Tag: Balasore

Cattle-laden vehicles set ablaze in Balasore
Villagers set cattle-laden vehicles ablaze in Balasore

The villagers later ransacked the vehicles and set them on fire after unloading the cattle.

  • Sunday, 03 September 2023
Meet Jaya Verma Sinha, The First Woman CEO And Chairperson Of Railway Board
Meet Jaya Verma Sinha, The First Woman CEO And Chairperson Of Railway Board

The Central Government on Thursday appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board. The move is historic and has certainly broken the glass ceiling as Sinha is the first woman ever to hold this esteemed position in the history of Indian Railways. She assumed charge of the office on Friday morning. Watch the video to know more about her career spanning over 35 years.

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  • Friday, 01 September 2023
Inter-state snake venom racket busted in Balasore, 26 cobras rescued
Inter-state snake venom racket busted in Balasore, 26 cobras rescued

Acting on the tip off, officials of Balasore forest division conducted a raid at Panchupali area in Balaipal in the district and arrested three persons for their involvement in the racket.

  • Wednesday, 16 August 2023
Woman donates husband’s eyes after his death
Balasore woman donates husband’s eyes to fulfil his wish

The deceased’s whole family was crestfallen following the tragic incident. However, amid the deep anguish, Malati remained strong and decided to donate the eyes of her husband.

  • Sunday, 13 August 2023
No relief from soaring tomato price in Odisha, kitchen essential continues to make pockets bleed
No relief from soaring tomato price in Odisha, kitchen essential continues to make pockets bleed

While buyers have to pay Rs 100 to buy one 1 kg tomato in Bhubaneswar, the vegetable is being sold for Rs 120 to 140 per kg in Berhampur.

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Tanishka Dhariwal
Meet 16-YO Indian American girl Tanishka who raised USD 10,000 for Odisha train tragedy victims

The girl, Tanishka Dhariwal, presented the funds to Randhir Jaiswal, the Consul General of India in New York, which she raised from her friends of diverse backgrounds.

  • Tuesday, 08 August 2023
Half-burnt body of woman found at in-law’s house in Balasore
Half-burnt body of woman found at in-law’s house in Balasore; family alleges murder

As per Mili’s in-laws, she committed suicide by setting herself on fire on the roof of their house. However, the family members alleged that she has been murdered for dowry by her in-laws. 

  • Saturday, 05 August 2023
OSSC question paper leak: Job aspirants hold protest in Balasore, demand CBI probe
OSSC question paper leak: Job aspirants hold protest in Balasore, demand CBI probe

The job aspirants took out the rally from Ajimabad in the district and staged a road blockade at Station Chhak demanding disclosure of names of the 55 examinees who have been served show-cause notices by the commission.

  • Monday, 31 July 2023
OSSC Recruitment 2022
OSSC question paper leak: Mastermind among 7 arrested from Bihar

According to sources, all the accused have been arrested from Bihar while the mastermind in the case is a resident of the State.

  • Thursday, 27 July 2023
Odisha student ends life after losing money in online games
Odisha student ends life after losing money in online games

Uday, who was staying at a private hostel at Basudevpur, visited his house a couple of days ago. He seemed to be under severe mental pressure and was not talking to anyone at home, his family members informed.

  • Thursday, 27 July 2023
Train Mishap At Bahanaga
Balasore train tragedy: 7 railway employees suspended, informs General Manager

All seven employees, including the three accused who are currently on remand, have been suspended, informed South-Eastern Railway General Manager Anil Kumar Mishra.

  • Wednesday, 12 July 2023
Odisha train tragedy: 3 railway employees arrested by CBI, taken on 5-day remand
Odisha train tragedy: 3 railway employees arrested by CBI, taken on 5-day remand

In a major development in the investigation into the train accident at Bahanaga in Balasore of Odisha, the CBI today reportedly arrested 3 persons. 

  • Friday, 07 July 2023
Udaypur sea beach in Balasore fast turning into sex racket hotspot!
Udaypur sea beach in Balasore fast turning into sex racket hotspot!

According to sources, the middlemen have reportedly set up several hut-like structures on the beach and engaged women from West Bengal in the flesh trade.

  • Wednesday, 05 July 2023
Odisha train tragedy
Odisha train tragedy: Congress blames Railway for security lapse, claims truth behind accident 'suppressed'

Saluja also slammed the Railway Department for allegedly failing completely to provide safety and security to the passengers.

  • Tuesday, 04 July 2023
Odisha train accident
Government transfers SER GM almost a month after Balasore train accident

The ACC appointed Anil Kumar Mishra, IRSSE, as the General Manager of South Eastern Railway by replacing Joshi, who has been transferred as General Manager at Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Karnataka.

  • Saturday, 01 July 2023
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