Bhubaneswar: Two police personnel attached to the Bhubaneswar Mahila Police Station were suspended on Tuesday after an accused allegedly assaulted a sentry and escaped from police custody.The action was taken by Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena after a preliminary inquiry found negligence on the part of the Duty Charge Officer (DCO) and…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday departed from Bhubaneswar Railway Station for Berhampur in a special train.The train carrying the President left Bhubaneswar under extensive security arrangements. Two additional special trains are escorting the President’s train throughout the journey to ensure safe and smooth movement.After arriving at Berhampur, President Murmu is scheduled to travel by…
Kendujhar: A man was critically injured after being shot at in Khuduputuli village under Ghatagaon police limits in Kendujhar district on Sunday.The injured has been identified as Jatindra Mahanta of Khuduputuli village.According to reports, some miscreants suddenly arrived in the village and opened three rounds of fire. In the incident, Jatindra was hit by a…
Odisha Police athletes have once again made the state proud with stellar performances at national‑level competitions.Twelve sportspersons achieved remarkable success across disciplines including Wushu, Taekwondo, Karate, and Pencak Silat, earning medals and recognition for the force.At a felicitation ceremony held at the Commissionerate Police Headquarters, Bhubaneswar, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania honoured the achievers for their dedication and excellence. The event celebrated their victories at the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster (2026‑27) in Hyderabad…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday sanctioned an immediate relief package of Rs 110 crore for flood-affected families, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directing officials to expedite assistance and assuring that additional funds would be allocated after a comprehensive damage assessment is completed.The government said relief operations are continuing across the affected districts, with officials working…
Sundargada: Mukesh Kumar Mishra, the Traffic Inspector (OMVD) at the office of Sundargada RTO has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe.Mishra was nabbed while he was taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a truck owner for allowing his two HYVA Trucks to operate his transport business without any obstacle under…
Tension gripped Kantabanji after a police team came under deadly attack by miscreants on Sunday night while attempting to arrest an accused in a recent assault case.According to reports, the police had registered Case No. 159/2026 following a clash near Sunny Garage two days earlier. Acting on information, a team reached near a petrol pump to…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Odisha on a three-day visit to the state on Monday.The President reached the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in the capital city in the afternoon. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries received the President at the airport. Soon after reaching the airport, the…
Chhatrapur: Ganjam Cyber Crime and Economic Offences (CC&EO) police station Sunday arrested a 31-year-old man from Kandhamal district for allegedly helping defraud a widow of about Rs 60 lakh through a matrimonial website, while the prime accused remains at large, police said.The accused, identified as Uttam Kumar Sahu of Tala sahi village under Chakapada police…
Anandapur, Aug 3: A youth was arrested for allegedly posting a video containing objectionable remarks against the Chief Minister on his Facebook page. The accused, identified as Sushant Das of Ichhapur village under Nandipada Police Station in Anandapur subdivision, was taken into custody by police following a complaint.According to reports, Sushant had uploaded a video…
