Bhubaneswar: The number of arrests in the sensational murder case of Government Railway Police (GRP) Constable Saumya Ranjan Swain due to mob lynching in Balianta has risen to seven and detained five more persons for questioning.According to reports, the brutal incident has triggered widespread fear in the surrounding villages, with most men fleeing their homes…
Puri: The first Rath Yatra Coordination Meeting will be held today to ensure proper management of Rath Yatra 2026.The meeting will be chaired by Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division, Sudhanshu Mohan Samal.To be held at Puri Town Hall, the meeting will focus on the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra.Discussions will cover the proper…
New Delhi/Cuttack: The Supreme Court has ordered the release on bail of a life convict from Odisha who has remained behind bars for more than 22 years, taking strong exception to an Orissa High Court order which had dismissed his criminal appeal on the ground of a nearly nine-year delay in filing it.Calling the impugned…
Police in Barpali arrested two accused on Thursday evening in connection with the fake food factory case that sparked widespread discussion across Bargarh district.The factory, located near the RMC weekly market, had been sealed earlier after officials discovered large-scale production and sale of adulterated food and beverages.The arrested individuals were identified as Abhilash Agrawal and…
The incident took place near Sector 7 of the beach, in front of Hotel Mahodadhi Palace, when the tourists were bathing in the sea.Three tourists from West Bengal were rescued from drowning at Puri sea beach on Friday by lifeguards. The incident took place near Sector 7 of the beach, in front of Hotel Mahodadhi…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Women (OSCW) on Friday initiated an inquiry into the shocking mob lynching incident that took place at Balianta on the outskirts of the capital city.A high-level team headed by OSCW Chairperson Shovana Mohanty visited the crime scene to assess the situation. The team thoroughly inspected the spot where the…
Bonai: A man was beaten to death by his relative over past enmity in Sundargarh district of Odisha. This shocking incident took place in the Basargigada Munda Sahi under Koida police station limits.The deceased has been identified as Sadhu Munda.According to police, Sadhu Munda and his relative named Roi Munda organized a feast on Thursday…
Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania along with DCP Jagmohan Meena visited the Bhingarapur area in Balianta on Friday to review the situation following the mob lynching leading to death of a young person in the region. As per report, the senior officers reached the crime spot and took stock of the ground…
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have assured the public that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in Odisha despite recent media reports highlighting temporary fuel supply disruptions in some districts.The companies stated that fuel availability across the state remains stable and the overall situation is fully under control.According to the OMCs, a brief rise in fuel…
Balasore: Two students drowned in a pond while taking a bath in Odisha’s Balasore district, police said Friday.The incident took place Thursday when they were bathing in the pond near their hostel in Balasore town, an officer said. The deceased, identified as Pratyush Kumar Mallick (17) and his friend Smruti Ranjan Mahabhoi (18) from the Basudevpur…
