Five killed, seven injured as SUV rams truck in Odisha’s Jajpur

Jajpur: At least five people, including two women, were killed and seven others injured when an SUV in which they were travelling rammed into a truck in Odisha’s Jajpur district Monday, police said.The accident took place near Barada Chhak on the Daitary-Paradeep express highway under Jenapur police station limits in Jajpur district. According to police, 12…

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Woman, minor son electrocuted in Odisha’s Deogarh

A 40-year-old woman and her minor son were electrocuted in Odisha’s Deogarh district today. The incident took place at Kamarpal village under Kundheigola police limits in the afternoon. Bhubaneswar: A 40-year-old woman and her minor son were electrocuted in Odisha’s Deogarh district today. The incident took place at Kamarpal village under Kundheigola police limits in…

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Bhubaneswar: Gas Cylinder laden Truck Overturns on Overbridge

Bhubaneswar: A truck loaded with gas cylinders overturned on the overbridge on the National Highway in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar a little while ago today. The accident happened in front of the LIC Branch Office under Tamando Police limits in Khordha district, causing the cylinders to fall and scatter across the road.The carriageway was completely blocked…

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Former Khandapada SDPO Placed Under Suspension Amid Sexual Harassment Probe

Bhubaneswar: A police officer in Nayagarh district has been placed under suspension following serious allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of authority.Madanmohan Pradhan, former Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Khandapada, was suspended by the Home Department after a woman from the Fatehgarh police station area accused him of making obscene gestures and advances through phone…

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Three Retired Govt Officials Of Hatadihi Block Convicted In Corruption Case

Bhubaneswar: In a significant anti-corruption drive, three retired government officials of Hatadihi Block in Keonjhar district were convicted by the Special Vigilance Court on Saturday for misappropriation of government rice meant for rural employment schemes.The convicted officials are former Welfare Extension Officer Gangadhar Naik, former Fishery Extension Officer Ramesh Chandra Sethy and former Progressive Assistant…

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Odisha ranks among top States under AMRUT 2.0

Bhubaneswar, May 2: Odisha has firmly positioned itself among the top-performing States in the country under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, with the State Government driving a transformative agenda in urban water security and infrastructure development through decisive leadership and focused governance, said an official release on Saturday.“With a clear political…

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Newborn dies at Jajpur hospital, family alleges medical negligence

Jajpur: Tension prevailed at the Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital following the death of a newborn baby. The family of the newborn baby started protesting in the hospital, alleging medical negligence.According to reports, the newborn, a baby boy, was born on Friday. However, shortly after birth, the baby seemed unwell so he was sent to the…

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Odisha Class 10 Results 2026 Declared: Pass Rate at 95.33%, Gajapati Tops the State

Cuttack, May 2: School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Saturday announced the Class 10 (Matric) Result 2026 at the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) office in Cuttack. The results was first announced during a press conference, after which the online scorecard links will go live later in the evening for students to access their…

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Truck rams into Additional Tehsildar’s vehicle during chase in Balasore

A sand-laden truck reportedly rammed into the vehicle of Additional Tehsildar Krushna Mohan Singh on Saturday.Sora: A sand-laden truck reportedly rammed into the vehicle of Additional Tehsildar Krushna Mohan Singh on Saturday. The dramatic incident took place during a high-speed chase on National Highway-16 in Balasore. Fortunately, the Additional Tehsildar and his driver has received…

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