Odisha River Flows Over Danger Mark After Heavy Rain, Many Villages Flooded
Authorities have issued an alert as the water level in the Subarnarekha river in Odisha's Balasore district has crossed the danger mark, creating a flood threat.
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Flood in Odishas Balasore district affects 50,000 people
Balasore: With the flash flood in river Subarnarekha affecting over 50,000 people in Odishas Balasore district, the state government on Saturday launched rescue and relief operations in the inundated areas. The flash flood in three blocks and one urban pocket of Balasore district was due to sudden release of water from Chandil Dam in Jharkhand, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Flash floods hit Balasore, affecting thousands
A flash flood from the Subarnarekha River has hit Odisha`s Balasore district, affecting over 50,000 people across 17 areas, including Bhograi, Baliapal, and Basta. This was caused by heavy rain in Jharkhand, and the administration has quickly started relief and rescue operations
Odishas Gopalpur gangrape victim identifies six accused during test identification parade
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50,000 People In Odisha's Balasore Affected By Subarnarekha River Flash Flood
The incident followed heavy rainfall in neighbouring Jharkhand, triggered by the sudden release of water from the Chandil Dam
Odisha floods: 50,000 people affected by flash flood in Subarnarekha River
Flash flood in Subarnarekha River affects 50,000 people in Odishas Balasore district, relief operations underway
A flood alert has been issued in Balasore district as the Subarnarekha river breached the danger mark at Rajghat. Several villages are facing distress, prompting authorities to prepare for evacuations and stockpile essential supplies. ODRAF teams have been deployed to Balasore and Mayurbhanj, while officials are on high alert in affected blocks.
Odisha: 50,000 people affected by flash flood in Subarnarekha River
A flash flood hit Balasore district in Odisha. The Subarnarekha River overflowed due to heavy rain in Jharkhand. Water entered villages, affecting over 50,000 people. Seventeen gram panchayats faced the impact. Authorities are conducting rescue and relief work. Residents in vulnerable areas are on alert. The administration is providing food and medical assistance.
PM Modi says he declined Trumps US invite to visit Odisha
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Govt to set up Centre of Excellence to mitigate man-animal conflict: Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav
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Declined Trumps invite to US for coming to land of Lord Jagannath: PM Modi in Odisha
BHUBANESHWAR, Jun 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chose to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. The Prime Minister was addressing a rally marking the first anniversary of Odishas maiden BJP government. He also launched a scathing attack on the Congress and accused the opposition party of using tribals for political gains, keeping them backward by branding their habitation as red [] The post Declined Trumps invite to US for coming to land of Lord Jagannath: PM Modi in Odisha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Declined Trumps invite to US for Odisha visit: PM
BHUBANESWAR, June 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chose to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a rally in Bhubaneswar, Modi said, I was in Canada for the G7 Summit when US President Trump had called me and invited me to Washington for a discussion and lunch. I thanked him for the [] The post Declined Trumps invite to US for Odisha visit: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Declined Trumps invite to US for coming to land of Lord Jagannath: PM Modi
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chose to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. The Prime Minister was addressing a rally marking the first anniversary of Odishas maiden BJP government. He also launched a scathing attack Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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PM Modi was in Odisha to commemorate one year of the BJP's state government. He launched 105 development projects valued at over Rs 18,600 crore and flagged off new trains.
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined US President Donald Trumps invitation for a luncheon with him in Washington DC because he had to return to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. Addressing a massive gathering in Bhubaneswar, marking the first anniversary of the Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in the state, the Prime Minister said he got a call from Trump while he was in Canada for the G7 summit. Just two days ago, I was in Canada attending the G7 Summit when I received a call from President Trump, who kindly invited me to visit Washington. While I expressed my gratitude for his thoughtful invitation, I explained that I needed to return to the sacred land of Mahaprabhu. With due respect, I graciously declined his offer, Modi said. Modi made this disclosure in public for the first time after returning from his three-nation tour. The PM had a 35-minute phone call with the US President on Tuesday. During the conversation, Modi made it clear that India has never accepted -- and never will -- third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. Trump had earlier taken credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Bihar would not forget insult: PM Modi slams RJD over Ambedkar portrait insult In his speech, Modi also said the BJP government has taken firm and decisive action against those involved in violence and has prioritised the development of tribal regions. As a result, Naxal-related violence has now been confined to just 20 districts. With the current pace of efforts to combat this issue, the tribal community is on the path to being completely free from the grip of Naxalism. Naxalism will be eliminated, it's Modi's guarantee, he said to thunderous applause in Bhubaneswar. In several states across the country, the BJP governments ushered in not just change in leadership but also brought a new era of social and economic transformation, he said. A decade ago, Assam faced significant challenges, including instability, separatist movements, and widespread violence. However, today, the state is firmly on the path to development. Decades of terrorist activities have come to an end, marking a strong step towards progress and stability, the PM said.
Declined Trumps invite to U.S. to come to land of Lord Jagannath: PM Modi in Odisha
U.S. President Trump had called me and invited me to Washington for a discussion and lunch...saying I have to visit Odisha, the land of Lord Jagannath. I humbly rejected his invitation, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
PM Modi reveals why he skipped Trump's US invite, says Odisha visit on Maha Prabhus Dharti
Trump Called Me For Dinner But: PM Modi On Turning Down US Visit Invite
While addressing a rally in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi said he had declined the invitation of Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chosen to come to Odisha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed he declined a dinner invitation from US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in Canada. Modi prioritized attending a public program in Odisha and visiting the revered land of Mahaprabhu.
Centre grants one-year extension to Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi
CHANDIGARH: The Union Government has given Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, a 1990 batch IAS officer, a one-year extension. Sources said that this decision was conveyed by the Department of Personnel and Training to the Haryana government on Thursday. Rastogi, who retires on June 30, was granted an extension sought by the BJP-led Haryana Government. The extension will be effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It is learnt that with his extension, the hopes of four officers from the 1990 batch, Sudhir Rajpal, Sumita Misra, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Shekhar Vundru, and five officers from the 1991 batch, Vineet Garg, Anil Malik, G Anupama, A K Singh and Abhilaksh Likhi, who were in contention for the coveted post, have been dashed. Sources said that as per the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers, Sudhir Rajpal of the 1990 batch is the senior-most as per inter-se seniority, followed by Sumita Misra, Anurag Rastogi, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Sekhar Vundru. However, Rastogi got the benefit of a seniority-related dispute among the 1990 batch officers. Earlier, certain 1990 batch officers had moved an application against their fellow batchmates Rajpal and Misra, as they had originally been allocated non-Haryana cadres and later joined the Haryana cadre. However, Rajpal and Misra are still at number one and two in the gradation list, as there has been no decision yet on the petition against them. Rastogi currently holds the third position in the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers. Rastogi replaced 1989-batch IAS officer Vivek Joshi, who took voluntary retirement after being appointed as Election Commissioner by the Central government, with the BJP government overlooking the seniority principle. Rastogi was also given the interim charge of chief secretary for a few days after the retirement of T V S N Prasad and before Joshi joined as chief secretary in November last year. He was later posted as Financial Commissioner, Revenue, and also held the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning. He continues to hold the finance and planning portfolios. In the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh, Rastogis batchmate and Himachal Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena was granted a six-month extension in March by the Central government. Likewise, Manoj Ahuja, a 1990 batch officer and Odisha Chief Secretary who was due to retire in December last year, was given a one-year extension by the Central government from January 1 on the recommendation of the state government. Sources further added that since Rule 16(1) of the All-India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, provides for only a six-month extension in service for the chief secretary, the Central government relaxed this rule by invoking Rule 3 of the All India Service (Conditions of ServiceResiduary Matters) Rules, 1960, to grant Rastogi a 12-month extension. Rule 3 of the All India Service (Conditions of ServiceResiduary Matters) Rules, 1960, empowers the Central government to dispense with or relax the requirements of any rule or regulation made under the All India Services Act, 1951.
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Modi launches 105 projects worth over Rs 18,600 cr, unveils Odisha Vision Document
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Odisha Cong leaders detained ahead of Modi's visit
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Dedicated to realise PM Modis vision of Viksit Odisha, says CM Mohan Charan Majhi
This afternoon, the beloved prime minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, arrives in Odisha. On behalf of four-and-half crore Odias, I extend a heartfelt welcome to him on this sacred land of Lord Jagannath. This visit holds a special significance - Modi Ji completes 11 years of dedicated service as the prime minister of India, while I complete my first year as the chief minister of Odisha. In the past year alone, Modi Ji has visited Odisha five times. With todays visit, it becomes his sixth visit since the formation of the double-engine government in the state. Remarkably, Prime Minister Modi has visited Odisha more times than the total visits of all previous prime ministers combined. His frequent visit to Odisha signifies his unique sense of devotion to Lord Jagannath and love for Odisha. During the last one year, I have not only been fortunate to meet him on several occasions, but also experienced his vision for the accelerated economic growth of Odisha. Being involved in social and political activities since my childhood, my concern always remains to make peoples lives qualitative, happy and prosperous. I tried to reflect peoples aspirations in various capacities as an RSS member, a teacher in the Saraswati Shishu Mandir, a sarpanch, an MLA and an Opposition leader in the state Assembly. In the two-and-half decades, since I came to the Assembly as an MLA in 2000 and became chief minister in 2024, I have dedicated myself to public service by keeping my personal life aside. Now, I bear the responsibility of leading Odishas development. My journey of over three decades - built on experience, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to public welfare - has shaped my vision. Above all, the BJPs development model and prime ministers leadership have inspired me with new resolutions. On this path, I am not alone - 4.5 crore Odias walk with me. Modi Jis governance model - Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas - guides our mission. Today, in the gracious presence of Modi Ji, discussion is being held on the development activities undertaken in Odisha in last one year and the Vision 2036 and 2047. I take this opportunity to reiterate our resolve to facilitate that the benefits of development reach the common Odia families, especially women, farmers, youth and the poor, by making them successful in a time-bound manner. Our primary responsibility is to give a pucca house over everyones head, clean drinking water and clean fuel to every house and streamlining schools and hospitals, besides ensuring the safety and security of our citizens. Providing food, financial assistance and free government services to the poor and economically backward people through various social security schemes are the cornerstones of our governance. In the first year, we have given priority to industrialisation. Investment proposals worth Rs 17 lakh crore have been received in the first year. Odisha is making rapid progress in the fields of IT, renewable energy, tourism, food processing, textiles, and semi-conductor sectors. Modi Ji has paved the way for Odisha in receiving more central funds. The mineral policy of the Modi government has been the main force for an increase in the budget size of Odisha. In the 2025-26 FY, our budget size has reached Rs 2.90 lakh crore. Today, while welcoming Modi Ji, I want to assure my dear Odia brothers and sisters that our government, from the chief minister to the ministers and the governance systems at the grassroot levels - will stand with the common and poor people, and ensure their all-round welfare and prosperity.
Ex-municipality chairman among five held for extortion of money from truckers
JHARSUGUDA: Lakhanpur police on Wednesday night arrested five persons including former chairman of Brajrajnagar municipality Kishor Agarwal for allegedly extorting money from truck drivers loading coal at Lakhanpur opencast mines. Apart from prime accused Agarwal (65) of Lamtibahal, his associates Stifen Paramanik, Amarendar Singh, Sujit Kerketta and Sashi Dhar Chouhan were arrested under sections 296, 308 (6), and 61 (2) of BNS. The arrests were made on basis of a complaint filed by one Sunny Ram (36), a truck driver of Simdega in Jharkhand, alleging coercion and threats by the accused. Ram filed the complaint on June 18 alleging that the accused demanded Rs 145 per truckload to affix a seal on loading slips, essential for issuing challans. The driver claimed he was transporting coal in his truck when Singh and two of his associates approached him and demanded money. When he refused, they reportedly manhandled him and threatened him with dire consequences. The accused also warned that his truck would be blacklisted if he did not pay. Ram further said the three accused claimed to be operating under Agarwals instructions and boasted of high-profile connections. Fearing retribution, the driver paid the amount, and a seal marked LSS was placed on his loading slip. Brajrajnagar SDPO Chintamani Pradhan said basing on the complaint, police registered a case and started investigation. Subsequently, the five accused were arrested and produced in court. Sources said around 400 to 500 trucks, each carrying 17 to 18 tonne of coal, are dispatched daily from Lakhanpur opencast mines to various industries like Vedanta, JSW, BPSL and Hindalco. Agarwal, who owns IB Valley transport, allegedly collected Rs 5 per tonne of coal from transporters. He had secured a tender of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) at 99 per cent discount to load 400500 trucks daily at Lakhanpur mines using his payloaders. The illegal collection of money was going on for years. Contacted, general manager of Lakhanpur Area AK Pandey said they support coal dispatch by rail and oppose transport by trucks. Steps are being taken to stop illegal collection from truck drivers, he added.
PM Modi on two-day visit to Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit, beginning with Bihar and Odisha on June 20, followed by Andhra Pradesh on June 21. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects at Siwan, a major boost to infrastructure and socio-economic development in Bihar on Friday. Boosting railway infrastructure []
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IIC suspended for handcuffing accused at Bhograi police station
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Baripada gangrape: Hubby turns hostile
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Inter-caste marriage: 40 of womans family shave heads
Rayagada: At a time when the state government is encouraging inter-caste marriages and providing incentives, in an attempt to eradicate caste related discrimination and promote social integration, a shocking incident has come to the fore at Baiganaguda under Gorakhpur panchayat of Kashipur block in this district where 40 members of a tribal family had to []
Woman among five held for bludgeoning 40-year-old to death in Odisha's Sundargarh district
ROURKELA: Brahmani Tarang police on Thursday arrested five persons including a woman for their alleged involvement in the brutal murder of a 40-year-old man whose injury-ridden body was found at Jiyabahal in Kalunga panchayat three days back. Deputy SP Amarendra Sandha said Phulmani Horo (35), Arbind Surin (42), Mansid Munda (25), Nirmal Topno (19) and Shunila Munda (27) murdered Neil Jojo (40), a resident of Goelkera in adjacent Jharkhand, on June 15. Sandha said Neil reportedly used to physically abuse his wife Turlen. Phulmani, who is also a native of Goelkera, was moved by the suffering of Turlen and had saved her when Neil attacked her with an axe. In 2023, Phulmani also brought Turlen from Golkera and both lived together in a rented house at Jiyabahal. On a few occasions, Neil visited Kalunga and threatened the two women of dire consequences. The police officer said on Saturday evening (June 14), Neil arrived at Jiyabahal again and accosted the two women near Kalunga railway track. However, Phulmani and Turlen ran away in fear. Turlen immediately left for her relatives place at Purunapani, but Neil stayed back at Jiyabahal. On Sunday, the victim arrived at Phulmanis rented house in an inebriated condition and threatened to kill her for helping his wife. The DSP said later in the evening, Phulmani, her uncle Arbind and some neighbours and tried to pacify Neil. However, the victim remained adamant and continued to threaten Phulmani. A heated exchange broke out between Neil and others following which two of Phulmanis associates bludgeoned the victim to death with stones. The accused fled after committing the crime. Neils body with his mutilated face was found near Mahavir new dumping yard on Monday evening. The DSP said the murder mystery was cracked with the help of forensic evidence and phone call records, besides interrogation of the accused. All the accused were produced in court and remanded in judicial custody.
Odisha Crime Branch seeks TI parade, remand in Gopalpur gangrape case as probe intensifies
BERHAMPUR: Continuing its investigation into the Gopalpur beach gangrape case, the Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW) of the Odisha Crime Branch on Thursday moved the Judicial Magistrate First Class (Rural) Court in Berhampur seeking permission to conduct test identification (TI) parade of the 10 accused and police remand of the six adult suspects. Police said prime accused Pramod Nayak (23) of Hiundata village in Purushottampur, was jailed in two separate cases - attempt to murder and making bombs - a few years back. He was a BTech dropout and worked at an electronics factory in Bengaluru. He recently returned home on leave. Pramod and other accused including four juveniles were arrested late in the night on June 15 (Sunday), a few hours after allegedly gang-raping the 20-year-old, a Plus Three student, at Gopalpur beach. Medical examinations of the survivor and the accused were conducted at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur on June 16. Blood and other samples were collected for DNA testing. On Tuesday, all the six adult accused were remanded to judicial custody while the four minors were presented before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). Professor Sudipta Das of MKCGMCH said the test results had not arrived till late Thursday evening. She revealed that during the medical test, the rape survivor informed doctors that the accused had used condoms. This indicates that the perpetrators not only came prepared to commit the crime but also took measures to destroy evidence. Habitual offenders resort to such methods, she added. An eight-member team of the CAW & CW led by IG S Shyni reached Berhampur on Wednesday to take charge of the probe. The team visited the crime scene and recorded statements of the survivor and her male friend, who had accompanied her to the beach. Sand samples, cigarette stubs, and other materials from the crime scene were also seized. The incident was tagged as a Red Flag case. As per norms, forensic evidence in Red Flag cases are prioritised for examination at forensic laborotaries. (SFSL) at Bhubaneswar, confirmed FMT Professor Sudipta Das of MKCGMCH.
Min reviews diarrhoea cases in 6 dists
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan Thursday, chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, to assess and fast-track the states response to the diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha. The minister held detailed discussions with District Magistrates of six affected districts Jajpur, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Kendrapara, instructing them []
Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan writes to CM Majhi for four specialised colleges in Sambalpur
SAMBALPUR: In a move to strengthen agriculture-based education and research in western Odisha, Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has written a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi proposing establishment of four specialised colleges in Chipilima area of the district. In the letter, Pradhan sought establishment of colleges of veterinary science and animal husbandry, dairy technology, fisheries and agri-business management. Emphasising the vast potential of Sambalpur and its surrounding areas in agriculture and allied sectors, he said despite the regions agricultural diversity and promising prospects, there has not been sufficient targeted development in these fields. He called for a long-term, inclusive and knowledge-driven road map to unlock the regions capabilities. The proposed colleges would cater to field-specific research and extension services while creating professional opportunities for local youths, he said. The union minister said establishment of a veterinary college is essential to address the growing need for trained veterinarians, researchers and professionals, which would contribute to better livestock health, increased productivity and zoonotic disease prevention. Similarly, a dairy technology college would help in skill development and innovation in the dairy sector, improving product quality and efficiency. Pradhan said fisheries is one of the fastest-growing sub-sectors in agriculture that require dedicated academic and practical training.
Orissa High Court issues notice to SJTA on Patabola Seva row
CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has issued notice to the chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in response to a petition challenging its decision to allowing two persons, who are not descendants of original Record of Rights (RoR) holders to perform the sacred Patabola Seva at the 12th century shrine in Puri. Justice RK Pattanaik issued the notice on Wednesday on the petition filed by Santosh Kumar Patra and seven others seeking the courts intervention against the order issued by the chief administrator on June 12, 2025. The petitioners claimed they are Patara Bishoyi Sevaks and descendants of the original RoR holders, who were specifically assigned to look after the Patabola Seva in the temple. According to the petition, Patabola Seva is a ritual service traditionally reserved for hereditary sevaks. It is a sacred secret service whose knowledge is transferred from generation to generation, and the outsiders have no scope to acquire such knowledge. Sevak means any person who is recorded as such in RoRs. During the hearing, advocate Avijit Patnaik, representing the petitioners, argued that allowing the two persons to take part in the Patabola Seva is contrary to section I21 (2) (1) of the Shree Jagannath Temple Act, 1955. The temple administration has encroached upon the religious practice and rights of sevaks, Patnaik contended. In the order on Wednesday, Justice Pattanaik said, Considering the facts pleaded on record and plea advanced by the petitioners, the court is inclined to have the response of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration in particular. The judge issued notice to chief administrator and directed to list the matter on June 25.
ITD Cementation shares in focus after bagging Rs 960 crore orders in Kerala and West Bengal
Shares of ITD Cementation India will be in focus after the company announced two new orders worth around Rs 960 crore. The contracts include construction work at Trivandrum International Airport and a multi-storied commercial complex in Kolkata. This marks its second major win in June, following an earlier Rs 893 crore order for a jetty project in Odisha.
TN govt turns down centres order to distribute three months ration at one go
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has turned down the union governments directive to distribute three months entitlement of rice and wheat in advance to NFSA (National Food Security Act) cardholders. In May, the Union Food department had asked Tamil Nadu and other states to supply food grains for June, July, and August at one go to NFSA beneficiaries. It had directed the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to coordinate with the state government for advance lifting and distribution. The centre attributed the decision to the need to avoid losses due to adverse weather conditions and other factors. The directive from the Deputy Director of the Statistics division, Department of Food and Public Distribution, advised states to lift food grains in advance and ensure immediate distribution, citing the upcoming monsoon season and the anticipated logistical and storage challenges caused by adverse weather conditions such as floods. Sources from the FCI told TNIE that while the state government initially agreed to lift food grains in advance from the FCI, it later decided against the move. A few states, including Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, have already distributed three months worth of rice at one go to beneficiaries. According to union government guidelines, the FCI is required to maintain sufficient food grain stocks to meet six months demand. The proposed advance lifting is expected to enhance rice storage capacity and help minimise storage losses at warehouses. However, the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection department has raised several practical challenges in implementing bulk distribution. It has informed the centre that the existing system of monthly distribution will continue for now. An official explained, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders are entitled to 35 kg of rice per month. Distributing 105 kg at one time would pose serious logistical difficulties for beneficiaries in transporting such large quantities. Moreover, most ration shops are too small to store three months worth of stock. He further noted that many ration shops operate with only two rooms one for billing and biometric authentication, and the other for issuing commodities. Since the Point of Sale (POS) machines are integrated with weighing scales, the sales personnel must press a button on the POS while weighing the items. With many shops staffed by only one person handling both billing and distribution, managing three months supply in a single go is not feasible, he said. The official added that if the state government launched a home delivery of food grains for select beneficiaries, such initiatives can be implemented in future.Tamil Nadu has a population of 3.6 crore covered under the NFSA through 1.12 crore ration cards. This includes 93 lakh Priority Household (PHH) cards and 18.45 lakh AAY cards. PHH cardholders are entitled to 5 kg of rice per person, with a maximum of 20 kg for a five-member family, while AAY cardholders receive 35 kg of rice per month. On average, the state receives 2.02 lakh metric tonnes of rice each month for distribution under NFSA. Fact file 3.6 crore Total population covered under National Food Security Act 18.45 lakh PHH-AAY 93 lakh Ration cards: PHH A total of 1.12 crore ration cards are issued to the poorest of poor people, vulnerable and other economically weaker sections PHH card holders are eligible for 5 kg per member, if its single member 12 kg AAY cards are eligible for 35 kg per month Bottlenecks Cardholders wont be able to carry huge quantity of rice Limited storage space at ration shops The scheme cannot be implemented at ration shops manned by single member FCI is required to maintain sufficient food grain stocks to meet six months demand The advance lifting is expected to enhance rice storage capacity & help minimise storage losses at warehouses
Will work to rout DMK from Salem: PMK Working President Anbumani
COIMBATORE: PMK working president Anbumani Ramadoss urged party workers to work hard to defeat the DMK in Salem district. Speaking at the district general council meeting of the party in Salem on Thursday, Ramadoss said Chief Minister MK Stalin has betrayed the Vanniyar community by not implementing the 10.5% reservation. He vowed that the PMK would work to defeat the DMK by ensuring the Dravidian party gets no assembly seats in the district. I am confident that the Vanniyar community as a whole would not vote for the DMK in the upcoming assembly election. This has caused fear in the DMK. The chief minister has betrayed the trust by saying that he will give internal reservation to the Vanniyar community for four years. He has been repeatedly lying that internal reservation can be given only after the central government conducts a caste-wise census, Anbumani said. In the last assembly election, the DMK won only one seat in Salem. They should not win a single seat in the upcoming poll. Time has come to send the DMK government home, he added. Targeting the CM, Anbumani further said, In states like Bihar and Odisha, the state government has completed the caste survey. The Karnataka government has announced that the exercise will be conducted again. But the chief minsiter says he has no authority (to do so). In a subtle reference to the rift within his party, Anbumani said allegations against him are 100% false.
