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  • Ollywood producer arrested for duping assistant professor of Rs 85 lakh

    Ollywood producer arrested for duping assistant professor of Rs 85 lakh

    Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate police on Monday have arrested Ollywood producer Ajitav Mallik for allegedly duping a woman Assistant Professor of Ravenshaw University of Rs 85 lakh on the pretext of selling her duplex.

    Ajitav had produced Odia film ‘Arundhati’ and also acted in the movie.

    Report says, Ajitav had received money, gold in multiple installments for providing a duplex worth Rs 1 crore located at Kolathia area in Bhubaneswar.

    Since 2020, the accused has received Rs 85 lakhs that includes 25 lakhs, gold, bank and UPI transactions. However, he then remained untraceable and didn’t sell the property to the woman.

    Later, the woman lodged an complaint at the Khadagiri police station. The police started an investigation and arrested the accused.

  • Tehsildar suspended on charges of corruption

    Tehsildar suspended on charges of corruption

    A revenue officer in Rajouri district has been suspended and a probe ordered against him following allegations of corruption, officials said. The Jammu Divisional Commissioner, in an order issued on Friday, suspended Darhal Tehsildar Mumtaz Iqbal and attached him with the office of the Rajouri Deputy Commissioner following “the allegation of illegal gratification”.

    According to the order, the action has been taken under Rule 31 of the J&K Civil Services (CC&A) Rules of 1995.

    Additional Deputy Commissioner (Nowshera) Kartar Singh has been appointed as an inquiry officer and directed to submit a detailed report within 15 days.

  • Thunderstorm, rain forecast for some districts of Odisha

    Thunderstorm, rain forecast for some districts of Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre on Monday have issued thunderstorm and lightning warning along with rain including twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in the next three hours.

    The centre issued Orange warning for the districts of Khordha,Cuttack, Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput are likely to experience gusty wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph along with lightning and intense spell of rain within next three hours.

    Under its impact, Lightning strike expected in the affected area and water logging in low lying area is likely. People are advised to keep a watch on the weather and accordingly move to safer places to protect from lightning strike, movement may be avoided in the water logging area.

    Meanwhile, Yellow warning have been issued for seven districts of Angul, Dhenkanal, Rayagada, Nabrangpur, Kalahandi, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar during the next three hours.

    People are advised to keep a watch on the weather and accordingly move to safer places to protect from lightning strike.

  • 9 arrested for attacking family in Srinagar

    9 arrested for attacking family in Srinagar

    Nine youths were arrested for allegedly harassing and attacking a family here, police said on Monday.

    They were nabbed during a midnight raid after a video of the attack on the family went viral on social media.

    “Srinagar Police took cognisance of a video wherein a group of youths on bikes is seen harassing and attacking a family on road. Midnight raids were conducted by teams led by SDPO West and SHO Parimpora,” the Srinagar Police said on Twitter.

    An FIR has been registered at Parimpora police station in this regard, police said.

    They said four two-wheelers have been seized.

  • 2 arrested in paper leak case

    2 arrested in paper leak case

    The SIT of the Vigilance Department yesterday arrested two more persons in the paper leak case related to the dissolved Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission.

    Both of them were posted as peons in the dissolved HPSSC and were arrested in the JOA (IT) exam case. They had allegedly tampered with the OMR sheets of two candidates.

    SP Rahul Nath confirmed the arrest.

  • Kullu-Manali highway became a death trap for travelers

    Kullu-Manali highway became a death trap for travelers

    The recently built double-laned Kullu-Manali National Highway (NH-3) has become a death trap for commuters with many fatal accidents reported here.

    Around 72 road accidents have taken place in the past year under the Kullu police station and of these, 55 accidents took place on the national highway. The speed of vehicles is becoming the major cause of accidents. Though the police are keeping an eye through ITMS cameras and penalising the violators, but some people are undeterred and risk their lives as well as those of others.

    Atul, a resident, said only the 40-km-long Kullu-Manali NH would be double-laned on the entire Kiratpur-Manali route, which is strategically very important. He said now many spots on the stretch had become death traps for commuters.

    He said overspeeding and rash driving were major causes of most of the accidents. There were technical flaws at Mahadevi Teerath, Bashing, Bandrol, Dwara, Patlikul and Kalath, which have become accident-prone spots.

    Residents of Kullu-Manali said the 44-km-long left bank road should be double-laned on priority. Vehicles coming to Kullu from Manali could be diverted through the left bank after the widening of the road so that traffic volume on the right bank of the NH could be reduced. They said allowing one-way traffic would also assist in reducing road mishaps. This would also boost the economy of the left bank areas. The road connects many villages and widening it would benefit a large number of agriculturists and residents. The road also becomes an alternate route in case the Kullu-Manali National Highway is blocked.

    At present, the narrow left bank road has many bottlenecks and heavy vehicles avoid traversing this road. The condition of the road is not good at many places. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently took over the work of double-laning the Kullu-Naggar-Manali left bank road and it has entrusted the job of preparation of DPR of this 38-km-long stretch to consultants.

    Kullu Additional Superintendent of Police Ashish Sharma said, “The police make people aware of road safety through various means. People are being advised not to drive at high speed. We are also issuing challans to the violators. Action will be taken against those who violate the traffic rules.”

  • Indigo starts Dharamshala-Delhi flight

    Indigo starts Dharamshala-Delhi flight

    IndiGo today commenced a direct flight between Dharamsala and Delhi. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur participated in the inaugural ceremony of the IndiGo flight to Dharamsala, virtually.

    Talking to The Tribune, he said it was the fifth commercial flight to operate between Delhi and Dharamsala form the Gaggal airport in Kangra district. The increased number of flights from Delhi to Dharamsala would boost tourism in Kangra, Chamba, Una, Mandi and Hamirpur.

    He said the expansion of the Gaggal airport was the Centre’s priority. Now the ball was in the court of the state government. It should acquire and hand over the land needed for the expansion to the Airports Authorities of India (AAI) at the earliest so that the work could begin, he said.

    Vinay Malhotra, head of global sales, IndiGo, said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of our operations from Dharamsala, the 78th domestic destination, making our way into the serene valleys of HP. Direct connectivity to Dharamsala will provide a gateway for tourists to explore the local markets, temples, monasteries, museums, churches and unwind in the picturesque mountains of HP. The direct flight from Delhi will also connect HP to the rest of the country and international destinations in Asia, Middle East and Europe.”

    At present, SpiceJet and Air India operate two flights each between Dharamsala and Delhi daily. With IndiGo starting the service from today, there will be five flights a day on the route. Air India also operates a flight between Chandigarh and Dharamsala for five days in a week.

    The Gaggal airport is the only domestic airport that has regular air connectivity. A proposal has been mooted for its expansion and the Centre has sanctioned Rs 400 crore for the project. The state has also proposed a budget of Rs 2,000 crore for the project.

  • ‘Who will love me like you do?’ Samantha’s tweet on ‘dating’ goes viral

    ‘Who will love me like you do?’ Samantha’s tweet on ‘dating’ goes viral

    Mumbai: Actress Samantha Prabhu, who sizzled the screens with her performance with ‘Oo Antava’ in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, has talked about dating in her recent tweet.

    A fan on the micro-blogging website shared an edited picture of Samantha and asked “I know it’s not my place to say, but plz date someone @Samanthaprabhu2.”

    On the work front, Samantha is gearing up for the release of her mythological romantic drama ‘Shaakuntalam’ which is scheduled to release on April 14. Directed by Gunasekhar, it also stars Dev Mohan in the lead role.

  • Former MP Innocent passed away at the age of 75

    Former MP Innocent passed away at the age of 75

    Former MP and veteran Malayalam actor Innocent died on Sunday at a private hospital here. He was 75.

    The actor, who was under treatment at the hospital since March 3, breathed his last at 10.30 pm.

    “He was infected with Covid and had respiratory issues along with multiple organ failure resulting in heart failure,” the hospital said in a release.

    As the news of his death spread, social media was flooded with messages from people from all walks of life, including prominent actors and politicians, expressing their condolences and grief.

    Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a Facebook post condoled the actor’s death and said that Innocent has left an indelible place in the minds of his audience with his spontaneous acting style.

    Vijayan also remembered him as a public activist who touched the lives of the people around him.

    Kerala will remember with gratitude that Innocent, who always had a left-wing mindset, became a Lok Sabha candidate at the request of the Left Democratic Front and after winning, prominently raised Kerala’s demands in Parliament,” he said in his post.

    Vijayan further said that Innocent’s death was a great loss to the art and culture as well as the general political scene.

    “It is a total loss for Malayalees,” he added.

    Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan also condoled the actor’s death, saying that Innocent, who made everyone laugh for decades “has become a painful memory today”.

    “Innocent, who has acted in more than 600 films, is one of the comedians who put Malayalam cinema on the world map,” he said.

    State Cultural Affairs Minister, Saji Cheriyan, took to Twitter to express his grief over the actor’s demise.

    “Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary Malayalam actor and former MP #Innocent. His performances on screen brought joy to countless fans. As a parliamentarian, he fought for the welfare of his constituents. Rest in Power, sir. You will be missed. #innocentactor,” he tweeted.

    Many popular actors, like Prithviraj Sukumaran, his brother Indrajith, Manju Warrier, and Tovino Thomas condoled Innocent’s death on Twitter and Instagram.

    “End of an iconic chapter in cinema history! Rest in peace Legend! #Innocent,” Prithviraj tweeted.

    “Pranaamam… #RIP #Innocent,” Indrajith said on Instagram.

    “Thanks, Innocent chetta (brother)! For the laughs given… not only on screen but also in life…#RIP #actorinnocent,” Manju Warrier posted in Malayalam on her Instagram.

    Senior actor Jayaram said Innocent’s demise was another huge loss for Indian cinema.

    “I am at a loss for words at the moment as a brotherhood that lasted for over three decades has come to an end and I consider myself the luckiest to have known him and to have shared screen space with him throughout the years. My deepest condolences to the family. #RIP innocent etta,” Jayaram posted on Instagram.

    BJP National Executive Committee Member Khushbu Sundar tweeted, “Devastated!! We have lost a great actor. Moreso a great human being. What a legend he was. With the passing away of #Innocent Sir, we have lost a priceless gem. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his followers.” Innocent entered the film industry as a producer and began his acting career, which included both comedy and character roles, in 1972.

    His latest movie was Prithviraj starrer ‘Kaduva’ and the last film he acted in was ‘Pachuvum Atbuthavilakkum’ directed by Anoop Sathyan, son of ace director Satyan Anthikad.

    Besides his acting career, he was active in politics also.

    In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the actor was elected from Chalakudy constituency in Thrissur district as a Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate but lost his constituency in the 2019 elections to Benny Behanan of the United Democratic Front (UDF).

    Innocent tried his luck at writing scripts and also sang a few songs in the films Mr Butler’ and ‘Sandram’.

    He was diagnosed with cancer twice and yet always maintained a positive attitude towards life, a fact remembered by many in their condolence messages on social media.

    The actor was admitted to the critical care unit of the hospital and was on ECMO support.

    Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support where the patient’s blood is pumped and oxygenated outside the body using a machine.

    The actor-turned-politician has reportedly not been well for some time.

    A few years ago, he had been diagnosed with cancer but in 2015 he announced that he was finally cured of the disease.

  • Finance panel’s rare cash crunch

    Finance panel’s rare cash crunch

    The Bengal government has directed rural bodies to clear pending electricity bills from the funds received from the 15th Finance Commission. The order has surprised many in administrative circles as the funds given by the constitutional body are primarily meant for the creation of assets.

    A source at Nabanna said the directive was unprecedented as the rural bodies were asked for the first time to spend the funds meant for capital expenditure to pay electricity bills, which is essentially revenue expenditure.

    Revenue expenditure is a short-term operating expense while capital expenditure is about the purchase or creation of assets.

    “The local bodies can spend about 10 per cent of the untied funds received from the Finance Commission for administrative costs, including payment of electricity bills. But I can’t recall instances when the local bodies in Bengal used this fund to clear electricity bills, instead of taking up development projects,” said a senior bureaucrat.

    According to him, the decision once again reveals the strained situation of the state exchequer.

    Multiple sources said the government was forced to issue such a directive as local bodies had been facing trouble in running offices as their own revenue generation had dried up over the past few years following the administration’s decision of not levying any local-level taxes.

    “The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited recently wrote a letter to the state panchayat and rural development department secretary to convey that electricity bills worth Rs 350 crore were pending,” said a source.

    The letter also mentioned that if the dues, accumulated over the past three years, were cleared, it would help the company not only secure central grants and assistance but also ensure uninterrupted power supply.

    “In such a situation, the government decided to clear the dues of WBSEDCL. The rural bodies were asked to clear their due electricity bills from the funds of 15th Finance Commission, which are already in possession of the rural bodies,” said a government official.

    Sources in the panchayat department have said nearly 60 per cent of the funds are earmarked for priorities like drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting and sanitation, while the remaining 40 per cent are untied, which means it can be spent by Panchayati Raj institutions — gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zilla parishads — on local needs.

    “Whether the rural bodies can use the untied funds for the payment of electricity bills is a matter of interpretation,” said a source.

    Some officials, however, think electricity bill payment using the Finance Commission funds is unacceptable and it may create controversy and embarrass the government.

    A senior official said the rural bodies used to generate their own revenue — by levying local-level taxes on buildings or markets and shops — to pay such bills or meet expenses required to run offices.

    “To impose such taxes, rural bodies have to create by-laws and get them vetted at gram sabhas every year. But in the past 10 years or so, no gram sabhas were held and the local bodies did not create the bylaws as the government has been averse to the idea of imposing taxes on common people,” said an official.