Employee Found Hanging inside Office in Rourkela

A 35‑year‑old man was found hanging inside his employer’s office at NAC New Market near Panposh Square in Rourkela on Tuesday, sparking a police investigation.The deceased, identified as Ashwini Kumar Barik of Sector‑6 C Block, was discovered inside the office of Balaji Developers. Local shopkeepers noticed the office was locked from the inside throughout the…

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Bolangir Police launch ‘Operation Super’ after medical student’s tragic death

Bolangir, Mar 10: Following the untimely death of medical student Simran Sarangi in a road accident, Bolangir police have initiated a rigorous drive against reckless bikers, named “Operation Super,” to enhance road safety across the city. The tragic incident has prompted authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards traffic violations and dangerous riding practices.Under the…

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Three Dead, One Critical in Head‑On Bike Collision in Rayagada

Two motorcycles collided head‑on near the Durgee Jagannath Temple under Bishamcuttack police limits. The impact killed two riders instantly. Locals rushed two injured victims to the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital. Doctors declared one more dead upon arrival, while another remains in critical condition.The deceased include Akash Mandangi of Badapolisi village under Ramanaguda block, Birsing Hikaka…

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Odisha CM Thanks Prime Minister, Rail Minister For New Amrit Bharat Train Service

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Amrit Bharat train service between Podanur (Coimbatore) and Dhanbad.CM Majhi praised the Central Government’s commitment to enhancing railway infrastructure and accelerating development in Odisha, saying it will bring convenience and…

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Medical Student Dies After Being Hit By Speeding Bike In Balangir; Protests Erupt

Bhubaneswar: A first-year medical student of the Government Ayurvedic College in Balangir succumbed to injuries today while undergoing treatment after being hit by a speeding bike outside the college on Saturday.As per reports, the mishap had taken place on Saturday when a speeding biker allegedly knocked down Simran Sarangi, a resident of Koraput and a…

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IT Raid Uncovers Rs 50 Crore Tax Evasion in Odisha

Income Tax officials carried out extensive raids on several popular restaurants and bars in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Puri, uncovering evidence of tax evasion worth nearly Rs 50 crore.The operation lasted for 24 hours and targeted multiple establishments suspected of large-scale financial irregularities.Officials confirmed that Embassy Bar and Sky Lounge in Chandrasekharpur alone evaded nearly 80%…

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1 Killed, 3 Injured In Ganjam Ice Cream Factory Blast; Probe Underway

Bhubaneswar: One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a blast at an ice cream factory at Talapatna village under Dharakote police limits in Ganjam district on Monday.The incident occurred when workers were filling ice cream into containers.The victims, identified as Ramesh Mahapatra, Hemant Mahapatra, Sabhapati Mahapatra, and Bidesi Pradhan, were rushed…

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Over One Quintal of Ganja seized, two arrested in Sundargarh smuggling crackdown

Sundargarh, Mar 9: Police in Sundargarh district have foiled a ganja smuggling operation, seizing more than one quintal of the contraband from a truck and arresting two men in connection with the case.The accused, Ajay Kumar and Virendra Pal, both residents of Punjab, were apprehended during the crackdown. Authorities also recovered three mobile phones and…

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Thunderstorms And Gusty Winds To Hit Odisha For Next Few Days: IMD

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange warnings for several districts in Odisha, predicting thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hot and humid conditions over the next few days.As per the IMD prediction, March 7 is expected to see hot and humid conditions prevailing at one or two places over the districts of…

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