Bibhu Prasad

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lay the foundation stone for JSW Utkal Steel Ltd's proposed Rs 65,000 crore integrated steel plant at Dhinkia. The project, which faced prior opposition from POSCO, has secured environmental clearance and completed boundary wall construction, though some locals still voice concerns over livelihoods.

The Orissa High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for handling illegal immigrants facing criminal prosecution, emphasizing swift legal proceedings and proper investigation. These directives were established while granting bail to a Bangladeshi national accused of illegal entry and obtaining Indian identification documents, highlighting the need for a structured approach to such cases.

Forest officials demolished a statue of former minister Damodar Rout near Siali beach, citing violations of Coastal Regulation Zone and forest laws. The half-bust statue, erected illegally on forest land within 200 meters of the shoreline, was removed just before its scheduled unveiling. This action has sparked political criticism, with local leaders questioning the timing and alleging ulterior motives.

A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for killing his wife in 2021. The court found the accused guilty of murder following a sudden provocation during a quarrel. The judge also recommended compensation for the deceased's three daughters.

A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000 for sexually abusing and attempting to rape a 14-year-old girl in Gajapati district four years ago. The court also directed Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim. The accused lured the girl to his house in July 2022, where the assault occurred.

of promoting hooliganism in Paradip.Rout is MLA of Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district.

After lying defunct for about eight months, commissionerate of police's official website (http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in) has got a fresh lease of life.

CPI leader and MP bibhu prasad Tarai was arrested today while trying to enter the proposed steel plant site of Posco-India ahead of a rally to protest the project, police said.

CPI Lok Sabha member from Jagatsinghpur bibhu prasad Tarai has sought the intervention of Union health and family welfare minister Ghulam Nabi Azad into the alleged irregular appointments at the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar.

The state government is not in favour of reducing juvenile age from 18 to 16 years even as there is nationwide demand to reassess the age factor in Juvenile Justice Act in the wake of the Delhi gang rape incident.

Notwithstanding the continuing public protests and a bandh, the district administration on Friday resumed the demolition drive against illegal religious structures in the city.

While the state government is busy promoting e-governance, the official website of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack commissionerate of police (http://bhubaneswarcuttackpolice.gov.in) is likely to be shut down shortly.

Encroachment of nearly 400 acres of the land did not happen in a day, pointed out senior high court lawyer bibhu prasad Tripathy.

The state government decision to shorten summer vacation has caused resentment among teachers many of whom have also urged the government to revise class timings from 6 am to 6.30 am. “It seems those who are taking decisions are not used to practical thinking.

Going by the annual statement of high court, around 2,71,242 civil (both main and miscellaneous) and 30,072 criminal (main and miscellaneous) cases were pending for disposal in the high court as on December 31, 2011.

The clamour to hold student union elections in colleges and universities in the state is gradually gathering pace.

The state government has sought former Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) vice-chancellor D P Ray's response to allegations of corruption during his stint at the university.

In a fresh controversy, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has proposed to make "tainted" former vice-chancellor D P Ray a board of management member, the apex decision making body of the university.

While it is great fun to go on picnics with friends and family, the season of joy also rings in a spate of illnesses thanks to the excessthat school children go through at this time.

Mahila police here on Thursday arrested state Ayush director bibhu prasad Sarangi, a senior Odisha administrative service (OAS) officer, for allegedly harassing a female colleague and sending obscene messages to her phone.

In Ganjam district, police discovered the decomposed body of bibhu prasad Swain, a 24-year-old farmer, in the Kakarapalli forest area. Swain had been missing since August 31, prompting his family to file a missing person report. While family members suspect foul play, police await the autopsy report to determine the exact cause of death, noting the absence of visible injuries.