Chauliaganj IIC Found Hanging In Official Quarters; Suicide Suspected

Cuttack: In a shocking incident, Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) of Chauliaganj Police Station, was found dead inside her official quarters on Saturday.According to police sources, IIC Beauty Mohanty’s body was found hanging in her quarter. The incident came to light after she failed to respond to repeated phone calls from fellow staff members. A team from the…

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Congress tears into RSS stand on Ram Mandir fund theft case

New Delhi, 3/7: Congress on Friday described the RSS statement on Ram temple donation embezzlement calling for strict action against those responsible as a “nefarious attempt to cover up” truth and protect the “fraudulent outfit’s” image General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh posted on ‘X’, “the clean chit given by the RSS is disgraceful and shameful….

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Odisha signs Rs 67,000 crore green investment pact with Japanese firms

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation, a leading Japanese Industrial company, and the Gurugram-based ACME Group to promote collaboration in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial development.According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the state government also hosted an “Interaction with Japanese…

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Social boycott left a man’s body unattended for 10 hours in Balangir village

Social boycott forced a man’s body to remain unattended for 10 hours in Tulsidunguri village under Kendumundi panchayat in Balangir district.Villagers refused to cremate Arjun Banagula because he had married a woman from another caste.Arjun Banagula died last night. His family and fellow villagers stayed away from his body due to the long-standing social boycott….

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Odisha Health Minister Invites OMSA for Talks to End Statewide Strike

In a fresh effort to resolve the ongoing doctors’ strike, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling has invited the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) for discussions on their demands.The Health & Family Welfare Department issued an official communication on July 3, directing OMSA State President Dr Kishore Chandra Mishra and General Secretary Dr Sanjib Kumar Pradhan…

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45 KG GANJA SEIZED IN TWIN POLICE RAID, 3 ARRESTED

Paralakhemundi, July 3(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a major crackdown on inter-state narcotics trafficking, Adava Police in Odisha’s Gajapati district seized 45 kg of ganja in two separate raids and arrested three alleged smugglers, thwarting attempts to transport the contraband outside the state. Police also confiscated two motorcycles used in the illegal trade, underscoring intensified efforts…

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Vigilance arrests two Panchayat officials in Puri for embezzling over Rs 30 lakh Madhu Babu pension funds

Odisha Vigilance has arrested two Panchayat officials in Puri district for misappropriating Government funds to the tune of Rs 30,78,620 under MBPY.The Odisha Vigilance on Friday has arrested two Panchayat officials in Puri district for misappropriating Government funds to the tune of Rs 30,78,620 earmarked for vulnerable beneficiaries under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY).The…

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Five inmates test HIV-positive at Choudwar Circle Jail in Odisha, shifted to separate cell

Cuttack: Five inmates of Choudwar Circle Jail in Odisha’s Kataka district have tested HIV-positive during routine medical screening. The development comes days after eight inmates at Jharpada Special Jail in Bhubaneswar were found to be HIV-positiveThe five HIV-positive inmates include two convicted prisoners and three undertrial inmates. Following the diagnosis, all five inmates were shifted…

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