Debabrata Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar

Journalist at The Times of India

Journalist, THE TIMES OF INDIA

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Probe launched into ‘hostile’ X post on Lord Jagannath

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

TrendingBhubaneswar: Odisha police on Sunday launched a probe after discovering a hostile and threatening social media post about Lord Jagannath on ‘X', believed to originate from a Pakistani account.The investigation follows a complaint by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaikagainst the suspected Pakistani 'X' user, Shahbaz Ashraf (@Shahbaz__56). Police sources revealed that on May 9, Sudarsan posted on ‘X' a video featuring the ‘Patitapanan Aarti', a dawn ritual at the Jagannath temple entrance, Puri.
UTP dies in hospital after developing severe withdrawal symptoms

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar: An undertrial prisoner (UTP) died at Capital Hospital here on Sunday after experiencing severe drug withdrawal symptomsat Jharpada special jail late Saturday night.The deceased inmate Mohan Behera (40), who was arrested on May 8 in connection with an illicit liquor sale case in Jatni area here, was known to be a habitual drug user, police sources said.Following the rejection of his bail application, Behera was remanded in judicial custody on Thursday night.He reportedly developed...
Govt asks cops to stay on high alert, not to lower guard

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

NewsGovt asks cops to stay on high alert, not to lower guardBhubaneswar: State govt has instructed police officers to maintain high alert and not to lower guard, despite the ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan on Saturday."Our precautionary measures will remain in place to ensurepublic safety and protect critical infrastructure.
11 held for altercation, firing at bouncer near bar

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

Trending Bhubaneswar: Chandrasekharpur policeon Sunday arrested 11 men in connection with the firing at a bar's bouncer in Damana area here during the early hours of Saturday.The victim, Surya Kanta Pradhan (34), sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg following an altercation with the accused outside the bar.Police identified the accused as Badal Swain, Chinmay Kumar Dey, Sahil Das, Omkar Patra, Ranjit Kumar Sahoo, Alok Kumar Shoo, Achyutananda Lenka, Jagrat Panda, Babru Pradhan, Asit...
Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi urges youth to join civil defence as volunteers in Odisha

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is urging citizens to volunteer for Odisha's civil defence wing, aiming to expand its operations beyond the current 12 districts. Driven by patriotic sentiment, the initiative seeks to bolster the state's security and wartime response capabilities, especially after the Centre's call to strengthen civil defence preparedness amid India-Pakistan tensions.
Cops procure drones for coastal surveillance

4 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar: Odisha police are likely to launch drone surveillance along the state's 480-km coastline on Sunday as part of their broader strategy to fortify the coastal securitysystems in light of the border tensions with Pakistan.
Bouncer injured after patron fires during altercation

4 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

TrendingBhubaneswar: A dispute regarding bill amount at a bar near Damana here escalated into violence when a patron allegedly shot at a bouncer, causing bullet injuries to his right knee.The armed confrontation occurred outside the bar during the intervening hours of Friday and Saturday.The attacker and his three or four accomplices fled the scene and remain at large.
Odisha police fast tracks acquisition of anti-drone tech

4 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

TrendingBhubaneswar: Odisha police have fast-tracked its proposed acquisition of anti-drone technology amid the India-Pakistan tensions, marking a significant step in modernising the state's security infrastructure.Director general of police Y B Khurania reviewed the plan's status. "This technology is crucial for maintaining state security in today's evolving threat landscape.We will expedite the acquisition process," Khurania said.
Odisha govt steps up security arrangements across vital installations as India-Pakistan tensions escalate

4 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

NewsCity Newsbhubaneswar NewsOdisha govt steps up security arrangements across vital installations as India-Pakistan tensions escalateTrendingOdisha government has increased security at important places because of rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi discussed security plans with top officials. Security is strengthened at Chandipur missile range, Puri Jagannath Temple, Hirakud dam, and Rourkela Steel Plant. Marine police are patrolling the coast.
Fresh showcause to Puri servitor over Digha temple naming row

5 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Debabrata Mohapatra

Trending Bhubaneswar: Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri, has issued a fresh show-cause notice to servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohapatraon Friday, demanding a written explanation within 48 hours on whether he had opposed the naming of Jagannath temple in Digha as ‘Jagannath Dham' while attending its consecration ceremony on April 30."Despite being a senior servitor of the Lord, Dasmohapatra's participation in the self-named temple's establishment ceremony at Digha caused conflict...