Odisha Govt extends DGP Abhay’s tenure till December 31, 2021

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Wednesday extended the service period of Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF) Abhay till December 31, 2021. As per the Supreme Court judgement in Prakash Singh case and recommendations of UPSC empanelment committee, DGP will now have a two-year tenure. “The Government has been pleased […]

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Odisha police issues advisory on use of firecrackers: All you need to know  

Bhubaneswar: Use of Firecrackers during festival seasons particularly during the Diwali has serious environmental and health impact. On October 23, the Supreme Court in its judgment pronounced in Arjun Gopal and others Vs Union of India and others has issued directions related to manufacture, sale and use of firecrackers particularly during the festive occasions. Accordingly […]

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Police Commemoration Day observed in Odisha

Cuttack: The 59th State level Police Commemoration Day – 2018 was observed at Cuttack in a befitting manner at the State police headquarters, remembering the sacrifice of 10 policemen who lost their lives at the hands of Chinese troops in 1959. Director General of Police (DGP) Dr Rajendra Prasad Sharma attended the programme as chief […]

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