Bhubaneswar: Vigilance officials on Wednesday carried out extensive searches at properties linked to an additional chief engineer (irrigation), following allegations that he possessed disproportionate assets.During searches at multiple locations, including the 58-year-old’s Bhubaneswar residence, officials recovered cash stashed in envelopes labelled with project and agreement references — suggesting a systematic practice of suspected bribe collection.“We…

Keonjhar: Hundreds of villagers of Patna block burnt tyres at different locations, obstructing NH-220 and demanding rehabilitation and compensation for losses caused by hailstorm on Tuesday afternoon.Protests erupted when the local administration allegedly failed to provide shelter and assistance after a severe hailstorm caused considerable damage. Many people were rendered homeless and took refuge in…