Bhubaneswar, February 18: A fine to the tune of Rs 80,000 has been collected from at least seven jewellery shops in Odisha during 2025-26 (till January) after errors were found in the weights and measures system.The illegalities were found during raids by the officials of the Legal Metrology wing under the State Food Supplies and…
Kendrapara: Six migrant workers from Odisha’s Kendrapara district are reportedly stranded in Thailand. They have claimed that they are not getting wages wages and also don’t have adequate food. The youths had travelled abroad in search of employment in the plywood sector but are now facing severe hardship.The workers have been identified as Yashobant Sahu of…
Rourkela Police launched a coordinated operation against an online betting racket after receiving confidential intelligence.Teams from Plantside, Uditnagar, Bondamunda, and Raghunathpalli police stations carried out simultaneous raids at several locations.Investigators discovered strong links between the racket and benami account providers as well as hawala operators. Evidence confirmed illegal money transfers routed through these networks. Police…
In a cold-blooded act of betrayal and murder, a man allegedly killed his close friend in a bid to win over the friend’s wife in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. Malkangiri: In a cold-blooded act of betrayal and murder, a man allegedly killed his close friend in a bid to win over the friend’s wife in odisha &malkangiri…
Senior BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb has raised significant concerns regarding the rapid rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, urging the central government to proceed with caution. Speaking on Wednesday, Deb emphasized that while AI is vital for establishing India as a global economic player, the potential for misuse requires immediate attention and strict…
The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was marked by intense disruptions, forcing the House to be adjourned till 4 pm after Opposition members staged a protest over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was…
Bhubaneswar: A calf in Keonjhar district was severely injured after it accidentally ingested a bomb meant for wild boars in the forest.The incident occurred in the Darakhola village of Kolimati panchayat under Ghasipura police station in Anandapur sub-division.According to reports, unidentified miscreants allegedly hid a bomb in a food packet and placed it near the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Plus 2 exams will commence today. On the first day, there will be MIL paper for Science Stream students. From the 20th, the exams for Arts and Commerce students will commence.There are 1357 exam centers across the state this year. The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has said that 4 lakh 1 thousand…
Rourkela: In a major breakthrough against interstate drug trafficking, Rourkela police on Tuesday arrested six persons and seized over 500 kg of Ganja at Bondamunda Road under the jurisdiction of Plantsite Police Station.The arrested have been identified as Gunanidhi Ghusi (36), Sukhanth Oram (37), Rahul Kumar Sahu (25), Nikhil Ray (23), Kaushik Kumar Padhee (31), and…
Tamando police are scrutinising CCTV footage from the jewellery store and surrounding areas to identify the culprits. The incidents have raised alarm among citizens, who have called for enhanced patrolling and stricter security measures.Back-to-back robbery incidents in different parts of Bhubaneswar on the same day have triggered concern among residents over safety and security in…
