One person died and another was critically injured after a speeding truck hit a bamboo-laden bullock cart near Jagannathpur Chhak on Thursday.As per reports, the accident occurred when the cart was returning from Pratapgiri forest carrying bamboo. A truck rammed into the cart from behind, throwing both occupants off. The two victims, identified as Nath…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest Department has taken action in the case of an elephant being electrocuted and buried at a farm in Hindola.Hindola Forester Diptiranjan Acharya has been suspended in connection with the incident. Angul RCCF has also issued a show cause notice to Hindola Ranger Trilochan Dehuri. Acharya has been asked to not to leave…
This afternoon, Dr. Kanwar Vishal Singh, IPS, assumed charge as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Special Task Force (STF), Odisha.He outlined his priorities immediately after taking office, stressing that the STF will intensify its fight against organised crime under the direction of the DGP Odisha and guidance of the DGP Crime.Dr. Singh said the STF…
Bhubaneswar: A tragic incident was reported from Ganjam district where a 13-year-old boy was charred to death after a fire broke out at a local shop.The incident occurred at Samantara Ghain Chhak under Sorada police limits. The deceased has been identified as Badal Muli, a resident of Gangpur village under Badagada police station.According to reports,…
Bhubaneswar: A 28-year-old man died due to bomb explosion after allegedly coming in contact with live bombs in the forest area near Mathura under Digapahandi police station limits in Ganjam district.The deceased has been identified as G.Raja, a resident of Naua Maulabhanja under Digapahandi block.According to reports, he was grazing the pigs in the forest…
Baripada: Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district has once again drawn attention as a unique wildlife habitat after the sighting of an Indian mouse deer (Moschiola indica), one of the world’s smallest and most primitive hoofed mammals. A photograph of the elusive animal, recently captured inside the national park, has gone viral on social media,…
Kendrapara, June 2:Trouble has deepened for suspended Talchua Marine Police Station Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) Sandhyarani Jena, with a criminal case now being registered against her in connection with an alleged custodial torture incident.According to sources, Talchua Marine Police Station has registered Case No. 124/2026 against Jena under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including…
A rogue elephant trampled a 50‑year‑old labourer to death late Monday night in Damol village under Parjang police station in Dhenkanal districtThe victim, identified as Anai Behera, was cycling home from a brick kiln around 10:30 pm when the wild elephant attacked him. The animal trampled him, and he died instantly at the spot.Family members, police,…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to visit Odisha this month, informed Mayurbhanj Member of Parliament (MP) Naba Charan Majhi.According to Majhi, both the President and Prime Minister will come on a two-day visit to Rairangpur of Mayurbhanj district on June 19 and June 20 and take part in different…
Determination, hard work, and perseverance have transformed the life of Manohar Pradhan, who once sold balloons alongside his father to support his family and has now secured the 131st rank in the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) examination.Sambad English ico.From Selling Balloons to Becoming OAS Officer: The Inspiring Journey of Manohar Pradha Determination, hard work, and…
