Bhubaneswar, June 10, (Newshub Desk) – A high-profile fraud case has emerged in Odisha’s twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, where businessman and car enthusiast Rohit Roshan Mohanty was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.08 crore in a luxury car scam. The prime accused, Sambit Panda, introduced himself as a freelance car broker and former manager…
Keonjhar, ( Newshub Desk) – In a heartbreaking case of alleged dowry torture, a woman named Rashmita from Bhadrak lost her life after reportedly being forced to consume poison by her in-laws. Her grieving family staged a protest outside the Ghasipura police station, demanding swift justice and strict action against the accused. Rashmita married Shivananda…
Nayagarh, May 31, ( Newshub desk): The disturbing discovery of Sishir Sahu, a forester from Baramasidanda, Nayagarh, has raised serious concerns as police investigate possible foul play behind his death. His half-burnt body was found inside his residence late Saturday night, with authorities probing whether it was self-immolation or deliberate arson. Eyewitnesses reported that a…
Bhubaneswar, May 28, ( Newshub Desk) – The much-awaited verdict in the Patnagarh parcel bomb explosion case has finally been delivered. The Additional District Court of Patnagarh has found Punjilal Meher guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment, along with a fine of ₹50,000. The tragic incident occurred on February 23, 2018, when a parcel bomb…
Khandapada, Odisha ( Newshub Desk)– In a significant move against corruption, Odisha Vigilance has arrested the Executive Officer of Khandapada NAC for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The accused was caught red-handed while receiving the amount for official favours. Sources within the vigilance department confirmed that a trap was laid following a complaint, leading…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha(Newshub Desk) – In a significant breakthrough, cyber police have dismantled a fraud operation that conned a victim out of ₹7.7 lakh through deceptive job offers and investment schemes on WhatsApp and Telegram. The fraudsters initially approached the victim via WhatsApp, offering a lucrative part-time job. The victim was later added to a Telegram…
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…
In the early hours of this morning, Odisha Police launched an operation targeting one of the region’s most infamous criminals, 34-year-old Sitaram Sarangi, near Rangiatikra village in Sambalpur district. The raid resulted in an exchange of gunfire when Sarangi attempted to evade arrest, shooting at law enforcement officials. Acting in self-defense, police retaliated, injuring Sarangi…
