National News Updates

Bhubaneswar: Days after Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahi questioned the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) about what exactly the ‘anti-people activities’ he was involved in for which he was sacked from the primary membership of the party, the BJD on Tuesday claimed that the action was taken against him for his involvement in corruption. Giving a vivid […]

Cuttack: In the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) is waiting for the necessary approvals from the State government for hosting the mega Odisha Cricket League (OCL) T20 tournament. OCA Secretary Sanjay Behera on Tuesday said, “We have sought permission fro0m the Odisha government and trying to get the necessary […]

Bhadrak: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Bhadrak on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs 87,620 on a truck driver for allegedly violating the rules of amended Motor Vehicle Act. While Rs 10,000 penalty has been imposed on the truck driver for running the vehicle without a valid permit, the remaining Rs 77,620 fine was […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after coming under attack for allegedly keeping a suspicious silence over the brutal murder of five-year-old Nayagarh girl ‘Pari’, the Odisha Congress unit on Tuesday launched a counter attack on the State government by raking up the deteriorating law and order situation issue. The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president, Niranjan Patnaik […]

Bhubaneswar/Jagatsinghpur: The death case of engineer Amrut Dash of Kujang once again stirred Odisha on Tuesday after his mother and brother brought serious allegations against some senior political leaders of the ruling party while incriminating them in the case. Addressing a press conference in Kujang, Amrut’s brother Subrat Das who tried to set himself on […]

New Delhi: India on Tuesday test-fired the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory. The test firing was carried out by the Indian Navy. The missile performed highly complex manoeuvres and hit the bull’s-eye. “BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile in Anti-Ship mode was successfully test-fired today at 9 […]

Ganjam: A youth riding pillion on a motorcycle was killed after some explosives he was reportedly carrying exploded near Nirmalajhar chhak under the Khallikote police limits in Ganjam district on Tuesday. As per preliminary reports, the two youths were apparently carrying crude bombs to an unknown destination ostensibly to execute a crime. On their way, […]

Bhubaneswar: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Odisha Vigilance has intensified probe into the disproportionate assets case registered against suspended IFS officer Abhay Kant Pathak. Separate teams of the anti-corruption wing on Tuesday conducted searches in different parts of the State including Bhubaneswar, Bolangir, Berhampur and Sambalpur. As per official sources, a detailed investigation […]

Bhubaneswar: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday unearthed vital information regarding deposit of Rs 14.77 crore in the bank accounts of Akash, son of suspended IFS officer Abhay Kant Pathak who was earlier arrested in a disproportionate assets case. “Analysis of statements of three bank accounts Akash Pathak in Bhubaneswar and Pune showed cash […]

New Delhi: The Nobel prize week this year will primarily be digital with laureates getting their medals and diplomas in their respective countries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Nobel Foundation official said Tuesday. The Nobel Laureates will receive their medals and diplomas on December 7 and 8 in ceremonial presentations in their […]

Bhubaneswar: Three elephants died in three different places of Odisha in last 24 hours once again seemingly making the state a hotspot of jumbo deaths in the country. As per reports, a 15-year-old tusker lost its life on Tuesday after reportedly getting electrocuted by a live wire laid to trap wild boars in Hindol under […]

Koraput: Much to the disappointment of Jayanagar residents in Jeypore town of Koraput district, a dream ground water project, which once promised to alleviate all of their sufferings, has failed to quench the thirst of the locals even two years after its completion. People of the town have alleged that the 9 lakh litre capacity […]

Cuttack: The Commissionerate Police on Tuesday arrested two more persons in connection with November 19 robbery at India Infoline Finance Ltd (IIFL) at Nayasarak here. The accused duo, identified as Debasish Hazra and Nilamani Saha, were nabbed by the Lalbagh police. They are associates of Lala Amrit Ray, the police said. With this, the total […]

Cuttack: The Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay on Tuesday held review meeting with senior police officials of the State over several crucial issues. The virtual meeting that was held in the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack from 3pm to 6pm saw the DGP discuss various issues with all the Superintendents of Police, Railways SPs […]

Malkangiri: Security arrangements have been tightened in the district as the Maoists have announced to observe the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week from today. The week-long observation of the armed wing of the banned Maoist organisation will continue till December 8. According to sources, PLGA week will be observed by the Maoists this year […]