Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik mocked the BJP government for claiming credit for the state’s fifth-place ranking in NITI Aayog’s latest Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), asserting that the achievement was the result of the previous BJD government’s policies and reforms.In a social media post Thursday night, Patnaik said he was happy that the…
Sundaragada: A man was found murdered at Nuadihi village under Hemgir police station limits in Sundaragada district of Odisha on Friday morning.The police have arrested the accused elder brother, who has allegedly murdered his sibling over family dispute.The deceased has been identified as Kelal Patel (35) whereas the accused elder brother is Bedlal Patel (40).According…
Berhampur, July 24: A man accused in multiple robbery and dacoity cases was injured during an alleged exchange of fire with police on a forest road under the Kodala Police Station limits in Ganjam district on Friday.According to police, the accused, identified as Kalia alias Ghanshyam Behera of Naitada Sahi, was being tracked by a…
In a significant verdict, a Fast-Track Special Court in Odisha’s Anugola district on Friday sentenced four men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the gang rape of a 21-year-old woman and a minor girl.The Additional District and Sessions Judge (Fast-Track Special Court), Anugola, convicted all four accused under Section 6 of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police YB Khurania will retire from government service on August 16, 2026 and the Home Department of the state government has given its nod in this regard.According to a notification issued by the Home Department, Khurania has been allowed to retire with effect from the afternoon of 16.08.2026 on completion…
Puri: The holy town of Puri is set to witness one of the most significant events of the annual Rath Yatra festival today on the occasion of Bahuda Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will begin their return journey to the Shree Jagannath Temple.Thousands of devotees have already started arriving in the…
Malkangiri: In a major success against narcotics trafficking, police in Malkangiri district seized more than four quintals of ganja worth around ₹1 crore from a pickup van and arrested one person during a vehicle interception in Kalimela block.According to police, the contraband was being illegally transported from Kalimela to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.Acting during routine patrolling,…
RAYAGADA: July 23, 2026: In a significant crackdown on vehicle theft, the Rayagada district police have successfully busted a bike theft gang and recovered three stolen motorcycles. The breakthrough came during the investigation of cases registered at two different police stations in the region. According to official sources, the recovery was made in connection…
Puri: In a major achievement for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, five sacred names associated with Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath will soon receive trademark recognition.In a significant step toward protecting the sacred traditions, culture and heritage of the famous Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri of Odisha, five more trademark applications linked to Mahaprabhu have been approved…
Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Rajendra Narayan Meher, Former Senior Clerk of the Sub‑Treasury Office, Bhatli, Baragada district, in a bribery case Meher, who had retired from service, was charge‑sheeted under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding and accepting a bribe from a Cluster Resources…
