Tag: Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: Body of an Odia labourer who died in Kuwait arrived in Bhubaneswar today. The deceased identified as Papina Lenka from Podana village of Niali area in Cuttack, was engaged as a plumber in Kuwait. After the body arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BJIA), former MLA Baijayant Jay Panda paid his tributes and […]

Cuttack: Amid poor infrastructure and absence of doctors, healthcare services at the Kalapathara government hospital in Banki of Cuttack district is in a shambles. Locals complained that the doctors on deputation at the hospital have not been regular in their visits, forcing patients to depend on pharmacist for treatment. Due to lack of basic facilities […]

Cuttack: The crowded streets near SCB Medical College and Hospital are turning out to be a major obstacle for smooth flow of traffic especially ambulances, thanks to encroachers, street vendors and illegal parking. While the situation is getting worse by the day, locals have alleged that administration and Traffic Police are taking no steps to […]

Cuttack: Absence of doctors at the Regional Spinal Injury Centre in SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has led to resentment among patients and their relatives. While staging a demonstration outside the campus gate today, the relatives of the patients have alleged that not a single doctor has come to the ward in last […]

Cuttack: Absence of doctors at the Regional Spinal Injury Centre in SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has led to resentment among patients and their relatives. While staging a demonstration outside the campus gate today, the relatives of the patients have alleged that not a single doctor has come to the ward in last […]

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to avoid fringe groups from indulging in anti-social activities on Valentine’s Day tomorrow, the Commissionerate Police has made extensive arrangements in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. While 15 platoons of police force will be deployed across several public places including parks and shopping malls, DCPs, ACPs and IICs have […]

Cuttack: The Cuttack Chamber of Commerce today informed that it would provide a financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to the families of the two Odia CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the ghastly attack in Pulwama. “We have decided to provide an assistance of Rs 50,000 each to the families of the martyred jawans’ […]

Cuttack: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today laid foundation stone of 22 projects worth Rs 526 crore in Cuttack. Patnaik laid foundation for an overbridge on Nayabazar-Madhupatna road, a bridge on Mahanga-Bagaspur road, an Omfed plant at Kendupatna and a 400-beded hostel at Shailabala Women’s College. During the Biju Yuva Vahini programme at Cuttack, the CM […]

Cuttack: A woman sustained critical injuries after she was attacked with sharp weapons by an unidentified youth near Badambadi area in the city on Sunday. The injured woman was admitted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Sources said an altercation ensued between the woman and the youth in […]

Cuttack: A major controversy erupted after a video of Barabati-Cuttack MLA Debashish Samantaray manhandling a relative of Odia CRPF jawan Manoj Behera martyred in Pulwama attack, went viral on social media. Following the incident, the BJP has strongly condemned the BJD MLA’s act and staged protest at the Niali Bazar area Monday evening. As per […]

Cuttack: Heavy rain accompanied by hailstones lashed Banki and Narasinghpur area in Cuttack district late Monday night. According to sources, some hailstones weighed between 200 gram to 1 kilogram. It came as a surprise for many local residents as they claimed to have experienced hailstorm for the first time. “We have never seen such huge […]

Bhubaneswar: Cases of police highhandedness surfaced in different parts of the State, once again reigniting the debate over police excesses. While one video purportedly showed Cuttack ACP Sk. Sarifuddin verbally abusing and slapping a youth in public, another video showing the Rengali Police Station ASI Dronacharya Sahu beating a woman has also gone viral. In […]

Cuttack: A prisoner lodged at Choudwar Circle Jail in Cuttack died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital. According to sources, the prisoner, Subhendu Das alias Tani of Kesharpur area complained of chest pain yesterday following which he was rushed to the hospital. Later, he died while undergoing treatment. Tani was […]

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: The Twin City Commissionerate Police (CP) today issued a poll code advisory for the political parties and candidates on organising public meetings, roadshows, rallies in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. As per the guidelines, the candidates of the political parties can hold meetings, rallies and roadshows only after getting prior permission.  The […]

Bhubaneswar: The twin-city Commissionerate Police is yet to track Cuttack-based businessman Vishal Sundarka, who mysteriously went missing in Puri around a week ago. Police have found no clues over the reason behind his disappearance and is investigating whether he had any business or family disputes, illicit relationship or there was a conspiracy. Though police suspect […]