Boudh, July 21: The Director General of Police (DGP) has suspended Susmita Magar, the former Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Manamunda Police Station in Odisha’s Boudh district, over allegations of misconduct, misuse of official position, and alleged links to the illegal cannabis trade.The action follows allegations that Magar had indirect connections with cannabis traffickers operating in the…
Paralakhemundi: In a shocking case of alleged administrative error, a resident of Ranalai village under R. Udayagiri block in Odisha’s Gajapati district has been declared “dead” in government records despite being alive, leaving him unable to access essential welfare benefits.The affected resident, Jakhariya Pal, approached the Gajapati District Collector after discovering that his Aadhaar had…
Bhubaneswar: Laxmisagar Police have arrested a man in connection with a land cheating case and threatening to kill a complainant in the State Capital city.The accused was found to have duped a person of Rs. 40 lakh in a land deal before threatening him and his family members.The accused has been identified as Ramesh Chandra…
Bhubaneswar: A bus overturned after losing balance near Burukuna Square on National Highway 149 under Samal police station limits in Anugola district on Tuesday.The bus, carrying more than 50 passengers from Puri to Sundargarh, met with the accident while on its way. Over 25 passengers sustained injuries, out of which six are reported to be…
Kolkata, July 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that Bengali will be made mandatory for all official work of the state government from September 1, 2026.Speaking in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said official correspondence with the Central government would be carried out in Bengali as well as…
Jharsuguda: Suspicion surrounds the death of a 29-year-old man who was found hanging from a tree in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district, with police investigating whether it was a case of suicide or murder.The deceased has been identified as Khageswar Parua (29), a resident of Cheliapada village under Laikera police station limits.According to police, Khageswar had visited…
Two persons were killed and two others seriously injured after a goods truck rammed into a stationary truck in Odisha’s Kataka district Monday, police said.The driver of the goods truck allegedly lost control of the vehicle and hit a truck parked along the roadside from behind on the Kataka-Chandbali highway, they said.The impact of the…
Jharsuguda : The State Bank of India (SBI) ATM located near Belpahar railway gate in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha caught fire on early Monday morning. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.However, it was suspected to have started from a short circuit.As per sources, the locals saw smoke billowing from the…
A tragic road accident unfolded near Chatenpali Primary School in Sundaragada district when a Lephripara police van collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying three youths.The impact was so severe that all three were thrown onto the road. Two of them died instantly, while the third sustained critical injuries and was rushed to medical care.Eyewitnesses reported…
Bargarh: A doctor on duty at the Bargarh Community health Centre (CHC) sustained serious head injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a patient on Monday, triggering concern over the safety of healthcare professionals.The injured doctor, Dr. Sudipt Rout, was reportedly examining patients when the accused, identified as Vicky Singh, a resident of Ward No….
