Man arrested for Rs 4.3L loan fraud in Rourkela

Three held in robbery attempt in Rourkela

Odisha: Five arrested while attempting to rob house in Rourkela

Rourkela: Odisha Police arrested five persons while they were attempting to rob a house at the Railway Colony area in Rourkela, officials said Monday. The accused are habitual offenders with multiple police cases, they said. We have strengthened our night patrolling, and the arrest was a result of that. They were attempting to rob a []

National Green Tribunal notice to Centre on grant of EC to pellet plant in Sundargarh

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notices to the central government and state government on an appeal challenging grant of environmental clearance (EC) for the proposed iron ore pellet plant project undertaken by a private company at Kapand area under Kaptipada tehsil in Sundargarh district. The NGTs East Zone bench in Kolkata issued the notices on the appeal filed by one Chittaranjan Mahanta and other local villagers on Wednesday. Earlier, they had sought NGTs intervention against the plant proposed over 167 acre land on the ground that the company had undertaken felling of trees for construction activities without environmental clearance. In August 2021, the tribunal, in an interim order, had directed that no construction and felling of trees shall be made at the proposed site by the company. Later in August 2023, the tribunal directed Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to take a decision on grant of EC to the project within three months. Mahanta and the villagers filed the appeal after MoEFCC granted EC for the project on May 13 this year. When the appeal was taken up on Wednesday, advocate Sankar Prasad Pani made submissions on behalf of the petitioners. Taking note of it, B Amit Sthalekar (Judicial Member) and Arun Kumar Verma (Expert Member) directed for listing of the matter on December 18 for hearing along with the replies by the respondents. The bench issued notices returnable within four weeks to MoEFCC, chief secretary of Odisha, additional chief secretary Forest and Environment department, chairman of Odisha State Biodiversity Board and divisional forest officer (Rourkela). The petition alleged that the proximity of the proposed iron ore pellet plant site to Kukia reserve forest and other forests within 10 km radius poses an ecological risk to the habitat including wild and endangered species of animals. Industrialisation in the area would have a detrimental impact on the livelihood of the local tribals of this forest. More so, the adjoining forest and human habitation will apparently bear the brunt of the entire pollution load as the land is surrounded on three sides by forest and hillock, the petition alleged.

Denizens push for Rourkela airport land transfer to AAI

Rajesh Mohanty, OP Rourkela: Concerned denizens are urging the transfer of Rourkela Airport land from SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), citing the move as essential for the Steel Citys growth prospects. Local MP and Union Minister Jual Oram recently convened meetings with officials from the state government and []

Rourkela mans mission to donate blood helps hundreds of patients

Odisha BJP youth wing VPs brother detained

ROURKELA: Police on Thursday detained the brother of state BJP Yuva Morcha vice-president Ankush Vermas brother Ankit for allegedly assaulting a contractual employee of Rourkela Steel Plant and his project manager on the premises of Sector-19 police station on Tuesday night. The complainant, Gajendra Maharana said Ankit along with BJP leaders Ankush, Bajrangi Chhatri and others had been threatening a project manager of RSP under whom he worked on a contractual basis. Gajendra said the project manager had called him to the police station to lodge a complaint against Ankit. They were assaulted by Ankit at the police station. Sources said Ankit was working for a contractual firm of RSP and was peeved as his gate pass was not renewed after September 10. Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said inquiry was conducted on the day and it was established that only Ankit was involved in the assault on the Sector-19 police station campus. He said Ankit was apprehended, his statement recorded and notice issued. Ankush had reached the police station later and had argument with the complainants following which a notice was also issued to him. He denied any pressure on the police and asserted those named in the complaint were issued strict warning that similar unruly behaviour would have severe legal consequences. A case under sections 126(2), 351(2),115(2), 29692),296 and 3(5) of BNS was registered against them.

PM Modi's Dual Visit: Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi,Tribal Pride Celebrations in Odisha, Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the inaugural Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi on November 15, a two-day cultural event aimed at highlighting the language, literature, and rich cultural heritage of the Bodo community. The celebration will take place at the SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, focusing on promoting unity, peace, and a stronger bond within the Bodo community. This event will also serve as a platform to connect Bodo communities across Assam, West Bengal, Nepal, and other northeastern border regions. In addition, PM Modi is scheduled to launch the Pradhan Mantri Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a nationwide initiative for rural upliftment, from Jamui district in Bihar. This launch coincides with the 150th birth anniversary of the revered tribal leader Birsa Munda, underscoring the governments commitment to tribal development and empowerment. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to attend a special event in Odishas Rourkela to honor Birsa Mundas enduring legacy as a freedom fighter and tribal icon. While the Odisha visit awaits final confirmation, the states Panchayati Raj Minister has expressed hope for the occasion, which will be observed as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas, or Tribal Pride Day, in tribute to Munda's contributions. The Prime Ministers Bihar visit, scheduled for today, will include a commemorative event in Jamui district, approximately 200 km from Patna, in recognition of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, marking the 150th anniversary of Birsa Munda. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: Honoring the Tribal Heritage and Their Role in India's Freedom Struggle PM Modi's Visit to Jamui: A Push for Development or Political Strategy?

75-year-old man trampled to death by elephant

Rourkela: A 75-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Odishas Sundargarh district Tuesday morning, police said. The deceased, identified as Sudhu Badaik, was out to relieve himself when the lone elephant attacked him, they said. The incident happened near Hamirpur on the outskirts of Rourkela city, they added. The elephant had []

Odisha sets up 29 check posts in border districts ahead of Jharkhand polls

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first phase of polling for the assembly elections in Jharkhand on Wednesday, the Odisha police have tightened security in the districts sharing the border with the neighbouring state to ensure peaceful voting there, a senior police officer said. Security has been tightened in the borders of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Sundargarh districts close to Jharthe Odisha police have tightened security in the districts sharing the border with the neighbouring state to ensure peaceful voting therekhand. Check posts have been installed and armed personnel deployed round the clock to prevent entry of unwanted people and materials to the poll-bound state, said Odisha's ADG Law and Order Sanjay Kumar. The measures were taken after a meeting with the Election Commission of India (ECI). Odisha has already established 29 check posts in the border districts and intensified patrolling in all the sensitive areas, the ADG said. Meanwhile, a report from Rourkela said that the Sundargarh police were in touch with the West Singhbhum district police. The objective of the coordination is to ensure that any attempt by Maoists to disrupt the elections is prevented. Sundargarh has a 75 km border with Jharkhand and most of the places are forested areas. The security arrangements were made in the wake of the Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) outfit asking Jharkhand voters to boycott the election through posters and banners. The Rourkela police in coordination with their West Singhbhum counterparts are regularly carrying out anti-Naxal operations along the border. The ADG said Jharkhand-bound trains and buses are being checked.

Odisha's Vedvyas temple facelift project faces numerous obstacles

ROURKELA: One of the major attractions of Rourkela, the Vedvyas temple complex on the west of the city is undergoing a massive facelift. However, the pace of the renovation work remains slow for a variety of reasons. Sources said the first phase of renovation was taken up at a cost of around Rs 10.49 crore and so far Rs 3 crore has been spent by the Works department, the agency tasked with executing the project. Widening and expansion of at least four ghats of Brahmani river have been completed and rectification of the concrete steps is underway. This apart, the bathing corridor has been widened to 40 feet with safety barricading. The other ongoing work in the first phase include construction of a new Hanuman temple, Sankirtan Mandap, 16 kiosks and four angi mandaps. However, construction of a 4,000 sq feet concrete corridor fitted with paver blocks and multiple mandaps under trees to accommodate large number of devotees for occasions like Mahashivratri is yet to be taken up. Complete renovation of the existing temples including Manikeswar temple, Jagannath temple, Balukeswar temple, old Hanuman temple and Radha Krishna temple could not be taken up due to objection by the shrines priests over religious and ritualistic constraints. Works department sources said the temple priests want the construction to be carried out without disturbing the positions of the deities and violation of the sanctity of the sanctum sanctorum. The priests also insist on continuation of daily worship and temple rituals. A meeting of Vedvyas Trust Board led by Rourkela ADM, authorities of Works department, Endowment Commission and other key stakeholders would be held soon to find a way out to address the issue. As part of the overall development of Vedvyas temple complex as a major tourism destination, the proposal for setting up a suspension bridge over Brahmani river from Panposh to the shrine too has been taken up for implementation. Fresh location survey and soil testing have been conducted for preparation of detailed project report. The tender for the suspension bridge is likely to be floated early next year with the cost estimated at around Rs 76.82 crore for a length of 350 metre. In-charge SDO of Works departments Panposh division PK Mohapatra said the first phase project was initiated in February this year with completion target of May, 2025. He said certain issues slowing the pace of work would be sorted out soon. Reasons for delay Renovation of five temples in the complex yet to start over objections by priests Construction of 4,000 sq ft corridor and multiple mandaps under trees yet to start The first phase project completion target is May next year

PM Modi may visit Odisha on Birsa Mundas 150th birth anniversary: Minister

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Odisha to attend the 150th birth anniversary celebration of freedom fighter and tribal icon Birsa Munda at Rourkela November 15. Odishas Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Naik made this statement, but added that the Prime Ministers visit is not yet finalised. Stating that the []

Joint raids on ahead of Jharkhand polls; 8 held

Rourkela: A combined team of Rourkela Police, state Excise department and their Jharkhand counterparts continued raids for the second day at several locations on both sides of the state border. The raids are being carried out ahead of the Jharkhand elections, which are going to be held November 13 and 20. The raids started November []

Man fatally struck by truck in Sundargarh district; wife, child survive close call

Rourkela: A man riding a two-wheeler lost his life after being run over by a truck in Odishas Sundargarh district Thursday, police said. His wife and young daughter, who were riding as passengers, narrowly escaped with minor injuries. The incident took place as the couple was en route to drop off their three-year-old daughter at []

CRUT revises speed limit of reckless Mo Buses, warns of strict against overspeeding

BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to check rash driving, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) on Wednesday revised the speed limits of Mo Buses with Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra warning strict action against drivers found to be overspeeding. Mahapatra said in cities, Mo Buses will be allowed to travel at a maximum speed of 40 km/hr. On highways, the buses can travel up to 50 km/hr. The decision to revise the speed limits came a few days after a woman suffered serious injuries when a Mo Bus hit her in Chandrasekharpur area here. Interestingly, CRUT recently conducted an internal audit to check the driving ethics of its drivers and found out that Mo Buses were involved in 139 accidents in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Puri and Berhampur in the last one year. CRUT operates Mo Buses in these six cities. In fact, seven persons were killed in road accidents involving Mo Buses in the last two years. In many instances, overspeeding by Mo Bus drivers was found to be the reason behind the accidents. Sources said after the audit, CRUT decided to reduce the speed limit of its buses and the same was proposed to the state government. Mo Bus drivers have been asked to travel at a speed of 35 km/hr at the places where metro rail or other construction works are underway to ensure safety of passengers as well as commuters. Around 475 buses ply in the six cities and each of them is equipped with a speed governor. Earlier, Mo Buses were allowed to travel at 50 km/hr in the city area and 60 km/hr on highways as per the speed limits set by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Apart from overspeeding, CRUT has also planned to curb drunk driving. We have 20 breath analysers. The Transport department has been requested to provide another 20 such devices to check drunk driving, said a CRUT official. Sources said in the last one year, CRUT detected 12 instances of drunk driving and approached the regional transport offices (RTOs) concerned to suspend the licenses of the erring drivers.

NTPC gears up for Darlipali expansion amid protests

ROURKELA: NTPC has initiated steps for stage II expansion of its Darlipali Super Thermal Power Project (DSTPP) in Lefripada block of Sundargarh district amid protests from a section of affected persons led by Sundargarh MLA Jogesh Singh. The stage II expansion envisages addition of another 800 MW unit to the plant and for this a public hearing was conducted by the regional office of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) at Raidihi on Monday. However, the public hearing was boycotted by the MLA and a section of the affected villagers over various demands. Opinions of stakeholders were recorded as per the normal procedure at the hearing. Before leaving the venue, the MLA said two units of DSTPP started generating 1,600 MW power in 2019 when an ash pond was constructed near Bodumala and Alupada in violation of guidelines. He said the fly ash generated from the pond is causing massive air, water and land pollution which is adversely affecting the health and livelihood of residents of peripheral villages. NTPC had started acquiring land for its DSTPP around 12 years back but promises of ensuring adequate local development including roads, street lighting and safe drinking water have not been kept yet. Singh said NTPC has miserably failed to keep its promise of providing 80 jobs to local youths. He said NTPC should first curb pollution, address the pending rehabilitation and resettlement issues of land losers and fulfil its old promises in letter and spirit only then it would be allowed to expand the unit. The MLA alleged protocol was not followed at the public hearing venue and claimed despite his presence, his name was not included in the introductory speech. Singh said he was asked to sit with the public, while the OSPCB regional officer and ADM were seated on the stage during the hearing, adding he felt offended and would draw the attention of the house committee to it for appropriate action. Meanwhile, Sundargarh ADM (Revenue) Abhimanyu Majhi said as per procedure the public opinion for expansion of the DSTPP were recorded and collected and would be sent to the government for further action.

Man, brother-in-law thrashed by neighbours for bursting crackers

ROURKELA: A man and his brother-in-law were brutally assaulted over bursting of crackers at Puranibasti hamlet of Swidihi village within Lathikata police limits. The video of the incident that occurred on Friday evening has gone viral on social media. Reports said the victims, Shankar Lohar (45) and his brother-in-law Parsuram Minz, were reportedly bursting firecrackers at their house. However, their neighbours including Ganesh Lohar, his son Avinash and others of their family took offence and assaulted the duo with axe and sticks. The video shows one of the victims being dragged out, made to sit on the ground and assaulted with the butt of an axe. An irate youth is seen trying to attack one of the victims who lies curled on the ground with an axe, but was prevented by others from doing so. After the brutal attack, Shankar who was en route to police station to lodge a complaint was again allegedly beaten up by some youths. Basing on Shankars complaint, while Ganesh was arrested, the others are still at large. Sources said out of fear, the victims family has shifted to nearby Jalda. A group of villagers on Monday met Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani and urged him to ensure the safety of the victim and his family and action against the culprits. Local police claimed the accused and the victims families were at loggerheads over a land dispute. A couple of days after the incident, Shankar was discharged from RGH while Parsuram is still undergoing treatment.

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Five killed, 4 injured in clash among nomadic groups in Odisha

Rourkela: At least five persons, including three women, died and four others were critically injured in a clash between two nomadic groups in Odisha's Sundergarh district, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place at Karamadihi village under the jurisdiction of Sadar Police Station late on Tuesday over a suspected extramarital affair, they said. All the five were hacked to death by the rival group, a senior police officer said. Western Range DIG Brijesh Ray said the four injured were undergoing treatment at Sundargarh District Headquarters Hospital. According to preliminary reports, some persons of the rival group entered the village with sharp weapons and attacked members of the other faction. Investigation is underway and two police teams have been formed to nab the culprits, officials said. Senior police officers, forensic teams and a dog squad are at the spot, they added.

Cyclone Dana Effect: 198 Trains Cancelled on Oct 23, 24, 25

BHUBANESWAR: Due to the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana on October 24-25, 2024, a total of 198 trains95 up and 103 down trainshave been canceled for October 23, 24, and 25. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has issued a bulletin outlining the cancellations, which include major trains such as the Howrah-Secunderabad Express, Shalimar-Puri Super Fast Express, New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Express, Howrah-Bhubaneswar Express, and many others. These cancellations affect various trains traveling to and from major hubs like Secunderabad, Bhubaneswar, Chennai Central, and Howrah. The full list of cancelled trains provides details on specific routes and dates for both up and down directions. This disruption is a preventive measure to ensure the safety of passengers and railway infrastructure during the cyclones landfall. Passengers are advised to check for further updates and make alternative travel arrangements accordingly. Here is the detailed list of cancelled trains: Down Trains 1. Train No. 17016: Secunderabad to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 2. Train No. 12840: Chennai Central to Howrah 23.10.2024 3. Train No. 12868: Puducherry to Howrah 23.10.2024 4. Train No. 22826: Chennai Central to Shalimar 23.10.2024 5. Train No. 12897: Puducherry to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 6. Train No. 18464: SBC to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 7. Train No. 08442: Brahmapur to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 8. Train No. 20842: Visakhapatnam to Bhubaneswar (VB) 24.10.2024 9. Train No. 22874: Visakhapatnam to Digha 24.10.2024 10. Train No. 18118: Gunupur to Rourkela 24.10.2024 11. Train No. 11019: CSURATM to Bhubaneswar 23.10.2024 12. Train No. 22820: Visakhapatnam to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 13. Train No. 08532: Visakhapatnam to Brahmapur 24.10.2024 14. Train No. 12509: Bangalore to Guwahati 23.10.2024 15. Train No. 12842: Chennai Central to Howrah 24.10.2024 16. Train No. 22808: Chennai Central to Santragachhi 24.10.2024 17. Train No. 15227: Bangalore to Muzaffarpur 24.10.2024 18. Train No. 18046: Hyderabad to Howrah 23.10.2024 19. Train No. 20838: Junagarh Road to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 20. Train No. 22503: Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh 23.10.2024 21. Train No. 22973: Gandhidham to Puri 23.10.2024 22. Train No. 20807: Visakhapatnam to ASR 25.10.2024 23. Train No. 18448: Jagdalpur to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 24. Train No. 08534: Palasa to Cuttack 24.10.2024 25. Train No. 08422: Gunupur to Cuttack 25.10.2024 26. Train No. 06095: Tambaram to Santragachhi 24.10.2024 27. Train No. 12246: Bangalore to Howrah 24.10.2024 28. Train No. 12704: Secunderabad to Howrah 23.10.2024 29. Train No. 08444: Palasa to Bhubaneswar 24.10.2024 30. Train No. 22888: Bangalore to Howrah 23.10.2024 31. Train No. 03429: Secunderabad to Malda Town 23.10.2024 32. Train No. 12864: Yesvantpur to Howrah 23.10.2024 33. Train No. 18418: Gunupur to Puri 24.10.2024 34. Train No. 06087: Tirunelveli to Shalimar 23.10.2024 35. Train No. 08412: Bhubaneswar to Baleswar 24.10.2024 36. Train No. 02832: Bhubaneswar to Dhanbad 24.10.2024 37. Train No. 12074: Bhubaneswar to Howrah 25.10.2024 38. Train No. 12893: Bhubaneswar to Sonepur 25.10.2024 39. Train No. 22823: Bhubaneswar to New Delhi Rajdhani 25.10.2024 40. Train No. 08441: Bhubaneswar to Brahmapur 24.10.2024 41. Train No. 09059: Surat to Brahmapur 23.10.2024 42. Train No. 18419: Puri to Jayanagar 24.10.2024 43. Train No. 18304: Puri to Sambalpur 24.10.2024 44. Train No. 12892: Puri to Bangiriposi 24.10.2024 45. Train No. 08428: Puri to Angul 24.10.2024 46. Train No. 08414: Puri to Talcher 24.10.2024 47. Train No. 12843: Puri to Ahmedabad 24.10.2024 48. Train No. 08423: Puri to Daspalla 24.10.2024 49. Train No. 17479: Puri to TPTY 24.10.2024 50. Train No. 18425: Puri to Durg 24.10.2024 51. Train No. 22202: Puri to Sealdah 24.10.2024 52. Train No. 18421: Puro to Sonepur 24.10.2024 53. Train No. 12838: Puri to Howrah 24.10.2024 54. Train No. 18452: Puri to Hatia 24.10.2024 55. Train No. 18477: Puri to Rishikesh 24.10.2024 56. Train No. 12801: Puri to New Delhi 24.10.2024 57. Train No. 12896: Puri to Shalimar 24.10.2024 58. Train No. 18410: Puri to Shalimar 24.10.2024 59. Train No. 20823: Puri to Ajmer 24.10.2024 60. Train No. 08404: Puri to Khurda Road 24.10.2024 61. Train No. 18126: Puri to Rourkela 25.10.2024 62. Train No. 08475: Puri to Nizamuddin 25.10.2024 63. Train No. 20836 (VB): Puri to Rourkela 25.10.2024 64. Train No. 12278: Puri to Howrah 25.10.2024 65. Train No. 18416/18414: Puri to Barbil-Paradeep 25.10.2024 66. Train No. 08432: Puri to Cuttack 25.10.2024 67. Train No. 12822: Puri to Shalimar 25.10.2024 68. Train No. 12875: Puri to Anand Vihar 25.10.2024 69. Train No. 08410: Puri to Khurda Road 25.10.2024 70. Train No. 18417: Puri to Gunupur 25.10.2024 71. Train No. 18022: Khurda Road to Kharagpur 24.10.2024 72. Train No. 08456: Khurda Road to Kendujhargarh 24.10.2024 73. Train No. 08454: Cuttack to Bhadrak 25.10.2024 74. Train No. 08438: Cuttack to Bhadrak 25.10.2024 75. Train No. 18038: Jajpur Keonjhar Road to Kharagpur 25.10.2024 76. Train No. 08462: Paradeep to Cuttack 25.10.2024 77. Train No. 08406: Paradeep to Kendujhargarh 25.10.2024 78. Train No. 08408: Paradeep to Cuttack 25.10.2024 79. Train No. 08446: Paradeep to Cuttack 24.10.2024 80. Train No. 18044: Bhadrak to Howrah 25.10.2024 81. Train No. 08032: Bhadrak to Baleswar 25.10.2024 82. Train No. 08064: Bhadrak to Kharagpur 24.10.2024 83. Train No. 08522: Visakhapatnam to Gunupur 24.10.2024 84. Train No. 07470: Visakhapatnam to Palasa 24.10.2024 85. Train No. 12074: Bhubaneswar to Howrah 24.10.2024 86. Train No. 12822: Puri to Shalimar 24.10.2024 87. Train No. 12844: Ahmedabad to Puri 26.10.2024 88. Train No. 18424: Daspalla to Bhubaneswar 25.10.2024 89. Train No. 12278: Puri to Howrah 24.10.2024 90. Train No. 18418: Gunupur to Puri 25.10.2024 91. Train No. 08522: Visakhapatnam to Gunupur 25.10.2024 92. Train No. 18526: Visakhapatnam to Brahmapur 24.10.2024 93. Train No. 20836 (VB): Puri to Rourkela 24.10.2024 94. Train No. 22896 (VB): PURI to KOAA 25.10.24 95. Train No. 08012: DSPL to BBS 25.10.24 96. Train No. 03229: PURI to PNBE 25.10.24 97. Train No. 03102: RMM to BBS 25.10.24 98. Train No. 08416: BAM to TATA 24.10.24 & 25.10.24 99. Train No. 20892 (VB): PURI to HWH 25.10.24 100. Train No. 22840: PURI to VZM 24.10.24 & 25.10.24 101. Train No. 08442: BAM to BBS 25.10.24 102. Train No. 20895: BBS to ROU 24.10.24 103. 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Hockey India League: Costliest buys Harmanpreet, Udita raring to play

Harmanpreet Singh and Udita Duhan can't wait to enthrall fans with their dazzling stickwork after walking away with the best bids in the men's and women's section at the Hockey India League auctions. While Harmanpreet was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club, representing Punjab and Haryana for a whopping Rs 78 lakh on the first day of the three-day auction, Udita was acquired by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 32 lakh on Tuesday. The upcoming edition of the event holds greater significance as the Women's HIL will make its debut and will run co-currently with the men's league in two venues -- Ranchi (men) and Rourkela (women). The men's HIL will feature eight teams, while the inaugural women's event will have four teams, and expectedly Harmanpreet was ecstatic to witness the league's grand return. I am elated that the Hockey India League is back and in marvellous fashion. I was on the edge of my seat when my name came up during the auction, mentally hoping and urging Sardar Singh to bid

Major Dhyan Chand Stadium gets a facelift to ahead of IND-GER hockey series

Once it chronicled Mir Ranjan Negi's epic fall from grace, Dhanraj Pillay's artistic stick-work and Sandeep Singh's muscular drag-flicks but in the past decade or so, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium seemed resigned to the fact that its glory days as epicentre of Indian hockey were a thing of past. The two-match Test series against Germany on October 23 and 24 seems like the revival of Delhi's hockey spirit which has gone dormant in the past 10 years. Odisha government's seminal decision to help Indian hockey find its home in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela was a major factor in the shift of momentum, which can swing once again if the fans show up. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey is hoping for a good turnout considering the growing popularity of hockey after two consecutive Olympic bronze medals. Earlier domestic tournaments used to be held in Delhi in a very spectacular manner. I too made my international debut in Delhi through Indira Gandhi Gold Cup 1995. A large number of ...

Delhi franchise named PR Sreejesh as Director of Hockey for HIL 2025

Legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was on Friday named the Director of Hockey in the Delhi franchise for the upcoming Hockey India League. SG Sports, Media and Entertainment (SGSE), part of the APL Apollo Group, has acquired the Delhi team, to be named Delhi SG Pipers, for the HIL, which is set to be revived after a gap of seven years. The corporate house has bought both the men's and women teams of Delhi. The league will be held in two venues -- Rourkela (men) and Ranchi (women) -- and will begin on December 28. While the men's competition will have eight teams, six sides will feature in the women's event, which is being held for the first time. The league will be played from December 28 to February 1. The sport's world governing body, FIH, has given a sanction of 10 years for HIL. The player auction for the league will be held here from October 13 to 15. A total of 10 franchise owners have come on board. Tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi is the CEO of the Delhi side. Having

Odisha: Child rights body takes cognizance of gang-rape of minor girl

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl in Rourkela on September 21 evening. The OSCPCR, according to sources, has served notices to the inspector in charge (IIC) of the Plant Site police station, the district child protection officer (DCPO) and the chief district medical officer (CDMO), asking them to submit an investigation, action taken and status reports within seven days. Earlier in the day, the Plant Site Police, Rourkela, took the three arrested accused to the crime spot for scene recreation. A special police team has been formed to investigate and find out if any other persons are involved in the case and if required, go out of the district and the state to apprehend them. The medical tests of the three accused were conducted at Rourkela Government Hospital. The investigating officer has not made anything public about the findings of the medical test. The scientific team has been visiting the crime spot. A dog squad has also been pressed into service. I hope we will complete the investigation soon and submit the charge sheet in the court so that the victim gets justice as soon as possible, said Rourkela superintendent of police (SP) Brijesh Rai. On September 21 evening, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped. The victims sibling, who is also a minor, was also allegedly sexually assaulted by some youths near Birsa Munda Chhak in Rourkela. The heinous crime in Rourkela city has shocked the people across the state with many social organizations and reputed citizens demanding fair probe and early judicial trial so as to punish the culprits.

PM Modi Celebrates Karam Puja with Jharkhand's Tribes, Lays Foundation for Railway Projects

Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jharkhand on the occasion of the 'Karam Puja' festival, a celebration dedicated to worshipping nature. Upon arriving at Ranchi airport today, he was greeted with a 'Jahwa,' a traditional symbol of the Karam festival, presented by a local woman. Addressing a gathering in Jamshedpur, PM Modi highlighted the significance of the festival, noting that women pray for the well-being of their brothers during Karam Puja. This morning, when I reached Ranchi airport, a sister welcomed me with a 'jahwa' on the occasion of the Karam festival. On this festival, sisters pray for the well-being of their brothers. I congratulate the people of Jharkhand on the Karam festival, he said. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone and dedicated several railway projects worth over Rs 660 crore. These projects include the foundation stone for the Madhupur By-pass line in Deoghar district and the Hazaribagh Town Coaching Depot. He also dedicated the Kurkura-Kanaroan doubling project, which is part of the Bondamunda-Ranchi single line section and the Rourkela-Gomoh route via Ranchi, Muri, and Chandrapura stations. The Karam festival, observed on the eleventh of the lunar month of Bhadra, honors Karam devta, the deity of strength, youth, and vitality. During this festival, young villagers gather in groups to collect wood, fruits, and flowers necessary for the Karam Puja. The celebrations are marked by singing, dancing, and vibrant festivities, reflecting the lively spirit of the Baiga, Oraon, Majhwar, and Binjhwar tribes in Jharkhand. Delhi Customs Seizes Cocaine Worth Rs 24 Crore at IGI Airport IMD Issues Red Alert for West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha Amid Heavy Rainfall Amarjot Singh, Brother-in-Law of MP Amritpal Singh, Linked to Ottawa Grenade Attack

PM Modi virtually flags off six new Vande Bharat trains in Odisha, Bihar

Two new Vande Bharat express trains on Sunday started their journey from Odisha's Brahmapur and Rourkela after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off six such trains in Jharkhand. The two trains flagged off from Odisha are Rourkela-Howrah and Brahmapur-Tatanagar. Special functions were organised at Brahmapur and Rourkela railway stations for the flagging-off ceremony. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi were present at Rourkela and Brahmapur railway stations when the Prime Minister flagged off six Vande Bharat Express trains of which two started running through Odisha on Sunday. The governor graced the inauguration of Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat at Rourkela railway station, while Majhi attended the flagging off of Brahmapur-Tatanagar Vande Bharat at Brahmapur railway station. The CM boarded the Vande Bharat Express at Brahmapur to travel to state capital Bhubaneswar. The chief minister said the new Vande Bharat train will connect Odisha's

Jharkhand has three major enemies JMM, Congress and RJD: PM Modi

RANCHI: While addressing a 'Parivartan Yatra' at Jamshedpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jharkhand has three major enemies: Congress, JMM and RJD. PM Modi had earlier announced 6 rallies in Jharkhand ahead of the assembly polls. The PM attacked the ruling alliance in the speech. RJD is taking revenge over the formation of Jharkhand and it is an open fact that the Congress hates Jharkhand. These people may go to any extent in greed of power and money, said Modi. The PM alleged JMM of supporting Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. Do you know why it happened? Because the ghost of Congress has entered into the JMM, and when the ghost of Congress enters into any party, appeasement becomes the only agenda of that party, said Modi. For this, first they sacrifice the interests of Dalits, tribals and backward society, the same is happening with JMM, he added. He added that although the JMM was established on the basis of tribal votes, today they are standing with Congress, who have snatched the forest land of tribals. Do you know that there is only one most dishonest party and family in this country? It is the Congress Party and the Congress family; all the streams of corruption originated from there only, he added. PM Modi said that Jharkhand was created with big dreams, but all these dreams got sacrificed to corruption. JMM people also get training from there. All of them have come from the Congress School of Corruption, said Modi. PM Modi landed at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi on Sunday morning. He flagged off 6 Vande Bharat trains virtually from the airport. Due to heavy rains in Jamshedpur, PM Modi cancelled his trip to Tatanagar railway station, so he virtually flagged off the trains from Ranchi. PMs road show which was scheduled on Jamshedpurs Bishtupur Main Road was also cancelled due to the incessant rain. Later, however, the PM left for Jamshedpur from Ranchi via road. The Vande Bharat trains flagged off by PM Modi will run between Berhampur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Howrah-Gaya, Dumka-Howrah and Howrah-Bhagalpur. These trains will enhance religious tourism in the region by offering quicker transportation to pilgrimage destinations such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar (Jharkhand), Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Kalighat, and Belur Math in Kolkata (West Bengal).

PM Modi Virtually Flags Off Six Vande Bharat Trains to Boost Connectivity in Eastern India

New Delhi: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated six new Vande Bharat Express trains aimed at enhancing connectivity across Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. The ceremony, originally planned to take place in person from Tatanagar, had to be conducted virtually due to poor weather conditions and low visibility, which prevented the PMs helicopter from taking off. Despite the weather setback, the event proceeded successfully, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar present at Tatanagar station to mark the occasion. The newly launched trains will operate on important routes, including Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah, and Gaya-Howrah. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the Vande Bharat trains will offer significantly faster connectivity, benefitting a wide range of commuters, including regular passengers, professionals, students, and business travelers. One of the key highlights of these new trains is their potential to boost religious tourism by providing quicker and more efficient travel to major pilgrimage sites such as Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, and Kalighat and Belur Math in Kolkata. In addition to facilitating tourism, these trains are expected to have a significant positive impact on various industries. The coal and mining sectors in Dhanbad, the jute industry in Kolkata, and the iron and steel industries in Durgapur are poised to benefit from improved connectivity, fostering economic growth in the region. The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express trains reflects the government's ongoing efforts to modernize India's rail network and provide state-of-the-art transport services. These trains, known for their speed and efficiency, are part of a larger plan to revolutionize travel across India, offering enhanced comfort and reduced travel time for passengers while bolstering regional development. Prashant Kishor Promises to Scrap Bihar's Liquor Ban Within an Hour if Elected Cultural Festival in Himachal Falsely Depicted as Anti-Muslim Violence, Video Rajasthan Chief Minister Returns from High-Profile Japan-South Korea Trip, Prepares for December Investment Summit

Check details of six new Vande Bharat trains unveiled by PM Modi today

Shillong, September 15: The six new Vande Bharat trains flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in Jharkhands Jamshedpur to different destinations offer faster connectivity, safe journeys and a range of passenger amenities, the Railway Ministry has said. The six new routes that these trains will cover are Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, []

Tatanagar-Varanasi in 7 hours: New Vande Bharat train route, timings, top speed to be...

PM Modi will flag off Six Vande Bharat trains. The trains will improve the connectivity on the Tatanagar - Patna, Bhagalpur - Dumka - Howrah, Brahmapur - Tatanagar, Gaya - Howrah, Deoghar - Varanasi, Rourkela - Howrah routes.

Yogesh Bahadur Khurania appointed new DGP of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, a 1990 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was on Friday appointed as the new Odisha Director General (DG) of Police. Khurania took charge of his new responsibility from acting DGP Arun Sarangi at a special function held in the evening at state police headquarters in Cuttack. In the morning, a formal notification with regard to appointment of the new DGP was issued by the state government. On August 13, Khurania had met Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi in New Delhi, fueling speculations about his appointment as the next DGP of the state. The Union government had recently approved premature repatriation of Khurania to his parent cadre Odisha with immediate effect. He was serving as Special Director General, Border Security Force (BSF). His premature repatriation had fuelled speculation that he might take over as the next DGP of the state. Arun Kumar Sarangi had been functioning as acting DGP since December 31, 2023. The newly appointed DGP was serving as Additional DGP (Provisioning) in Odisha before proceeding on his Central deputation. He had earlier held several important posts in Odisha and served as superintendent of police (SP) of Nayagarh, Jajpur, Rourkela, Mayurbhanj and Ganjam districts. He also served as DIG (Southern Range and Northern Range), Addl Commissioner of Police and Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack. He was also the director, Biju Patnaik State Police Academy and Training-Cum Inspector General Training (BPSPA-cum-IG Training). According to sources, the Odisha state police headquarters had earlier asked 1989-batch officers Arun Ray and S M Narvane and 1990-batch officer Y B Khurania to furnish their biodatas covering all the points in the prescribed format, including academic achievements for submission to state home department. The biodatas were sought as a precursor to convening of a meeting of the Empanelment Committee, which will recommend three names to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for picking up one of the three to take over as the next DGP of Odisha. YB Khurania now has a tough challenge to take Odisha police forward and ensure the new governments image intact.

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Four persons have been arrested in connection with a Rs 400 crore fraud online betting and gaming app allegedly linked to some Chinese nationals, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Friday. Arun Sahu, Alok Sahu, Chetan Prakash and Joseph Stalin were taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the case related to the app named 'Fiewin', the federal probe agency said in a statement. The money laundering case stems from an FIR filed at the Cossipore police station in Kolkata against some unknown persons for cheating and conspiracy with a number of online gamers through the app. An amount of Rs 400 crore was generated from the Fiewin app fraud and thereafter was credited into eight Binance (global crypto exchange) wallets in the name of Chinese nationals. These wallets were operated from the Chinese mainland as revealed by the access IP logs. The Chinese nationals communicated with and instructed the four accused persons through digital communication especially groups on Telegram (social communication app), the ED said. Since these four persons played an active role in the Fiewin app-based scam and were found to be involved in the offence of money laundering, they were arrested, the agency said. The ED did not say when these persons were arrested but added that a special PMLA court in Kolkata sent them to 14 days of ED custody. Probe found, the ED said, that Chinese nationals were operating the app with the help and support of Indian nationals. The funds mobilised from gullible online gamers through the Fiewin app were deposited into the bank accounts of some personscalled recharge personswho had allowed the use of their accounts by the app owners in lieu of certain commissions, as per the investigation conducted by the ED. The agency found that Arun Sahu and Alok Sahu, based in Odisha's Rourkela, acted as recharge persons and the funds received in their bank accounts from the app were converted into cryptocurrency. The duo deposited and laundered the cryptocurrency earned from Fiewin app and credited into the wallets of Chinese nationals on Binance, a foreign crypto exchange, it said. Chetan Prakash, a Patna-based engineer, played a key role in the money laundering activities by helping the recharge persons in the conversion of Indian rupee into cryptocurrency, the ED said. Joseph Stalin, a software engineer based in Chennai, helped a Chinese national named Pie Pengyun from Gansu province to become co-director of Studio 21 Pvt Ltd, a company owned by him. The ED said Pengyun used the account of Studio 21 Pvt Ltd for bulk payout services related to the app which helped them gain the confidence of gamers in the beginning and provoked larger bets from the app users. The funds used for payout services were received by Joseph Stalin as cryptocurrency in his Binance account from the wallets controlled by the Chinese handlers. He in turn converted cryptocurrency into INR (Indian Rupee) by selling the crypto through P2P mode on Binance, the agency claimed.

33% E-Commerce Shoppers Under 25 Years, Says Meesho

More than 80% of Indian online shoppers come from Tier II and beyond cities such as Ambur, Rourkela, Sangli and Zirakpur, the report said.

Mumbai-Howrah Mail Derailment in Jharkhand: Two Dead, 20 Injured

JHARKHAND : In a tragic incident early Tuesday morning, 18 coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, leading to the deaths of two people and injuries to 20 others. The derailment occurred between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo. West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner, Kuldeep Chaudhary, confirmed the fatalities and injuries, stating that rescue operations are actively underway. An NDRF team is rushing to the site to assist in the rescue efforts, Chaudhary reported from the accident scene. The derailment took place at 3:45 AM near Badabamboo, approximately 80 km from Jamshedpur, within the Chakradharpur Division of South East Railway. Officials said The accident site is located in Potobeda, Kharsawan block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district. A local administration official noted that the incident involved both the Mumbai-Howrah Mail and a freight train. The process of assessing the injured is currently ongoing. Following the derailment, several trains have been disrupted. The South Eastern Railway has confirmed that multiple trains' schedules and operations have been affected as authorities work to manage the situation and restore normal services. List of Cancelled Trains Due to Mumbai-Howrah Mail Accident 22861 Howrah-Titlagarh-Kantabanji Express: Cancelled on 30.07.2024. 08015/18019 Kharagpur-Jhargram-Dhanbad Express: Cancelled on 30.07.2024. 12021/12022 Howrah-Barbil-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express: Cancelled on 30.07.2024. 18109 Tatanagar-Itwari Express: Cancelled on 30.07.2024. 18030 Shalimar-LTT Express: Cancelled on 30.07.2024. Short Termination/Short Origination of Trains: 18114 Bilaspur-Tatanagar Express (commencing on 29.07.2024): Short terminated at Rourkela. 18190 Ernakulam-Tatanagar Express (commencing on 28.07.2024): Short terminated at Chakradharpur. Howrah-Chakradharpur Express (commencing on 30.07.2024): Short terminated at Adra. 18110 Itwari-Tatanagar Express (commencing on 30.07.2024): Short terminated at Bilaspur. Helpline Numbers Issued by Indian Railways Tatanagar: 0657-2290324 Chakradharpur: 06587-238072 Rourkela: 0661-2501072, 0661-2500244 Howrah: 9433357920, 033-26382217 Ranchi: 0651-27-87115 HWH Help Desk: 033-26382217, 9433357920 SHM Help Desk: 6295531471, 7595074427 KGP Help Desk: 03222-293764 CSMT Helpline Auto: 55993 P&T: 022-22694040 Mumbai: 022-22694040 Nagpur: 7757912790 Recent Updates: Five Wagons of Container Train Derail at Boisar Yard, Rail Services Stay Unaffected Mumbai Flooded: Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Flights and Trains, IMD Issues Red Alert Goods Train Derails Near Valsad in Gujarat, No Injuries Reported

Two killed, 20 injured as coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed in Jharkhand

Jamshedpur/Ranchi/Kolkata: Two persons were killed and 20 injured as at least 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said. SER spokesperson Om Prakash Charan said that there was another derailment of a goods train nearby, but it was not yet clear whether the two accidents occurred concurrently. Two persons were killed and 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed near Barabamboo. Rescue operations are on and an NDRF team is rushing to the spot, DC West Singhbhum Kuldeep Chaudhary, who is camping at the accident site, told PTI. The accident site is near the border between West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts. At least 18 coaches of the 22-coach 12810 Howrah-Mumbai Mail via Nagpur derailed near Barabamboo station in SER's Chakradharpur Division at 3.45 AM, the SER spokesperson said. Of these, 16 were passenger coaches, one power car and one pantry car, he said. The injured passengers were provided medical aid in Barabamboo. They were taken to Chakradharpur for better treatment, another senior SER official said. The rescue operation is on, he said. The train, which left Howrah on Monday night, met with the accident early this morning, the SER official said. The train accident was reported from Potobeda in the Kharsawan block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district, said an official of the local administration. The Howrah-Mumbai Mail and a freight train were involved in the accident. The assessment of injured people is underway, he added. The SER cancelled a few express and passenger trains on Tuesday owing to the accident, including 22861 Howrah-Titlagarh-Kantabanji Ispat Express and 12021 Howrah-Barbil Janshatabdi Express. Some other trains were either short-terminated or diverted owing to the accident near Barabamboo station, the official said. The South Eastern Railway on Tuesday opened helpline numbers after the derailment of the 18 coaches of the train. The helpline numbers are 022-22694040 for Mumbai, 08799982712 for Bhusawal, 7757912790 for Nagpur, 0657-2290324 for Tata, 06587-238072 for Chakradharpur, 0661-2501072 and 0661-2500244 for Rourkela and 06645-272530 for Jharsuguda, the SER said in a statement. Helpline numbers for Howrah are 9433357920 and 033-26382217, and for Shalimar are 7595074427 and 6295531471 and for Kharagpur is 03222-293764, he added.