Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested a couple for their alleged involvement in a fraud case linked to the embezzlement of government funds amounting to more than Rs 1.08 crore. The accused fraudster couple has been identified as Sushree Nibedita Tarai and her live-in partner, Nrusingh Prasad Khamari. The Vigilance sources revealed that Khamari has reportedly been in a live-in relationship with Sushree Tarai for a long time.It is pertinent to mention here that the a…
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New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Cargo transportation in India through its National Waterways reached an all‑time high of 145.84 million metric tonnes in FY25, and passenger traffic jumped to 7.6 crore in 2024‑25 from 1.61 crore the year before, the government said on Monday.India now has a network of 111 National Waterways totalling 20,187 km in length, with 32 waterways currently operational covering 5,155 km, an official statement said.The number of operational waterways is projected to increas…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Steel industry veteran Jatinder Mehra on Wednesday passed away — marking the end of an era for India’s metals and mining sector.With a career spanning more than six decades, Mehra was widely respected for his technical knowledge, sharp strategic thinking and the ability to turn ambitious ideas into successful large-scale projects.Mehra served as Vice Chairman of the Metals and Mining Division at Essar Group, where he played a crucial role in guiding the group’s stee…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania, on Thursday, unfurled the National Tricolour at the Udabali Island in Bhadrak district, reiterating the state and Central government’s commitment to strengthening coastal and maritime security. Addressing the gathering, DGP Khurania said Odisha has a coastline of nearly 574 km, which plays a vital role in economic activities, including major ports such as Paradip and Gopalpur.He noted that the state also has 16 isl…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Strengthening cooperation and professional affiliation between the two premier forces of the country, a 10-member delegation of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on a six-day visit to Assam Rifles formation at Kunjaban Garrison, Agartala, Tripura, officials said on Wednesday. The visit began on December 22 and will last till December 27.According to defence officials, the visit is being conducted under the framework of institutionalised ‘Charter of Affiliation’ between…