the CID-Crime Branch DG recommending that the case be transferred to the specialised Wildlife Crime Cell for a detailed investigation in to wildlife poaching network.The recommendation comes days…

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Prez Murmu To Begin 2-Day Odisha Visit Today; PM Modi To Join Her Tomorrow For BJP Govt’s 2nd Anniv

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to arrive in Odisha today for a two-day official visit, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to join her tomorrow, which marks the President’s birthday.According to the official programme, the President will land at Dandbose Airstrip in Mayurbhanj district at 3:45 pm this afternoon. In the evening, she will…

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Sarankul IIC Transferred To District Police Hqrs Amid Rape Allegation Probe

Nayagarh: Sarankul Police Station Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) Sujit Kumar Das has been transferred to the District Police Headquarters in Nayagarh after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of rape and abuse of authority, police said on Thursday.Nayagarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Suvendhu Kumar Patra, said a case has been registered against Das at Sarankul Police Station…

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Crores of Faulty Textbooks Pile Up in Odisha Directorate

Lakhs of faulty textbooks remain stacked at the Directorate of Textbook Production and Marketing in Odisha, sparking outrage among parents and educationists. Despite widespread criticism, printing continues, leaving large quantities of error-ridden books unused in open storage.Officials admitted that textbooks supplied to schools this year contained factual inaccuracies, grammatical mistakes, and printing flaws. Teachers reported…

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Odisha: Sarpanch Chameli Ojha Discharged from Hospital, Receives Warm Welcome in Tikhiri Panchayat

Tikhiri Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, who had been undergoing treatment since June 11, was discharged from the hospital on Thursday. Upon her return, villagers accorded her a warm welcome in Tikhiri Panchayat, expressing solidarity and support.Earlier, Ojha had announced that she would stage a dharna in front of the Kendrapara Superintendent of Police (SP) office…

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School Holidays Extended to June 22 in Puri Due to Heatwave

Authorities in Puri district extended school holidays until June 22 as the severe heatwave continues to grip the region.The decision aims to safeguard students from rising temperatures and ensure their well-being.Officials confirmed that all schools, including government and private institutions, will remain closed until the announced date. The extension follows earlier directives for temporary closure,…

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CRUT redefines urban mobility in Odisha; 400 more electric buses to ply in five cities

focus on providing safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions to citizens. Crossing three lakh daily ridership, expanding our electric fleet, strengthening digital services and empowering transport workers are significant milestones in our journey. As we prepare for the next phase of growth with PM eBus Sewa and hydrogen fuel cell buses, our commitment remains…

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Odisha Student Congress Protests Textbook Errors, Gheraos Education Minister’s Residence

Student Congress activists staged a strong protest in Bhubaneswar on Thursday against major printing and factual errors in school textbooks for Classes I to VIII.The protesters attempted to gherao the official residence of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, demanding immediate correction and accountability.Police stopped the rally near the minister’s residence and detained several…

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ASI Removed From Service For Bribery; Two Home Guards Issued Termination Notice

In a swift action against corruption, the Commissionerate Police has removed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rajesh Kullu from service with immediate effect for his alleged involvement in a bribery case.ASI Rajesh Kullu was booked in Vigilance case for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from an accused person to facilitate the release of mobile phones. The…

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