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Odisha man, wanted in 500 burglary cases over 39 years, arrested: Police

A man, who allegedly committed around 500 burglaries over 39 years across the country, was arrested in Odisha's Cuttack, police said on Tuesday. Heman Dash, known as the "crowbar man", was arrested on Monday after being identified as a suspect in three burglary cases in Bhubaneswar, they said. After being arrested, Dash confessed to the crimes, police said. Dash started as a burglar in 1982 when he was in college after meeting his 'guru' in jail as he was imprisoned for some time over a clash between two groups of students, they said. He used to stay in rooms next to rich men in luxury hotels across the country, and rob them, police said. Dash told police that he used crowbars to break locks and safes, earning him the nickname. Though he started burglary along with his 'guru' after getting out of jail in 1982, for the last 34 years, he operated alone, police said. He splurged most of his ill-gotten money, estimated to be around Rs 5 crore, on liquor and call girls, police said.

Odisha coronavirus update: Logs 528 new Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths

At least 528 more people, including 73 children, tested positive for Covid in Odisha, taking the tally to 10,27,959, while Boudh became first Covid free district in the state with no active case.

Odisha bypolls: BJD candidate leads after first round of counting in Pipili

Counting of votes for the by-poll held in Pipili Assembly constituency in Odisha earlier this week began on Sunday amid tight security arrangements

Odisha: Votes counting begins for Pipili bypoll amid tight security

The counting of votes for bypoll to the Pipili assembly constituency in Odisha's Puri district began at 8 am on Sunday amid tight security, officials said

Odisha govt bans sale, use of firecrackers during festive season

Odisha government on Thursday prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season."With a view to protecting the health of general public and to curb the spread of infection, sale and use of firecrackers shall remain prohibited during this festive month," reads the state government order.The state government further extended the night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am for a month from October 1 to November 1, 2021 in all urban areas of the state.However, the night curfew in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will be imposed from 8 pm to 5 am from October 11 to October 20."All religious festivals/functions will be observed in restricted manner, considering the local COVID situation. District authorities will take the decision and may impose restrictions to the entry of devotees into religious place or place of worship," the order adds.It further said local authorities may decide the number of persons to attend any religious festival/ ritual/ puja in their jurisdictions with strict ..

Adani Green arm acquires 40 Mw operating solar project in Odisha

The project has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for Rs 4.235 per unit, with remaining PPA life of about 22 years

Odisha announces ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 for each Covid-19 death

The amount will be paid from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)

New version of Akash missile successfully flight-tested in Odisha

A new version of the Akash missile was successfully flight-tested on Monday from the integrated test range at Chandipur in Odisha, officials said

73% population of Odisha has antibodies against Covid: ICMR survey

The survey was conducted in 12 of the state's 30 districts between August 29 and September 15

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall today, IMD issues alert for Andhra, Odisha

The orange alert has been issued for moderate or heavy thunderstorms and wind speed with 30-40 km per hour to reach some districts of Odisha within the next three hours

NDRF deploys 18 teams in AP, Odisha in view of impending cyclone

The NDRF teams in Odisha will be deployed in Balasore, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Nayagarh and Malkangiri districts.

Alert sounded in parts of Odisha over Cyclone Gulab, says IMD

Warnings have been issued in parts of southern Odisha that are likely to be heavily affected by the cyclonic storm Gulab, said officials from IMD Bhubaneswar on Saturday

Odisha sends rescue teams to 7 districts as IMD issues cyclone warning

IMD forecasts formation of cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal, which may then move towards southern part of the state and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh

Odisha govt approves projects worth Rs 640.55 crore under OMBADC

The projects worth Rs 640.55 cr were approved under Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) in the sectors of the development of secondary schools

Odisha govt decides to reopen colleges, universities from Monday

The Odisha government has decided to reopen public universities, government and non-government colleges for first-year students from September 20.

Need for increase in mineral exploration activities in eastern states: Govt

The Centre has urged Odisha and its neighbouring states to explore untapped mineral resources in order to cater to rising demand and reduce import bills.

Rain batters Odisha as Bhubaneswar, Puri receive record rainfall

Bhubaneswar received 195 mm rainfall in 24 hours, breaking a 63-year-old record, as rain clobbered large parts of the state and prompted authorities to issue a flood alert, officials said on Monday.

Deep depression crosses Odisha coast; heavy rain likely in west India

A depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression and crossed the Odisha coast on Monday morning, bringing heavy rains in several parts of west coast and Central India, IMD said

Massive rainfall in Odisha, alert for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh too

Odisha, north Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh are likely to get heavy rainfall during the next 48 hours, the IMD said.

Heavy-rain warning for Odisha; Met says low-pressure area to form in 24 hrs

Odisha may receive very heavy rainfall over the next few days as the meteorological department said on Friday that a low-pressure area would likely form in the next 24 hours.