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Ganjam: An auto-rickshaw driver in Ganjam town has reportedly received an e-challan of Rs 1,000 for not wearing a helmet while driving his three-wheeler, raising questions over a possible error in the traffic enforcement system. The driver, identified as Prafulla Kumar Panda, said he had...

Nabarangpur: Thousands of women belonging to the District Nari Mahasangha staged a protest outside the sub-collector’s office in Nabarangpur, demanding the immediate release of their adviser and anti-liquor activist Rajesh Jani. Carrying sticks and raising slogans, the protesters Tuesday surrounded the office from noon, expressing...

Bhubaneswar: With a focus on unlocking the industrial potential of Odisha’s mineral-rich hinterland and strengthening connectivity to major ports, the state government and the Centre deliberated on expediting the development of National Waterway-5 (NW-5), spanning 588 km across Odisha and West Bengal. A high-level meeting...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of police constable aspirants staged a protest here Tuesday, demanding revision of age limits and reservation provisions in the ongoing recruitment process. The protesters gathered outside the Odisha Uniformed Services Staff Selection Commission (OUSSSC) office to enquire about representations submitted October 26 before...

Bhubaneswar: In a move to ease the festive season rush, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has extended special train services between Sambalpur and Santragachi and decided to augment four trains connecting Bhubaneswar and New Delhi with additional AC Three-Tier coaches on specified dates in November....

Bhubaneswar: The unrestricted movement of stray cattle and bulls in busy areas and on roads across the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits has emerged as a major concern. Herds of cattle roaming on main roads, in market areas and even residential neighbourhoods are disrupting traffic...

By PRABHAT PANIGRAHI, OP Khordha: Despite clear instructions from the State Transport Authority (STA) to curb vehicles fitted with illegal DJ sound systems and hazardous lighting arrangements, they continue to operate openly in several districts of the state, raising concerns over enforcement. Highlighting the continued...

By AJIT KUMAR MOHANTY, OP Puri: In a major enforcement drive aimed at curbing crime and maintaining law and order, Puri Police conducted extensive night-time naka checking and vehicle inspections across various police station areas in the district. During the operation, police issued 138 traffic...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has launched its Online Safety of Children in Odisha guidelines (2026- 2030) to protect children from cyberbullying, online grooming, sexual exploitation and other digital threats. The guidelines were unveiled during the commission’s 16th foundation day...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: In a significant legal development for the real estate sector, the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh on Pratyaksh Estate, the promoter of the ‘Riverdale’ plotting project near Trishulia in Kataka. The project...