Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) Odisha Police on Wednesday launched the e-Zero FIR System for cyber financial fraud cases, marking a significant step towards strengthening the state’s response to cyber-enabled financial crimes. This was launched by the Director General of Police, Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, during a special programme held at the Odisha Police headquarters in Cuttack.“The initiative marks a major milestone in Odisha Police’s efforts to leverage technology for faster, transparen…
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Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Ahead of the world-famous Puri Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra scheduled to be held on July 16, Odisha Police on Tuesday held a high-level coordination meeting and finalised a comprehensive multi-layered security plan involving Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Indian Coast Guard, and other security agencies to ensure the annual sacred festival is held peacefully and without any security lapses. The meeting, chaired by Director General of …
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Wednesday arrested a former bank official in connection with an alleged loan fraud worth more than Rs 3 crore, officials said. The accused banker, identified as Shiba Prasad Das, was arrested by the police officers from Trisulia area of Kataka district in Cuttack in connection with a case registered on June 19, based on a complaint filed by Varsha, the Deputy General Manager and Zonal Head of UCO Bank Kataka branch.In…
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) The holy coastal town of Puri is all set for the annual Snana Yatra (Bathing Festival) of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on Monday, with the district administration and police making elaborate security and crowd-management arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival at the 12th-century Jagannath Temple.Notably, this sacred ritual, also known as Deva Snana Purnima and the birthday celebration of the deities, is observed on the full moon day o…
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said that the seas are not merely geographical boundaries but serve as gateways to vast opportunities, economic prosperity, and international cooperation.He made the remarks while formally inaugurating the 14th Multi-Agency Maritime Security Group (Policy) Meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan here, which is being held outside New Delhi for the first time.During his address, the Chief Minister noted that the 21st century is t…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state.He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making it a rare occasion for Odisha to host the country’s top two constitutional functionaries together.The joint visit is expected to place Odisha in the national spotlight and underscore the state’s growing prominence in the country’s political and de…
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu on Friday reached her native Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district on a two-day visit to Odisha. As unfavourable weather prevented a direct flight to Rairangpur, the President proceeded by road from Kalaikunda Airstrip in neighbouring West Bengal, resulting in a delay of around two hours in her arrival.Murmu was accorded a grand welcome by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, local public representativ…
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20 to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state. He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making it a rare occasion for Odisha to host the country’s top two constitutional functionaries together.The joint visit is expected to place Odisha in the national spotlight and underscore the state’s growing prominence in the country’s political and …
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has apprehended two accused from Delhi and Uttarakhand for their alleged involvement in a Rs 1.38-crore “digital arrest” cyber fraud case targeting a Bhubaneswar-based victim, said a senior Crime Branch official on Tuesday. The case was registered following a complaint filed by a Bhubaneswar resident who was duped by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Cyber Crime officials. The accused allegedly informed the victim that his Aadhaar number…
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Odisha Police has put in place elaborate security arrangements to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the second BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group Meeting in Puri, beginning Wednesday. The prestigious international event, being held from June 3 to 5, has brought together delegates and representatives from BRICS member and partner nations, making it one of the most significant global engagements hosted in Odisha.Director General of Police (DGP) O…