Odisha: CM launches 190 new police vehicles 

Bhubaneswar, September 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday dedicated 190 new police vehicles in the service of the people. This will enhance the operational capacities of the law and enforcement agency. A total of 224 vehicles of various categories will be added to the police fleet in 2023-24 with a budgetary provision of Rs […]

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Two lady cops among 4 from Odisha bag ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigations

Bhubaneswar, August 12: Four Odisha Police personnel, including two female cops are among 151 police personnel who were on Friday selected for the ‘Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation 2022’. DSP Sumitra Jena, Inspectors Ashish Chandra Jena, Anusuya Nayak and Ramesh Kumar Pradhan from Odisha were chosen for the prestigious award. While Sumitra […]

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106 more Emergency Response Vehicles launched in Odisha

Cuttack, April 4: Special Armed Police (SAP) Special DG MK Chhabra and Special DG (Communication) AK Ray on Tuesday flagged off as many as 106 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) at the Parade Ground of OSAP 6th Battalion here with an aim to further strengthen the emergency response support system (ERSS). People of Odisha can avail […]

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3,488 criminals held in drive to execute NBWs in Odisha

Cuttack, November 16: At least 3,488 persons have been arrested in a special drive conducted from November 5 to 14 by the State Police to execute pending non-bailable warrants (NBWs) in Odisha. According to DGP Abhay, the highest 592 NBWs were executed in Balasore followed by 551 in Ganjam and 516 in Khurda district. “Total […]

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Odisha Police executes 3,988 NBWs in eight days

Cuttack, March 15: As many as 3,988 non-bailable warrants (NBWs) have been executed by the Odisha Police across the State during a special drive conducted between March 7 and 14, said an official release. The NBWs include 3,395 GR and 593 ST cases. According to a communiqué of the State Police Headquarters, Ganjam district Police […]

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CM announces Special Police Wing to tackle crimes against women & children

Bhubaneswar, December 30: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced creation of a Special Wing in the Odisha Police to look after offences against women and children. “Crime against women and children remains our focus area. I hereby announce creation of Special wing in Odisha Police to look after offences against women and children. I […]

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Two Maoists gunned down in Odisha’s Malkangiri

Malkangiri, December 13: Two Maoists, including a woman cadre were neutralised in an exchange of fire with Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans at Alampaka area in ‘Swabhiman Anchal’ on Sunday morning. Based on reliable information, an SOG patrolling-cum-area domination exercise was launched on Saturday night in Singaram-Tentapalli area under Gajalmamudi gram panchayat under Jadambo police […]

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So far, 200 Covid cured Odisha Police personnel have donated plasma

Cuttack, September 17: Till today, 200 police personnel, who have recovered from Coronavirus, have donated plasma in the State for the treatment of critical Covid-19 patinets. “Till today, 200 Corona Warriors of Odisha Police have donated plasma at different locations like SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, IGH, Rourkela, VIMSAR, Burla and M.K.C.G Medical College […]

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CM approves rationalisation of 905 posts in Odisha Police

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved rationalisation of 905 posts in the Odisha Police which will help in strengthening of 220 police stations. “The Chief Minister has approved this rationalisation for strengthening of the police stations for better crime control and efficient delivery of citizen centric services,” said a CMO statement. Besides the […]

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