Kin of Odisha lynching accused allege false arrests BHUBANESWAR: The family members of two men recently arrested in connection with the lynching of railway constable Soumya Ranjan Swain in Balianta on May 7 have alleged that they were falsely implicated, presenting video evidence to support their claim, even as police dismiss the allegations.“Our relatives were…
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department has allowed all state public universities to re-engage existing guest faculty members and appoint new guest faculty against vacant teaching posts as a temporary measure to address faculty shortage and ensure uninterrupted teaching activities.The department on Thursday informed university registrars that the recruitment process for regular faculty positions has already…
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department has issued a stern directive to all state public universities, warning against irregular appointments and engagements made without govt approval.Commissioner-cum-secretary Aravind Agrawal on Thursday wrote to the vice-chancellors of all public universities under the department’s administration, stating that it has come to the department’s notice that several universities have been…
BERHAMPUR: At least six persons were killed and seven others injured after an autorickshaw rammed into a bus from behind at Tadakapall under Purushottampur police limits in Ganjam district on Friday, police said.The injured were admitted to the Community Health Centre at Kodala, with three reported to be in a critical condition.Police said the private…
Cuttack: Orissa high court has directed the deputy director of mines, Berhampur, to consider and dispose of a representation alleging illegal extraction of laterite soil and stone from govt land in Ganjam district within three weeks.A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice M S Raman passed the order on Tuesday, while considering…
Bhubaneswar: Nayapalli police on Thursday busted a gang that was active in robbing young men after posing as women and luring them through a dating app.Police arrested one of the members of the gang, identified as Chikun Behera (23), while raids are underway to nab his accomplices.The case came to light after a 22-year-old engineering…
Berhampur: A pall of gloom descended on Madhabandha village in Ganjam district’s Chikiti block after the mortal remains of migrant worker A Ramaya reached his native place on Thursday evening, six days after he was killed in a massive drone attack in Moscow on Sunday.Grief-stricken family members and villagers bid a tearful farewell as his…
Berhampur: The prime accused in the brutal assault on a young couple sustained injuries in an encounter near Tamana forest late on Wednesday night, police said on Thursday. Accused Mukesh Kumar Sahu (29) of Hillpatna suffered gunshot injuries on both legs, while a sub-inspector also sustained minor injuries, added police.Inspector general of police (southern range)…
Bhubaneswar: Amid concerns over fuel supply due to the ongoing West Asia situation, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday issued an 8-point directive to govt departments to curb petrol and diesel consumption. The state made it mandatory that all new govt vehicle purchases from June 1 will be electric vehicles (EVs) only.As per the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated artistic traditions were showcased on the global stage by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Norway, where he gifted an exquisite ‘talapatra khodei’ (palm leaf engraving) artwork and a silver filigree craft to members of the Norwegian royal family.During the fourth leg of his five-nation tour recently, the Prime Minister…
