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The Congress on Sunday accused the Election Commission of functioning as a department of the Bharatiya Janata Party and it was aiding the ruling party for 'vote chori'. Congress said conducting free and fair elections was the primary duty of the Commission. Talking to reporters in Odisha, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal said, We, the people of India, want a free and fair election from the ECI, which is the real duty of the Commission. However, the Commission has become a department of the BJP. It is no longer a neutral body. They are not doing the work neutrally. The Congress leader alleged despite orders from the Supreme Court, the Commission is still reluctant to add Aadhar as an identity proof for special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. SIR is being made for 'Vote Chori', not for democracy. That's why we are agitating, he added. Venugopal said the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi are reaching out to the people each day to talk about 'Vote Chori'. The Congress party has launched a massive campaign against the Election Commission, accusing it of working in favour of the BJP and manipulating electoral rolls in poll-bound states. The Congress charges that the BJP won elections through 'vote chori'. Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashw Yadav took out 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, raking up vote theft charge against the poll body.
Odisha teacher suspended for beating up 31 students for not touching her feet
Students were beaten with a bamboo stick. I personally found several with bruises on their hands. One child had to be given first aid, and a girl even lost consciousness briefly, says Block Education Officer, who conducted inquiry
Eight Odisha Students Injured After Classmate Pours Fevikwik in Their Eyes
Tribal Welfare Residential School students in Kandhamal hospitalised; one shifted to MKCG Medical College in critical condition
Baby Barking Deer Rescued in Odisha, Arms Seized
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Vipasha Parul said the fawn was immediately shifted to the veterinary hospital at Sorada for treatment
Odisha to Plant 75 Lakh Saplings on PM Modis Birthday
Majhi said the state government has set an ambitious target of planting 7.5 crore trees under the second phase of the campaign
Odisha Information Commission debars RTI applicant from filing applications for a year
Observing that the applicant was seeking excess information, often repetitive, the Information Commissioner capped filing of number of applications at 12 in a calendar year for the applicant
Lightning Kills 4, Heavy Rain Lashes State
Four people were killed by lightning as moderate to heavy rainfall lashed coastal Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, following the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal off South Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh.
PM Modi To Visit His Lucky Berhampur In Odisha On September 27
Berhampur turned out to be lucky for Modi in 2024, as he had kick-started his high-voltage Odisha campaign from the city. Once considered a stronghold of the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Ganjam district saw the regional party retaining only one Assembly seat in the 2024 elections.
Woman, Two Men Tied To Pole, Thrashed In Odisha Village Over Illicit Affair
Jashipur police rushed to the spot after being alerted and rescued the victims, who were later admitted to Jashipur Medical for treatment. A case has been registered, and two suspects were detained for questioning. Efforts were on to identify others involved in the assault.
One Dead, Several Injured As Shopping Complex Collapses In Odisha
The deceased was identified as B. Loknath Patra, the owner of the complex, who was trapped under the debris. At least three others were rescued with injuries during operations carried out by the Fire Services and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF).
Pupil Problems: Classmates Glue Eyes Shut Of Sleeping Students In Odisha Hostel
Eight students at Salaguda Sevashram School in Odishas Kandhamal were hospitalised after classmates allegedly poured adhesive in their eyes.
2 Men, Woman Tied To Electric Pole In Odisha, Thrashed Over Suspected Affair
Suspecting an affair, villagers in Odisha tied two men and a woman to an electric pole and thrashed them, even hitting them with sticks.
PM Modi Likely To Visit Odisha In September, Address Rally In Berhampur
This will be Modi's sixth visit to Odisha in the last 15 months, after the BJP came to power in the state
Odisha's vigilance department arrests 2019 OAS topper while taking Rs.15,000 bribe
Odisha Vigilance arrested three government officers, including OAS topper Aswini Kumar Panda, for corruption. Panda, a Tahasildar, was caught accepting a bribe for land conversion. Searches at his residence revealed a significant amount of unaccounted cash and gold. Other officials were arrested for accepting bribes for labor cards and misappropriating pension funds.
22 nations to compete in Asian Table Tennis Championships in Bhubaneswar from Oct 11
New Delhi, Sep 13: After the UAEs withdrawal, 22 nations have now confirmed participation in the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in Bhubaneswar, with more than 500 participants expected, organisers said. The event, set for October 11-15 at Kalinga Stadium, marks the first time Odisha will host an Asian-level table tennis championship. The Odisha State Table Tennis Association will welcome over 500 participants, including 450 players and support staff, as well as 7080 Asian Table Tennis Union officials. [] The post 22 nations to compete in Asian Table Tennis Championships in Bhubaneswar from Oct 11 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
In Odisha Courts, Bail Terms Reek of Caste Discrimination
In a string of recent orders by sessions courts and the Orissa High Court, the accused from Dalit and Adivasi communities have been directed to engage in forced labour as a condition of their grant of bail.
12 ISL clubs agree to participate in Super Cup
New Delhi, Sep 12: All the Indian Super League clubs except for Odisha FC have agreed to take part in the season-opening Super Cup football tournament, starting next month, according to an official of the national federation. The Super Cup, which normally happens at the end of the season, will be held at the start [] The post 12 ISL clubs agree to participate in Super Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Odisha Pro T20 League To Begin On September 17 In Cuttack
President Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty: The inaugural edition of the Odisha Pro T20 League (OPTL) will now be held from September 17 to September 26, 2025, at the iconic Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The announcement of the revised dates was made today by the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA). The league, featuring six franchises, will culminate with the grand finale on September 26. The six franchises competing for the inaugural title are Cuttack Panthers, Sambalpur Warriors, Puri Titans, Bhubaneshwar Tigers, Keonjhar Miners, and Rourkela Steelers. Earlier this week, the captains and coaches of each franchise were announced through a draw system conducted by the OCA. The player draft for the first edition was held today in the presence of top OCA officials, including President Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Secretary Mr. Sanjay Behera, Joint Secretary Mr. Prabhat Bhol, and Treasurer Mr. Bikash Pradhan. Franchise owners and OCA members were also present. Smt. Subhashree Behera, owner of the Cuttack Panthers, was among those who attended the event. Shri Asirbad Behera, Secretary of the Football Association of Odisha and Chairman of the Odisha Athletic Association, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. During the draft, 16 players were picked by each franchise, with the option of adding two more before the tournament begins. The categories of player fees were also confirmed: Marquee 1,25,000; Category A 1,00,000; Category B 75,000; Category C 50,000; and Category D 40,000. Speaking at the event, OCA Secretary Sanjay Behera said, The Odisha Pro T20 League marks a transformative step in the journey of cricket in our state. With top-tier talent and professional execution, we are confident this league will become a major force in Indian domestic cricket. We wish all the players and the franchises the best of luck and hope that everyone brings their best sportsman spirit, talent, and showcases the depth of cricketing talent in Odisha. To ensure smooth execution, OCA has partnered with Arivaa Sports as the exclusive management partner. Arivaa Sports has experience in successfully running similar franchise leagues in Bengal, Vidarbha, and Saurashtra. Franchise Squads: Cuttack Panthers Head Coach: Pravanjan Mullick | Assistant Coach: Bibhudat Panda | Captain: Swastik Samal Squad: Swastik Samal (Marquee Player), Biplab Samantray, Abhishek Raut, Harshit Rathod, Subham Satrujit, Tapas Kumar Das, Panakala Sasanka, Dinesh Kumar Majhi, Md Sohail Khan, Prashant Rana, Swayam Routray, Raj Yadav, Anurag Mallick, Sibun Nanda, Vagesh Sharma, Abhishek Champati. Sambalpur Warriors Head Coach: RR Das | Assistant Coach: Sushil Kumar Mishra | Captain: Subhranshu Senapati Squad: Subhranshu Senapati (Marquee Player), Prayash Kumar Singh, Shreyansh Bharadwaj, Tarini Sa, Rakesh Pattnaik, Pravin Luha, Ayush K Barik, Vimal Kumar, Sumit Sharma, Swayam Srivastav, Manas Ranjan Patra, Hemant Kumar Rathi, Priyanshu Mohanty, Sarthak S Prakash, Aditya Rout, Rama Chandra Behera. Puri Titans Head Coach: Saurabh Sehgal | Assistant Coach: Deepak Mangaraj | Captain: Sandeep Pattnaik Squad: Sandeep Pattnaik (Marquee Player), Rajesh Mohanty, Kartik Biswal, Ashutosh Chhuria, Anurag Sarangi, Sawan Paharia, Sushil Kumar Barik, Udaya Jata, Surya Mohapatra, Shantanu Mishra, Aditya K Jaysingh, Rudra Prasad Mallick, Piyush Ranjan Mantri, Ayush Sutar, Saransh Kumar, Md Danish. Bhubaneshwar Tigers Head Coach: Preetamjeet Das | Assistant Coach: KV Prasad | Captain: Suryakant Pradhan Squad: Suryakant Pradhan (Marquee Player), Rajesh Dhupar, Gourav Choudhry, Debabrata Pradhan, Badal Biswal, Aryashree D Bhatta, Satyakam Bharadwaj, Bivash Shaw, Sambit Kumar Beja, Subham Priyadarshi, Ansuman Bej, Prayan Prantik Samal, Abhineet K Pattnaik, Swagat S Mishra, Bikram Samal, Md Azharuddin. Keonjhar Miners Head Coach: Sanjay Satapathy | Assistant Coach: Shovan Deb | Captain: Govinda Poddar Squad: Govinda Poddar (Marquee Player), Abhishek Yadav, Om T Munde, Sarbeswar Mohanty, Anil Parida, Sujal Singh, Sayed Tuffel Ahmed, Debabrata Pradhan Jr, Soubhagya Ojha, Abhishek Singh, Panakala Mokshit, Sreeraj Pattnaik, Biswa Baibhab Muduli, Biswa Bhusan Bihari, Soumya Ranjan Lenka, Papu Roy. Rourkela Steelers Squad: Govinda Poddar (Marquee Player), Abhishek Yadav, Om T Munde, Sarbeswar Mohanty, Anil Parida, Sujal Singh, Sayed Tuffel Ahmed, Debabrata Pradhan Jr, Soubhagya Ojha, Abhishek Singh, Panakala Mokshit, Sreeraj Pattnaik, Biswa Baibhab Muduli, Biswa Bhusan Bihari, Soumya Ranjan Lenka, Papu Roy. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Squad: Aashirbad Swain (Marquee Player), Sambit S Barala, Saideep Mohapatra, Pradeep Pradhan, Jamela Mohapatra, Ashutosh Marandi, Binayak Sahoo, Shovandeb Behera, Sambit Kumar Sahoo, Milan Samal, Swoop Samit Bhuyan, Biswajit Pradhan, Priya Ranjan Muduli, Akash Mohapatra, Amin Iqbal Khan, Saswat Mohanty. Article Source: IANS
Odisha Civil Services Topper Held For Taking Rs 15,000 Bribe
According to officials, Panda had demanded Rs 20,000 from a complainant for converting agricultural land into homestead land in a mutation case: Reports
Odisha man stealsTNSTC bus from Chennai, caught inAndhra Pradesh
He rode away a brand new air-conditioned bus from a depot near the ChennaiMofussilBus Terminus atKoyambedu. It was later tracked nearNellore with the help of the GPS fitted onboard
Odisha native held for hunting barking deer near Valparai
Landmark Cancer Surgery Successfully Performed at Sum Hospital in Odishas Berhampur
The patients postoperative recovery has been smooth, and he is being shifted from the ICU to the general ward.
With the ITR filing deadline approaching, tax professional bodies and BJP MPs are urging the Finance Ministry to extend due dates. They cite delayed form releases, technical glitches, natural calamities in Odisha, and new financial statement formats as key challenges. Extensions are requested to alleviate taxpayer burden and ensure accurate filing amidst various compliance pressures.
Odisha: Double Engine Toes Line of Central Masters; Key Sectors Lie Derailed?
Take any issue related to health, education, inflation and unemployment. There is little done on the ground by the state apparatus, say critics.
Death of top Maoist leader in Gariaband encounter, a shot in arm for Odisha police
Kandhamal, in central Odisha, continues to be a key axis of Maoist activities in the State
BJD suspends ex-Odisha minister Prafulla Kumar Mallik for anti-party activities
BHUBANESWAR, Sep 12: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday suspended former Odisha minister and senior leader Prafulla Kumar Mallik for his alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The partys action came a day after Mallik, considered to be a close confidant of BJD president Naveen Patnaik, said that he might quit the regional outfit if it does not function properly. BJD vice-president (headquarters) Pratap Jena, in an order, said, Sri Prafulla Kumar Mallik, Ex-MLA Kamakhyanagar, District- Dhenkanal, is hereby suspended [] The post BJD suspends ex-Odisha minister Prafulla Kumar Mallik for anti-party activities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Inscriptions of Gajapati Kapilendra Deva in Odia Found at Srikurmam Temple
Discovery at Srikurmam Temple reveals Kalingas cultural reach beyond Odisha
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rains For AP From Today
The department pointed out that there is an upper air cyclonic circulation persisting on Thursday over south Odisha adjoining north CAP extending up to 4.5 km above mean sea level tilting southwards with height: IMD
Central Committee member likely among 10 Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband
RAIPUR: A Central Committee (CC) member is believed to be among the 10 Maoist cadres gunned down by the security forces in Gariaband district on Thursday. The bodies and weapons will be recovered on Friday morning, as the exchange of firing continues close to Matal forested hilly terrain under Manipur police station limits. It is about 60 km from the district headquarters. It was a planned operation. Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of senior cadres of Maoists, a joint team comprising Elite 30 (specially trained Garidaband district police force), CRPFs elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and the Special Task Force (STF) left on the operation on Wednesday. The encounter ensued on late Thursday afternoon and continued. Bodies and automatic weapons will be recovered tomorrow morning, Amresh Mishra, Inspector General of Police (Raipur range) told. Two CRPF jawans injured in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada, one critical According to information we received, a Central Committee member of CPI (Maoist) Manoj Balkrishnan is likely among the 10 Maoists killed in the gun battle, the IG added. The CC in hierarchy is only next to the Politburo of CPI (Maoist). Balakrishna, alias Balanna, Ramachander was the secretary of the Odisha State Committee (OSC) and had joined the Maoist movement some three decades ago. There has been no report of any security personnel sustaining injuries in the gun battle. The search operation by the forces has been simultaneously intensified in the region. Gariyaband, adjoining Odisha state, is among the Maoist-affected districts of Chhattisgarh. The series of encounters against the left-wing extremists remains a part of the renewed strategy to free the Chhattisgarh state from the influence of the outlawed Maoists. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the country will be free from the Maoist problem by March 2026.
Odisha: Nuapada Bypoll Set For Triangular Contest Between BJP, BJD And Congress
Political stakes high for CM Mohan Majhi, ex-CM Naveen Patnaik and PCC chief Bhakta Das
8-Foot-Long Rare White Cobra Rescued From Odisha Home
A massive eight-feet-long rare white cobra was rescued from a house in Odisha's Khordha district.
Odisha Husband Catches Wife Cheating, Strips Lover To Underwear And Parades Him
A woman schoolteacher in Odishas Puri was brutally assaulted and garlanded with slippers by her husband.
India Name Squad For First-ever Womens T20 WC For Blind
T20 World Cup: After a nationwide talent hunt of 56 players, followed by rigorous training and selection camps, India announced a 16- member squad for the first-ever Womens T20 World Cup for the Blind. The tournament, scheduled from November 1125, comprises 21 league matches and two semi-finals, followed by the final. It will feature Australia, England, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the USA. Matches will be played in New Delhi and Bengaluru. Kathmandu was originally identified as the third host city, with fixtures involving Pakistan scheduled there; however, due to the current situation in Nepal, an alternate venue is being considered. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, is the organiser of this landmark World Cup, reflecting Indias leadership in creating equitable platforms for athletes with disabilities, especially women. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, chairman of CABI, said, This World Cup is more than just a tournament - it is a celebration of courage, skill, and inclusion. Hosting it in India is a matter of pride, and I am confident our girls will rise to the occasion, inspire millions, and make the nation proud. Earlier, the Indian womens visually impaired team scripted history by winning gold at the 2023 IBSA World Games, where cricket for the blind made its debut. India defeated Australia in the finals, marking a glorious chapter in womens blind cricket. Squad: B1 Category: Simu Das (Delhi), P. Karuna Kumari (Andhra Pradesh), Anu Kumari (Bihar), Jamuna Rani Tudu (Odisha), Kavya V (Karnataka). Squad: Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score B3 Category: Deepika T C (Karnataka Captain), Phula Soren (Odisha), Ganga S Kadam (Maharashtra Vice Captain), Kavya N R (Karnataka), Sushma Patel (Madhya Pradesh), Durga Yevle (Madhya Pradesh). Article Source: IANS
Teacher Caught Cheating With Colleague By Husband. He Parades Lover Naked
A woman schoolteacher in Odisha's Puri district was assaulted, garlanded with slippers, and paraded on the streets by her husband and others on Tuesday night after being accused of having an extramarital relationship.
Odisha govt to enhance subsidy for registration of electric two-wheelers to Rs 30,000
The Odisha government is set to increase subsidies for electric vehicle registration under its new draft Electric Vehicle Policy-2025. Subsidies for two-wheelers will rise to Rs 30,000, and four-wheeler taxi incentives will increase to Rs 2 lakh. Aiming for EVs to constitute 50% of new registrations by 2030, the policy includes a Rs 15 crore R&D fund.
Odisha Cabinet approves creation of new modern city within Bhubaneswar
Surbana Jurong Infrastructure Private Limited, a Singapore-based global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm, has been roped in for consultancy service
ACME Group and IHI Corporation have formed a joint venture to develop India's largest green ammonia project in Odisha, targeting production of 0.4 million tonnes annually. With IHI acquiring a 30% stake, the project aims to supply Japanese industries, supporting decarbonization goals and reducing carbon emissions by over 0.8 million tonnes per year.
Man Held For ATM Break In Attempt
Adilabad I Town police arrested a 33-year-old hotel worker from Odisha for attempting to break into an ATM at Punjab Chowk.
Anglo-Indians fight for visibility and voice in 'numbers game' across the country
KOCHI: In what many describe as a perilous umbers game, India's Anglo-Indian communitydescended from European fathers and Indian mothers during colonial timesis grappling with the erosion of its political influence and cultural footprint. The 2011 census officially pegged their numbers at a mere 296, a figure hotly contested by community leaders who insist the true count exceeds 4,00,000. This statistical disparity has fuelled tangible setbacks, including the stripping away of their assured seats in legislative bodies. Compounding the issue, younger generations are increasingly emigrating or intermarrying, threatening the community's distinct identity amid India's fast-evolving society. Dr Charles Dias, a former Member of Parliament and president of the Federation of Anglo-Indian Associations in India, outlined the historical safeguards: Articles 331 and 333 of the Constitution once permitted the nomination of two Anglo-Indian members to the Lok Sabha and one to each of 12 state legislative assemblies. However, in 2020, this provision was revoked through the 104th Constitutional Amendment in a profoundly unjust manner. Dias noted, According to the Union government, the Anglo-Indian population stands at just 296 according to the 2011 census, and they are 'well off'. These claims were rigorously challenged by opposition parties, backed by data. Countering the official narrative, Dias highlighted association-collected data showing a nationwide population of nearly 4,15,000. He further estimated an additional 50,000 individuals dispersed across urban areas, unaffiliated with any associations. Echoing these concerns, Harry Maclure from Chennai, who runs the magazine Anglos in the Wind, challenged the official census figures and called for continued representation. You go to any wedding of our community and you can see 500 people. The census data is wrong. We were a big community and the maximum recorded population is around 7.5-8 lakh, he said. Maclure acknowledged the community's decline but emphasised its relative size: It is true that we are now a dwindling community but we are bigger than the Parsi community and we do need representation. He added that many from the community are marrying outside it, making the preservation of culture and heritage an ongoing struggle. Maclure remains cautiously optimistic, noting that while old settlements are disappearing, the educated youth in the community feel more comfortable in India and could carry forward the community's legacy. Charles Dias emphasised that the Anglo-Indian community's contributions to modern India far outweigh their population size. He highlighted their unparalleled role in nation-building across sectors like education, sports, railways, post and telegraph, health, and especially the armed forces, where eight Anglo-Indians have risen to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal and over 25 have received top gallantry awards such as the Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra. The three service chiefsAdmiral R L Pereira, Air Chief Marshal Denis Anthony La Fontaine, and Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browneexemplify the Anglo-Indian community's unwavering commitment to the nation, he said. Despite these achievements, the community faces significant hurdles. In 2013, the ministry of minority affairs formed a fact-finding team to study the problems and aspirations of the Anglo-Indian community in cities including Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi. The team's report noted that amongst the various challenges and problems being faced by members of the Anglo-Indian community in India, the more significant ones are related to (1) identity crisis, (ii) lack of employment, (iii) educational backwardness, (iv) lack of proper facilities, and (v) cultural erosion. ANGLO-INDIAN POPULATION Assam 4,300 West Bengal 37,500 Bihar - 8,200 Chhattisgarh 7,500 Odisha 4,500 Madhya Pradesh 25,500 Jharkhand 7,500 Uttarakhand 5,500 Uttar Pradesh 18,500 Punjab 2,500 Haryana 3,800 Delhi 4,500 Maharashtra 27,500 Andhra Pradesh 15,500 Telangana 17,500 Goa 1,500 Karnataka 42,500 Tamil Nadu 42,000 Kerala 82,500 Total: 4,15,000 (Source: Federation of Anglo-Indian Associations in India) STATE-WISE ENUMERATION (2011 CENSUS) West Bengal -9 Odisha - 4 Chhattisgarh - 3 Maharashtra - 16 Andhra Pradesh - 62 Karnataka - 9 Kerala - 124 Tamil Nadu - 69 Total: 296
BJPs Show Of Strength In Erstwhile BJD Bastion: Over 1,000 Leaders Switch Sides
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday staged a massive show of strength in Odishas Jajpur district, long considered a fortress of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), as more than 1,000 leaders and grassroots functionaries crossed over to the saffron camp.
Vedanta in process of acquiring land for 3 MTPA aluminium smelter in Odisha
Vedanta is actively acquiring land in Dhenkanal, Odisha, to establish a new 3 MTPA aluminium smelter, aiming to double its total capacity to 6 MTPA. This significant investment, expected to generate over two lakh jobs, is progressing well and anticipated to take three to four years to complete.
Odisha Crime Branch files charge-sheet in self-immolation by girl on college campus
The 504-page chargesheet containing elaboration on the incidents leading to self-immolation by the girls was filed before the court of sub-divisional judicial magistrate in Balasore
Infant, Elder Sister Die Of Snakebite As Black Magician Fails To Cure Them
A nine-month-old baby and his elder sister died of snakebite after their parents took them to a black magician who failed to cure them in Odisha's Nabarangpur district, an official said on Tuesday.
Heavy Rain Forecast For Next 4 Days In AP
An IMD Amaravati report on Tuesday said an upper air circulation over south Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh persisted while a trough runs from south interior Karnataka to Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu.
FM Autonomous College Student Death: Odisha Crime Branch Files 349-Page Chargesheet
The chargesheet, submitted before the SDJM Court in Balasore, is based on testimonies from 120 witnesses and weeks of investigation led by a three-member Crime Branch team.
Odisha: Dalit man beaten to death after mob finds him skinning dead cow
In Odishas Deogarh district, a 35-year-old Dalit man was beaten to death on September 4 after being accused of killing a cow by a mob. The incident took place in Kendeijori village under the Reamal police station limits. The victim, Kishore Chamar, hailed from Kaunsidhipa village and worked as a cattle skinner. His co-worker was 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 .
BJDs abstention from V-P election appears to be a tacit bid to block Congresss revival in Odisha
The BJD and the BJP have exhibited an aggressive posturing as sworn rivals over the past decade and a half; yet at critical moments, they have come to each others rescue, says a political analyst
IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain In East, Northeast India This Week
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, along with Odisha, may see heavy rain this week, with the IMD warning of very heavy rainfall over parts of West Bengal and Sikkim.
In Focus podcast | Why most students in Bengal and Odisha take private tuitions
Sabir Ahamed speaks to us about the factors contributing to the dependence on private tuition in the east, andhow it is reshaping the education system in India.
Two arrested for transporting 21 kg ganja in private bus from Odisha to Hyderabad
INTERVIEW | 'Opposition votes are intact in V-P election'
As the countdown begins for the high-stakes Vice Presidential election, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain tells TNIE that the Opposition votes are intact, and parties such as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have opted out of the election owing to political compulsions. Hussain is also a polling agent for the Oppositions nominee, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who is pitted against the NDAs C.P. Radhakrishnan. Excerpts: The seven-member Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and four-member Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have abstained from the Vice Presidential election. Do you think its a boost for the NDA candidate? Opting out of voting is also a negative vote . These parties were supposed to vote against the NDA. In my view, they were forced to abstain from voting, considering the issues they are embroiled in. The BRS is facing a CBI probe in the Kaleshwaram project, and similarly, there are several corruption cases against the BJD in Odisha. At least 32 members of the YSRCP have been arrested in Andhra Pradesh. Why do you say that these parties were expected to vote against the NDA? In the past, they have voted against the BJP in Parliament on several issues. In the Vice Presidential election, they were expected to vote against the NDA, and in fact, they had given some indications as well. The numbers are not in favour of the Opposition. Do you expect any surprises? Do you expect any cross-voting from the other camp? We are confident that all our allies are on board and the Opposition votes are intact. We did a mock voting on Monday. Our candidate has reached out to everyone. We are likely to get more votes. Let us see how many more we will get. The NDA camp also claims that they will get votes from your members. The BJP will go to any length to get people to cross-vote. Theyve already ensured that certain parties vote for them or abstain from voting. However, our votes will remain intact. Though the result is a foregone conclusion, the Opposition has pitched it as an ideological battle. It is not about victory. The Vice President is expected to be apolitical in their official capacity as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. They are expected to act impartially and uphold constitutional values. However, we have been witnessing the total subversion of the democratic process over the last few years. Opposition voices have been silenced, and the issues raised by the Opposition have not been accommodated for debate and discussion. The floor should belong to both the Opposition and the Treasury benches. There are contemporary issues that dont become part of the bills the government brings. Those issues, which concern the people of the country, must be raised by the Opposition. We have been requesting that these issues be discussed within the rules of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. However, they are not being accommodated. So, we have chosen a non-partisan candidate who understands and respects the Constitution. We have done our part. Now its up to the MPs to take a call.
Opposition votes are intact in V-P election: Congress MP Naseer Hussain
As the countdown begins for the high-stakes Vice Presidential election, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain tells TNIE that the Opposition votes are intact, and parties such as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have opted out of the election owing to political compulsions. Hussain is also a polling agent for the Oppositions nominee, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, who is pitted against the NDAs C.P. Radhakrishnan. Excerpts: The seven-member Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and four-member Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have abstained from the Vice Presidential election. Do you think its a boost for the NDA candidate? Opting out of voting is also a negative vote . These parties were supposed to vote against the NDA. In my view, they were forced to abstain from voting, considering the issues they are embroiled in. The BRS is facing a CBI probe in the Kaleshwaram project, and similarly, there are several corruption cases against the BJD in Odisha. At least 32 members of the YSRCP have been arrested in Andhra Pradesh. Why do you say that these parties were expected to vote against the NDA? In the past, they have voted against the BJP in Parliament on several issues. In the Vice Presidential election, they were expected to vote against the NDA, and in fact, they had given some indications as well. The numbers are not in favour of the Opposition. Do you expect any surprises? Do you expect any cross-voting from the other camp? We are confident that all our allies are on board and the Opposition votes are intact. We did a mock voting on Monday. Our candidate has reached out to everyone. We are likely to get more votes. Let us see how many more we will get. The NDA camp also claims that they will get votes from your members. The BJP will go to any length to get people to cross-vote. Theyve already ensured that certain parties vote for them or abstain from voting. However, our votes will remain intact. Though the result is a foregone conclusion, the Opposition has pitched it as an ideological battle. It is not about victory. The Vice President is expected to be apolitical in their official capacity as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. They are expected to act impartially and uphold constitutional values. However, we have been witnessing the total subversion of the democratic process over the last few years. Opposition voices have been silenced, and the issues raised by the Opposition have not been accommodated for debate and discussion. The floor should belong to both the Opposition and the Treasury benches. There are contemporary issues that dont become part of the bills the government brings. Those issues, which concern the people of the country, must be raised by the Opposition. We have been requesting that these issues be discussed within the rules of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. However, they are not being accommodated. So, we have chosen a non-partisan candidate who understands and respects the Constitution. We have done our part. Now its up to the MPs to take a call.
Odisha Bus Conductor Forces Two Minor Boys To Travel 25 Km Extra Over Rs 10 Fare
The incident has sparked outrage in the district, with many questioning the lack of empathy shown to children over such a trivial sum: Reports
Boost to NDA candidate Radhakrishnan as BJD, BRS decide to abstain from VP polls
The Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Telangana's Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have decided to stay away from the Vice Presidential election on September 9, consequently boosting the prospects of NDA candidate C P Radhakrishnan against INDIA alliances Justice (retired) P Sudershan Reddy. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Monday said his party would abstain from the polls as an expression of anguish felt by Telangana's farmers due to the shortage of urea in the state. He alleged that both the Congress and BJP have failed to address the issue, which has led to scuffles among farmers waiting in queues. We are abstaining. We are not going to participate, Rama Rao told reporters. BRS has four MPs in the Rajya Sabha and none in Lok Sabha. BJD said the the decision to abstain from the polls was part of its policy of maintaining an equal distance from both the BJP-led NDA and Congress-led INDIA bloc at the national level. BJD president Naveen Patnaik has decided that the party's MPs will abstain from voting in the vice presidential elections. He took the decision after consulting senior party leaders, members of the political affairs committee (PAC) and lawmakers, BJD MP Sasmit Patra was quoted as saying by PTI . Patra said that the BJD maintains an equal distance from both the NDA and the INDIA bloc. Our entire focus is on the development of the state and its 4.5 crore people, Patra said. However, Congress said the decision would indirectly help the NDA candidate. We hope Naveen Babu will reconsider his party's decision. The INDIA bloc candidate, B Sudershan Reddy, is not a Congress leader. He is an eminent jurist who is being supported by the grand old party and others. If BJD MPs vote for him, that will not impact the regional party's policy of maintaining equidistance. There is still time to reconsider, said Saptagiri Ulaka, the lone Congress MP from Odisha. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das said, Abstaining from voting means supporting the BJP... this was an opportunity for the BJD to prove that it is opposed to the saffron camp. Das said BJD, through its decision to abstain from voting, extends acit support to the BJP-led NDA's candidate, C P Radhakrishnan. With this decision, Naveen Patnaik has once again proved that BJD and BJP are one. We have been saying that Congress, and not BJD, is the real opposition in Odisha, he said. BJD MPs in 2012 had also abstained from voting in the vice presidential elections. BJD has seven MPs in the Rajya Sabha and none in Lok Sabha. The MPs of both Houses have the voting rights in the vice president elections. NDA has 293 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 129 members in the Rajya Sabha and commands a clear majority. The vice presidential elections are being held after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the post on July 21.
Odisha Police seek financial details of RGF in case against Rahul Gandhi
JHARSUGUDA (Odisha): The Jharsuguda Police has issued a notice to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) seeking detailed records of foreign contributions and financial transactions, in connection with a case filed earlier this year against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged anti-national remarks. According to officials, the notice was issued under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, directing RGF Finance Director Sandeep Anand to appear before the investigating officer on November 4. In a letter to the RGF's director, Sandeep Anand, on September 3, Jharsuguda Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) and Investigation Officer in the case, Umashankar Singh, has sought a year-wise break-up of the foreign contribution received by the foundation since June 1991. The notice said, How much foreign contribution Rajiv Gandhi Foundation has received since its inception i.e. June 21, 1991. Provide the details in year wise till date. Provide the details of the bank accounts in which the foreign contributions are deposited. The foundation has been asked to provide year-wise foreign contribution details since 1991, bank account information, auditor names, its FCRA licence, and clarifications on alleged donations from Zakir Naik in 2011 and the Chinese government in 2005-06. The notice reads, Provide the detailed name with alias and addresses (both Temp. and Permanent) with parentage, age, mobile number of the Authorized Signatory of those bank accounts. Provide the name/address/mobile number of Auditor of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. Provide the true copy of license under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. It is alleged that Rajiv Gandhi Foundation has received donation from Zakir Naik in the year 2011. If the allegations are true justify the reasons with purpose of receipt of donation with details of its expenditure. It is alleged that Rajiv Gandhi Foundation has received donation of $300,000 from the Chinese government during 2005-06. If the allegations are true justify the reasons with purpose of receipt of donation with details of its expenditure, it added. The notice also seeks an explanation on allegations of diversion of the PM Relief Fund during the UPA government. Non-compliance may invite penal action under Section 210 BNSS, officials added. The notice said, It is alleged that funds were diverted from Ministry of Finance, Prime Ministers Relief Fund during UPA Govt. to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. Justify the purpose. Failure on your part to comply or attend the same will render you liable for legal action U/s 210 BNS in addition to the charges in the above mentioned case, the notice said. The case pertains to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi on January 15 this year at the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters in New Delhi. In his speech, Gandhi had said: The BJP and the RSS have captured every single institution of our country. We are now fighting the BJP, the RSS and the Indian State itself. On February 5, members of the BJP, BJP Yuva Morcha, RSS, Bajrang Dal and BJP Legal Cell lodged a complaint in Jharsuguda, alleging Gandhi's words amounted to inciting rebellion. Subsequently, an FIR was registered under Section 152 BNSS (acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India) and Section 197(1)(d) BNSS (statements conducing to public mischief).
Society can only advance if women get respect, opportunities: Speaker
BHUBANESWAR: Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly Surama Padhy on Sunday called upon women to step forward and make their mark in every sphere of the society. Presenting the 33rd Devi Awards, instituted by The New Indian Express, here, Padhy said women are the cornerstone of the society. A society truly advances when its women are respected and given opportunities, she said. She said the real development of women is possible through their participation and inclusion in education, health, employment, social security and politics. When women become self-reliant and experience economic growth, it lends speed and strength to development and progress of the entire country, starting from individual families. I hope women will step forward and make their mark in every sphere of society. They should strive to become unique and self-sufficient, and set an example for others. Ultimately, they will contribute to building a prosperous and developed India, Padhy added. Recalling the great contribution of iconic leader and social reformer, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, whose 300th birth anniversary was celebrated recently, Padhy said she was an exemplary leader who introduced a model of good governance in which the poor and the marginalised were given utmost priority. She is a symbol of the idea that with willpower and firm resolve, no matter how adverse the circumstances, one can achieve remarkable outcomes. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was another visionary leader who not only conceptualised the idea of Gold Quadrilateral project but implemented it successfully linking the entire country. Very few people today know that Ahilyabai unified the country by linking all Char Dhams (four sacred pilgrimage sites) by roads, she added. A former minister and the only woman from Odisha to serve as the national president of BJPs Mahila Morcha, Padhy said it is a matter of regret that not many people of Odisha are aware about the life and legacy of Ahilyabai simply because there is no book in Odia written about her. I earnestly appeal that one of our women litterateurs take up the challenge to write on the life and history of Ahilyabai who represents the power of Nari Shakti through her enduring legacy of devotion, good governance and commitment to social reforms, Padhy said. On this occasion of Devi Awards, I expect that women should come forward to protect the dignity of their folk and strengthen them to fight injustice in all forms. This award ceremony by TNIE will certainly inspire the women of the state in such endeavour, she said. The fourth edition of Devi Awards in Odisha honoured 14 trailblazing women from the cross-section of the society, who have stood out through their achievements, excellence and impact. They included conservation architect Vijaya Amujure, the first girl from the primitive Didayi community to crack NEET Champa Raseda, disability activist Gargi Bhattacharya, farmer and preserver of Shree Anna (millets) Raimati Ghuria, ENT specialist Dr Smruti Swain, globally-acclaimed Odissi exponent Sujata Mohapatra, entrepreneur and innovator Minushri Madhumita, scientist Jyotirmayee Dash, social activist Nibedita Lenka, chef Madhusmita Soren and the valorous forest guard who captured 17 poachers Khirabdi Seth. Lacquer doll craftsperson Kanakalata Das and award winning Ollywood actor Archita Sahu were honoured in-absentia while the aunt of Odishas sprint queen Srabani Nanda received the award on her behalf. Editorial director of TNIE Prabhu Chawla, The New Indian Express Group CEO Lakshmi Menon and resident editor of TNIE Odisha Siba Mohanty were present.
Age no bar so long as capable leaders with credibility run the country: Ram Madhav at OLF
BHUBANESWAR: With a debate taking shape on the merit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continuing in active politics even after attaining 75 years of age and the post-Modi era, strategic thinker, author and former national general secretary of BJP Ram Madhav said age should not be a barrier so long as the leaders are capable with credibility. In a conversation with senior journalist Kaveree Bamzai on Hindutva Paradigm: A new definition at the concluding day of the Odisha Literary Festival-2025 here on Sunday, Madhav said Modi is the leader of the whole country and he is leading it in a visionary way. Those who are capable and run the country efficiently should continue. In a country as diverse as India, you need a person with experience and credibility. He is doing an excellent job. I would not say that people over 75 years of age should quit politics and go away, was Madhavs cryptic reply. Citing the example of ex-President of USA Ronald Reagan, the author said his young opponent questioned the formers ability to run for the presidency during the 1979 election because of his old age. Reagan said his job is to exploit the talents of the youth of the country. With the prime minister always being in a hurry to achieve his goals, Madhav, who is the president of think tank India Foundation, said there is nothing wrong in it. To be in a hurry is not wrong. There will be occasions when you need to be in a hurry. We have to race forward, otherwise we will be left out. We need to go out of the curve to meet out targets, he stressed. Citing the example of China, Madhav said, two decades ago the leaders of the country decided to push everything to be where they are today. There was no ifs and buts. The prime minister set out his goals from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He is pushing the country fast to achieve them. He cannot achieve his mission alone. It requires a whole-of-the-nation approach. The positive outcome of Modis approach is that now states have been setting targets to become trillion dollar economy, he said. We have the ability, capability and the strength to build a strong economy, robust security and a dignified India. We have to be practical. Prosperity of India requires strategic action, sustained efforts and realistic planning, not romanticism, the RSS leader underlined. Coming down heavily on the Congress for constantly attacking constitutional bodies, Madhav said all independent institutions of the country including the Election Commission are under fire for furthering its petty political gains at the cost of the nation. How it is possible for the EC to take out selective people from the voters list? he wondered.
Delhi experienced a weekend of humidity and light rain, while Punjab faces severe flooding with significant casualties and displacement. Gujarat's Vadodara is grappling with waterlogging after heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued alerts for heavy showers in East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
90 kg ganja seized in Keralas Ernakulam; three West Bengal natives held
KOCHI, Sep 7 : Police on Sunday seized 90 kg of ganja and arrested three West Bengal natives who were allegedly attempting to smuggle the contraband from Odisha in a car at Pookkattupadi near here. The accused were identified as Ashiq Iqbal (27) of Jalangi, Murshidabad; Alangir Sardar (25) of Nadia; and Sohail Rana (20) of Saheb Nagar, police said. They were taken into custody in a joint operation led by the Perumbavoor Assistant Superintendent of Polices special squad and [] The post 90 kg ganja seized in Keralas Ernakulam; three West Bengal natives held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Body of Missing Girl Found in Odisha, Villagers Block Road in Protest
Locals stage road blockade demanding justice; police launch forensic probe
Body of missing Chinese sailor fished out of sea in Odisha's Paradip
A Chinese sailor, Zhang Tai, who went missing after falling into the sea at Paradip Port in Odisha on Friday, was found dead on Sunday. A search operation involving multiple agencies was launched after Tai fell while setting a ladder at the Paradip International Cargo Terminal.
Odisha cops serve notice to Rajiv Foundation seeking foreign contribution details
Odisha: Cow vigilante attack dairy farmers over religious identity
Four dairy farmers were allegedly attacked by cow vigilantes in Palasuni locality of Odishas capital city, Bhubaneswar, on Saturday, September 6, leading to the death of a calf. Bichitrandra Behera from Alipingal village in Jagatsinghpur district said he and other dairy farmers purchased cows from Andhra Pradesh under the Kamadhenu Yojana, a five-year initiative by 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 .
Five Madrasa Students Arrested For Murder Of 12-Year-Old Boy In Odisha
Five minor students of a madrasa in Odisha's Nayagarh district were arrested for allegedly killing a 12-year-old boy of the institution and dumping his body into a septic tank, an officer said today.
Young Elephant Gets Stuck In Odisha Canal, Saves Self After Hours Of Struggle
A five-year-old elephant calf endured a harrowing ordeal on Saturday after falling into the Rengali canal near Haladiabahal village in Odishas Dhenkanal district.
5 minor students of madrasa arrested for killing 12-year-old boy in Odisha's Nayagarh
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had allegedly threatened seniors of exposing their act of sexual abuse of junior students
NLCIL mines get five-star rating of Union Coal Ministry
The Lignite Mine 1A in Neyveli, Talabira II and III coal mines in Odisha and Barsingar lignite mine in Rajasthan have got the first place in the survey of lignite and coal-based open cast mines
Odisha: Five minor students arrested for killing a 12-year-old boy
The incident occurred on September 2 at a madrasa located within the Ranpur police station limits of Nayagarh district. The police registered a case on September 3, and the five accused minor boys in the age group of 12 to 15 years have been taken into custody on Saturday
Odisha, Chhattisgarh Move Closer to Settlement in Mahanadi Water Dispute
Top officials of both states, including Chief Secretaries and senior water resources department functionaries, held detailed deliberations
We need to bring Odisha into global arena: Union Min
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday emphasised the need to develop the brand of Odisha and bring the state into the global arena. While speaking at the India and Odisha Journalism Award event organised by Pallibani Mission, Pradhan said that through the National Education Policy 2020, they have worked to encourage all mother tongues of the country, and Odisha play a key role in realising the PMs resolve for a Developed India. The event was attended by Pradhan as the chief guest, Yoga guru Ramdev as the special guest, and The New Indian Express group editor Santwana Bhattacharya as the chief speaker. In 1936, Odisha earned the distinction of forming the first linguistic-based state in the country, and we will soon witness its centennial celebration, he said. In 2014, Odia was granted the status of a classical language, and Ramachandran has made a special contribution to promoting it as a language. Pradhan further stated that as an Odia, it is their responsibility to establish their great culture, rich history, and remarkable heritage not only at the national level but also on the international stage. Odisha has long been a cradle of global spirituality, with the spread of Buddhism to the world tracing its roots back to this land. Today, the call is for all of us to unite in preserving and promoting Odishas rich heritage, while playing a vital role in shaping the vision of a developed India, he added. Sanjeev Paliwal, managing editor of International and Sahitya Tak; Pratap Somvanshi, managing editor of Hindustan; and Saurabh Dwivedi, founding editor of The Lallantop, were honoured with the Indian Journalism Award. The Odisha Journalism Award was presented to Sangram K Sarangi, editor of Argus Digital; Ratnakar Bhoi, district correspondent of Sambad; and Satyasundar Barik, special correspondent of The Hindu. While congratulating the awardees, Bhattacharya said, Were a community under incessant attack from power, society, and technology. Society thinks we are too close to power, and power thinks that we are too close to society. Meanwhile, AI (artificial intelligence) steals our work, feeds it back to us and tells us, We are no good. When the news list comes, it often looks like a battleground in itself. Unbelievable pictures of disaster tell that the climate of the planet is changing, while a global summit points out the shifting world order. Parliament sessions point towards the changing vice-president or a change in GST, while the Election Commission notes shifts in the voter roll. Meanwhile, the leader of the Opposition believes the political climate itself is undergoing change, she said. It is upon us to record and comment and analyse all that is changing or perceived to be changing, Bhattacharya added.
PM Modi yet to respond to CM Mann's letter seeking Rs 60,000 Crore: Punjab minister Cheema
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, alleging that he is yet to respond to the AAP government's demand for releasing the state's pending Rs 60,000 crore with the Centre. Cheema alleged that the BJP-led Centre has utterly failed Punjab in the time of crisis. Talking to reporters here, he said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had written to Modi for the release of Rs 60,000 crore of the state's funds stuck with the Centre. He claimed the state has suffered a Rs 50,000-crore loss on account of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation and that a payment of Rs 8,000 crore from the Centre's rural development fund is due. Till now, the prime minister has not replied to the letter, Cheema said. He said Union ministers visited the flood-hit state but were only involved in photo-ops. They played politics over the bodies, the minister alleged. Many people have died in Punjab but the prime minister has not spoken a word, he said. Union Minister Chouhan inspects flood damage in Punjab, assures aid Cheema pointed out that the Indian government has sent relief material for earthquake-hit people in Afghanistan. Punjab is also part of the country and it has been at the forefront for making sacrifices, he said while expressing dismay over the fact that no relief package has been announced for the state. The AAP leader said the Centre claims to be assessing the damage but is yet to request for flood-related data from the state, which Punjab is fully prepared to provide, whereas the final report on the damage can be accessed after the floodwaters recede. He urged the Centre to release pending dues amounting to Rs 60,000 crore. Earlier, Cheema said whenever there was a flood situation any state, be it Odisha or West Bengal, the Centre provided relief in three to four days. Fifteen days have passed since Punjab faced floods and the prime minister has not uttered a word to stand by the people of the state. Whenever the country faced any problem, Punjab was at the forefront. But the BJP is discriminating against Punjab, he alleged. Providing a grim overview of the state's unprecedented flood crisis, describing it as the worst in five decades, Cheema said relentless rainfall in Punjab and neighbouring hill states has triggered widespread devastation, affecting almost 2,000 villages across all districts and impacting more than four lakh people. The farm sector, a cornerstone of the state's economy, has suffered extensive damage in 18 districts. Additionally, infrastructure, houses and livestock have sustained significant losses. AAP, BJP trade charges over cause of Punjab floods as Congress blames both for collective failure
Car Rams Auto-Rickshaw In Odishas Angul; 3 Killed, 2 Injured
The impact of the collision reportedly sent the auto plunging into a pool of muddy water, leaving the occupants trapped. Rescue teams, assisted by local residents, pulled out the victims and rushed them to the Angul District Headquarters Hospital.
Odisha Govt Mandates Biometric Attendance For Panchayati Raj Staff To Enforce Punctuality
The move is also aimed at strengthening accountability in grassroots governance: Reports
Odisha: Driver Torches Ganja-Laden Car After Tyre Burst to Destroy Evidence
Blaze to Escape: Driver torches ganja-laden car in Nuabazar, Binika town, Sonepur district, in a bid to destroy evidence after tyre burst
Three held for robbing jewellery store with toy gun in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Three of the four men, who had robbed the Sri Rama Jewellers near Machohalli Gate on July 24 after threatening the staff with a toy gun, have been arrested. The entire incident was caught on the stores CCTV cameras, showing the accused robbing and escaping in 18 seconds. The accused have been identified as Mohammed Rafik, Noushad and Mohammed Ibtekar. The Madanayakanahalli police are looking for the other accused, identified as Ramshad. Rafik was arrested by the Siddapura police for robbing a 62-year-old woman of her gold chain in Jayanagar 2nd block in January. When police checked the CCTV footage after the Sri Ram Jewellery incident, they found the involvement of Rafik. The accused are from Bihar, Udupi, Kodagu and Odisha. The accused entered the shop around 9 pm during the closing hours of the store when the owner was keeping the ornaments in a safe. The police have recovered gold ornaments worth Rs 30 lakh, two cars and Rs 10 lakh in cash. The accused are said to be habitual offenders having committed nearly 50 robberies. The accused had escaped with 150 gram of gold ornaments from the jewellery shop. Kannaiah Lal, the owner, had filed a complaint. Of the four accused, three had covered their faces with masks and entered the shop. The accused had come on a two-wheeler and had used a fake number plate, said an officer.
22 river monitoring stations record severe flood situation: CWC
New Delhi: The Central Water Commission on Friday warned of widespread flooding across several states, with 22 river monitoring stations reporting severe flood situation and 23 others above normal water levels. According to the daily flood situation report, eight stations each in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Gujarat, Delhi, Jharkhand, Odisha, Rajasthan []
PM Modi likely to visit flood-hit states for review and relief assessment
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the flood-affected states that have recently suffered severe damage due to deluge and flash floods, resulting in significant loss of standing crops, human lives, and property. A senior government source on Friday hinted that a plan is being prepared for PM Modis visit to these states, where he will review the situation alongside the concerned state governments. The floods have wreaked havoc on human lives, livestock, and infrastructure following cloudbursts and flash floods caused by extremely heavy rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Uttarakhand, and several other states. Among the worst-affected states, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have borne the brunt of the disaster. Sources further added that the Prime Minister, accompanied by the Chief Ministers of the concerned states, may also conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas. Punjab, which is governed by the Aam Aadmi Party, is the worst-affected state , with more than 1,900 villages severely impacted and over 300,000 people displaced due to flooding. Haryana has also experienced severe flood conditions, similar to other parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and various northern states of India. Landslides and the collapse of houses in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other states, triggered by cloudbursts and persistent heavy rainfall have claimed numerous lives. The Prime Ministers Office will soon finalise the date for the PMs proposed visits to the flood-affected states to conduct a comprehensive review.
Odisha CMs Flight Diverted To Kolkata Amid Heavy Rain In Bhubaneswar
Housing and urban development minister Krushnachandra Mahapatra confirmed the development, saying the diversion was precautionary and routine under such circumstances
Odisha Man Killed In Blast While Installing Newly Purchased Gas Cylinder
The blast occurred while the cylinder was being connected for cooking, blowing off the roof of resident Dolly Panigrahis kitchen and damaging adjacent houses
Odisha CM flight diverted due to the bad weather lands safely at Kolkata
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi`s flight was diverted to Kolkata, after it failed to land at Bhubaneswar due to the bad weather confirmed by Bhubaneswar Airport Director. He also said CM boarded the Air India flight (AI 473), which took off from Kolkata airport and landed at Bhubaneswar airport.
Odisha CM's flight diverted to Kolkata due to inclement weather
Majhi, who was on a five-day tour to Delhi, was scheduled to land at Bhubaneswar airport around 9.45 a.m
Odisha Government Begins Process To Reclaim 58,000 Acres Of Lord Jagannaths Land
Odisha government has launched a large-scale initiative to reclaim nearly 58,000 acres of land belonging to Lord Jagannath, spread across the state and in several parts of the country.
BJD demands full GST exemption on kendu leaves, handloom sectors
Odisha is the third highest producer of kendu leaves, after Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
BJD demands full GST exemption on kendu leaf and handloom products
Odisha's BJD party wants no GST on kendu leaf and handloom items. They are asking the central government to make up for GST revenue changes. The party says tribal and dalit people who collect kendu leaves need this help. BJD has been asking for this exemption since 2018. They believe it will support poor weavers who make handloom products.
Odisha: BSF Personnel Rescue Rare Giant Flying Squirrel
Forest officials said the rescued animal, locally known as Udanta Musa (flying rat), was later examined by a veterinary doctor and is under observation.
Odisha to issue work order for 50,000 Antyodaya houses on PM Modis birthday
Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said housing assistance of 1.2 lakh will be provided for constructing a pucca house with a minimum carpet area of 25 square feet
Dalit man lynched on suspicion of killing cattle in Odisha, 6 held
A group of people found them chopping the meat of a cow in a forest near their village
Tambaram City Police arrest two men from Odisha, seize 101 kg of ganja
Bengaluru to receive thundershowers, rain till this weekend
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is in for a week of intermittent rain, thundershowers and cloudy skies. The city and surrounding areas are expected to get light to moderate showers every day until Sunday, with gusty winds likely on some days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Wednesday. In the past 24 hours, Bengaluru Urban recorded a maximum temperature of 26.7 degree Celsius and minimum of 20 degree Celsius. Bengaluru Rural saw a maximum of 27.7 degree Celsius and 2.8mm of rain. Both areas reported drizzle and light rain. As per the IMD, light to moderate rain and thundershowers with gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are likely to occur at a few places, including Ballari, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Chamarajanagar and Shivamogga, among other districts. Coastal Karnataka will also come under heavy rain at one or two places in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts. The rain is due to a well-marked low-pressure system over northwest Bay of Bengal, off the Odisha coast. This system, along with a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6km above sea level, is moving inland towards Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The associated monsoon trough is passing through central India, keeping rainfall active in Karnataka. Forecast for Bengaluru Sept 4: Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain or thundershowers, gusty winds likely Sept 57: Cloudy skies with light to moderate rain; temperatures in 20-29 degrees Celsius range
Six family members get life imprisonment for murder in Odisha
After nearly three years, Additional Sessions Judge Bishnu Prasad Mishra convicted Anant Pujari, Siba Shankar Pujari, Chandan Pujari, Dumar Pujari and Dalimba Pujari under Sections 302 and 149 IPC. A juvenile involved in the crime was tried separately and also sentenced to life imprisonment, said Santosh Mishra, Additional Public Prosecutor
