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Puri: The District Education Officer (DEO) of Puri, Hrushikesh Kandi, was arrested by Vigilance officials in a disproportionate assets case. Acting on a tip-off, the Vigilance sleuths intercepted Kandi’s car on Friday. They seized Rs 1.11…

Rayagada: Police on Sunday arrested a hardcore Maoist, identified as Sikunu Sikaka (31), from the Niyamgiri hills in Rayagada. Sikaka belongs to Mayabali village in the district. Acting on tip-off, Kalyansingh police conducted a raid and…

Malkangiri: Police have seized 165kg of ganja and arrested two persons near Goudaguda Chhak in Malkangiri district during patrolling on Tuesday night. The accused have been identified as Ranjit Sikdar (30) and Subash Khara (37). Both…

Bhubaneswar: The excise department busted a racket and seized a huge quantity of ganja (cannabis) in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Sources said that excise officials raided a duplex near Kolathia in Khandagiri area and seized 10 quintals of…