Nilagiri: Two college students are feared drowned after they fell into the deep waters of Blue Lake in Balasore district while allegedly taking a selfie on Saturday, police said. A third student, who attempted to rescue them, narrowly escaped.The incident took place at around 10 am when the three friends, all students of colleges in…
Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Pravakar Behera, Former Principal of the Government Driving Training School, Bhubaneswar, in a disproportionate assets(DA) case Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Pravakar Behera, Former Principal of the Government Driving Training School, Bhubaneswar, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.Behera, who retired from service, was charge‑sheeted under Section 13(2) read…
Kalahandi (Correspondent) An Odia migrant worker, who had gone to earn a livelihood, has died in a tragic accident. The 28-year-old youth lost his life in distant Telangana. However, due to the noble gesture of the ‘Bindumina Seva Foundation’, his body could reach his native land.According to the information received, Bikash Chandra Jal (28), a…
Bhubaneswar: Police have nabbed a husband-wife team with the accusation of buying costly electronic items and watches and selling the robbed articles to the students of college at cheapest prices.The duo has been arrested with several stolen goods while they were planning to sell stolen laptops in the premises of Biju Patnaik college on an…
The Odisha Congress has demanded a two‑day Special Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly to deliberate on the recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 (MMDR‑2026), which the party has branded a “Dark Act.”A delegation of Congress MLAs led by Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Rama Chandra Kadam met Governor Dr…
Persistent waterlogging and shortages of essential resources have already made life difficult for people in several flood-hit areas of Odisha. Now, another threat is adding to their worries, the fear of crocodile attacks. With floodwaters entering homes and causing extensive damage, villagers living near rivers are increasingly concerned about crocodiles being spotted in the swollen…
Mayurbhanj: A sub-inspector was arrested on Saturday for allegedly having sexual relations with a woman on pretext of marriage.The accused sub-inspector Pravat Kumar Nayak, was posted at Baripada Town Police Station.A rape case has been filed against an SI working at Baripada Town Police Station in Mayurbhanj district. The young woman has alleged that he…
Pipili: An alleged murder linked to a suspected idol-smuggling deal has come to light in Alasankha village under Ramachandi police limits in Gop block of Puri district, with the family of the deceased alleging that the killing was passed off as a road accident.According to the allegations, the incident took place on March 19, 2026,…
Bhubaneswar, August 22: Senior officials of the Health Department have been deployed to various flood-affected districts in the State to strengthen the post-flood healthcare system and ensure continuous monitoring of the health situation in affected areas, along with timely provision of necessary assistance.The officials deployed for the purpose left for their respective districts this morning…
Balangir: Revealing the motive behind the alleged human sacrifice under Deogaon police limits in this district, police Friday said the accused killed the victim with the belief that his estranged wife would return home. Balangir SP Abilash G. disclosed the details of the gruesome killing at a press conference. Sahu’s wife had left him several…
