CM Mohan Charan Majhi at Prayagraj Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday attended the inauguration of the Shri Jagannath Temple in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, describing it as “not merely the launch of an architectural structure but a renaissance of faith, culture and spiritual consciousness.”Participating in the Ganga aarti, Majhi said the new Jagannath temple…
Sleuths unearthed other assets, including a double-storey house at Pahala and about 130g of gold Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths seized a staggering Rs 4.27 crore in unaccounted cash from the residence of deputy director of mines Debabrata Mohanty here on Wednesday, which the officers claimed was the biggest recovery in a single operation in the state.The…
Koraput: A 17-year-old girl was detained and four young men were arrested for allegedly murdering her 45-year-old mother and 14-year-old brother and dumping their bodies in a canal in Koraput district.Police, who cracked the case within 48 hours after it was registered, alleged the group killed the duo after the girl’s family opposed her relationship…
The deceased, Anwesh alias Renu Berhampur: A Maoist leader allegedly killed a fellow cadre and buried his body in a forest in Kandhamal district to prevent him from surrendering, police said on Wednesday. The matter came to light a day after the victim’s remains were exhumed from Arabadu forest under Daringbadi police station limits.Kandhamal SP,…
Bhubaneswar: The state govt will launch a free statewide immunisation programme to protect girls against cervical cancer on Feb 28.State health minister Mukesh Mahaling announced this on the sidelines of a blood donation camp organised in the city on Wednesday. The immunisation programme, he said, will be a part of the nationwide human papilloma virus…
Bhubaneswar authorities are planning stricter regulations for marriage processions following citizen complaints about traffic jams and noise pollution. Concerns raised include blocked roads, loud music, and inadequate parking near venues. Mayor Sulochana Das confirmed existing rules on routes, timings, and sound systems will be enforced with police collaboration, aiming to curb public nuisance and ensure…
Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain Bhubaneswar: Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Wednesday directed officials to ensure grounding of projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore worth by the time the Mohan Majhi-led govt completes two years in June. So far, projects worth Rs 2.4 lakh crore have been either inaugurated or had their foundation stones…
Kendrapada: Police on Wednesday detained a 31-year-old man for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman and throwing her from the fourth floor of his house in Jagatsinghpur district early on Monday, leading to her death.The woman’s naked body, bearing multiple injury marks, was found on Monday morning. India: PM Modi’s Israel Visit, Chennai Indigo Chaos, Yogi…
Jharsuguda: Jharsuguda police ensured immediate financial assistance to the families of the five personnel, who died in the road accident on Feb 22. Nominees of four deceased police personnel received Rs 1.1 crore each, while the nominee of the home guard received Rs 30 lakh. IG (Northern range) Himanshu Lal said police completed all required…
Sambalpur: Workers under the banner of Odisha Kendu Patra Karmachari Sangha on Wednesday announced a statewide agitation from March 17, alleging prolonged govt inaction on key demands like wages, job security and welfare benefits.At a press conference, sangha adviser Sanjit Mohanty said that despite repeated appeals, long-pending grievances of pluckers, binders and seasonal staff remain…
