Odisha

Bhubaneswar, August 2: Maintaining that every youngster lost to addiction is a “national loss”, Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday called upon the youth to shun narcotics.Addressing the ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan,’ an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing today to create a drug-free India, at…

Odisha Vigilance today arrested Debadyuti Nanda, former Junior Assistant of the office of the Block Education Officer (BEO), Baliapal, for allegedly misappropriating government funds worth Rs37.32 lakh. Nanda, currently posted as Junior Assistant at Padmalochan Government High School, Jagai, Baliapal, was taken into custody for preparing forged arrear pay bills between 2022 and 2026.According to Vigilance sources, Nanda fraudulently inserted his own forged arrear bills into the arrear DA bills of other employees under the BEO office, taking advantage of his position as bill clerk‑cum‑accountant. The manipulation allowed him to divert government money into his own account.A case has been registered at Baleshwar Vigilance PS Case No. 13/2026 under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1(a) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Sections 467, 468, 471, 477‑A of the IPC. The accused is being forwarded to court today.Officials said the arrest underscores Odisha Vigilance’s continued drive against financial irregularities in government offices and its focus on digital transparency and accountability.

Udala: In a tragic incident at least three youth were killed in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Saturday after their bike fell off a culvert and crashed into a wall. The accident took place near Kuamara Post Office under Khunta Police Station limits in Udala area.The deceased have been identified as Sahadev Singh, Shakti Singh,…

Two persons were killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Odisha’s Sundaragada district early Saturday, sparking fear among residents of Koida and Biramitrapur.In the first incident, Sambari Munda (60) was trampled to death near the Koida forest area when she and her family encountered a tusker while stepping out of their house late at night. Her…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas across five districts to assess the extent of damage and monitor ongoing rescue and relief operations as the flood situation remained critical in parts of the state.The Chief Minister was accompanied by the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh…

Sambalpur: Hirakud dam authorities have opened a total of 22 sluice gates amid rising water levels in the reservoir, according to the latest update from dam officials on Saturday.According to latest data, the reservoir level (R.L.) stood at 625.47 feet and was showing an upward trend. This is against the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of…

Bhubaneswar: Some unknown miscreants allegedly decamped with gold ornaments and cash worth around Rs 1.5 crore from the residence of a builder in the Laxmisagar area in Bhubaneswar on Friday night.The burglary took place at around 9.20 pm at the residence of builder Pritam Jena in Laxmisagar area while he and his family were away.As…

New Delhi: A video circulating widely on social media shows a young woman, who was booked for using objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student demonstration over NEET paper leaks, expressing regret and apologising for her comments.The video, which has attracted significant attention online, features the girl standing with folded hands and…

Bhubaneswar: Nearly 4.89 lakh animals have been affected by the floods in nine districts of Odisha, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik informed on Saturday.According to the latest data provided by the Minister, the floods have impacted 45 blocks, 398 gram panchayats and 1,341 villages across the nine districts. When it comes to…