BJP Demands Cancellation of TDR Bonds in Kakinada
Jana Sena leader Bolisetty Satyanarayana said similarly, the erstwhile YSRC government had indulged in TDR bond scams in Visakhapatnam, Tanuku, Kakinada, Tirupati and other towns.
Chandrababu Naidu To Visit Visakhapatnam On June 16 to Review IYD preparations
The Chief Minister will arrive at Visakhapatnam Airport at 10:40 AM. He will then inspect RK Beach, from Kali Mata Temple to The Park Hotel Junction, followed by a visit to Andhra University Engineering College Ground.: Reports
Lalu Prasad faces backlash over viral video showing Ambedkar portrait near his feet in Bihar
PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad was caught in the thick of controversy after a video allegedly showing him having a portrait of the Dalit icon Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar placed at his feet, went viral on social media on Saturday. In the video, Lalu is seen seated on a couch with his feet placed on a sofa nearby as a supporter enters the room carrying the portrait of Ambedkar, and places it close to former's feet before greeting him. Bihar deputy chief minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary also shared a video clip of the incident that happened when the former CM was celebrating his 78th birthday earlier this week. This is testimony to the fact that Lalu Prasad holds Dalits in contempt and has no respect for the greatest leader from the depressed classes. He can have even pictures of Gods placed at his feet, alleged Choudhary. Lalus old associates like Nitish Kumar and George Fernandes also left him due to his arrogance as voters from the weaker sections also got alienated from him due to the same reason, deputy chief minister added. Reacting sharply to Choudhary allegations, Lalus son younger and former deputy chief minister, Tejashwi Yadav said, Lalu Prasad Yadav has installed many statues of Baba Saheb Ambedkar in Bihar. We are the people who believe in Ambedkar's ideology. Lalu Yadav works for 10 hours at the age of 78 and meets people. These (BJP) people have nothing to do with Baba Saheb, the Constitution and reservation, he added. On the other hand, BJPs Dalit leader and minister Janak Ram asked that the entire family of Lalu Prasad should tender an apology for the incident as 14 crore people of Bihar were feeling ashamed of it. The leader (Lalu) cuts a cake with a sword which indicates that his party wants to bring back the use of muscle power in public life, he remarked. He claimed that people of Bihar were watching the RJD supremos action closely and they would give him a befitting reply at appropriate time.
Adivasi Students to Set Record on June 21 International Yoga Day
Regarding the June 21 event, Dinesh Kumar said the students will be taken to Visakhapatnam one day in advance to familiarise them with the local environment.
Duleep Trophy Goes Back To Zonal Format, Indias Schedule Announced For White-ball Series Against NZ
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After a meeting on Saturday, the Apex Council of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the 2025/26 domestic will begin with the Duleep Trophy on August 28 and conclude with the Senior Womens Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy on April 3, 2026. As per changes announced by the Apex Council, the Duleep Trophy and Senior Womens Challenger tournaments will now be contested between six zonal teams selected by zonal selectors. The format is a departure from the last time when the national selection committee picked the squads, and for the upcoming season, teams will be picked by the Zonal Selection Committee as per the previous tradition. The Apex Council also said the Plate Group restructuring has been introduced across age categories. As per this, the bottom 6 teams (based on the previous seasons rankings) will be placed in the plate group for limited-overs tournaments, adding that only one team will be promoted/relegated between Elite and Plate groups going forward. In the 2025/26 domestic schedule, the prestigious Ranji Trophy will continue to be held in two phases. The first phase of the tournament will begin on October 15 and run till November 19, while the second phase begins on January 22. Regarding the tournament updates, the Apex Council said the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Senior Womens T20 Trophy will now include a Super League stage instead of a traditional knockout. In this, each team will play three games in the league, following which the top team from Groups A and B will feature in the final. As far as new tournament grouping formats are concerned, major tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Senior Womens One Day Trophy, and Mens U23 State A Trophy will follow a four Elite Groups + one Plate Group model. On the other hand, most junior and womens tournaments (U16, U19, U23) have been moved to a five Elite + one Plate group structure. Meanwhile, the BCCI Apex Council has also approved the venues for Indias upcoming white-ball home series against New Zealand, scheduled to be held in early 2026. Vadodara, Rajkot, and Indore will host ODIs on January 11, 14 and 18, respectively. Nagpur, Raipur, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram are the hosts for the five T20Is to be held from January 21 to 31. The five T20I matches will serve as vital preparation games for India and New Zealand ahead of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Ranji Trophy Groups for 2025-26 season Elite A: Tamil Nadu, Baroda, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Nagaland Elite B: Saurashtra, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Goa Elite C: Gujarat, Haryana, Services, Bengal, Railways, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Assam Elite D: Mumbai, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry Plate: Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Arunachal India vs New Zealand mens white-ball series schedule: ODIs: - Vadodara (January 11), Rajkot (January 14) and Indore (January 18) India vs New Zealand mens white-ball series schedule: Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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Mandal to become RJDs first EBC state president, elected unopposed in Lalu-Tejashwi presence
PATNA: Former minister and senior leader Mangani Lal Mandal filed his nomination for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state presidents post on Saturday in the presence of party supremo Lalu Prasad, Opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, and other senior leaders. Mandal, who belongs to the Extremely Backward Community (EBC), is set to be elected unopposed as no contender filed nomination papers against his candidature. Mandal will be the first EBC leader to be elected as state president, and the ninth state president since the formation of the RJD. A formal announcement about Mandal being elected as the state unit chief will be made at a meeting of the state executive committee of the party to be held on June 19. He will replace Jagadanand Singh, who was holding the post since November 2019, a senior RJD leader said. RJD spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari said that it will only be a formality to announce the name of Mandal as the new chief of RJD. He has been elected unopposed, he said, adding that Mandal comes from a socialist background and had earlier served with former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur. Mandal, who hails from Phulparas in north Bihars Mithilanchal region, had earlier quit the Janata Dal (United) led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and joined the RJD. Ever since he snapped ties with JD(U), it was expected that he would file his nomination for the RJD state presidents post. Welcoming Mandals election as state president, RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav said that Mandal is a veteran politician who believes in the ideology of socialist icons like Ram Manohar Lohia, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Karpoori Thakur. Mandal served as a member of the state legislative assembly from 1986 to 2004 and was also a minister in the state cabinet. He was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha seat in Madhubani district in 2009 on a JD(U) ticket. #WATCH | Patna, Bihar | On Mangani Lal Mandal appointed as the new Bihar RJD President, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, He is an experienced politician... He raised the voices of the people... He has worked with our father for many years. He has played a big role in taking pic.twitter.com/BvO6CSYTqN ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2025 Though names of other senior RJD leaders, including Alok Kumar Mehta and Ranvijay Sahu, were also doing the rounds, Mandal was the frontrunner for the partys state president post for being an EBC and for his proximity to the RJDs first family. He is not only close to Lalu Ji but also to Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader claimed. Political analysts believe that the selection of Mandal as state president of the RJD assumes significance in the wake of the state assembly elections due in October-November this year. This is an attempt by the RJD to woo EBC voters, who constitute nearly 36 per cent of the states population, they said. EBCs are traditionally regarded as core voters of Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) for the past several decades. However, the Opposition RJD has attempted to eat into the JD(U)s vote bank by nominating Mandal as the state party chief. This sends a clear message to EBC voters, a senior RJD leader said. Mandal, a former MP, had lost his membership of the House in November 2011 on charges of concealing significant information in his affidavit. On February 1, 2012, the Patna High Court found him guilty in the case and ordered the cancellation of his membership. However, the Supreme Court restored his membership on February 8, 2012. Mandal had been accused of concealing information about his assets in his election affidavit. Before the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Mandal was expelled from JD(U) for issuing statements against the partys top leadership. Incumbent RJD state president Jagadanand stopped visiting the RJD office ever since his younger son Ajit Kumar Singh lost in a by-election on the Ramgarh seat in Kaimur district.
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President, Guv, CM greet people as Raja festival begins in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Saturday greeted the people of Odisha as the three-day Raja festival began across the state. The state welcomes the Raja festival every year as a mark of respect for womanhood, fertility, and the rhythms of Mother []
World With India In Its Fight Against Terror: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Patna, Jun 14: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said the European nations he visited as part of the multi-party delegation following Operation Sindoor expressed full support to India in the war against terror. Prasad, who led the delegation, said terrorism is like a cancer that is affecting the entire world. Our delegation visited European countries to convey Indias message of zero tolerance towards terrorism. The entire world spoke in one voice and condemned the barbaric terror attack in [] The post World With India In Its Fight Against Terror: Ravi Shankar Prasad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the appointment letter to Adil Shahs wife Gulnaz Akhter at their house in the Hapatnar area of Pahalgam in Anantnag district
J&K L-G hands over job letter to wife of pony ride operator killed in Pahalgam terror attack
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday provided a job to the wife of Adil Shah, a local pony ride operator who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam attack while battling terrorists, officials said. J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the appointment letter to Adil Shah's wife Gulnaz Akhter at their house in the Hapatnar area of Pahalgam in Anantnag district. After interacting with Adil Shah's family members and some locals, Sinha told reporters that the government job to Akhter was a symbol of gratitude from the administration to her husband's valour. Gulnaz Akhter has been given a permanent job in the fisheries department in Anantnag. This is a mark of gratitude from the administration. We have talked to the family and the people of the village, who want increased employment opportunities in the region. We will take care of that in the days to come, Sinha said. The L-G said the J-K government has already provided financial assistance to Adil Shah's family for the bravery shown by the pony ride operator. Taking to X, Sinha said, Met the family members of martyr Syed Adil Hussain at Anantnag. Handed an appointment letter to his wife Mrs Gulnaz Akhter on compassionate grounds. The whole country is proud of the bravery of Adil who sacrificed his life while protecting tourists at Pahalgam on April 22. Assuring concrete measures and continued support to the family, Sinha said, The government job to martyr Adil's wife symbolises our deep gratitude. I've assured his family members of concrete measures and continuous support so that they may live a life of dignity. As many as 26 people, including Adil Shah, were killed in the terror attack at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22. The gruesome attack with cross-border links prompted military action by India under Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
PM Modi to Lead Global Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam Amidst Mass Movement Growth
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LG Sinha Hands Over Job Letter To Pahalgam Attack Victim Aadils Wife
SRINAGAR, Jun 14: Lieutenant Governor ManojSinha on Saturday handed over a job letter to the Pahalgam terror Attack victim, Syed Aadil Hussains wife. LG today visited the residence of Aadil, who was killed along with 25 tourists in April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in Hapatnard area today. He later handed over a job letter to Aadils wife, Gulnaz Akhter to honour his sacrifice and support the grieving family. Speaking to the reporters, the Lt Governor said they had already planned [] The post LG Sinha Hands Over Job Letter To Pahalgam Attack Victim Aadils Wife appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LG Sinha Hands Over Job Letter to Wife of Pahalgam Attack Victim
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over a job letter to the wife of Pahalgam terror attack victim, Syed Aadil Hussain. LG Sinha visited the residence of Aadil, who was killed along with 25 tourists in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in the Hapatnard area. He later handed over the job letter []
LG Sinha Visits Family of Pahalgam Terror Victim Syed Aadil
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited the home of terror attack victim Syed Aadil Hussain in the Hapatnard area of Pahalgam. Aadil was among 26 people, including 25 tourists, killed in a terror attack in Baisaran Valley on April 22 this year. Lieutenant Governor met Aadils family and assured them of full government []
LG Sinha visits terror attack victim Aadils home in Pahalgam
Anantnag: Lieutenant Governor ManojSinha on Saturday visited terror attack victim Syed Aadil Hussains home in Hapatnard area of Pahalgam. Aadil was killed along with 25 tourists in a terror attack in the Baisaran Valley on April 22 this year. Lt Governor met with Aadils family and assured them of full government support. The LG was []
Bihar recently got its first double-decker flyover, inaugurated by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on June 11. The estimated construction cost of this bridge is ?422 crore. However, in a viral video, a group of children were caught damaging this few days old bridge. Watch video.
Bihar bridge and a game of nuts and bolts: Kids caught unscrewing Patna bridge - video goes viral
A disturbing video circulating online depicts children dismantling a bridge in Patna, Bihar, by removing nuts and bolts, creating a significant safety risk. This incident has sparked concerns about the quality of construction materials used in Bihar's infrastructure. The incident follows a series of bridge collapses in the state last year, highlighting potential issues with construction practices and oversight.
Minister Kollu accuses Perni of forgery and ration scam
VIJAYAWADA: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra launched a sharp attack on former minister Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani), accusing him of forging house pattas for political gain and involvement in a major ration scam. Addressing the media in Machilipatnam on Friday, Ravindra claimed that Nani was caught red-handed at the Tahsildars office at midnight, allegedly creating fake pattas to distribute during elections. No one opposes giving pattas to the poor who built homes on vacant lands. But these were forged documents for political advantage, he said. He pointed out that the Machilipatnam MRO had been transferred to Bapulapadu in June 2023, yet pattas bearing the MROs name were issued in 2024. He accused Nani of misusing power, stating he resorted to anarchy & atrocities. Ravindra questioned the disappearance of 8,000 bags of ration riceeach weighing 75 kgfrom a godown registered under Pernis wifes name, alleging an attempt to divert attention.
After Air India crash, Bhubaneswar airport to hold emergency mock drill on June 30
BHUBANESWAR: In the aftermath of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash at Ahmedabad claiming 260 lives, authorities of Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar have decided to conduct an aircraft emergency handling mock drill on June 30. The airports operational facilities and preparedness to handle any emergency situation was checked on Friday by the BPIAs safety review committee consisting of heads of various stakeholder departments. This mock drill has been planned to enhance our preparedness to handle any untoward incident. Medical staff, Odisha Fire and Emergency Service personnel, police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and others will participate, BPIA Director Prasanna Pradhan told The New Indian Express. He added that while aircraft emergency handling mock drills are mandatory and BPIA has been doing it regularly, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has instructed it to conduct the exercise again. Aircraft emergency handling involves a series of coordinated steps to ensure the safety of passengers and crew in various emergency situations from in-flight problems to forced landings and evacuations. It includes maintaining situational awareness, communicating with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and following established emergency procedures outlined in the aircrafts operating manual. Apart from the mock drill, BPIA will update the airport emergency plan (AEP) that outlines procedures to respond to emergencies. The document defines roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders and establishes communication protocols. While BPIA readies for the mock drill, its officials said birds, tall trees and unauthorised structures around the airport continue to be a cause of serious concern. With the airport situated in the city, bird activity persists as they are getting food to eat and places to nest. As per the guidelines, within a 10 km radius of an airport, certain activities are restricted to ensure aviation safety and minimise environmental impact. These restrictions include prohibitions against animal slaughter, disposal of animal remains, garbage dumping and others. However, various food stalls and fish market around the airport are attracting birds to the area. This apart, bird nesting is taking place at a coconut farm on the premises of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT). Sources said BPIA officials will flag multiple obstacles like unauthorised structures, water tanks and tall trees, which are threats to flight movement, to Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Students from outside Karnataka face issues over tight deadline
BENGALURU: Students from outside Karnataka seeking admission to PU colleges in the state are facing difficulties as private PU institutions have made it mandatory to submit documents such as transfer certificates, migration certificates, and other records by Saturday. Parents and students, however, have pointed out that many schools in their states are closed for summer vacation and are expected to reopen only by late June or early July, making it hard to obtain the required documents in time. They have urged the authorities to extend the deadline, calling the current timeline too short and impractical. In most CBSE schools, Class 11 admissions are already done. If Karnataka colleges dont wait till July, when schools reopen and documents can be issued, students will have no choice but to either compromise on their options or be left with nothing, Rahul Kumar, a parent from Patna trying to secure a PU seat for her daughter in Bengaluru, said. Many PU colleges in Karnataka have made submission of these documents mandatory by June 14, and are reportedly refusing to confirm admissions without them. Parents say this leaves out-of-state students with little recourse and puts their academic year at risk. Parents also demand the government to look into it and check if institutes through these means are creating an urgency, so parents, to save their childs future, pay more. However, department officials told TNIE that theres no such deadline. A senior official said that the department will check and take action accordingly.
INTERVIEW | A New Odisha is taking shape: Mohan Charan Majhi
As the BJP govt completes one year in office, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi talks about his accomplishments and challenges along with the roadmap for Odishas growth and development in the coming years, in an interview with Siba Mohanty & SN Agragami . Your government has completed one year in office with a slogan, Barsa Ek, Uplapdhi Anek. What is the biggest upalabdhi (achievement) of your government in the last 12 months ? June 12 was a historic day in the political history of Odisha. People changed the government of 24 years and gave us a mandate to take Odisha in the path of development in all fields. Out of the 21 promises made by us, our government has fulfilled 11 promises, which is more than half. The results are for all to see. Let me give you one example. In Subhadra Yojana, we had promised to give a voucher of Rs 50,000 to women and have already provided Rs 10,000 to nearly 1 crore women in two half-yearly installments. This is not a cash dole to create vote-bank. Our aim is women empowerment. We have got ground reports, and you will be pleasantly surprised that 90 per cent of beneficiaries have utilised the money in a gainful manner. On the path of fulfilling the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have increased the number of Lakhpati Didis from just three lakh to 16.6 lakh in one year and achieved the first position in the country. The prime minister himself has praised the achievement of Odisha in the NITI Aayog meeting. Our second priority was the farmer. Within one hour of taking oath, in the first cabinet meeting we approved input assistance of Rs 800 per quintal over and above the MSP, which has already reached 17 lakh farmers. For the youth, we have provided 28,000 jobs. Nearly 30,000 youths have also got jobs in private sector. The previous government had organised three Make-in-Odisha conclaves. But in only one Utkarsh Odisha conclave organised by our government on January 28 and 29, we generated more proposals and signed more MoUs than all the previous three combined. We received proposals of Rs 17 lakh crore, signed MoUs of Rs 13 lakh crore with employment opportunities for 13 lakh youths of the state. The government has gained the confidence of people by doing all this work. We are committed to take Odisha to greater heights economically, socially and politically. We have fulfilled many promises during the year, which is why the slogan Barsha Ek, Upalabdhi Anek. A New Odisha is taking shape. You claim proposals worth Rs 17 lakh crore and MoUs worth Rs 13 lakh crore were signed at Utkarsh Odisha. Many MoUs were signed earlier too, but few materialised. How is your government ensuring actual project grounding, not just MoU signing? You can yourself see the difference. In just four months, we have already conducted groundbreaking of projects worth Rs 1,78,000 crore, opening possibilities of giving jobs to 1.1 lakh youths. We ensured establishment of a Rs 2,700 crore technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant at Gopalpur in just 10 months. This is the largest and first-of-its-kind project in India where all machinery were brought from Singapore. Besides, all big companies like Tata, JSW, JSPL and IOCL are either expanding or bringing new investment to Odisha. The downstream sector is also coming up in a big way. Each and every district is being covered. Many felt your lack of experience in administration would be a hurdle. Besides, your cabinet is mostly made up of first-time ministers. How challenging has it been to function as chief minister and lead the government? I was never an outsider. I was deputy chief whip when there was alliance government in the state. At times, I had to face the ire of the government specially when asking questions about mining areas of Keonjhar which is my home district. Then Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had once called and pulled me up for raising such questions. But I had not stopped as I was in search of truth. I have been three-time MLA, Opposition chief whip and chairman of many committees. The success of the government in one year under my chief ministership has proved my capability. It is correct that many first-time MLAs became ministers. Further, as the entire administration had worked under another government for 24 years, to make it attuned to the new dispensation was very challenging. I had to hold many meetings with the ministers. They were given responsibilities as prabharis of districts and associated with different problems. By doing this, they gained experience and at the end of one year became capable of running their ministries. We have succeeded in a collective manner. With BJP coming to power, there were expectations that it will demolish the bureaucratic control. One year on, the general perception is, nothing has changed. Absolutely not. My cabinet doesnt sign pre-decided proposals. It doesnt end in minutes. We make extensive discussions on proposals, then take a decision. The bureaucrats were running the government earlier. To bring them out of that mindset, a shake-up was necessitated. Many left on central deputation. Bureaucrats who were ignored and sidelined in the previous dispensation and wanted to work were given responsibilities. We interacted with officers who were good performers but were loyal to previous government. Gradually, they also changed and realised that a bureaucrat has to work under any government. Besides, this was linked to their CCRs. They are now performing well and have a big role in achieving our target of giving good governance. Implementation of Subhadra scheme was not an easy job. We could do so because of cooperation from the officers. After becoming the chief minister, you seem to have made it a priority to keep close contact with the people. You have revived the CMs public grievance cell, are visiting districts almost every other day. Is it a brand building exercise? The big objective was to completely eradicate the distance between the Third Floor (CMO) and people. Under the previous government, the Third Floor was turned into a fortress with no one having access, forget the common man. Nobody could enter it. No minister, MP or MLA could meet the chief minister. I have become chief minister from the grassroots. I decided to eradicate this distance and meet common people. Let me tell you one experience. One day a beggar came with an application. Security people did not allow him inside. But he persisted. At last, he sat under a tree and did not leave. I received the information and immediately met him. I came to know that he is from Puri and has become a beggar because of some problems. He gave me his application. I talked to collector Puri about his problems which are now being resolved. These things increase peoples confidence on the administration/government. In this way, ordinary people have come to believe that it is a peoples government headed by a peoples chief minister. This is very important in a democracy. If I dont meet people, I will never want to solve their problems. The previous government focused on a surplus budget and strict FRBM compliance. Youre shifting towards higher spending for schemes like Subhadra. How will you manage this? FRBM Act is for every state and even the Centre. There is a system governed by the RBI and NITI Aayog. If we do not follow that system and incur more loans, the state will become bankrupt. These are alerts. Odisha has been a budget surplus state. To continue this will definitely be a challenge going forward. We want to focus on robust infrastructure. Odishas capital expenditure is 6.2 percent of the GSDP which is highest in the country. This is possible in Odisha only. Despite playing a key role in ensuring BJP government and PM Modis third term at the Centre, Odisha seems to have been neglected in the Union Budget while states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh took the cake. Not true. Odisha has been given priority in the Budget. There is a very good coordination between Centre and the state government, else the prime minister would not have visited Odisha seven times in the past year. Odishas rail and road sectors have received Rs 1 lakh crore from the Centre. We are constantly in touch with the Centre for projects and funds are not a constraint. Our proposal to set up a branch of the National Forensic Science University in Odisha was approved within 15 days. This is a Rs 300 crore project. Similarly, many projects have been approved for Odisha basing on my letters. This cannot happen if Centre is ignoring Odisha. All the central ministers are giving focus to the state. Our government is taking up a massive initiative of reviving sugar industry in the state. We discussed this with the Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah today and there are now proposals to reopen sugar mills in Badamba, Bolangir and other places. You talk of Viksit Odisha by 2036 to propel Vikist Bharat by 2047 under a double-engine government. The neighbouring states like Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh also have double-engine governments. But major disputes like Mahanadi river water, Polavaram project and Kotia border dispute remain unresolved. We are proceeding on various fronts to resolve the issues. The Mahanadi river water dispute with Chhattisgarh will be resolved through talks. We are going to formally begin talks with the Chhattisgarh chief minister in this regard. I am confident on this issue. Polavaram, though, is sub-judice. We are firmly putting forth our stance in the court. Not only Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Telangana are involved in this. This is a case of four states. But we are sticking to our stand. One year has been completed. There are many vacancies in your cabinet. Is an expansion or reshuffle on the cards? BJP is a national party and the biggest political party in the country. This will be done after discussion with our top leadership. This will be done at the right time. What are your biggest priorities for the next year? Is the government planning new initiatives and bold reforms? Priorities have been decided early. Along with all the empowerment programmes, our focus is on creating infrastructure, fast-pacing industry and job creation. That will lead us to Samruddha Odisha. We will undertake necessary reforms to support this.
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Now, with a two-month scarcity of fresh fish, there is renewed hope among fishermen and city residents. The community anticipates a revival in seafood availability, bringing both economic relief and renewed livelihood opportunities as the fishing season begins.
Tender scam: ED conducts fresh searches in 3 states
ED raids nine locations linked to Bihar contractor Rishu Shree in money laundering case
PATNA: Tightening the noose around a Bihars leading contractor Rishu Ranjan Sinha alias Rishu Shree in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case, Enforcement Directorate(ED), on Friday conducted fresh search operations at his nine locations across the country. Search operations were conducted across Patna, Muzaffarpur, Surat and Panipat under the provisions of PMLA. During the search operations, several incriminating evidence and documents were seized. Sources said that the search operation started on Thursday evening and concluded on Friday. ED launched the investigation on the basis of FIR registered by Special Vigilance Unit (SVU), Bihar against Rishu Shree and others. Rishu Shrees firms work as contractors/sub-contractors in various state governments departments, such as water resources, health, public health engineering, urban development, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO), education, building and construction, and rural works department. Rishu Shree allegedly got government tenders rewarded in his favour with the complicity of various government officials. The raids were connected at thepremises of his associates and travel agents connected to Rishu Shree. In March this year, ED seized Rs 11.64 crore in cash during searches at multiple locations linked to senior officials of the Bihar government on Thursday, officials said on Friday. The raids were conducted following fresh evidence in a money laundering case against 1997-batch IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, who is currently lodged in Beur Central Jail in Patna. Officials said searches were carried out at seven locations in Patna, including the residence of Bihar Building Construction Department chief engineer Tarini Das. Raids were also conducted at the premises of Mumukshu Chaudhary, joint secretary in the finance department, and Umesh Kumar Singh, executive engineer in the urban development and housing department, among others. A case was registered against suspended IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and Rishu Shree, by the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) on April 30. A copy of the FIR was submitted to the court on Friday. ED's probe revealed that Rishu Shree acted as a middleman in transactions between government officials and contractors, while also facilitating financial dealings between companies on behalf of Sanjeev Hans. Sanjeev Hans is currently lodged in the Beur central jail. Rishu Shree, a government contractor has floated numerous firms, serving as a mediator in deals between officials and contractors in various projects. Later, he took sub-contracting roles in th same projects.
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PATNA: A day after constituents of Opposition INDIA bloc held a meeting to discuss strategy and seat sharing formula for the upcoming Bihar assembly election, Bihar chief minister and JD (U) supremo Nitish Kumar on Friday held a meeting with his senior party colleagues. JD (U) working national president Sanjay Jha, senior party leaders and ministers Vijay Chaudhary and Ashok Choudhary held a brainstorming session with Nitish at the latters official residence and discussed issues like seats where the party would like to stake claim. Nitish took complete information about the seats and also discussed how seats should be distributed among allies of the NDA including JD (U) and BJP. HAM of former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, RLMs Upendra Kushwaha and LJP(RV) of Chirag Paswan are other allies of NDA were also present. Apart from this, various roles of senior leaders were also discussed so that more edge can be given to the campaign for the election. In the election, RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav is emerging as a young face, while on the other hand, Nitish is preparing to enter the fray by putting forward his experience and image of an able administrator. In the last assembly election, NDA crossed the majority mark in Bihar with the BJP bagging 74 seats and JD (U) securing 43 seats. The opposition Mahagathbandhan or grand alliance comprising RJD, Congress and Left parties could secure 110 seats, 12 short of the majority mark. RJD bagged 75 seats while its allies Congress and left parties secured 19 and 16 seats respectively. On Thursday, INDIA blocs coordination committee headed by Tejashwi Yadav held a meeting to discuss election strategy and better coordination among its allies. Apart from RJD and Congress, CPI-ML, CPI, CPM and VIP are constituents of INDIA bloc. VIP chief and former state minister Mukesh Sahani said that there was no confusion about CM face of Opposition camp. It will be made clear at the appropriate time, he asserted. On the other hand, Congress has convened a meeting of its legislature party on June 15 to discuss issues related to coming assembly elections. Bihar president Rajesh Kumar asked all MLAs and MLCs of Congress to be present at the meeting. The meeting assumed significance in the wake of INDIA blocs coordination committees chief Tejashwi Yadavs suggestions to submit a detailed list of constituencies that each ally wanted to contest in assembly polls.
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'Destiny willed otherwise': Grieving family of Air India air hostess Manisha Thapa in Patna
PATNA: A pall of gloom has descended on the house of Manisha Thapa, a crew member of Air India flight AI-171 that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Manishas family resides near Shyama Apartment at Jagdeo Path, barely 500 metres from the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) battalion headquarters, in the state capital. Manishas two uncles -- Guddu Bahadur Thapa and Babloo Thapa -- both havildars in the BSAP, said that they received information about the tragic incident from her friend over phone around 2 pm. The family members have already left for Ahmedabad after receiving information about the tragedy that struck the family, they said. Both Guddu and Babloo are currently posted as havildars at BSAP battalion headquarters in the state capital. Manishas father Raju Thapa is a member of BSAP and currently posted in Bihars Begusarai district while her mother, Laxmi Thapa, is a housewife. Manishas younger brother Amit Thapa is pursuing graduation from a Patna-based college. Manishas mothers condition worsened after receiving the shocking news. She is under supervision of a doctor ever since she came to know about the incident, said a family member, who was sitting beside Laxmi to console her. Two cabin crew members from Manipur among victims of Ahmedabad Air India crash Guddu Thapa said Manisha was good at studies from the very beginning. After her graduation from St. Xaviers College, Patna, she joined IndiGo Airlines as an air hostess in Patna before switching over to Air India. Its hard to believe that she is no more, Guddu said with tears rolling down her cheeks. Though the Thapas originally hail from Biratnagar in Nepal, they settled in Patna after two of them were inducted in BSAP No.1, which has its headquarters in Patna. Manisha was born in Patna, she completed her education from here and also got a good job but destiny had willed otherwise, remarked Guddu Thapa. Manishas neighbours also shared their good memories with her, saying that she was very meek and mild. Though Thapas are known for their exemplary courage, she was very humble and used to meet people with a smile on her face. That made her different from others, said a neighbour Babita Sinha. Bihar govt releases helpline: The Bihar government has started a helpline number, appealing to people to provide information about any victim of the Ahmedabad plane clash hailing from the state. In a statement, the Disaster Management Department (DMD) said that if anyone comes to know about victims of the plane crash hailing from Bihar can share information on helplines, 0612-2294204, 0612-2294205 and 1070. The DMD will provide all assistance to the victim, if any, hailing from the state, in that case, it said.
Business Wire India Industry Minister, Bihar, Nitish Mishra with YourStory Founder & CEO Shradha Sharma at the launch of the Bihar chapter of The Bharat Project during the Bihar Idea Festival in Patna. In a bold step toward transforming Bihars entrepreneurial landscape, the Department of Industries, Bihar , in collaboration with the Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) and YourStory Media , has launched the Bihar Chapter of The Bharat Project a statewide movement to discover, nurture, and scale 10,000 new startups across the states 38 districts. The initiative, titled Bihar Idea Festival , was formally unveiled at a joint press conference held at B-HUB , the states flagship innovation hub located at Maurya Lok Complex in Patna. The launch event was addressed by key dignitaries including: Shri Nitish Mishra , Honble Minister, Department of Industries, Government of Bihar Ms. Shradha Sharma , Founder & CEO, YourStory and The Bharat Project Dr. Rana Singh , Director, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) Shri Kumod Kumar , CEO, CIMP-BIIF & President, TiE Patna A First-of-its-Kind Collaboration for Grassroots Innovation This landmark collaboration brings together government policy support , academic and incubation expertise , and nationwide storytelling and digital scale , creating a unique, structured platform to support emerging entrepreneurs from every corner of the state. The goal is clear: to democratize access to startup support, foster rural and semi-urban innovation, and turn bold, homegrown ideas into sustainable, job-creating businesses. Why Bihar. Why Now. Bihar is home to a massive untapped reservoir of entrepreneurial energyfrom student innovators and women-led SHGs to traditional artisans, small farmers, and first-generation founders. Despite its potential, much of this talent remains disconnected from structured guidance, funding, or visibility. Bihar Idea Festival aims to bridge this gap by building one of Indias most inclusive state-led startup ecosystems. Key Launches from the Press Conference: 1. Creation and Support for 10,000 Startups from Bihar A statewide mission to incubate and scale new ventures across urban, rural, and semi-urban clusters by providing strategic mentorship, digital tools, and exposure. 2. 38-District Startup Discovery Bus Yatra A one-of-a-kind on-ground campaign that will travel across all 38 districts to identify over 1,00,000 raw ideas directly from students, artisans, women entrepreneurs, and microbusinesses. This effort will be driven by college E-Cells, District Industries Centres (DICs), KVIC, MSME offices, and local enabler networks. 3. Onboarding of Shradha Sharma as Mentor at CIMP Ms. Shradha Sharma, a trailblazer in Indias entrepreneurial storytelling, has been officially onboarded as a Mentor at CIMP . She will play an active role in supporting Bihars entrepreneurs through storytelling, visibility, and mentorship for emerging founders. 4. Launch of the Bihar Idea Festival A flagship entrepreneurship festival to celebrate Bihars startup strength and provide a platform for founders to pitch, network, and showcase innovations to investors and ecosystem leaders. 5. Spotlight on 50 Most Promising Startups from Bihar YourStory will curate and amplify the journeys of 50 high-potential startups through national digital coverage, investor connects, and partnership opportunitiesplacing Bihars innovators on the startup map of India. Voices from the Launch: Honble Minister Shri Nitish Mishra emphasized,The Department of Industries is fully committed to promoting entrepreneurship in Bihar. The state's schemes are delivering tangible benefits to startups. This special initiative led by YourStory Media, in collaboration with CIMP, CIMP-BIIF Institute, TiE Patna, and the Department of Industries, is truly commendable. It is a pledge - an opening chapter in the story of a New Bihar. This effort continues the same spirit we initiated with the launch of the Bihar Innovation Forum back in 2013. Shradha Sharma , Founder & CEO, YourStory and The Bharat Project, stated: The Bihar Idea Festival marks the beginning of a revolution in Bihar. We will travel across all 38 districts to show people how to build businesses and generate income. This special initiative is being executed in partnership with CIMP, CIMP-BIIF Institute, TiE Patna, and the Department of Industries. Over the next 30 to 45 days, we aim to collect 10,000 startup ideas. Selected startups from this pool will receive funding support to scale their ventures and create employment opportunities. I especially want women from across the state to participate actively, so we can advance the cause of womens empowerment in Bihar. Dr. Rana Singh , Director, CIMP, added: The startup ideas were receiving are commendable - but we need to aim even higher. Shri Kumod Kumar , CEO, CIMP-BIIF & President, TiE Patna commented:This initiative is truly a revolution for the youth and entrepreneurs of the state. The startup ideas gathered from all districts will script a new chapter of innovation in Bihar. It will not only create employment opportunities for the youth but also improve their livelihoods. Additionally, it will bring about a significant transformation in Bihar's economic landscape. About The Bharat Project The Bharat Project initiative is designed to democratize entrepreneurship by making essential resources accessible to every aspiring founder, regardless of their background or location. Its a nation-first mission by YourStory, focused on building the largest support ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs from non-metro India. Through storytelling, education, and digital-first platforms, it aims to help Bharats builders start, scale, and succeed. About Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) CIMP is Bihars premier public management institution, known for its academic excellence and strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and social leadership. Through its incubation arm BIIF, CIMP actively supports early-stage ventures and student-led startups across the region. About YourStory YourStory is Indias largest platform for entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. Since its inception in 2008, it has published over 200,000 startup stories , reached 150M+ users , and shaped the narrative of Indias startup economy. It is recognized as a leading ecosystem builder, offering visibility, credibility, and access to early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs across sectors. It has been recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, global institutions, and millions of founders for its role in shaping Indias startup movement.
Bihar launches ambitious initiative to support 10,000 startups from the state
Startup Bihar Kraanti was formally launched in Patna, in collaboration with the Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna and YourStory Media. This marks the Bihar Chapter of The Bharat Project, a YourStory mission to democratise entrepreneurship.
Open-heart surgery resumes at MKCG MCH after 36 years
BERHAMPUR: Open-heart surgery has resumed at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur after a gap of 36 years, marking a significant milestone for cardiac care in southern Odisha. A 26-year-old woman underwent the procedure on Wednesday. While hospital authorities declined to share detailed information, they confirmed that the woman, who had a small hole in her heart, underwent surgery that lasted over three hours. She has since been shifted to the ICU, where she remains on ventilator support under strict medical supervision. The last open-heart surgeries at MKCG MCH were performed in 1990 by then surgeons Dr Suresh Mishra and Dr Sachi Mishra. Since then, no open-heart procedures had been conducted in the hospital despite the availability of necessary equipment. The primary hurdle was the absence of a trained perfusionist, a specialist essential to operate the heart-lung machine during such surgeries. The long-standing issue was finally addressed after the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET) deputed a perfusionist from SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack to MKCG MCH. The perfusionist joined two weeks back, allowing the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) department to become fully operational. The CTVS department, located on the fifth floor of the multi-specialty PMSSY block, was established about five years back with modern facilities and advanced machinery, including a state-of-the-art heart-lung machine. Being the referral hospital for southern districts, MKCG MCH has long received patients with cardiac ailments. However, many of the patients had to be referred to hospitals in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, or Visakhapatnam for complex procedures. We had the infrastructure, but lacked expert handling of the machinery. With the perfusionist now available, the problem has been resolved, said Dr Sarada Prasanna Sahu, associate professor and head of the CTVS department. In recent months, the department has already performed two critical thoracic surgeries, one to remove a knife lodged in a mans chest, and another to extract an arrow that had pierced dangerously close to the heart. With open-heart surgery services now restored, four more patients have already been shortlisted for upcoming procedures in the MCH.
Vizag sewerage project cost revised to Rs 452 crore
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has issued a revised administrative sanction of Rs 452.46 crore to the Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL) for the implementation of an integrated sewage collection and conveyance system, along with a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), in Pendurthi of Visakhapatnam district. The project includes Recycled Sewage Gravity Flow (RSGF), Tertiary Treatment, and comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for 15 years. Principal Secretary (Municipal Administration and Urban Development) S Suresh Kumar said the initiative marks a critical step in enhancing urban sanitation infrastructure and promoting the sustainable reuse of treated wastewater in the rapidly growing city. Taken up jointly by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and GVSCCL, the project aims to establish an underground drainage network for around 12,000 houses, ensuring the safe collection, treatment and disposal of sewage. Initially awarded to Tata Projects Ltd in 2018 with a stipulated completion period of 2 years and 5 months, the original deadline of April 23, 2021, was extended due to various unforeseen delays. The latest extension of time (EoT) now allows project completion by July 31, 2025, with work nearing completion. Several technical changes became necessary during execution, such as constructing a fourth aeration tank at Narava STP, enhancing the flash mixer feed sump capacity, and undertaking dust-filling works along the BRTS road, and Chinthala Agraharam. The original project cost was Rs 412 crore. However, due to rising input costs, interest during construction, and an increase in GST from 12% to 18%, the project saw a cost overrun. GVSCCL requested an additional Rs 40.46 crore, which the government approved, including a supplementary contribution from the GVMC. It ensures the timely delivery of this vital infrastructure project.
Gas leak at pharma unit claims two lives in Anakapalle
VISAKHAPATNAM: Two workers lost their lives and another was critically injured following a gas leak at Sai Sreyas Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., located in Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City, Parawada of Anakapalle district on Thursday. The incident occurred while the employees were on duty and reportedly fell unconscious due to inhalation of leaked gas. The deceased were P Chandrasekhar, safety manager from Telangana, and Saragadam Kumar, safety officer from Munagapaka, Anakapalli, their bodies were shifted to King George Hospital (KGH) mortuary in Visakhapatnam. The injured, Baidoo Baisal, a helper from Boden of Odisha, is currently undergoing treatment. Honorary President of the Pharma City Staff and Workers Union, Ganisetti Satyanarayana, demanded a detailed investigation into the incident, citing past accidents at the facility. He alleged that repeated lapses in safety standards were the cause and demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for each bereaved family. He warned of large-scale protests if action is not taken. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha expressed her condolences over the deaths and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured worker. She also held discussions with Anakapalle District Collector Vijaya Krishnan to gather details about the incident. Anakapalle MP and Railway Standing Committee Chairman CM Ramesh also expressed deep sorrow over the accident. He urged hospital authorities to provide timely treatment. The MP further instructed concerned departments to conduct a thorough inquiry and take necessary measures to prevent future mishaps. Minister for Labour and Industries Vasamsetti Subhash also responded to the incident with concern. He spoke with officials to understand the cause of the leak and assured that the government would extend full support to the families of the victims. He directed authorities to take strict action against those responsible for the negligence and submit a report.
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Kushwaha may be inducted into Modi Cabinet
PATNA: With the Assembly polls fast approaching in Bihar, speculation is rife that Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha may be inducted into PM Narendra Modis Cabinet during the next round of expansion. The move is reportedly aimed at wooing voters belonging to the Kushwaha community, who account for a sizeable chunk of the population in Shahabad. The region, which comprises Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas and Kaimur districts, has long been a stronghold of the INDI alliance. The BJP-led NDAs poor showing in the region in the 2020 Assembly polls as well as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections may have prompted the step.
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Tejashwi Yadav to hold one-on-one meeting with coalition leaders ahead of Bihar assembly elections
PATNA: Leader of Opposition INDIA blocs coordination committee Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, will hold a one-to-one meeting with top leaders of six coalition partners to sort out the contentious issue of seat-distribution for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. The seat-sharing talks among constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc will be held in the next round of the meeting of the coordination committee. The date of the fifth round of meeting of coordination committee of the Opposition will be announced later. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who chaired the fourth round of meeting of the INDIA bloc in Patna on Thursday, later told media persons that everything was discussed in detail and each committee has been given a specific task for the coming assembly elections. He revealed that issues like a common election manifesto, integrated election campaign and better coordination among workers at grassroots level were discussed at length at the coordination committee held on Thursday. Our focus is to oust ruling coalition. People want a change, and we will fight together to fulfil the dream of people of Bihar. Other things are irrelevant now, he said in response to a media query. Sources said that leaders of all the six coalition partners were asked to provide names of constituencies they wanted to contest in the coming elections to the coordination committee before its fifth round of meeting. Tejashwi, who heads the coordination committee, will hold one-to-one meetings with senior leaders of political parties based on the list of the constituencies they wanted to contest. Tejashwis endeavour is seen as a significant step towards allotment of seats to allies. The demand of more number of seats by CPI-ML and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) led by Mukesh Sahani has unnerved the RJD leader. While CPI-ML has expressed its willingness to contest 40-45 seats, VIP has claimed that it has started preparations for 60 seats. Congress, a major ally of the INDIA bloc, has already declared that it would not compromise with the seats it contested in the 2020 assembly elections. Congress had contest on 70 seats in 2020 assembly election in which it could register its win on 19 seats. Mukesh Sahanis VIP was not a part of the INDIA bloc in the previous assembly election and had contested along with the BJP-led NDA. The VIPs demand for 60 seats doesnt seem feasible as it had won only four seats in the 2020 assembly election, said a senior RJD leader. On the declaration of the CM face of the Opposition, Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram said that it would be decided at an appropriate time. INDIA bloc is intact, and everything will be finalised at appropriate time, he asserted. RJD MP Manoj Jha, who was present at the meeting, said that there was no confusion about CMs face of the Opposition. Its known to everybody, he added. RJD never missed any opportunity to project Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as chief ministerial candidate of the party.
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Once operational, the eight-storied new building ICICI Foundation Block for Child and Blood Cancer will serve 3,000 patients annually. Currently, HBCHRC, Visakhapatnam, has a capacity of handling 6,200 patients annually.
Hari Chandana posted as Hyderabad collector in reshuffle of IAS officers
Hyderabad: Dasari Hari Chandana has been posted as the new district collector of Hyderabad, relieving Anudeep Durishetty, who has now been posted as the collector of Khamma district. Hari Chandana, a 2010 batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer, has held key positions such as the assistant collector of Vishakapatnam and sub collector of Vijayawada in 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 .
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