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CUTTACK: PARAKRAM Diwas, commemorating the 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, will this year be celebrated from January 23 to 25 at the Satyabrata Stadium here. To be organised by the Ministry of Culture, the three-day event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in presence of deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on January 23. Apart from photo, books, INA artefacts exhibitions and sand art with augmented reality (AR) and visual reality (VR) showcasing Netajis life journey and achievements, a plethora of cultural events will dot the three-day event. Two films, Netaji, a biography and The Flame Burns Bright, and a theatrical performance by the National School of Drama will be screened during the course of the event. This apart, several cultural programmes including Ananya Odisha - an Odissi dance performance by the Odisha Dance Academy will enthral the audience on the inaugural day. Likewise, Message of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as President of the Haripura National Congress-1938 and The INA Trial- Azad Hind Fauz Ka Mukadama, patriotic duet song, dance dramas, folk dance forms including Paika dance will be staged from 11 am to 8pm on January 24. Similarly, cultural programmes including patriotic chorus song, Gotipua dance and dance drama on the life and achievement of Netaji will be organised from 11 am to 8 pm on January 25. Meanwhile on the day, as many as 20 artists of Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi made canvas paintings depicting Netajis life and achievements on the premises of Netaji Birthplace Museum here.
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BHUBANESWAR : After a four-year delay, the much-awaited Hanspal flyover on the outskirts of the city was opened for commuters here on Tuesday. Inaugurating the 600-metre-long flyover, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi said though the project had commenced in June 2020, it got delayed by over four years due to various reasons. It has been opened for the public now, she added. In August 2024, Hanspal flyover was opened on National Highway-16 for commuters coming from Cuttack side. There was a huge demand to open the other side of the flyover for commuters proceeding from Bhubaneswar to Cuttack due to traffic congestion and road accidents in the area. It was my pleasure and privilege to declare open the newly-constructed flyover in Hanspal, north Bhubaneswar. This flyover worth Rs 24 crore is my first project as Bhubaneswar MP. The long wait ended today, said Sarangi. She further informed that many such projects are on the anvil and they are being pursued vigorously. Officials of the National Highways Authority of India were present on the occasion. My pleasure & privilege it was to declare 'open' the newly constructed FLYOVER at HANSPAL,North Bhubaneswar. This FLYOVER ( 600 mts) worth Rs 24 crore is my first project as MP,BBSR.Long wait was over today. I am delighted. Many more such projects are on the anvil.Pursuing all. pic.twitter.com/0ZXzcD5cUi Aparajita Sarangi, 2nd time MP- LS,Bhubaneswar (@AprajitaSarangi) January 21, 2025
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Bagchi Karunashraya palliative care centre inaugurated in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR : Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre is the best example of humanism and a great reflection of charity, kindness and compassion, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday. Inaugurating the centre at Info Valley - II on the outskirts of the city, the chief minister praised its founders and said such selfless contribution in the field of social service is rarely seen these days. The palliative care centre is a collaborative effort of Bangalore Hospice Trust (BHT), Karunashraya and renowned tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Subroto Bagchi for which the Bagchi family had pledged Rs 130 crore. The Bagchi couple is a role model for Odisha. Their initiative will definitely inspire others to serve the society. The treatment of cancer is very costly and with the death of the patient due to the disease, the family also faces financial hardship. The centre will alleviate the suffering of poor patients, he said. The 110-bed centre will provide free specialised medical care to cancer patients who can get relief from pain and other symptoms of end-stage disease. The Odisha government has provided land and other related facilities for this centre at a subsidised rate. Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Karunashraya is the greatest model of public service in India and reflects what sacrifice, compassion and empathy mean to some great souls. He expressed gratitude to the Bagchi couple on behalf of the people of Odisha for establishing the centre and a cancer hospital in the state. Health and Family Welfare minister Mukesh Mahaling said the institution has been established with the noble intention of providing services to cancer patients who are fighting death. The government will provide all support to the centre, he assured. Speaking on the occasion, Bagchi said cancer affects the entire family along with the patient. For this, there is a need for compassion along with treatment. Cancer treatment cannot be left to the government alone. We all have to extend out cooperation, he said. Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja and managing trustee of BHT Gurmeet Singh Randhawa were present among others.
Government to create additional infra to set up Sishu Vatikas in state: Odisha CM
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Odia MBA study materials by IGNOU, AICTE launched
BHUBANESWAR : Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said Odisha is on the path to become a knowledge-based society with language the biggest contributor to its progress. Releasing the Odia version of MBA study material of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) here, Pradhan said societal progress occurs through linguistic progress. This initiative by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) will mark a new chapter in Odishas higher and professional education. While lauding the role of AICTE in promoting technical and professional education in India, Pradhan said it has integrated Indian languages into technical education. IGNOU and AICTE have played significant roles in providing affordable education to students across the country and abroad. Developing MBA course materials in Odia is another commendable joint effort by the two premier institutes, he added. He said Odia is an ancient language with rich history and heritage. Since 2014, Odia has been given the classical language status. The state government is making sincere efforts to widen the scope of education in Odia language in different streams of higher technical and professional education. Expanding the scope of Odia language and education is a priority agenda for the BJP government, Pradhan said. Under e-Kumbh (Knowledge unleased in multiple Bharatiya languages) project, AICTE is translating its MBA programmes and technical books into 12 Indian languages including Odia, he added.
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BHUBANESWAR : Odisha polices precise intelligence inputs, quick dispatch as well as strategic positioning of three teams of the Special Operations Group (SOG) along with a high-resolution drone deployment provided crucial assistance to Chhattisgarh Police in the major anti-Naxal operation in which at least 14 red ultras were killed in last 24 hours . Sources said Odisha Police had received actionable intelligence on January 18 regarding the movement of a group of over 25 Maoists in neighbouring Chhattisgarhs Kularighat reserve forest area in Gariaband district, which is only five km away from Nuapada border. Nuapada and Gariaband SPs Gundala Reddy Raghavendra and Nikhil Ashok Kumar Rakhecha respectively, both from of 2019 batch, held detailed discussions before launching the significant anti-Naxal operation on Sunday night (January 19). Sources said three teams of SOG with operational names - SOG 21, 40 and 44 were already camping in Nuapada district and continuously carrying out area domination exercises. Nuapada & Gariaband SPs prepped the assault Usually, each team of SOG camps in a particular district for a minimum of three to four months. The three SOG teams having 24 personnel each were prepared to be dispatched and engaged immediately in the joint operation, which witnessed the involvement of Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA). On Sunday, SOG teams were accompanied by two teams of Chhattisgarh Polices E-30 Force and five teams of CRPF. A fierce gun battle ensued between the Maoists and the security personnel later in the night and bodies of two women ultras were recovered along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition on Monday morning. Sources said Nuapada SP Gundala Reddy and district intelligence operation cell officers continuously monitored the high voltage police action against the Naxals. Apart from carrying out combing operation on ground zero, Odisha Police took the aerial survey by deploying an advanced drone, having a range of up to 15 km and worth about Rs 1.5 crore, to get a birds eye view. Police noticed the movement of Naxals on Monday night which was not far from the spot where the two women rebels were earlier neutralised. The security personnel then launched a controlled firing and recovered the body of Jayram alias Chalapathi, a member of the Maoists central committee, carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore. Sources informed that CRPF too deployed its own drone. So far, security forces have recovered bodies of nine male and four female members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). One SOG jawan sustained injury during the exchange of fire. He was rushed to a hospital and is out of danger. It was a major joint operation and huge cache of arms and ammunition including IEDs, one self-loading rifle and INSAS rifle each, two .303 rifles, four magazines, eight country made weapons, 10 live rounds and other incriminating articles were seized, said DGP, YB Khurania.
14 Maoists Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter
Raipur: Fourteen Naxals were gunned down in an encounter with the security forces in the forested area close to the Udanti Sitanadi wildlife sanctuary in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh, the police said on Tuesday. Among them was a central committee member of the outlawed CPI (Maoist), Jayaram alias Chalpathi, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head. The encounter, which took place in Kulhadi Ghat area under Mainpur police station on Monday afternoon, was continuing till the last reports came at 7 pm on Tuesday, the police said. Fourteen Maoists have been killed in the encounter so far. Besides, a huge cache of automatic weapons, including self-loaded rifles (SLR) and INSAS, were recovered at the encounter site, additional DGP (Naxal operation) Vivekanand Sinha told this newspaper. The death toll of Maoists is likely to go up as the security forces have started closing in on the Maoist camp in the area, another police officer said, but did not want to be quoted. The development assumes significance as far as the counter-insurgency is concerned as a Maoist central committee member has not been known to be killed in an encounter, a senior police officer said. Jayaram, alias Chalpathi alias Ramchandra Reddy alias Appa Rao alias Ramu, was a CC member and was in charge of the Maoists Odisha state committee, according to the police. He was also operating in the Marh region in Abujhmad area in south Bastar, the police said. He hailed from Matampalle village under Kambhamvaripalle Mandal in Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. Acting on specific intelligence inputs on the presence of some top-level Maoist leaders along with armed Naxals in the forested area, a joint operation involving Chhattisgarhs district reserve guards (DRG), CRPF, CoBRA and Odishas Special Operation Group (SoG) was launched on Monday. Sources said that around 1,000 security personnel from the Chhattisgarh and Odisha police and the CRPF had surrounded a group of around 60 Maoists from all sides, leaving them little opportunity to escape. The security forces have now advanced towards the Maoists camp and the exact number of the slain Naxals could be ascertained when the forces raid the camp, a police officer said. Union home minister Amit Shah hailed the successful counter-insurgency operation and said: Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major success towards building a Naxal-free Bharat. The CRPF, SoG Odisha, and Chhattisgarh police neutralised 14 Naxalites in a joint operation along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. With our resolve for a Naxal-free India and the joint efforts of our security forces, Naxalism is breathing its last today. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said: Strengthening the resolve of esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah to end Naxalism in the country by March 2026, security personnel are continuously achieving success in counter-insurgency operations. Their achievements are commendable and I salute their bravery. On Monday, two women Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces in the area. On January 16, as many as 18 Maoists, including Telangana state committee chief Damodar, carrying a bounty of Rs 50 lakhs, were gunned down in an encounter in Bijapur district in south Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
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Naxals encounter: Another mighty blow to Naxalism: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Describing it as another mighty blow to Naxalism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said 14 Naxalites were killed in a joint operation by the CRPF, SoG Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. With the resolve for a Naxal-free India and joint efforts of security forces, Naxalism is breathing its last today, Shah said. Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major success towards building a Naxal-free Bharat. The CRPF, SoG Odisha, and Chhattisgarh Police neutralised 14 Naxalites in a joint operation along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, Shah wrote on X. An official said the Maoists were killed in a fresh exchange of fire that took place late Monday and early Tuesday morning in a forest under the Mainpur police station area along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border.
Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxalites Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Gariaband
Amit Shah said the Maoists were killed in a joint operation by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), SoG Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police along the inter-state border.
14 Maoists killed in joint operation launched by Odisha and Chhattisgarh police
At least 14 Maoists were killed in a joint operation conducted by the Odisha and Chhattisgarh police, along with CRPF personnel, in the Kularighat Reserve Forest of Chhattisgarh, located just 5 km from the Nuapada district border in Odisha.
14 Maoists killed in gunfight along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border
Chhattisgarh, Jan 20: Twelve more Maoists were killed in a gunfight between security personnel and left-wing extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on Tuesday, bringing the total number of Maoists killed in the ongoing operation to 14, police said. The joint operation, carried out by the police forces of Odisha and Chhattisgarh along with the CRPF, [] The post 14 Maoists killed in gunfight along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border appeared first on Northlines .
Bihar man files case against Rahul Gandhi for spilled milk, cites fight against Indian state remark
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'Mighty blow': Home Minister Amit Shah on killing of 14 Naxals in Chhattisgarh
NEW DELHI: Describing it as another mighty blow to Naxalism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said 14 Naxalites were killed in a joint operation by the CRPF, SoG Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. With the resolve for a Naxal-free India and joint efforts of security forces, Naxalism is breathing its last today, Shah said. Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major success towards building a Naxal-free Bharat. Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major success towards building a Naxal-free Bharat. The CRPF, SoG Odisha, and Chhattisgarh Police neutralised 14 Naxalites in a joint operation along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. With our resolve for a Naxal-free Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 21, 2025 The CRPF, SoG Odisha, and Chhattisgarh Police neutralised 14 Naxalites in a joint operation along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, Shah wrote on X. An official said the Maoists were killed in a fresh exchange of fire that took place late Monday and early Tuesday morning in a forest under the Mainpur police station area along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border.
Maoist Chalapati among 12 killed at Chhattisgarh-Odisha border
Bhubaneswar: Twelve more Maoists including senior leader Chalapati were killed in a gunfight between security personnel and left-wing extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border on Tuesday, police said. As two women red rebels were gunned down on Monday, the total number of Maoists killed in the ongoing inter-state operation mounted to 14, a senior officer said. 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 .
10 More Naxalites Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh's Gariaband District
At least twelve Maoists, including several senior leaders, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Kularighat forested terrain of the Mainpur region in Gariaband district, near the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, approximately 160 km east of Raipur, a senior police officer reported on Tuesday. n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
12 more Maoists killed in gunfight with security personnel: Odisha Police
Bhubaneswar: Twelve more Maoists were killed in a gunfight between security personnel and left-wing extremists along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border Tuesday, police said. As two women red rebels were gunned down Monday, the total number of Maoists killed in the ongoing inter-state operation mounted to 14, a senior officer said. The operations were being conducted by []
Maoist Carrying Rs 1 Crore Bounty Among 14 Killed In Chhattisgarh Encounter
Jayram alias Chalapathi was killed in the exchange of fire that took place in a forest along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border.
Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxals killed in encounter
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh): Fourteen Naxals were killed in an encounter with Chhattisgarh police at the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border on Monday, the Chhattisgarh Police stated. According to the police, a member of the Naxal group, who had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on his head, was also killed in the encounter. According to the police the encounter is still underway and more details are awaited on the matter. On January 17, two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans sustained injuries after Naxals set off an improvised explosive device (IED) in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. The incident happened when in the morning when a BSF road-opening party was being deployed up between Camp Garpa and Garpa village, added the police official. The incident has been confirmed by Narayanpur SP Prabhat Kumar and detailed information will be shared by the officials later in the day. On January 16, two CRPF jawans were injured in a pressure IED blast planted by Naxalites near Putkel village under the Basaguda police station in Bijapur district. On January 12, five Naxalites including two women were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur. Several automatic and other weapons and explosives were recovered from the forests under the National Park area of the Bijapur district. The recovered weapons included one SLR rifle, one 12-bore rifle, two single-shot rifles, one BGL launcher, and one locally made Bharmar gun, along with explosives, Maoist literature, and other Naxal materials. Speaking to ANI about the South Bastar naxal encounter, IG Bastar P Sundarraj said, Bodies of 12 Naxalites, including 5 women, were recovered in the encounter that took place at 9 pm between security forces and Naxalites on January 16. A large number of arms and ammunition were also recovered. We are moving ahead in our goal of taking action against Naxalism, said P Sundarraj.
14 Maoists killed in encounter at Odisha-Chhattisgarh border
Those killed include a senior member of the central committee, the highest decision making body of the Maoists, Gariaband Superintendent of Police said.
12 Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband
Gariaband, Jan 21: At least 12 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband district, police said on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday, two women Naxalites were killed and one CoBRA jawan was injured in an encounter during the same operation, they said. An official said a fresh exchange of fire took place late on Monday night and early Tuesday morning in a forest under the Mainpur police station area along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, in which 12 [] The post 12 Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarhs Gariaband appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Donald Trump signs record number of key orders after swearing-in as US President
Washington: Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, signed a record number of executive orders within hours of assuming office. Less than six hours after taking the oath Monday, Trump publicly signed several orders and continued to issue more from the White House later in the day. In his inaugural []
Two arrested for robbery in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Nayapalli police in Bhubaneswar Monday arrested Kanha Sahoo (23) and Nabin Satapathy (23) for their involvement in a robbery December 1. One associate is still on the run. The incident occurred near IRC Village early in the morning when the victim, Sunil Kumar Sahoo, was returning home on his scooter. The accused, along with []
Tata Power and OREDA Join Forces to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power and a key player in Indias renewable energy sector, has partnered with the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (OREDA) to accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Odisha under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Shri Saidutta Biplab Keshari Pradhan, CEO of OREDA, and Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD of Tata Power, in the presence of Odishas Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. This initiative aims to expand Odishas renewable energy footprint by promoting accessible and affordable solar energy solutions, implemented through Tata Powers four DISCOMs in the state. The program focuses on increasing public awareness and streamlining solar adoption for residential consumers. Speaking on the collaboration, Dr. Praveer Sinha said, This partnership underscores Tata Power's commitment to Odishas development and the states renewable energy goals. We are proud to support the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and work with the state government to mainstream solar power. TPREL, identified as a preferred partner by OREDA, will ensure the provision of reliable and efficient solar solutions with lifetime care. As part of the initiative, awareness drives will be conducted at high-visibility locations such as airports, malls, and railway stations. The company will also develop educational materials on renewable energy, train rooftop installation personnel, and engage with local communities to foster technical expertise. OREDA CEO Shri Pradhan highlighted the states vast solar energy potential, stating, Our partnership with Tata Power is a crucial step in harnessing Odishas solar resources to meet the states energy demands sustainably. Together, we aim to empower consumers and accelerate renewable energy adoption. Odisha, which offers the highest solar subsidies in India, is set to lead the solar revolution, significantly reducing financial barriers for consumers. The initial rollout of the initiative will focus on key cities, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Paradip, Berhampur, Sambalpur, Balasore, and Rourkela, with plans to expand statewide. OREDA and Tata Power will jointly oversee public awareness campaigns, guide government agencies, and conduct regular reviews to ensure the programs success, marking a significant step toward a sustainable energy future for Odisha.
Jumbo tramples boy to death; mother critical
Khurda: A differently-abled boy died while his mother sustained grievous injuries after being attacked by an elephant in Khurda district, Monday. The deceased was identified as Sayta Ranjan Martha, 18, and the injured Sulochana Martha of Mahatpalla under Sadar police limits. According to an eyewitness, the incident took place in the morning when the two []
High-ranking Maoist leaders among 12 rebels killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband
RAIPUR: At least twelve Maoists, including several senior leaders, were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Kularighat forested terrain of the Mainpur region in Gariaband district, near the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, approximately 160 km east of Raipur, a senior police officer reported on Tuesday. The encounter began yesterday, and by late evening , the forces had recovered the bodies of two women Maoists. More bodies were found this morning. The casualty count is expected to rise as the search operation has been intensified in the area. This operation marks the first time that several senior leaders of the banned outfit have been killed in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh. All the bodies were recovered from the Gariaband region, said Nikhil Rakhecha, Superintendent of Police, Gariaband district, speaking to The New Indian Express. There were intelligence inputs indicating the presence of senior Maoists assembling in the region. A joint operation was launched involving the Gariaband district force, personnel from the CRPF, the elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), and the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Nuapada, Odisha, the officer added. One CoBRA personnel was injured in the gunfight and was airlifted to Raipur yesterday for immediate medical attention at a private hospital. His condition is reported to be stable and out of danger. The slain Maoists were identified as members of the Mainpur-Nuapada division of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). This is the second major encounter against Maoists in the Gariaband district near the Odisha border this year. On January 3, one Maoist was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Indagaon forest of the district. The series of encounters against left-wing extremists is part of a renewed strategy to free the state of Chhattisgarh from the influence of the outlawed Maoists. Last year, the Maoists suffered a significant setback in the conflict-ridden Bastar region. Security forces neutralized 219 Maoists in separate encounters in southern Chhattisgarh, marking the largest loss in their revolutionary history. Additionally, 992 cadres of left-wing extremists were arrested, and 837 surrendered in the state in 2024.
12 more Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district
BHUBANESWAR: In a major operation, 12 more Maoists were killed during an exchange of fire with the Odisha and Chhattisgarh police forces, along with the CRPF, along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border in Gariaband district on Tuesday morning. Earlier, security personnel had neutralized two women cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) in the early hours of Monday as part of the ongoing operation. The total number of Maoists killed in the ongoing inter-state operation mounted to 14, a senior officer said. In the ongoing operation, 12 more Maoists have been killed during late night and early morning in an exchange of fire with SOG (special operation group) team during the ongoing joint inter-state operation, the Odisha Police said in a statement. A significant cache of arms and ammunition, including a self-loading rifle and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), was recovered from the spot, according to DGP YB Khurania. Two Maoists gunned down by Odisha, Chhattisgarh police Police reported that a search and cordon operation is still underway in the region. The 12 slain Maoists were reportedly members of the Mainpur-Nuapada division of the outlawed CPI (Maoist). Sources indicated that the operation was launched on Sunday night following information about the presence of several Maoists in the Kularighat reserve forest area, about five kilometers from Nuapada. The joint operation involved Odisha Polices Special Operations Group, the E-30 Force of Chhattisgarh Police, and the CRPF. (With inputs from PTI)
Fake ration card holders queue up for delisting
Kalipada: A statement issued Sunday by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra that approximately 4 lakh income taxpayers had availed the ration cards during the previous government has unnerved many ineligible beneficiaries in villages under Baliapal block of Balasore district. Moreover, the ministers appeal to the ineligible beneficiaries to surrender their ration []
Girl attempts suicide after sexual assault by lecturer
Jajpur: A girl student tried to immolate herself after a lecturer of the college under Bari police limits in Jajpur district allegedly sexually tortured the girl and tried to rape her inside the classroom, police said Monday. After reports surfaced, irate students locked up the gate and ransacked the college premises Monday. They demanded the []
