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The Tamil Nadu government has issued a formal notification revising the fare structure for contract carriage auto-rickshaws operating across the Chennai Metropolitan Area and other regions throughout the state. Under the updated guidelines issued by Principal Secretary A. Karthik under Section 67(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the minimum fare has been fixed at [] The post Tamil Nadu Revises Auto-Rickshaw Fares: Minimum Charge Set at Rs 50 for First 1.8 Kilometres appeared first on Pragativ

Authorities at Hinjilicut Autonomous College in Ganjam district have officially suspended the scheduled student union oath-taking ceremony following a violent physical altercation between rival student factions on campus. The clashes broke out ahead of the official proceedings, fueled by political tensions after the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) secured the Presidents post while the Biju [] The post Hinjilicut Autonomous College Suspends Oath Ceremony and Declares Holidays Following

High drama erupted outside Kendrapada Autonomous College as student activists belonging to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a sit-in protest, alleging vote tampering during the student union election counting. Demonstrators sat on tarps right outside the campus gate, engaging in a dharna and demanding a complete recount of the ballots. The controversy follows [] The post ABVP Protests at Kendrapada Autonomous College Over Election Results, Demands Vote Recount appeared first

In a landmark legal ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by the Tamil Nadu government and upheld a Madras High Court order which ruled that individuals converting to Islam are not automatically entitled to backward class reservation benefits based on their pre-conversion status. A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Shree [] The post Supreme Court Rules Conversion to Islam Does Not Grant Automatic Backward Quota Benefits, Upholds Madras HC Verdict appeared fi

Tensions escalated ahead of the upcoming student union elections at the Autonomous College, Phulbani, as allegations surfaced regarding the blatant violation of the Supreme Court-mandated Lyngdoh Committee recommendations. According to reports, activists belonging to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) were allegedly found putting up unauthorised campaign banners and operating food distribution stalls directly in [] The post ABVP Under Fire for Alleged Lyngdoh Violations at Phulbani Au

The autopsy report on the mortal remains of veteran actor Nana Patekar has confirmed that his death was caused by a fatal heart attack, a senior doctor at the state-run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) stated on Sunday. According to reports, the 75-year-old actor suffered an acute myocardial infarction triggered by a blood clot [] The post Autopsy Confirms Nana Patekars Death Due to Coronary Artery Blood Clot appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The administration of Khariar (Autonomous) College in Odishas Nuapada district has officially cancelled the upcoming Students Union Election for the 202627 session. Citing critical concerns regarding the safety and security of students, staff, and campus property, the college authorities have also declared the institution shut sine die until further orders. According to an official notice [] The post Nuapada Khariar Autonomous College Union Election Cancelled, Declared Sine Die appeared first on

With a state-wide Odisha Bandh called for tomorrow (October 8), clarity has finally emerged regarding public transportation across the state, bringing mixed news for daily commuters. While private buses will operate as usual, auto-rickshaw services will remain completely shut down. Private Buses to Run; Security Requested Lokanath Pani, President of the Private Bus Owners Association, [] The post Odisha Bandh Tomorrow: Private Buses to Run, Auto Service Suspended appeared first on Pragativadi I

The Transport Department has cancelled permits of 354 autos for 45 days after a disorderly protest near Master Canteen Square, tightening the squeeze on online auto rickshaw operators who had joined the agitation. The unrest began when app-based auto rickshaw and cab drivers blocked roads around Master Canteen and the railway station area, bringing traffic [] The post 354 Auto Rickshaw Permits Cancelled After Master Canteen Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The autopsy of Surendra Koliwho spent nearly two decades in prison before being acquitted in all 13 cases linked to the gruesome 2006 Nithari serial killingshas confirmed that he died by suicide. The Uttarakhand Police on Wednesday stated that the post-mortem report verified the cause of death as asphyxia due to ante-mortem hanging. Koli, aged [] The post Autopsy Confirms Suicide in Death of Acquitted Nithari Case Key Accused Surendra Koli appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Panic gripped the Bali Sahi area under the Puri Sea Beach police station limits after two youths allegedly attacked an autorickshaw driver and a shopkeeper near the Solakhia Banyan Tree. According to reports, the attackers threatened the victims with a gun and sword before beating them up. Shopkeeper Gurucharan Das sustained severe injuries during the [] The post Armed Youths Assault Autorickshaw Driver & Shopkeeper in Puri appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The festive rush has barely begun, but the citys busiest arrival point is already on a looters map. In two separate cases over the past few days, Commissionerate Police have arrested five men accused of targeting passengers and ATM users around Bhubaneswar railway station forcing some into gambling, luring others into isolated stretches with [] The post Bhubaneswar Railway Station Loot: 5 Arrested in ATM-Gambling and Auto Robbery Cases Ahead of Ganesh Puja appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The Malkangiri Forest Department seized 155 live turtles on Wednesday after intercepting a three-wheeler auto near Tamasa during a patrol based on a special tip-off. Officials of the Malkangiri forest range were checking the area when they spotted an auto approaching at high speed. Staff stopped the vehicle. The driver jumped out and fled. Forest [] The post 155 Turtles Seized in Malkangiri Forest Raid; Auto Driver Flees appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Commissionerate Police have achieved a major breakthrough in the Master Canteen violence case with the arrest of Online Auto Association President Dinabandhu Nayak, who had been absconding since the incident. He was apprehended in Puri. Nayak allegedly led the violent protest at Master Canteen Square, which left the capital in chaos. Before his arrest, he [] The post Master Canteen Violence: Absconding Online Auto Association Chief Arrested in Puri appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Commissionerate Police on Friday arrested Dinabandhu Nayak, president of the Smart City Online Auto Taxi Drivers Association, from Puri. Nayak had been absconding since the violent protest by online auto drivers at Bhubaneswar Master Canteen Square on 19 August. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagamohan Meena confirmed that police tracked Nayak using multiple sources and CCTV footage after [] The post Online Auto Union President Arrested from Puri Over Master Canteen Violence appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

Days after the violent clashes at Master Canteen Square, Online Auto Association President Dinabandhu Nayak has broken his silence, issuing a public apology through a 14minute video message. In the video, Nayak expressed deep regret over the incident, saying he was deeply saddened by the inconvenience and disruption caused to the public. He offered an [] The post Online Auto Association President Apologises for Master Canteen Violence appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Following violent clashes involving online auto and taxi drivers in the capital, police have demolished an illegal auto stand near Master Canteen using a JCB machine. The crackdown comes after widespread disorder during the drivers protest that began on August 17. Authorities confirmed that 113 drivers have been arrested and 354 vehicles seized. The Transport [] The post Bhubaneswar Auto Stand Demolished After Violence, Minister Warns of Strict Action appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

The strike by online cab and auto drivers entered its third day on Wednesday, paralysing traffic across the capital. Under the banner of the Online Cab Association, thousands of drivers staged demonstrations at Lower PMG, blocking roads from PMG to Rajmahal and bringing commuting to a standstill. Protesters parked autos and taxis along major routes, [] The post Third Day of Cab-Auto Strike in Bhubaneswar: Commuters Struggle Amid Road Blockades appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i