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Odisha police destroy poppy plants worth over Rs 3 crore inside Similipal Tiger Reserve
Odisha police destroy poppy plants worth over Rs 3 crore inside Similipal Tiger Reserve

On the same day, the team also destroyed 3.85 lakh plants at Jenabil, Khejuri, and Jajagada under the Jashipur range. The plants were valued at Rs 7.70 crore. 

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024
Non-appointment of regular Police DG: MHA raps Odisha for ignoring SC direction
Non-appointment of regular Police DG: MHA raps Odisha for ignoring SC direction

Following the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) letter to seven states including Odisha regarding the appointment of regular Director General of Police (DGP) despite the availability of eligible officers, discussions on why the Odisha government hasn’t made a regular appointment have started gathering steam. 

  • Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Attack on Man During Night Patrolling
Alleged assault on man during night patrolling in Bhadrak, 4 police personnel transferred

It is alleged that Nayak was beaten up by four police personnel, including an ASI, a constable, and two home guards during night patrolling near Kandaba bridge under Agarpada police limits on December 30, 2023.

  • Monday, 01 January 2024
Arun Sarangi given additional charge as Odisha DGP till joining of regular DGP 
Arun Sarangi given additional charge as Odisha DGP till joining of regular DGP 

Putting all speculations to rest, Arun Kumar Sarangi has been allowed to remain in an additional charge of D.G of Police, Odisha till a regular DGP joins.

  • Saturday, 30 December 2023
Odisha Police Recruitment: ASI Communication Exam Date Released, Check Admit Card Details
Odisha govt enhances food packet allowance for Havildars, Constables and Sepoys

The Odisha Government’s Home Department has enhanced the per-day food packet allowances for various ranks of police personnel.

  • Friday, 22 December 2023
Corner shot weapon procurement to give more teeth to fight against Naxal menace in Odisha 
Corner shot weapon procurement to give more teeth to fight against Naxal menace in Odisha 

The anti-Maoist movement in Odisha is going to have more teeth as Odisha police has decided to procure sophisticated weapons including corner shot weapons and ultra-modern drones. 

  • Thursday, 21 December 2023
Odisha Police to procure 6 advanced drones for naxal Ops
Odisha Police to procure advanced drones for anti-naxal ops

Naxal movement is almost zero in Koraput and Malkangiri while there is some activity in the bordering areas of Kandhamal, Boudh, and Kalahandi.

  • Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Crucial Meeting On LWE In Odisha
LWE strategy meet: Focus on incident-free 2024 polls, anti-naxal operations in Odisha

Odisha DGP Sunil Bansal said Director Intelligence, ADG Operations, officials posted in naxal areas including SPs, DIGs are attending the review meeting along with senior officials of Central Agencies.

  • Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Suspected Terrorist Nabbed In Odisha
Wanted Kashmiri fraudster having links with anti-national elements nabbed in Odisha

Senior STF officials said that the accused is also wanted by Kashmir Police in relation to a case of cheating and forgery there and one non-bailable warrant is pending against him.

  • Saturday, 16 December 2023
Odisha Police arrest drug peddler, seize narcotics worth Rs 50L
Odisha Police arrest drug peddler, seize narcotics worth Rs 50L

The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police has arrested a drug peddler and seized narcotics worth over Rs 50 lakhs during a raid in Keonjhar district.

  • Monday, 16 October 2023
Fake Currency Note Racket Busted
Major fake currency racket busted in Odisha's Balasore; Woman among 2 arrested

Balasore SP Sagarika Nath informed that both the accused were arrested after a liquor shop owner lodged a complaint alleging that he had been duped with fake currency notes of Rs 500 denomination.

  • Sunday, 27 August 2023
Arrest
Odisha Police arrests India head of Chinese earning app from TN

S Chitravel, 31, was arrested from Aviyur near Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the EOW said in a statement. He was brought to Odisha and produced before OPID Court, Cuttack on August 16 which remanded him to five days police remand.

  • Friday, 18 August 2023
17 cops from Odisha awarded Police Medals
Independence Day: 17 cops from Odisha awarded Police Medals

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, four police officers have been nominated for Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), while two others have been conferred President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Similarly, 11 officers from Odisha were awarded Medals for Meritorious Service.

  • Monday, 14 August 2023
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Odisha Police arrest man for duping BSNL job aspirants of Rs 1 crore

Niteigaura Barik (30) was arrested in connection to a case registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Duleswar Sahu (23) of Bargarh district.

  • Tuesday, 01 August 2023
Pink WhatsApp scam
Pink WhatsApp scam: Odisha police issues alert, check latest update

Recently, Odisha police issued a public advisory regarding the notorious message known as ‘Pink WhatsApp.’  The law enforcement officials have asked public to remain alert and not fall into the trap of the scamsters.

  • Saturday, 08 July 2023
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