Crime
Stay updated with the latest crime news from Odisha, covering incidents, investigations, law enforcement actions, and judicial developments. This section provides real-time updates on criminal activities and safety concerns across the state.
Odisha Police Bust IPL Betting: 18 Arrested, Over ₹76 Lakh Seized or Frozen
In a decisive move to curb the growing menace of illegal betting during the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Odisha Police have launched a statewide crackdown, resulting in the arrest of...
EOW Arrests 3 Bank Officials in Rs 6.88 Crore Loan Fraud in Bhubaneswar
In a significant breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police on Tuesday, arrested three senior women officials of the State Bank of India (SBI) for their alleged involvement...
Puri Police Nab Seven Within 24 Hours of Brutal Murder
Puri Police arrested seven accused in connection with the brutal murder of a youth at Narasinghapatana village under Sadar police limits, restoring peace after overnight tension. The victim, Lipu alias...
Main Culprit in Sensational Balianta Murder Case Arrested by Crime Branch
In a major breakthrough, the Odisha Police Crime Branch has apprehended the prime accused, Binod Kumar Behera, in the high-profile murder case from Balianta that shook the state earlier this...
Four More Arrested in Rayagada Nikhil Murder Case, Total Rises to Sixteen
Police arrested four more accused, including three key conspirators, in the Nikhil Hadapa murder case, raising the total number of arrests to sixteen. Superintendent of Police Swathi S. Kumar confirmed...
Man Stoned to Death by Nephew over Land Dispute in Kendrapara
A violent land dispute turned fatal in Santasahi under the Kendrapara Town police limits when a nephew brutally killed his uncle with a stone. On Sunday midnight, Babulal Barik returned...
Puri Police Arrest 278 Anti-Social Elements in 5 Months | Corex, Brown Sugar & Excise Raids
In a determined bid to strengthen law and order, Puri Police have undertaken extensive operations across Puri City Subdivision during the first five months of 2026. From January 1 to...
Jharsuguda Man Sentenced to Life for Raping Minor Stepdaughter
Jharsuguda POCSO Court sentenced Ranjit Kumar Mishra to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter. The Additional District Judge and POCSO Magistrate Pooja Sadhangi delivered the verdict on Saturday,...
Delhi Impostor Posing as NIA Cop Arrested in Bhubaneswar for Rape and False FIR Scam
In a dramatic turn of events, Odisha Police have arrested a 45-year-old man from Delhi who allegedly impersonated a senior National Investigation Agency (NIA) officer to sexually exploit a woman...
Rourkela Police’s Special Enforcement Drive Nets ₹58 Lakh Fine, 66 Excise Cases
Rourkela Police have launched a sweeping Special Enforcement Drive across the district from May 10, 2026, following directives from Police Headquarters and the Superintendent of Police, Rourkela. The operation aimed...
Popular News
-
Odisha Govt Declares Holiday on Nov 3 in Four Districts
-
Odisha Govt Transfers 44 OAS Officers
-
Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Near Ahmedabad, Rescue Efforts Underway
-
Dhurandhar 2 Enters Global Top 10 Highest-Grossing Films of 2026, Beats Chris Hemsworth & Zendaya Releases
-
Kuchinda Tehsildar Suspended Over Land Dispute Allegations
News, as it should be covered, has been the forte of Pragativadi over the years. And this has ensured a classy readership encompassing the who’s who of the state. The people who matter in Odisha, depend on Pragativadi. For opinion leaders, decision makers and people with surplus disposable income Pragativadi is a must.
