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Crime Situation In 2020 Under Control In Odisha: DG Police

Bhubaneswar: The overall law and order situation and crime rate in Odisha was by and large peaceful and under control, said Director General (DG) of Police Abhay. While speaking at the inaugural function of 62nd Senior Police Officers’ Conference on Sunday, Abhay said that despite the unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the State […]

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Inter-State Sex Racket Busted In Odisha, 6 Including 2 Women Arrested

Malkangiri: In a major crackdown, Malkangiri police has busted an inter-State racket that used to force minor girls into flesh trade. As per reports, six persons including two women from Kolkata have been arrested in connection with the incident. Senior police officials informed that the sex racket was operating in a clandestine manner at several […]

Odisha Govt Revises Guidelines For Cash Incentive For Marriage With Divyangs
Police Help Muslim Women Marry Hindu Men

Bareilly: In two separate incidents, two Muslim women in Bareilly district got married to Hindu men after conversion and were given police security. In the first case in Bareilly’s Hafizganj area, police called the families of both sides to the police station and settled the matter amicably without filing a case from any side. However, […]

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Odisha Records 4 Deaths, 334 New Covid-19 Cases

Bhubaneswar: In last 24 hours, Odisha reported 334 fresh Covid-19 infections taking the total tally to 3,28,201 on Sunday.  Of the fresh cases, 172 are from quarantine and 131 local contact cases, informed Information & Public Relations Department. None of the districts reported more than 50 cases. Kendrapara and Khordha (31 each) registered the highest […]

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Another UK Returnee Tests Positive For COVID-19; Samples Sent To NIV Pune For Genome Sequencing

Bhubaneswar: Another traveller, who had recently returned from the United Kingdom (UK), has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bhubaneswar. The newly detected COVID-19 positive is the father of the 4-year-old who had earlier tested positive for the coronavirus, informed Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary on Sunday. The four-year-old girl, who had returned […]

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Jindal Steels Eager To Build Container Manufacturing Unit In Paradip

Paradip: Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) has expressed interest to set up a container manufacturing unit at Paradip, as part of its commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in…

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Odisha: Girl Killed, Youth Loses Leg After Being Hit By Goods Train

Jharsuguda: A girl was killed while a youth lost his leg when the two were hit by a freight train in Jharsuguda district on Sunday. The mishap occurred near platform No 4 of Bagdehi railway station under Laikera police limits. According to sources, the girl, Sufia Mahananda was crossing the railway tracks to reach platform […]

Saradha Scam: CBI Reports, Salaries Were Paid From Bengal CM Relief Fund
Saradha Scam: CBI Reports, Salaries Were Paid From Bengal CM Relief Fund

New Delhi: In a development which may further increase the political heat in West Bengal where Assembly polls are slated early next year, the CBI in a contempt plea in the Saradha chit fund scam has informed the Supreme Court that the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund of West Bengal regularly paid for a period of […]

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Odisha: Akhandalamani Temple To Reopen Tomorrow, Biraja Shrine From Dec 29

Bhadrak: After a hiatus of long nine months, the famous Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi in the district will reopen from tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 protocols. The servitors and their family members will get the opportunity to have a glimpse of the Lord in first two days following which the shrine will be thrown open for […]

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Jewellery Shop Heists: 2 Arrested From Chhattisgarh, Over Rs 12 Lakh Cash, Gold Seized

Berhampur: Police on Sunday cracked the burglary case at two jewellery shops in Badabazar area in Ganjam district and arrested two persons from Chhattisgarh in this connection. The arrested duo has been identified as Lokesh Srivas (29) of Kabeerdham district and Lokesh Rao (24) of Durg district of Chhattisgarh. The police recovered Rs 12, 07,060 […]

Odisha 2020 Round-Up: Super Cyclone, Floods, Controversies - The Unwanted Guests Amid State's Pandemic Woes
Odisha 2020 Round-Up: Super Cyclone, Floods, Controversies - The Unwanted Guests Amid State's Pandemic Woes

Bhubaneswar: The coronavirus pall of 2020 was writ large on Odisha like the rest of the world in a year that also brought with it the vagaries of nature, as a super cyclone and floods left a trail of destruction in the coastal State. Amid the pandemic crisis, various controversies especially towards the final months […]

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Validity Of DL, Registration Certificate, Permits Extended By Centre

Bhubaneswar: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Sunday extended the validity of vehicular documents like Driving License, Registration Certificates, Permits March 31, 2021. In a statement, MoRTH said already necessary directives have been issued to the States and Union Territory administrations in the regard. In its previous advisories issued on March […]

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New Relaxations For Darshan At Puri Jagannath Temple; Details Inside

Puri: Puri district administration on Sunday issued a new directive to allow more number of devotees to have darshan of the Holy Trinity at Jagannath Temple. As per the latest decision, working professionals and tenants residing in the pilgrim town can now have the privilege of having darshan of the deities along with other residents […]

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Hockey Star Namita Toppo Receives 28th Ekalabya Puraskar

Bhubaneswar: International Odia Hockey player Namita Toppo was on Sunday honoured with the 28th prestigious Ekalabya Puraskar for the year 2020 for her outstanding performance in the national and international level. She received a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh along with a citation at a low key ceremony held here in strict adherence to […]

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Drunk Driving: Biker Slapped With Rs 22.5K Fine In Odisha

Sundergarh: A two wheeler rider near Ghoghar square under Rajgangpur Police limits in Sundergarh district was fined a whopping Rs 22,500 on various charges of violation of amended Motor Vehicle Act 2019 late Saturday night by the Transport Department. As per reports, the Sundergarh Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials were conducting a vehicle checking near […]

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