Keonjhar: A three-member team from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EACPM) arrived in Keonjhar town Wednesday to review the functioning and utilisation of the funds under District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The team is expected to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of developmental activities...
Sambalpur: Police arrested four individuals and recovered a car through GPS tracking following a carjacking incident near Hirakud Station under Burla police limits. The accused, identified as Amit Sahu, 28, Ravi Debnath alias Dang, 26, Nirmal alias Nirmod Dangagunda, 26, and Sachin Banchhor, 22, allegedly...
Rourkela: Widespread irregularities were detected in labour welfare schemes in Sundargarh district, with allegations surfacing that certificates and benefits are being issued in the names of deceased persons. According to sources, a glaring example has emerged from Balani in Lathikata block where Ruturaj Nayak, a...
Balasore: Over 700 police officers (IOs) Wednesday attended a workshop on the latest skills and knowledge in digital investigation, evidence management, and case documentation. The workshop organised by the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) for the IOs of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Mayurbhanj districts on e-investigation,...
Sundargarh: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action-taken report (ATR) from Sundargarh District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police regarding the murder of five members of a nomadic family. The incident occurred on the night of October 29, 2024, in Sundargarh district, where five...
Manoj Kumar Jena, OP Bhubaneswar: Odia woman Madhusmita Patro from Berhampur has brought glory to the state by becoming the only female from the state to scale the challenging three peaks – Mount Mera, Mount Island and Mount Lobuche in Nepal. Patro, a software engineer...
Chhatrapur: A recent health survey conducted by Munisipentha community health centre (CHC) under Chhatrapur block in Ganjam district has thrown up some startling revelations about the prevalence of anaemia in 894 unmarried youths. According to report, the survey aimed at assessing anaemia prevalence among the...
Deogarh: A newborn boy was rescued from a forest near Kasada village under Jamankira police limits in Deogarh district Monday morning. According to reports, Sunita Nayak of the village heard the cries of a baby while collecting kendu leaves in the forest. She began a...
Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Tuesday called upon Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to “prove his tribal identity” and save the life and livelihood of the Adivasis in Malkangiri, who are facing inundation due to the Polavaram project of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Addressing a press conference...
Bhadrak: The district administration of Odisha's Bhadrak has initiated measures to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Palua Ladu', a traditional sweetmeat known for its distinct flavour and artisanal preparation. The move comes following a directive from District Collector Dilip Routray, who had instructed...
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