Major burglary at Bhubaneswar builder’s residence; valuables worth over ₹2 crore stolen

Bhubaneswar, Aug 1: In a major burglary that has raised concerns over security in the state capital, unidentified miscreants allegedly stole valuables worth more than ₹2 crore from the residence of a builder in the Laxmisagar area late on Friday night.According to police, the burglars broke into the house of builder Pritam Jena by forcing…

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ECI extends Odisha Electoral Roll Revision deadline; claims and objections can be filed till August 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, allowing voters to file claims and objections until August 19.New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha,…

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Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police issues traffic advisory for three days,

The Twin City Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police has issued traffic advisory for three days in view of the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha.Notably, the President of India will be visiting Odisha from August 3, 2026 to August 5, 2026, to attend various programmes at Bhubaneswar and Kataka.Keeping in view of the safety of the…

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Odisha STF Nets Ganja Worth RS 2.5 Crore Hidden Under Rice Bags Bound for Delhi

In a major blow to interstate narcotics trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF), CID-CB, Odisha, has busted a sophisticated cannabis smuggling racket, seizing a staggering 497 kilograms of ganja valued at approximately ₹2.5 crore.Acting on precise intelligence, an STF team intercepted a TATA Motors goods carrier truck (Registration No. UP81ET0981) near Pitapalli under the Infovalley…

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Revenue Inspector, aide held for taking Rs 30,000 bribe in Odisha’s Kataka

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance today arrested a Revenue Inspector (RI) and his aide on charges of taking Rs 30,000 as bribe from a person in Kataka district.Kishor Kumar Swain, the RI of Madhaba circle under Niali Tahasil in Kataka district, had allegedly sought Rs 30,000 as bribe from the person for submitting favourable report in…

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Trader Brutally Murdered In Bhubaneswar; Police Launch Probe

Bhubaneswar: A local trader was brutally murdered late Thursday night at Gayatri Basti under Lingaraj Police Station limits in the state capital.The deceased has been identified as Jitu Kandi, who ran a paan shop in the area. His blood-stained body was found near his shop on Friday morning.According to preliminary investigations, he succumbed to severe…

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BJD demands Health Minister’s resignation over alleged PG Medical Exam paper leak in Odisha

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday intensified its attack on the Odisha government over the alleged postgraduate (PG) medical examination paper leak at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Brahmapur, demanding the immediate resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and a thorough investigation into the incident.Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday intensified its…

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Odisha Appoints 30 Senior Officers As State Reviewers To Strengthen PM SHRI Schools

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to strengthen the implementation of the PM SHRI Scheme in Odisha, the School and Mass Education Department has appointed 30 senior officers as ‘State Reviewers’ to monitor the performance of PM SHRI schools across the state.The appointments were notified through an official order issued on Wednesday.The panel comprises eight IAS…

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