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Mohan Charan Majhi

SCB Medical fire: Four officials face suspension over negligence

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday suspended four officers for dereliction of duty, two days after a fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack killed 12 patients, officials said. The suspended officials include three personnel of Odisha Fire Service and one...

Naveen Patnaik

Patnaik responds to criticism, defends trust named after father

Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik said Wednesday that he initiated the establishment of a charitable trust in the name of his father, Biju Patnaik, before going for a major neck surgery in Mumbai last year. The charitable trust named 'Biju Naveen Inspirational Foundation' will benefit...

RI officer

RI officer assaulted in broad daylight at Bhadrak office

Bhadrak: An officer was assaulted inside a government office in broad daylight in Chandbali, Bhadrak district, a scene reportedly captured on CCTV. According to reports, the incident occurred at the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Chandbali. While RI Tapas Ranjan Jena was on...

SCB fire

Another mishap at SCB medical: Electrical board catches fire

Cuttack: Another mishap was reported at SCB Medical College and Hospital after an electrical board caught fire in the non-trauma care unit, reportedly due to a short circuit. Fire personnel brought the situation under control, averting a major incident. Hundreds of patients were undergoing treatment...

Encounter

Man with over 40+ cases injured in police encounter

Sambalpur: A man, booked in more than 40 criminal cases, was Wednesday injured in an encounter with police in Odisha's Sambalpur district, an official statement said. The exchange of fire occurred in Dumchhali forest under the Rairakhol Police Station limits at around 5.45 am when...

Paddy

Farmer pawns paddy as token delay hits wedding plans

Bargarh: A small farmer in Bargarh district was allegedly compelled to pawn his harvested paddy due to delays in receiving a procurement token, highlighting persistent gaps in the state’s paddy procurement system. Prasanna Kumbhar from Nathpali village under Gaisilet block, has reportedly been unable to...

 

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