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Bhubaneswar: The students' and youth wings of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a demonstration in Ganjam on Friday demanding a thorough investigation by the CBI into alleged irregularities in Combined Police Service Examination (CPSE) 2024, which has been postponed. Holding banners, posters and placards, the protesters raised slogans against the BJP government in Odisha as they took out a march in Berhampur. Notably, the written examination for recruitment of sub-inspectors conducted by the Odisha ...Read More >
Cuttack: Curfew was relaxed from violence-hit areas of Cuttack city Tuesday as there was no report of any violence in the last 24 hours, Commissioner of Police, S Dev Datta Singh said. There was no report of any kind of violence in any part of the city, even during the 12-hour bandh call given by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday, he said. "The curfew was imposed for 36 hours from 10 pm October 5 till 10 am October 7 in the wake of two clashes Saturday and Sunday. The order is not extended ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Police have so far arrested eight persons by registering three cases in connection with the violence that took place during the bike rally of a Hindu organisation in Cuttack on Sunday evening. Police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh informed that more arrests in the case will follow as the manhunt is still on. Speaking to media, Singh said: "Stones were pelted at the police in Cuttack after they restricted a procession that had been organised without permission. The police were comp ...Read More >
PORT BLAIR: Three people, including the co-owner of a hotel in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, were arrested in Tamil Nadu in connection with the killing of the hotelier's business partner in July, police said here. The police are looking for two more persons who are suspected of being involved with the murder. The alleged key conspirator, 31-year-old Muntaqueem Ahmed, and the other accused appeared to have planned the murder after watching multiple crime series on television, an officer told PTI ...Read More >
Port Blair, Oct 6 (PTI) Three people, including the co-owner of a hotel in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, were arrested in Tamil Nadu in connection with the killing of the hotelier's business partner in July, police said here. The police are looking for two more persons who are suspected of being involved with the murder. The alleged key conspirator, 31-year-old Muntaqueem Ahmed, and the other accused appeared to have planned the murder after watching multiple crime series on television, an offi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police sends tough message to the candidates. All the 114 candidates arrested will be barred from appearing in the examination. Odisha Police has taken a strong stance against the Police SI paper leak. In this regard as many as 114 aspirants have been barred from taking the exam in the future. According to information, the deal had been finalised at Rs 25 lakh per aspirant. The total scam of Rs 29.25 crore has come to light in this police SI scam. The Police SI candidates w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major crackdown on recruitment malpractice, Odisha Police has arrested 117 persons, including 114 aspirants and three middlemen, for their alleged involvement in the upcoming Sub-Inspectors recruitment examination scam. "Confidential information was received from an anonymous source about a huge malpractice being done related to the upcoming Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) Sub Inspector exam. Berhampur Police team intercepted three AC sleeper buse ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur, Oct 1 (PTI) A day after postponing the written examination for sub-inspectors, the police in Odisha's Ganjam district on Wednesday arrested 117 people, including 114 aspirants, on charges of cheating, forgery and fraud, a senior official said. The action came after a crackdown on a racket allegedly involved in sabotaging the upcoming sub-inspector recruitment examination (written) on October 5-6 conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB). Of the 117 arrested ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Police have arrested 117 people over suspected malpractice, which led to deferment of written test for the Combined Police Service Examination 2024, officials informed on Wednesday. Among them are 114 candidates and three agents accused of facilitating the racket. They have been booked under Sections s319(2)/318(4)/338/336(3)/340(2)/111/61(2)/3(5) of BNS along with with Section 11(1)/12(1) of The Odisha Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024. According to police, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (UNI) In a major crackdown, Odisha Police have detained 119 individuals, including 117 aspirants and two middlemen, in connection with a recruitment scam linked to the Sub-Inspector (SI) examination conducted by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB). The arrests followed the abrupt postponement of the SI written examination, originally scheduled for October 5 and 6, which the OPRB cited as due to "unforeseen reasons." Fresh dates are yet to be announced. The sudden pos ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR/BERHAMPUR: Continuing the recent trend of cancellations and postponement of competitive examinations over irregularities and paper leaks, the state government on Tuesday announced the deferment of written test for the Combined Police Service Examination 2024. Originally scheduled for October 5 and 6, the examination was to be conducted for the recruitment of sub-inspectors (SIs) in the Odisha Police. This is for the third time that the recruitment test of SIs has been postponed. Th ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: As part of its statewide special drive 'Agni' to curb the illegal storage, unauthorised transportation and unlawful sale of explosives and firecrackers ahead of Diwali, Odisha Police have seized explosives worth a whopping Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 persons in the connection. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27. While police registered 184 cases, they also served notices to 45 violators during the 14-day-long drive. Boudh topped with maximum seizure of illegal fire ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has seized illegal firecrackers and explosives worth Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 people during a 14-day special statewide drive, officials said on Monday. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27 following a direction from the DGP. The objective was to curb illegal storage of firecrackers, unauthorised transportation and unlawful sale of explosives and firecrackers, particularly in view of the upcoming festive season, a police statement said. Titled 'Agni,' ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sept 30 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today lashed out at the BJP government in Odisha over the postponement of the Police Sub-Inspector (SI) examination, alleging large-scale malpractice and a massive recruitment scam. BJD spokesperson Dr. Lenin Mohanty, in a statement, claimed that the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) was involved in irregularities in the recruitment process. He said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Home portfolio, must clarify the r ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: As part of its statewide special drive 'Agni' to curb the illegal storage, unauthorised transportation and unlawful sale of explosives and firecrackers ahead of Diwali, Odisha Police have seized explosives worth a whopping Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 persons in the connection. The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27. While police registered 184 cases, they also served notices to 45 violators during the 14-day-long drive. Boudh topped with maximum seizure of illegal fire ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Firecracker worth more than Rs 8 crore seized under 'Agni' campaign launched by Odisha Police to curb illegal trade of firecrackers. The operation was carried away in the entire state from 14 to 27 of last month. As per the information, on the instructions of the DGP YB Khurania, Odisha Police launched the "Agni" campaign from 14th to 27th of last month in the entire state. The campaign has been launched with an aim to curb illegal explosives, unauthorized transportation and sale ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Nuapada: The anti-corruption wing of Odisha Police Thursday arrested a retired Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) and a staff of the Animal Husbandry department on the charge of embezzling Rs 18 lakh central adaptation grants for climate change. "Trilochan Dhal, former CDVO of Nuapada district, and Ashok Kumar Dau, statistical enumerator posted at the office of CDVO, Nuapada, have been arrested for misappropriation of government money of over Rs 18 lakhs by way of transferring ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 14 (ANI): Odisha Police on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for information on the whereabouts of a woman traffic constable missing from Bhubaneswar since September 6. The missing constable has been identified as 25-year-old Subhasmita Sahoo, a native of Paradeep in Jagatsinghpur district, who was posted in Bhubaneswar. Also Read | Hindi Diwas 2025: Amit Shah Says 'Hindi Should Be the Language of Science, Justice, Police' (Watch Video). Spe ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (PTI) Odisha Police on Saturday announced a Rs 25,000 cash reward to anyone providing information on missing woman traffic constable of Bhubaneswar. The 25-year-old woman traffic constable posted in Bhubaneswar and identified as Subhamitra Sahoo, a native of Paradip area in Jagatsinghpur district, was missing since September 6. Giving details of the missing woman constable, the DCP Bhubaneswar, in a post on X, said: "Have you seen her? Name: Subhamitra Sahoo Missing since: ...Read More >
Balasore, Sep 12 (PTI) A court in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday rejected the bail application of a suspected agent of Pakistan's ISI, and sent him to judicial custody for 14 days in a 2015 espionage case. The Judicial Magistrate First Class Court, Balasore, had sought production of Asif Ali, who was in a jail in another case at Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The Odisha Police, with the help of its UP counterpart, brought Ali to Balasore and produced him in court, said Additional Public Prosecu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Two senior police officers from Odisha have been selected for the prestigious President's Medal for Distinguished Service on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. According to the list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, ASP Rabindra Panda and Commandant Naresh Patel will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to policing and public service. In addition to this recognition, nine Odisha Police personnel will receive the Medal for Gallantry for their exceptional brav ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has been awarded 127 Gallantry Medals on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, the highest number among all police forces in the country. The announcement was made as part of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' list of medal awardees across Police, Fire, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services. These awards recognize acts of bravery, distinguished service, and meritorious contributions by police personnel across states and Union Territo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of the Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all SPs to review all pending grievances and fresh grievances of women and girls. Amid a slew of cases in Odisha involving young women setting themselves on fire, the state government has asked police to review women's grievances and take proactive measures. On July 12, a 20-year-old student of a leading government college in Balasore district self-immolated over alleged inaction by authorities over her co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all superintendents of police (SPs) to review pending and fresh grievances lodged by women and girls to prevent them from taking extreme steps such as suicide. Inspector General of Police, CAW&CW, S Shyni, has written a letter to all SPs, DCPs and superintendents of railway police in this regard. Shyni, in her letter said, "Since the Balasore Fakir Mohan Autonomous College incident of self-immolati ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said the overall law and order situation in the State was well under control and his government has zero-tolerance policy in the field of women's safety. The Chief Minister, at a meeting with senior officers, reviewed the law and order situation and instructed the police to take all necessary measures so that the general public feels safe. "The meeting revealed that the law and order situation in the State is under control due to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two students have been arrested in Odisha's Balasore district for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 20-year-old student from FM Autonomous College, who died by self-immolation last month. The arrests were made late Sunday night by the Crime Branch of the Odisha Police, which is investigating the high-profile case that has drawn statewide outrage. The accused have been identified as Shubhra Sambit Nayak, the state joint secretary of a student organisation, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (PTI) Hundreds of people thronged Bayabar village in Odisha's Puri district on Monday to pay last respects to the mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who died of burn injuries. The girl, who was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants after pouring inflammable substance on her body near her house in Balanga area on July 19, was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi the next day, but she succumbed to over 70 per cent burn injuries on Saturday evening, sparking a massive outrage in Odish ...Read More >
According to the police, the minor girl went out with her friends, but she was allegedly abducted midway and taken to the riverside, where she was set on fire. The victim reached someone's house from the incident spot, after which she was taken to the hospital by her cousin. The girl, who had sustained 75 per cent burns, was airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to AIIMS New Delhi and was admitted to the Burn ICU for treatment. Earlier in a post on X, Odisha police urged not to make any "sensitive ...Read More >
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