Bhubaneswar: In a significant shake-up within the Odisha Police, the state government on Sunday transferred more than 55 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including Superintendents of Police (SPs) across 21 districts.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi delivered a compelling address at the concluding session of the two-day conference of Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs), emphasizing the need for accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement. Majhi praised the Odisha Police as “disciplined, people-oriented, and efficient,” while also highlighting areas for improvement, particularly in…
Bhubaneswar: The Social Media monitoring cell of the Odisha Police has taken swift action to block 292 offensive posts related to the General Elections 2024. These posts, originating from supporters of various political parties and other groups, were identified and removed from platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). In response to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police has issued a directive urging its special security battalion personnel to remove tattoos on their bodies within 15 days, citing them as offensive, obscene, and derogatory when visible with the uniform. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Security) issued the directive, emphasizing the need to maintain the professional image of the Battalion…
Bhubaneswar: In a ceremony marking the 75th Republic Day, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das felicitated 50 individuals from the state’s police force, Fire Brigade, civil defense, home guard, and jail for their exceptional services. The governor bestowed the Police Medal for Gallantry upon three members of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and one from the District…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has chosen 33 police personnel from Odisha for prestigious Gallantry and Service medals on the occasion of Republic Day 2024. The Government has undertaken steps to rationalize and transform the award system, merging sixteen Gallantry and Service Medals into four categories: President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG), Medal for Gallantry (GM), President’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has chosen 20 outstanding police personnel across various categories for the prestigious Governor’s Medal for the year 2023. In a recent announcement by the Home Department, a total of 20 police officials, including two with the rank of Inspector General (IG), have been nominated for the esteemed Governor’s Medal Award in…
