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Police SI recruitment scam: Mastermind Shankar Prusty fled to Dubai via Nepal, seeks anticipatory bail

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant development in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, Shankar Prusty, alleged to be the mastermind behind the racket and head of Panchsoft Comp... Read More


Naveen Patnaik announces Snehangini Chhuria as BJD candidate for Nuapada by-election

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The BJD has announced Snehangini Chhuria as its candidate for the upcoming bypoll in Nuapada. Announcing the candidature, party president Naveen Patnaik said, "I wish to decla... Read More


How Much EPF Can Be Withdrawn Immediately? Government Clarification

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- The Labour Ministry has clarified that employees can now immediately withdraw up to 75% of their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) balance upon leaving a job. Contrary to social ... Read More


Odisha lady agriculture Officer found dead after sending daughter to school

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a shocking incident, a lady agriculture officer of Basudevpur block in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found hanging inside her rented house, raising suspicion of suicide. Her... Read More


Odisha Police SI recruitment scam: 300 posts sold, 186 candidates still absconding; Crime Branch uncovers massive fraud

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- A major recruitment scam involving the sale of 300 Sub-Inspector (SI) posts has come to light, with explosive revelations emerging from the Crime Branch sources. The scam, alle... Read More


Heart-wrenching scene in Bhubaneswar: Elderly TB patient taken to hospital on bicycle by wife, sister-in-law

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a heart-touching yet shocking incident from the state capital, an elderly tuberculosis (TB) patient was taken to the hospital on a bicycle due to the family's inability to a... Read More


Malti Chahar's eviction demand from Bigg Boss 19 grows amid her 'kapde pehen ke baat kar' remark

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Malti Chahar, who entered Bigg Boss 19 as a wildcard contestant, has once again courted controversy with her recent comments about fellow contestant Nehal Chudasama. In an upc... Read More


Dhenkanal to get civil aviation operation centre as Odisha govt plans massive air connectivity push

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant move to boost Odisha's air connectivity and transport infrastructure, the state government has decided to establish a civil aviation operation centre in Dhenka... Read More


Odisha govt plans to double rice quota for ration card holders from 5 to 10 kg: Minister

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- In a significant move aimed at providing relief to the poor, the Odisha government is planning to double the monthly rice allocation for ration card holders from 5 kg to 10 kg ... Read More


Nuapada bypoll: BJP, Congress declare candidates; suspense builds over BJD's candidate

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 15 -- Nuapada is gearing up for a high-stakes bypoll with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress already announcing their candidates. However, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) remain... Read More