Police achieved a major breakthrough in Kandhamal district by seizing a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and Maoist materials during a combing operation in the Matabarhi forest under the Daringbadi region.Officials confirmed the recovery of seven firearms, including one SLR rifle, one .303 rifle, two 12 mm bore rifles, two SBGLs, and one country-made gun….
Sundergarh: Four people have been arrested for allegedly killing an elderly man on suspicion of practicing sorcery in Kandakhal village under Sanpatrapali Panchayat in Sundergarh district on Tuesday.The deceased has been identified as Mahadev Pradhan.According to police, the accused from the same village attacked Pradhan late on Tuesday night, beating him to death on the spot…
Sundargarh: Subash Chandra Das, the former Head Clerk of the office of Executive Engineer, R&B Division in Rourkela of Sundargarh district (retired) has been convicted in bribery case and sent to jail.Das, who was charge sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in a case U/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d)/7 PC Act, 1988 for demanding and taking bribe from a…
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31: As Odisha celebrates the 90th anniversary of Utkal Divas on April 1, the occasion offers a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey of Odisha from its formation in 1936 to its present-day transformation in 2026. What began as a historic movement to protect the Odia language and identity has today evolved…
Cuttack: Four vehicles were damaged in a fire that broke out in front of the Orissa High Court at Chandini Chowk on Tuesday. The fire, believed to have been caused by a short circuit, started in an electric vehicle (EV) and quickly spread to two scooters and an SUV parked nearby.Eyewitnesses said they noticed flames coming…
Bhubaneswar, March 31: At least seven people lost their lives in separate accidents across Odisha on Tuesday, while several others sustained injuries. The injured were rescued and admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment.In Ganjam district, two persons were killed after a stone-laden tractor rammed into a motorcycle near Bhusunda Chhak under Digapahandi police limits. The…
A youth died, and another sustained critical injuries after chasing a cattle-laden truck near Barikpur on National Highway-16 under Soro police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district.Reports said a group of youths received information about illegal cattle transportation and attempted to intercept the vehicle. Two youths, identified as Kripasindhu Behera and Lambodhar Mahapatra from the Panchalingeswar…
Nandapur: In a big success, the Nandapur Excise Department seized more than 15 kg of Ganza today. The cost of the seized Marijuana is about Rs 2 lakh. One person has been arrested in this connection.As per reports, after getting information from a solid source a team of Excise officials of the Nandapur Excise Department apprehended…
Forest officials in Kalahandi arrested five men with firearms and weapons while they roamed a reserved jungle for hunting.Arrests in Urladani Reserved Forest On Thursday night, forest staff from Narla Range, Belgaon Section, intercepted suspects in the Urladani Reserved Forest. Officials caught five men planning to hunt wild animals. The arrested individuals include Malay Ranjan…
A man died in Deogarh district on Friday after coming in contact with an 11 KV electric wire while repairing a connection.The incident occurred in Purukunda village under Deogarh police station limits. The deceased has been identified as Ghanshyam Nayak, aged 50, from Khajuribahal village. He was repairing an electric line when he accidentally touched…
