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News18
4 days ago
- News18
Odisha police arrests two interstate burglars from Delhi
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Bhubaneswar, Aug 3 (PTI) The police on Sunday arrested two persons from New Delhi after they allegedly committed burglary in the house of an income tax officer here, an official said. According to police, the duo allegedly robbed 230 grams of gold ornaments and cash from the official residence of an IT department officer inside a colony on July 21 this year. Around 10.30 am on July 21, when no one was present in the house, the burglars entered the building by breaking open the main door. They had stolen 230 grams of gold ornaments and cash from there, said Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh. In the course of the investigation, it was found that the interstate burglary gang was involved in the case. The two accused persons were arrested in Delhi, and Rs 18 lakh in cash was seized, he said. The accused persons were active in Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and other states of India, he said. The seized cash is almost equivalent to the cost of the stolen gold. The seized money will be handed over to the victim, Singh said. PTI BBM SBN BBM SBN view comments First Published: August 03, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Student traffic volunteer initiative restarts in twin cities
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate police on Monday reintroduced the student traffic volunteer (STV) initiative, which had been suspended since 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Under the initiative, 53 college students, including 23 female volunteers, have been enlisted to support traffic management operations in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Commissioner of police S Dev Datta Singh said, "The STV initiative will enhance traffic management and encourage community participation in maintaining road discipline." Of the volunteers, 35 will be positioned at traffic junctions in Bhubaneswar, while 18 will serve in Cuttack, police sources said. Each volunteer will work for a minimum of 3 hours daily, receiving Rs 200 as compensation. Volunteers have the flexibility to choose their duty timings and locations. "Volunteers will collaborate with existing traffic police to strengthen road safety measures and ensure better adherence to traffic rules. Their responsibilities encompass managing traffic flow, helping pedestrians cross roads safely, and notifying authorities of traffic violations," additional CP Narasingha Bhol said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Knee pain prices might surprise you Knee pain | search ads Find Now Undo The STV programme addresses the shortage of staff in the capital's traffic police wing, which currently has about 500 personnel. Despite significant growth in the city's area and vehicle population, the number of traffic police personnel remains inadequate. Singh recently submitted a proposal to the govt requesting additional personnel for crime control and traffic management. The STV scheme, introduced in Jan 2017 in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, encourages student participation in traffic regulation. It also aimed to address staff shortages while offering students opportunities for self-reliance and disciplinary learning. Before its suspension, 400 college students in Bhubaneswar and 200 in Cuttack were supporting traffic management operations. The revival of the programme follows the March launch of the 'traffic warden' system in Bhubaneswar, where ex-servicemen regulate traffic at various city intersections.
New Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AIIMS-Bhubaneswar bars public gatherings in view of political protests
BHUBANESWAR: Amid mounting tension, AIIMS-Bhubaneswar authorities on Saturday issued a stern advisory restricting public gatherings and noisy demonstrations on its premises. The decision came after leaders of various political parties along with their supporters, staged a protest in front of the hospital's burn unit, demanding stringent action against those involved in the Balanga incident. As BJD and Congress workers continued to stage protests till late evening, the Khurda district administration imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in front of the burn unit of AIIMS to maintain law and order. Earlier, medical superintendent Dr DK Parida urged people to refrain from assembling near the hospital's entry points to avoid disruption in patient care. 'Considering the fact that there are many patients inside the hospital premises, public gathering and producing noise are not advisable. It will hamper patient care and increase the rate of infection. Therefore, it is requested to stay away from the hospital entry point and not to gather inside the lobby,' read the notice. The protest, which was held to express public outrage over the deteriorating law and order situation and rising concerns over women's safety, prompted authorities to step up security measures. Three platoons of police force were deployed to ensure law and order on the hospital campus. Commissioner of Police S Dev Datta Singh said, 'We should not create any kind of hindrance inside the hospital campus. Every minute counts during the treatment of critical cases.'
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Traffic alerts to be sent during Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to prevent traffic congestion during Bahuda Yatra and other major rituals in Puri, Odisha Police has planned to send bulk SMSes providing realtime information to the people travelling to the pilgrim town. 'Residents of districts and cities like Khurda, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur and Jajpur will receive SMSes having travel alerts from 6 am on Bahuda Yatra day. The service will continue on Suna Besha and end the next morning on Monday,' said a senior officer. About 70 platoons of police force will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow on Bahuda Yatra and Suna Besha which will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Police said waiting time is expected while travelling to Puri as vehicle movement will be regulated and they will be diverted to different parking places via Malatipatpur, Hotel Sterling and Talabania. ADG (Communication) Dayal Gangwar, who is in charge of the integrated control room and traffic, held a meeting with Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh and SPs of districts earlier in the day and discussed measures to regulate traffic approaching towards the temple town this weekend. Gangwar is being assisted by DIG Kanwar Vishal Singh in traffic management. On the day, Puri police issued a detailed traffic advisory for travellers from Brahmagiri, Konark and Bhubaneswar. Police also issued 24x7 helpline numbers - 6370967100/06752-232551 for the citizens in case they need any assistance.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Women police officers to act as student link officers to tackle rising suicide cases in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR : To address the rising cases of suicide among youngsters, the Commissionerate Police has decided to appoint a lady cop from each police station to act as a link officer and address psychological/legal issues faced by students in various educational institutions of the capital city. The decision was announced during a programme, 'Commissionerate Police - Student Connect: For Better Safety and Security of Students', organised at the Police Seva Bhawan here on Thursday. This comes after two Nepali students studying in a private university here allegedly died by suicide in a span of three months. The link officers will help address the psychological or legal issues faced by students, and offer assistance to them without needing their physical appearance at the police stations. Commissionerate Police's IT and social media cell ACP, Suchismita Das has been designated as the nodal officer for the students in distress. During the event, police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh asked the educational institutions to enhance CCTV coverage on their respective campuses. He also informed that self defence programmes will be organised in schools and colleges here to train the students to protect themselves from any potential harm or violence. This apart, awareness drives on cyber crimes will also be organised in all educational institutions, Singh added. The first session on a series of such upcoming activities was also conducted on the day. About 170 female students participated and interacted with the senior officers. They also expressed their opinions to strengthen the safety and security of the women. The city police highlighted the need for such interactive sessions and called upon the students to act as volunteers and report incidents of harassment without any fear. Additional CP Narasingha Bhol, DCP Jagmohan Meena and other senior officers were present.
