AFI to field strong 95-member track and field squad for BIMSTEC U23 meet
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadus promising sprinter Neil Samraj R will be among a strong 95-member national track and field squad selected for the inaugural edition of the seven-nation BIMSTEC U23 Athletics Meet. The competition will be held at Bhubaneswars Kalinga Stadium in Odisha from November 25 to 27. Neil Samraj R, winner of 100m/200m gold with a national U18 record at the recently concluded 41st National Junior Athletics Championships held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, will compete in men's 100m/200m and 4x100m relay at the seven-nation meet in Odisha. Indias upcoming sprinter Abinaya Rajarajan is a prominent name in the womens section. More than 400 athletes are expected to compete in the three-day track and field event. Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand are other participating nations. Indian team: Men: 100m: Rushiprasad Desai, Chiranth P (reserve) 100m/200m: Neil Samraj R. 200m: Yuvraj E, Nayan Shah (reserve). 400m: Sahil Malik, Ankul, Astik Pradhan (reserve) 800m: Akashdeep Singh, Shyam Milan Bind, Naresh Gurjar (reserve). 1500m: Rahul Sarnaliya, Hitesh, Sohit Virender (reserve). 5,000m: Gaurav Bhaskar Bhosale, Satyam, Ramikesh (reserve). 100m hurdles: Shaik Roshan, Sandeep Vinodkumar Gond, Rithik Rahul M (reserve). 400m hurdles: Karna Bag, Aryan Prajwal Kashyapa, Vignesh B (reserve). High jump: Ambriesh K, Binoy B, Aaditya Raghuvanshi (reserve). Long jump: C Tharun Vikash, Jithin RC, R Chitaranjan (reserve). Triple jump: Daksh Bishnoi, Yuvaraj K, Pradeep Kumar (reserve). Shot put: Anurag Singh Kaler, Atul, Vishwa A (reserve) Discus throw: Bhartpreet Singh, Vaibhav, Ravi (reserve). Javelin throw: Dharanidharan T, Shashank Patil, Aditya (reserve). 4x100m relay: Rushiprasad Desai, Neil Samraj R, Chiranth P, Savin Thingalaya, Abhay Singh, Kshitij Changire. 4x400m relay: Sahil Malik, Ankul, Astik Pradhan, Setu Mishra, Lodenge Ramu, Nikhil Suhas Dhake. Women: 100m: Abinaya Rajarajan, Kajal Vaja, Unnathi Bollanda (reserve). 200m: Bhavana G, Sonika, Samriti Jamwal (reserve). 400m: Tanu Chaudhary, Ayesha Khanam, Pravalika Narimalla (reserve) 800m: Prateeksha Yadav, Laxmipriya Kisan, Harshika (reserve). 1500m: Prachi Devkar, Rashi, Laxita Vinod Sandilea (reserve) 5,000m: Sonam Parmar, Sunita Devi, Vartika Patel (reserve). 100m hurdles: Sabita Toppo, Shiny Gladssia, Sriteja Tholem (reserve). 400m hurdles: Priyanka Madivalappa Olekar, Sonam, Aswini R (reserve). High jump: Juin Mantusa, Mohur Mukerjee, Mahek Nasrin Dayan Khan (reserve). Long jump: Sheeba D, Munmun Chetia, Prathiksha Yamuna A (reserve). Triple jump: Sadhana Ravi, Marymukta Soreng, Varshitha C (reserve). Shot put: Anshu, Riya Verma, Munesh (reserve). Discus throw: Priya, Nikita Kumari, Amanat Kamboj (reserve) Javelin throw: Poonam, Deepika, Jyoti (reserve) 4x100m relay: Abinaya Rajarajan, Kajal Vaja, Unnathi Bollanda, Kiruthika, V Sudheeksha, Mrithika. 4x400m relay: Tanu Chaudhary, Ayesha Khanam, Pravalika Narimalla, Tahura Khatun, Anchal Rani, Tamanna.
Indian Athletics Team Announced For BIMSTEC U23 Meet
India has announced a 95-member athletics contingent for the inaugural BIMSTEC U23 Athletics Meet in Bhubaneswar from November 25 to 27. The team will be led by promising sprinter Neil Samraj, a double gold medallist and national record holder. Sprinter Abinaya Rajarajan is a key name in the women's section. Over 400 athletes from seven nations are expected to participate.
Mahak-2026 Concludes in Bhubaneswar: Kandhamala Wins State Champion Title
In a radiant celebration of youth, talent, and creative expression, the state-level childrens cultural festival Mahak-2026 drew to a grand close today at the Practice Ground of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Odisha State Child Protection Society (OSCPS) under the Department of Women and Child Development, the festival culminated in a festive valedictory and [] The post Mahak-2026 Concludes in Bhubaneswar: Kandhamala Wins State Champion Title appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Odisha: Woman murdered in Bhubaneswar; domestic help suspect
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 76-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death inside her house in the Buddhanagar area under the jurisdiction of Laxmisagar police station in Bhubaneswar late Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Kunjalata Nanda, a homemaker who had been living alone in the house for the past couple of months following her husband's death. Police sources also said that a domestic help, Balabhadra Maharana, a resident of the Tangi area in Khordha district, had been staying at the same house to look after the elderly woman after her husband's death. On Wednesday, when the deceased did not open her room for a long time, the tenants informed her relatives, who subsequently alerted the police, suspecting foul play. The elderly victims body was found in a pool of blood when the door was opened in the presence of police. The police, during the inquest found some gold ornaments the deceased was wearing along with other belongings are missing. Upon being informed, Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh, Bhubaneswar DCP Dr Saravana Vivek M, along with other senior officials, scientific and forensic team reached the spot and launched an investigation into the matter. As per our initial findings, a domestic help had been staying at the deceaseds house and assisting her for the past six months. He has been absconding since the incident, and his whereabouts are yet to be ascertained. Since he is under suspicion and several things inside the house were found disturbed, we suspect it to be a case of murder for gain. The domestic help is our prime suspect, the Bhubaneswar DCP said. He further added that the entire police team is already working on the case and expressed the hope that the absconding accused will be arrested soon. The DCP also told the media that the deceased woman has serious injury marks on her head. However, the actual cause of death can only be ascertained after the postmortem of the body. He said that further details in the case will come to light as the investigation progresses and after the suspect is apprehended. Based on the complaint lodged by the deceased's son-in-law, a case (777/26) has been registered at the Laxmi Sagar police station in this regard.
Caretaker kills elderly woman in Bhubaneswar, flees with valuables: Cops
Mahanadi SE Graft Case: 3-Day Police Remand Yields Gold Stash at Bank
In a major breakthrough in the ongoing anti-corruption probe against Prasanjit Das, Superintending Engineer (SE) of the Mahanadi Northern Division, Jagatpur, Kataka, officers of the Odisha Vigilance have recovered over 606 grams of gold jewellery from his bank locker in Bhubaneswar. The recovery was made during a court-mandated three-day police remand granted by the Court [] The post Mahanadi SE Graft Case: 3-Day Police Remand Yields Gold Stash at Bank appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Elderly Woman Found Dead in Bhubaneswar
A 76-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her residence at Buddhanagar under the Laxmisagar police station limits in Bhubaneswar. The deceased has been identified as Kunjalata Nanda. Preliminary investigations suggest she was murdered for gain, as open almirahs and missing gold ornaments, cash, and valuables point toward a robbery. The victim bore [] The post Elderly Woman Found Dead in Bhubaneswars Buddhanagar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Half-Burnt Body of Youth Recovered Near Kelucharan Park in Bhubaneswar
A charred body of an unidentified youth was recovered near Kelucharan Park under the jurisdiction of the Mancheswar police station in Bhubaneswar. Passersby discovered the partially burnt remains and alerted the police. On receiving information, personnel from Mancheswar police station, accompanied by a scientific investigation team, rushed to the spot to secure the area and [] The post Half-Burnt Body of Youth Recovered Near Kelucharan Park in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ED raids 10 places across Odisha, Bengal in money laundering case of Kalpana Financial Services
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 10 premises across Odisha and West Bengal in the case of Kalpana Financial Services Private Limited and its director Amit Mandal, officials said. ED's Bhubaneswar zonal office is conducting the search operation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. ED said the PMLA case was initiated on the basis of a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with an investment fraud operated principally under the name
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RBI starts 3 surveys to capture inflation expectations, consumer confidence
Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced three key surveys to capture inflation expectations of households and gauge consumer confidence in the country- the studies that provide input for bi-monthly monetary policy. The central bank has announced the launch of the November 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH). The November 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey aims at capturing subjective assessments on price movements and inflation, based on their individual consumption baskets, it said. The study will be conducted across 19 cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram. In another statement, the RBI said the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey seeks qualitative responses from households regarding their sentiments on the general economic situation, employment scenario, price level, households'
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Rs 1.47 Crore Land Scam Busted in Bhubaneswar; Couple Arrested
Chandrasekharpur Police arrested a husband-wife duo in a 1.47 crore land fraud case linked to a plot in Sahidnagar. The accused, Shrimanta Kalasa (63) and his wife Soumya Subhadarshini Kalasa (43), allegedly cheated Sudhir Kumar Panigrahi of Kaibalyavihar by falsely claiming close ties with the owner of Plot No. A-357. Between January 2021 and August [] The post Rs 1.47 Crore Land Scam Busted in Bhubaneswar; Couple Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mother-Son Duo Arrested in Bhubaneswar Over House Rental Fraud
Nayapalli Police arrested a mother-son duo for running a rental house cheating racket using fake OLX advertisements. The accused are D. Surya Kumari (56) and her son Siddharth Samal (33) of Paikanagar. Complainant Arun Kumar Pradhan from Kandhamal was shown a house near Baramunda Delta Square and paid 76,000 (advance rent + medical excuse). The [] The post Mother-Son Duo Arrested in Bhubaneswar Over House Rental Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Bhubaneswar Couple Held for Rs 1.47 Crore Real Estate Fraud
The Commissionerate Police have arrested a local couple for allegedly duping a man of a staggering Rs 1.47 crore under the guise of lucrative real estate investments. The accused have been identified as Srimanta Kalas and his wife, Soumya Subhadarshini Kalas, both residents of Tankapani Road in Bhubaneswar. According to investigators, the couple meticulously built [] The post Bhubaneswar Couple Held for Rs 1.47 Crore Real Estate Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Sword-Wielding Attackers Go on Rampage in Bhubaneswar, 2 Brutally Assaulted
A quiet evening turned into a night of absolute horror for residents of Budhanagar in Bhubaneswar when a group of more than eight masked miscreants went on an unchecked violent spree, wielding swords and terrifying the local populace. According to reports, the gang swept through the neighbourhood carrying lethal weapons, casually smashing parked vehicles, and [] The post Sword-Wielding Attackers Go on Rampage in Bhubaneswar, 2 Brutally Assaulted appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Neurosurgeon Padma Shri Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Dies at 73
Mahapatra, a distinguished medical professional who also served as the director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, had been unwell for some time
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Bhubaneswar Hit-and-Run: Bus Driver Arrested After Fatal Nayapalli Crash Kills Two
The Commissionerate Police has arrested the driver of a night coach bus involved in a horrific hit-and-run accident on the Nayapalli-CRP Square stretch in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The police have also seized the vehicle. The arrested driver has been identified as Naushad Ali (59), a native of the Nimapada area in Puri district, currently residing [] The post Bhubaneswar Hit-and-Run: Bus Driver Arrested After Fatal Nayapalli Crash Kills Two appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Condolences pour in from CM Majhi, LoP Naveen and others over Dr Ashok Mahapatra
Odisha is in mourning following the demise of Padma Shri awardee and distinguished neurosurgeon Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, who passed away on Monday evening while undergoing treatment at AIIMS New Delhi. The medical icon, born in Puri, had been shifted to the capital from Bhubaneswar earlier in October after his condition deteriorated due to [] The post Condolences pour in from CM Majhi, LoP Naveen and others over Dr Ashok Mahapatras passing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Padma Shri Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Passes Away at 73
Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, one of Indias most distinguished neurosurgeons, a Padma Shri awardee, and the founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, passed away on Monday evening while undergoing treatment at AIIMS New Delhi. He was 73. Born on December 29, 1952, in Puri, Odisha, Dr. Mahapatra had been admitted to SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar [] The post Padma Shri Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Passes Away at 73 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Odisha: BJD alleges negligence in reservoir management leading to Ganjam floods
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday sharpened its attack on the state government, blaming it for the widespread flooding situation in Ganjam district following exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab. The regional party alleged that the lack of preparedness on the part of the Odisha government and the Water Resources Department has led to the flood situation in the state. The party said that with Ganjam, Kandhamal and Gajapati districts reeling under floods, lakhs of people are enduring severe hardships. The BJD also strongly criticised the administration for its failure to reach many affected people even today. Writing in a post on her X handle, BJD leader and former bureaucrat Sujata Rout Karthikeyan said warnings about the cyclone had been issued as early as October 23, forecasting heavy rainfall across southern Odisha between October 27 and 29. A red alert had also been issued for Ganjam and Gajapati districts. The BJD leader further alleged that the Bhanjanagar, Sorada and Dhanei reservoirs were nearly 80 per cent full on October 28 and their gates were opened after a sudden rise in water inflow following heavy rainfall, without any prior warning to people living in low-lying areas. As a result of this, a dreadful disaster struck the residents of Ganjam. An unprecedented flood situation arose, causing extensive loss of life and property. Sadly, that wrong decision caused untold misery and immense loss to lakhs of people, she alleged. Karthikeyan noted that there are many medium-sized reservoirs along with hundreds of Minor Irrigation Projects (MIP), diversion weirs, and check dams in the Rushikulya River basin. However, why was the necessary amount of water not discharged from them in advance? During the handling of a flood or cyclone situation, this is indeed a standard operating procedure of the Water Resources Department. Who is responsible for such inexcusable negligence? Who is responsible for this man-made misery? Will the BJP government answer for the plight of lakhs of people? questioned Karthikeyan.
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Odisha: Doctors Successfully Retrieve Nail from 10-Year-Old Girls Airway
KIMS doctors in Bhubaneswar removed a metallic nail lodged in a 10-year-old girls right bronchus. The child recovered without complications.
Cyclone Murasu Brings Heavy Rain Alert and Temperature Drop to Odisha
A state-wide warning for heavy rainfall and squally winds has been issued across Odisha following the impact of Cyclone Murasu. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is forecasted for the next two days, with southern Odisha expected to bear the main brunt of [] The post Cyclone Murasu Brings Heavy Rain Alert and Temperature Drop to Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Will hire placement agency for natl capital campus: IIM Sambalpur to Delhi HC
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Police Post or Drug Den? Brown Sugar Users Take Over Bhubaneswar Traffic Outpost
In a chilling revelation that highlights the expanding footprint of the illegal drug trade in Odishas capital, a busy traffic outpost has turned into an open den for narcotics usersright under the eyes of the police. Daylight scenes from the Shriya Chhak traffic outpost in Bhubaneswar show young men brazenly consuming brown sugar inside the [] The post Police Post or Drug Den? Brown Sugar Users Take Over Bhubaneswar Traffic Outpost appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha announces cyclone relief as Arnab toll hits six
Bhubaneswar: Odishas death toll in Cyclone Arnab rose to six on Sunday, November 1, while 10 remained missing as the state announced a special package for affected families and braced for another storm that is likely to hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Rajesh P Patil said Cyclone Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha Revenue official held for misappropriating Rs 8.63 lakh Red Cross Fund
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance has arrested a former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) of the Sub-Collector's Office at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district for allegedly misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs 8.63 lakh collected towards the Red Cross Fund. The accused, Sadasiba Pradhan, was earlier posted at the Sub-Collector's Office in Chhatrapur, and is currently serving at the Tahsil Office in Surada in Ganjam district. He was entrusted with managing the Nizarat Section of the Sub-Collector's Office, which included maintaining government funds and the Red Cross Fund. According to an official statement issued by Odisha Vigilance on Sunday, the anti-corruption agency initiated an inquiry following allegations of financial irregularities relating to the non-deposition of government funds collected in the Nizarat Section between December 2023 and August 2025. During the investigation, the Vigilance department found that Pradhan had issued official receipt books and collected Rs 8,63,200 towards the Red Cross Fund during the period. However, instead of depositing the money into the designated bank account at the State Bank of India (SBI)'s Chhatrapur branch, he allegedly misappropriated the entire amount for his personal gain. Following his arrest, Pradhan was forwarded to the court of the Special Vigilance Judge in Brahmapur. In this connection, a case has been registered against the accused at the Brahmapur Vigilance Police Station on October 31 under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, and Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The Vigilance in its statement told that further investigation into the case is underway. According to official information, Odisha Vigilance has registered 516 criminal cases related to various corruption charges and arrested 537 government officials and others in this connection between June 12, 2024, and October 26, 2026. During this period, Odisha Vigilance registered 144 misappropriation cases against 371 persons, including 34 Class-I and 39 Class-II officers, for allegedly embezzling public money amounting to Rs 76.96 crore.
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Odisha CM Majhi announces financial aid, seed kits & housing subsidy for cyclone-hit victims
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a relief package for people affected by Cyclone Arnab, covering households, farmers, fishermen, livestock owners and traders. The package followed a high-level review meeting chaired by Majhi on Sunday at the office of the Special Relief Commissioner to review the situation. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, and Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil attended the meeting. The state government is always ready to provide assistance to all those affected in the state. Assistance has been provided during all previous disasters, and this time too, all affected people will be provided with assistance, the Chief Minister said. Chief Minister Majhi added that he has been in regular touch with the Centre about the cyclone and has also discussed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A Central Inter-Ministerial Committee will visit Odisha on November 2 to assess the damage, particularly in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts. The Chief Minister said all affected people will receive assistance. With another cyclone, Murasu, possibly approaching, government teams engaged in relief and monitoring are directed to remain in their assigned areas. Under the package announced by Chief Minister Majhi, each affected family will receive 50 kg of rice and financial compensation of Rs 2,500. Similarly, farmers suffering crop loss of 33 per cent or more will get input subsidy for up to two hectares, Rs 8,500 per hectare for non-irrigated land, Rs 17,000 for irrigated land and Rs 22,500 for perennial crops. Assistance will also be provided to remove sand and silt from farmland, and 1.75 lakh special seed mini-kits will be distributed. Short-term Kharif loans in areas with crop loss of at least 33 per cent may be converted into medium-term loans. Joint liability groups will facilitate credit for sharecroppers, landless farmers and cultivators cultivating under oral agreements. Families whose houses have been completely or severely damaged will receive Rs 1.2 lakh in plain areas and Rs 1.3 lakh in hilly areas. Assistance will also cover partially damaged houses, huts, cattle sheds and household essentials. The package includes compensation for livestock losses and support for dairy, poultry and fish farmers. Fishermen will receive assistance for damaged boats and nets. Affected MSMEs, traders and shopkeepers can access loans up to Rs 12 lakh, with a 25 per cent subsidy capped at Rs 3 lakh. Street vendors and temporary stall owners will receive Rs 10,000, while shops and commercial establishments will get Rs 25,000. Eligible women's self help groups (SHGs) will receive additional seed money of Rs 5,000. Weavers and artisans will get assistance to replace tools and equipment, while affected sericulture farmers will receive input support. The Chief Minister also directed the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation to take immediate steps to repair lift irrigation points in the affected villages and make them operational before the ensuing Rabi season.
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Several missing, rescue ops on after landslide hits village in Odisha's Ganjam
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) Rescue operations are underway as 11 persons are still missing following massive landslide in Gidipabali village of Odisha's Ganjam district on October 28 due to the effect of expectational rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab. Speaking to the media persons on Sunday, Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that those who survived the landslide three days ago and fled on foot through the forest, walking throughout the night to reach the relief centre, told the administration that the settlement has a population of 25. Of them, only 13 managed to reach the relief centre. So, naturally, 12 people remain missing. Whether they moved towards Kandhamal, crossed streams and drainage channels through the forest towards Ganjam, or went in some other direction is being investigated, the Minister added. Pujari said that personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) have also been deployed in the area under the supervision of the Collector and the Sub-Collector. The Minister added that the body of one person has so far been recovered from under the debris during the rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Indian Railways also mobilises specialised manpower and heavy equipment to assist Odisha government in clearing debris following massive landslide in Bhanjanagar on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border. An advanced 'Seismic Life Detection Unit' is also deployed directly in the rescue operation to make the efforts more effective. This state-of-the-art technology, used by the Indian Navy, is equipped with specialised sensors and scanning capabilities that can detect signs of life beneath soil, mud or debris. As per the official information, work is progressing on a war footing to normalise public life in the affected districts. The Ganjam and Kandhamal districts have been affected the most by the cyclone and subsequent floods. A total population of 1,18,730 has been impacted by this disaster. While three deaths were reported in Kandhamal district, the administration acted swiftly to evacuate 75,855 people to safe locations. As many as 396 relief camps have been opened for the evacuated people to provide necessary assistance. Additionally, 807 pregnant women were shifted to safe places, and 399 of them have given birth. Crop area spanning 75,388 hectares has been affected, along with damage to 1,672 houses. The state administration has also kept a close watch on the fresh cyclonic storm approaching the Andhra Pradesh Coast.
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Death toll in Odisha from Cyclone Arnab aftermath climbs to 6
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2 bodies found in Odisha, Cyclone Arnab death toll up to 6
Bhubaneswar/Phulbani: The death toll in Odisha due to Cyclone Arnab rose to six on Sunday, November 1, with the recovery of two bodies from a landslide-hit village in the southern part of the state, while a search was underway to trace 10 other missing people, officials said. Home to around 26 people, the hilltop Gidipabali Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Govt rejigs IPS officers, appoints new SPs and ADG
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Odisha IPS reshuffle: DG Prisons shifted as OSD Home
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday announced a major reshuffle involving senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. In a major development, Director General of Police (DGP) Prisons, Susanta Kumar Nath, has been transferred and posted as the Home Department's Officer on Special Duty (OSD). The senior IPS officer's transfer came in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation levelled against him by a former woman jailor of Choudwar Circle Jail. A case has been registered against Nath based on the written complaint lodged by the ex-woman jailor at Choudwar police station on October 31. The 1995-batch IPS officer and the Director of State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), Santosh Bala, has been allowed to remain in additional charge of Additional Director General Prisons and Director of Odisha's Correctional Services. Similarly, 1998-batch senior IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently serving as Odisha Transport Commissioner in Kataka, and was earlier holding the additional charge of Additional Director General of Police (Prisons), has been relieved of the additional responsibility. He will now continue to serve solely as the Transport Commissioner. Rajesh Kumar, a 1998-batch IPS officer currently serving as Odisha Additional Director General of Police (S.A.P.) has been allowed to continue holding the additional charge of Special Secretary of Home Department. The Odisha government has retained the existing arrangement, allowing him to discharge both responsibilities. Similarly, Sarah Sharma, a 2010-batch IPS officer, has been repatriated from Central deputation and posted as Deputy Inspector General of Police (Vigilance). Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, a 2019-batch IPS officer, who was serving as Jharsuguda Superintendent of Police (SP) has been transferred and posted as Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) of State Police Headquarters at Kataka. In another set of transfers, Amritpal Singh, a 2021-batch IPS officer, has been shifted from Nuapada SP, and posted as SP of State Police Headquarters. Sonali Singh Parmar, a 2022-batch IPS officer, who was serving as Khordha Additional SP, will take over as Jharsuguda SP. Tapan Narayana Rath, an Odisha Police Service (OPS) officer of the Senior Time Scale, has been transferred from AIG of State Police Headquarters at Kataka, and posted as Nuapada SP.
