Kandhamal, June 19(Newshub Desk): Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested Akrura Majhi, the former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Saramuli Gram Panchayat under Daringbadi Block, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 53.38 lakh in government funds allocated under the 15th Central Finance Commission (CFC) and the 5th State Finance Commission (SFC). According to the vigilance investigation, during his…
Puri, June 18,(Newshub Desk): A major embarrassment has struck the Odisha Police as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pravat Kumar Pradhan, posted at Chandanpur Police Station in Puri district, was apprehended by Vigilance officials while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000. Pradhan, who was investigating a land dispute, allegedly demanded the sum from a complainant to extend…
Kalahandi, Odisha – June 8, ( Newshub desk) In a startling development, Dhiman Chakma, Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh, Kalahandi, was caught red-handed accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe from a local businessman at his official residence. The operation, conducted by Odisha Vigilance, exposed Chakma’s alleged demand for a total sum of Rs 20 lakh, threatening business…
Bhubaneswar, May 31, ( Newshub Desk)– In a high-profile crackdown on alleged corruption, Odisha Vigilance conducted simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to N. Dillip Choudhury, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Berhampur R&B Division. The operation targeted suspected disproportionate assets beyond his known sources of income. The searches, executed under warrants issued by the Special…
Bhubaneshwar( Newshub Desk): In a swift operation, Odisha Vigilance officials apprehended two government employees from the Office of the Superintendent Engineer, Minor Irrigation, Gajapati, for allegedly accepting a bribe via a UPI transaction. Divisional Accounts Officer Suraj Prasad Jaiswal and Senior Assistant Naresh Pattanaik were caught red-handed while receiving Rs 30,000 from a contractor in…
Bhubaneswar, May 29, (Newshub Desk) – Amid concerns regarding COVID-19, Odisha’s Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra has reassured residents that there is no significant rise in cases, with only five reported infections and no new outbreaks. Authorities remain cautious, closely monitoring the situation while ensuring robust preventive measures. The state’s health infrastructure is well-equipped, featuring…
Baripada, May 23, ( Newshub Desk)In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Odisha Vigilance Department arrested Gopal Krushna Pradhan, a senior clerk at the Establishment Section of the Baripada Municipal Council, for allegedly accepting a ₹10,000 bribe. The complainant, Md. Javeer had been facing delays for two years in transferring ownership of two municipal shops…
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…
(Newshub Desk) In a significant development, Odisha Vigilance has apprehended the Excise Superintendent involved in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. The operation was carried out as part of the state government’s relentless campaign against corruption and misuse of power. Authorities uncovered substantial evidence indicating that the accused amassed wealth far beyond his known sources of…
