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STF destroys contraband

Bhubaneswar: The STF of Odisha Police in the presence of scientific officers of the State Forensic Science Laboratory and members of State Pollution Control Board destroyed a bulk quantity of contraband ganja and brown sugar, Friday. STF sources here said a total of 147kg and...

‘Tunguru Bhola’ among 11 held for stealing pipes

Bhubaneswar: The twin city Commissionerate Police Friday busted an interstate water pipe robber gang with the arrest of 11 of its members including Alok Bhola. It is worth mentioning Alok alias Tunguru, an auto-rickshaw driver, had created a sensation in the state sometime back after...

Stay ready for heat-related cases, govt tells hospitals

Bhubaneswar: The state government Friday directed health facilities at different levels to stay in total readiness for dealing with heat-related cases. The direction came in light of rising temperatures throughout the state, along with very hot and humid conditions, and the reported deaths of 16...

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Odisha set for final phase of polls

Bhubaneswar: Over 99.61 lakh voters will decide the fate of 460 candidates in six Lok Sabha seats and 42 Assembly segments in the coastal region of Odisha Saturday amid prevailing hot and humid weather conditions, officials said. A straight fight is expected between the ruling...

Despite summer, mango farmers reap profits

Bhubaneswar: This year, despite the prolonged spell of heatwave in the state, the mango farmers of Odisha are poised to earn more from the lower fruit harvest. In addition, farmers based in the rich mango-producing belts such as Gajapati, Rayagada, Dhenkanal and Puri districts have...

STF arrests notorious brown sugar trafficker

Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) unit of Odisha Police arrested a notorious drug peddler from Mayurbhanj district Thursday. The accused has been identified as SK Mohatab Alli alias Kati, 39, a resident of Baripada town in Mayurbhanj district. STF sources said that based on...

 

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