Odisha

Baripada, 20/09/2026:Reckless bike riding on the roads of Baripada has been increasing day by day and has now become a matter of concern for city residents. Complaints have surfaced that some bikers are riding at excessive speeds on busy city roads, suddenly overtaking other vehicles, riding in a zigzag manner, driving on the wrong side…

Mayurbhanj’s regular blood donor, Dr. Niroj Kumar Pothal, has set a shining example of humanity and a spirit of service. After learning that AB-positive platelets were urgently required for 23-year-old Hitesh Kumar Nath, who is undergoing treatment for a critical blood cancer at AIIMS Hospital in Bhubaneswar, Dr. Niroj immediately stepped forward to help.  …

Preparations Begin by the Debottar Department.Preparations have begun at the Sri Sri Haribaladev Jew Temple, known as the second Srikhetra of Baripada, for the upcoming Indo Festival. As per the direction of the Mayurbhanj District Collector, the Debottar Department brought timber from the forest today for the requirements of the Indo Festival and transported it…

Sambalpur: As part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Odisha Abhiyan’, Sambalpur Police have intensified surveillance, night patrolling and enforcement against the illegal transportation, possession and trafficking of narcotic drugs and other intoxicating substances across the district.During the intervening night of September 19 and 20, a police team from Rengali police station was conducting night patrolling within…

Brahmapur: Seven women were detained after police raided a gambling den in Brahmapur of Odisha’s Ganjam district today.As per reports, the raid was conducted at the third lane of Laxmi Nrusingha Sahi under Badabazar police station limits.In the raid, police seized Rs 23,100 in cash from the spot, added reports.Meanwhile, the arrested women were later…

Bhubaneswar: Two people were killed after a truck crashed into a trailer on National Highway 16 near Totapada Chhak Sunday.The accident took place when the truck was travelling at high speed from Brahmapur toward Bhubaneswar and rammed into the trailer from behind. The truck’s driver and helper died in the crash.The impact left the front…

Varanasi:  Jharkhand-based banned Maoist outfit Tritiya Prastuti Committee’s (TPC) chief Brijesh Ganjhu alias Gopal Singh Bhokta was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Varanasi on Sunday morning, officials said.Ganjhu carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 30 lakh announced by the Jharkhand government and the National Investigation Agency (NIA).According to…

Bhubaneswar, Sep 19: The Odisha government has stepped in to facilitate the return of the mortal remains of eight people who died in a tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Agar Malwa district.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep grief over the incident and directed state officials to coordinate closely with the Madhya Pradesh government…

Bhubaneswar: The Kharvelnagar police on Friday arrested a 55-year-old senior Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS) on charges of sexually abusing his junior female colleague in the state Commerce and Transport Department.The accused, identified as Arun Kumar Biswal, is a resident of Kujanga area in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha. He is reportedly posted as the Additional Secretary…

Bargarh: A group clash broke out in Patikarpalli following a minor verbal altercation, leaving two people critically injured and eight others hurt.At least 10 people were injured in a group clash at Patikarpalli in Bargarh district following a minor verbal altercation.Of the injured, two people are reportedly in critical condition, while eight others also sustained…