AI image used for representational purpose By-Amrit PattojoshiFrom a psychiatrist’s perspective, mob lynching is not simply a matter of law and order; it is deeply rooted in the psychology of crowds, emotional contagion and the breakdown of individual responsibility. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial if society is to prevent such tragedies.It is a grim reminder…
Distressing scenes across Odisha — ranging from couples forced to plough fields in kangaroo courts, to suspected cattle smugglers and child-lifters beaten to death, and most recently the daylight mob lynching of railway constable Soumya Ranjan Swain on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar — have set alarm bells ringing over the surge in extrajudicial and instant…
Bhubaneswar: The staff at Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) have decided to use electric vehicles (EVs), replacing a significant share of its 90 diesel-run vehicles used for official and field work.BMC officials on Friday said that the move was aimed at promoting green mobility and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, given the current situation, and supporting…
The ambulance driver claimed it was a mechanical failure Cuttack/Kendrapada: A 27-year-old man died in an ambulance while being shifted from SCB Medical College and Hospital to a private facility in Bhubaneswar on Friday, with his family alleging the vehicle was forced to stop midway on Kathajodi bridge after running out of fuel. The ambulance…
Bhubaneswar: A day after the truck and bus owners urged govt to resolve the fuel shortage issue, transport commissioner and senior officials of oil marketing companies on Friday said that certain fuel stations will be reserved for trucks and buses for filling diesel, also assuring them of sorting out the problem within 48 hours.Kamal Sheel,…
Bhubaneswar: Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Friday said fuel demand in the state has risen by around 50% over the past two days due to panic buying and urged people not to hoard petrol and diesel or crowd filling stations unnecessarily.Amid the prevailing situation that has been reported from several…
Bhubaneswar: The fuel rush across the city following fears of a possible petrol and diesel short supply is beginning to bite the most vulnerable sections first, including commercial drivers, delivery workers and small business owners who depend on daily mobility for their livelihoods.With long queues outside filling stations and several pumps running dry early, many…
Bhubaneswar: Police in Khurda district launched a QR code-based citizen assistance platform on Friday.“As part of the initiative, citizens can access multiple police services, including complaint registration, emergency assistance, mobile theft reporting, senior citizen support, police station location services, feedback mechanisms and other public assistance facilities through QR-based access and WhatsApp support,” said IGP (central…
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a 2% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) for state govt employees. The DA for govt employees has increased from 58% to 60%. This will be applied retroactively from Jan 1, 2026. The increased DA will be paid with the salary for the current month of May….
Bhubaneswar: A woman allegedly attempted self-immolation outside Lok Seva Bhawan (secretariat) here on Friday, alleging she was falsely implicated in a criminal case.Eyewitnesses said the woman tried to pour petrol on herself before police personnel intervened and prevented her from setting herself ablaze. She was immediately escorted away from the spot by police personnel.Breaking down…
