Bhubaneswar, June 18(Newshub Desk): A wave of anger swept through Odisha’s capital today as Congress leaders, along with members of the Youth and Student Congress, held a massive protest outside Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s residence. The demonstration was spurred by the recent alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old woman at Gopalpur Beach, which has…
(Newshub Desk)In a move aimed at improving the welfare and morale of Home Guards in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an increase in their daily duty call-up allowance. According to an official statement, the allowance has been raised from Rs 612 to Rs 623, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025. The decision…
Sukma, Chhattisgarh ( Newshub Desk)– A deadly Maoist attack has shaken Sukma district just ahead of the CPI (Maoist) Bharat Bandh scheduled for June 10. A pressure-activated improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Maoists detonated, killing Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje and critically injuring two other officers. The explosion occurred near Dondra…
Bhubaneswar, May 20,( Newshub Desk) – A suspicious drone hovering over the iconic Lingaraj Temple has raised alarm among devotees and authorities, prompting an urgent investigation into the security breach. The drone, spotted between 5:15 PM and 5:30 PM on Monday, repeatedly circled the temple’s sanctum sanctorum, violating strict regulations that prohibit unauthorised drone operations over…
Bhubaneswar, May 6, 2025 (Newshub Desk ) – The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has raised concerns over the alleged rape of a young woman in Koraput, Odisha, demanding immediate action from authorities. In a press statement, senior BJD leaders called for a thorough investigation into the incident and urged the state government to ensure justice…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk ): The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha police has arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized 263 grams of brown sugar in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking. Acting on intelligence inputs, the STF conducted a raid and apprehended the accused, whose identity remains undisclosed. The seized contraband has an estimated street…
Rayagada, Odisha( Newshub Desk)—Security forces in Rayagada district carried out a successful combing operation, neutralising four improvised explosive devices (IEDS) allegedly planted by Maoist insurgents. The operation, conducted in the Jagadalpur and Sharadhapur areas, resulted in the recovery of a pressure bomb and three tiffin bombs, each weighing between four to five kilograms. Authorities initiated…
Cuttack, April 22, 2025 – In a devastating early-morning accident, two police officers lost their lives when a speeding sand-laden truck crashed into their patrol vehicle on the Cuttack-Paradip road near Gatiroutpatna. The tragic incident took place around 4:45 AM while the officers were on duty. The deceased officers have been identified as Odisha Auxiliary…
