Tag: Security

The police department has decided to deploy more than 55 platoons of police forces for the security of the President as per the blue book rules.

"You can't expect the government to put in place a security system for private players."

According to sources, more than 30 army personnel will be deployed in the security given to India's top industrialist.

With growing usage of internet, people shop and bank online with ease. To carry out online transactions, someone just needs a computer or smartphone, internet connection and bank account information. It’s so simple. Therefore, many prefer to go for online transactions. However, there are challenges regarding safety of financial information and keeping online fraud at […]

Puri: Police have made elaborate security arrangements in Puri, especially near the Srimandir, to ensure smooth darshan of the holy trinity during ‘Panchuka’ and ‘Kartik Purnima’. According to sources, 15 platoons of police force have been deployed in and around the 12th century shrine. Puri Superintendent of Police Sarthak Sarangi informed that apart from police […]

Kandhamal: Security has been tightened across the district today on 10th death anniversary of spiritual leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. “We have made all security arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the functions,” Kandhamal Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh said. In total, nine platoons of police force have been deployed including one at the Jaleshpata ashram […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of the bandh call given by Maoists in Jharkhand on last day of the Martyrs’ Week (Shahid Saptah) today, security has been tightened in bordering areas of Odisha. While combing operation conducted jointly by Odisha police and CRPF has been intensified in Bisra, Chandiposh, Topadihi and K. Balang area, more than 60 […]

Cuttack:  Monkey menace at famous Shiva shrine at Dhabaleswar in Cuttack district has now put the temple authorities in fix. According to sources, four devotees have been injured after being attacked by a group of monkeys near the Jhula (hanging bridge). This has now led to panic not only among devotees but also priests at […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: The Commissionerate police has made elaborate security arrangements in the Capital city for the two-day visit of President Ram Nath Kovind starting tomorrow. Sources said 30 platoons of police force have been deployed in Bhubaneswar to avoid any eventuality during the President’s visit. Besides, a carcade rehearsal was conducted by the Commissionerate Police here […]

Bhubaneswar: Twin city Police Commissioner YB Khurania reviewed the security arrangements for the international T20 cricket match between India and Sri Lanka in the upcoming Paytm Series to be played at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 20. The meeting held at the headquarters of Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar was attended by various senior police […]

Bhubaneswar: Drawing lessons from the brutal murder of a seven-year-old boy inside Ryan International School in Gurgaon, the Odisha government has come out with new guidelines to ‘reinforce’ security measures in schools across the State. As per fresh guidelines, school authorities have been instructed to ensure that junior children should be not allowed to go […]

Puri: A three-member team of the National Security Guard (NSG) arrived in Odisha to conduct a security review of the Jagannath Temple here at Puri on Saturday. The team of the elite anti-terrorist squad visited prominent places within the 12th century shrine including Anand Bazaar and held discussions with the officials of temple administration and […]

Balasore/Bhadrak: To avoid any unpleasant situation and maintain harmony in view of the month-long Ganesh Puja celebration beginning today, local administration of Balasore and Bhadrak districts have tightened security in the respective areas. One company of the Odisha Swift Action Force (OSAF) led by Tehsildar Priyabrat Padhi and IIC Kartik Chandra Mallick staged a flag […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of the martyr’s week of Maoists starting today, security has been tightened in the districts dominated by naxals in Odisha. Additional security forces including CRPF, DVF and SOG have been mobilised to tackle any untoward situation in border areas of the district sharing boundaries with Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The vehicles entering […]

Puri: Preparations are in full swing for the world famous Rath Yatra beginning tomorrow. The chariots of the deities were taken to Singhadwara before the Nabajoubana darsan of the Trinity. Devotees made a serpentine queue to have a glimpse of Lord Jagannath and his siblings even as the darshan started three hours late following delay […]