Dhenkanal: Former Sadangi RI Convicted in Bribery Case, Sentenced to 2 Years RI
Dhenkanal: Former Revenue Inspector (RI) of Sadangi Circle under Gondia Tahasil in Dhenkanal district, Pravati Swain, who is currently posted as RI of Bhuban, was convicted in a bribery case by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal. She was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years along with a fine. Swain had been chargesheeted by [...]
Dhenkanal: Former Revenue Inspector (RI) of Sadangi Circle under Gondia Tahasil in Dhenkanal district, Pravati Swain, who is currently posted as RI of Bhuban, was convicted in a bribery case by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal.
She was sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years along with a fine.
Swain had been chargesheeted by Odisha Vigilance under Sections 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 from a complainant to submit an enquiry report for issuance of a legal heir certificate in favour of the complainant’s deceased mother.
Following the conviction, Odisha Vigilance said it will move the competent authority for dismissal of Pravati Swain from government service.
Naveen Congratulates V. D. Satheesan on Taking Oath as Kerala Chief Minister
Next ArticleCHSE+2 Results 2026 to Be Declared on May 20
Related Articles
Odisha Govt Transfers 4 IPS Officers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred four IPS officers across the state. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, Dr. Saravana Vivek M., currently SP of Brahmapur, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bhubaneswar. He will take charge against Jagmohan Meena, who is to be relieved. Abhinav Sonkar, [...]
Odisha Final Electoral Roll Published With 3.16 Crore Electors
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s electoral roll revision process has concluded with the publication of the Final Electoral Roll 2026 on Monday, recording 3,16,32,754 electors across the state, the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office said. The revision was carried out with July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. The draft electoral roll, published on July 5, had listed [...]
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Ganjam Steps Up Preparedness as Deep Depression Threatens Heavy Rainfall; Red Warning for Sept 23-24
Chatrapur: The Ganjam district administration has intensified its preparedness measures as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move close to the district, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds. An Orange Warning is currently in force, while a Red Warning has been issued for September 23 and 24. [...]