Bhubaneswar: The prices of petrol and diesel decreases in Bhubaneswar on July 29, 2023. On Saturday, the price of petrol has been recorded at Rs 103.11 per litre, while diesel cost is recorded at Rs 94.68 per litre. The prices of petrol and diesel in Cuttack increased today. Petrol has been priced at Rs 103.71 per litre and diesel has been recorded at Rs 95.25 per litre. The petrol prices of the major cities of India have been recorded at Rs. 96.72 per litre in Delhi, Rs. 106.03 per litre in Kolkata. While Mumbai and Chennai has recorded petrol rate at Rs. 106.31 per litre and Rs. 102.63 per litre. The diesel prices in the major cities of India have been recorded as follows: Rs. 89.62 per litre in Delhi, Rs. 92.76 per litre in Kolkata, Rs. 94.27 per litre in Mumbai, and Rs. 94.24 per litre in Chennai.
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Rainfall to intensify in state over next two days, orange warning issued
Bhubaneswar: The monsoon season continues to have its effect on Odisha, with continuous rainfall affecting the state. Adding to the weather, a cyclonic storm is likely to cause the formation of a low-pressure field. This combined effect is expected to intensify the rainfall in the region, particularly in Western Odisha and the coastal districts.
Several districts in the state are likely to experience heavy rainfall today and tomorrow. Some areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. The weather department has issued an orange warning for various districts from the 31st July and 1st August indicating a high level of caution required during this period.
As we approach the 31st, the intensity of the rainfall is expected to increase further, with heavy to very heavy rain predicted in most parts of the state.
An orange warning has been issued to several districts in view of very heavy rainfall on July 31 and August 1.
Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued to 14 districts of the state for heavy rainfall today.
Baripada recorded the highest rainfall of 28 mm yesterday and Keonjhar recorded a rainfall of 20 mm.
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Fight in Bhubaneswar due to alleged love triangle
Bhubaneswar: A fight allegedly between three lovers on a busy street in the capital city of Bhubaneswar has been captured on video.
According to reports, the video has been captured in the temple city of Odisha in front of the Chandrashekharpur police station. In the video, it can be clearly seen that a girl and two men are involved in a serious brawl.
As the video progresses it can be clearly seen, the girl and one of the guys beat up the other guy and tear open his shirt right on the middle of a busy street.
It is worth mentioning that, the girl along with her present boyfriend beat up her ex-boyfriend in front of the police station. However the exact reason of the fight is yet to be ascertained. Reportedly one of them had not returned money taken as loan from the girl.
The onlookers immediately reported the incident in the Chandrashekharpur police station and a complaint was lodged relating to the matter.
The police has started a probe in this case. A detailed report is awaited.
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Septic tank death Bhubaneswar, 2 labourers asphyxiated
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, two people died of asphyxiation inside a septic tank in Bhubaneswar the capital city of Odisha said reports on Saturday.
According to reports, two persons had entered inside the septic tank and were unable to come back up. The incident took place at Sishupalgarh area in Raghunath Nagar lane number -2 of Bhubaneswar
The fire department ODRAF was immediately pressed into action. They rescued the two people from the tank and rushed them to the hospital.
Both of them however could not be revived. They succumbed in the hospital. Detailed report awaited in this matter.
The identity of both the deceased persons is yet to be ascertained.
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Odisha train accident: Even after a month, people are wandering in search of their loved ones
Bhubaneswar (IANS). People have still not forgotten the pain of the triple train accident that happened a month back in Balasore, Odisha. At least 293 people were killed, and over 1000 were injured in India’s worst train accident in the last three decades. But even today some people are busy in search of their loved ones.
After India’s worst train accident, the families of the passengers started searching for their loved ones. More than 210 people were able to identify the bodies of their family members. Those who found their loved ones in injured condition in hospitals were lucky.
However, even after a month has passed since the incident, many families are still waiting for their next of kin. Ashok Rabidas of West Bengal is one of them. He is waiting for the authorities to allow him to take the body of his younger brother Krishna Rabidas (22).
After wandering from one hospital to another, Ashok Rabidas reached AIIMS Bhubaneswar where bodies of unknown persons have been preserved.
At the same time, to identify the body of his brother Krishna, the AIIMS authority has sent the DNA samples of the concerned body to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has received DNA reports of 29 bodies matching those of the other claimants. However, the victim Ashok said that Krishna’s DNA report has not come.
Ashok, a native of Harishchandrapur Tripaltala village in West Bengal’s Malda, was staying here in a guest house provided by the Railways. Since the wait is not over, and he has to return to his work, Ashok leaves for his village four days early. Now his brother Sibcharan Rabidas is waiting in Bhubaneswar for Krishna’s mortal remains.
Sharing his story with IANS, Ashok said that Krishna worked as a daily wage laborer in Bengaluru since July 2022. On June 2, he was returning home by Yesvantpur Howrah Express for his younger sister’s wedding.
He said, “My sister was going to get married on June 12. Now it has been cancelled. After my sister’s marriage, we had planned to get Krishna married. Ashok said, but the accident spoiled everything.
He further said, after the incident my father and mother are completely broken. Worryingly, we have not yet received the body of our brother, due to which nothing is normal in our house.
Similarly, Sibkant Roy of Cooch Behar district of West Bengal is in shock. The body of his son Bipul Roy was taken to another family in Bihar.
Sibkanth Roy said, I was in Arunachal Pradesh when I came to know about the accident. I immediately went home and requested our BDO to arrange a vehicle for me. Roy said, he arranged it and I reached Balasore.
After searching here and there, the father finds Bipul’s picture on a wall among the pictures of all the dead persons. When a stunned Sibkant discovered his son’s body, it was found that someone from Bihar had already taken him away.
After reaching AIIMS Bhubaneswar, I came to know that my son’s body has been taken away by someone else. Roy asked, what should I do now?
Of the 293 people killed in the train accident on the evening of June 2, 81 unidentified bodies have been kept at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, out of which 29 have been identified through DNA tests. Another 52 bodies are yet to be identified.
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Massive checking underway in Bhubaneswar under ‘Safe City Drive’
Bhubaneswar: Under the ‘Safe City Drive’ in the Capital city of Odisha, massive night blocking with enforcement activities is going on in Bhubaneswar.
The checking is underway at areas including Jharpada Golei, Laxmisagar, Kalpana, Ravitakies, on CTC ROAD, Rupali chawk, Ramnandir Sqr, Hospital chawk, Jagamara chawk, Stewart chawk, and Nalco chawk, Damana Chawk, Patia chawk on Nandankanan road.
According to sources, three platoons of police force and officers were engaged in the checking. Reportedly, the checking was conducted following the rise of antisocial and criminal activities in Bhubaneswar.
While patrolling, the police teams were seen keeping a close vigil on the den of the anti-social elements and speed biking on the road.
The checking was conducted to put a check on the movement of antisocial, criminals, and the transportation of contraband articles. All these enforcement drives and checking were conducted under SAFE CITY DRIVE BHUBANESWAR.
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EOW unearths a cyber-financial fraud duping Crores of rupees in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has unearthed a cyber-financial fraud duping Crores of rupees in Odisha’s Capital city of Bhubaneswar.
According to reports, Ratna Tripathy of Nayapalli registered a case of being duped by some cyber frauds.
As per the complaint, Tripathy received a phone call ( VoIP call) from a person who introduced himself as an employee of FedEx, Hyderabad, and told her that a parcel containing six Pass ports, one Laptop, five ATM Cards, 150 Gms. of Narcotics drugs had been sent to her and has been intercepted by NCB Mumbai officials.
When she denied sending or ordering any parcel, the caller asked her to come down personally to the Narcotic
Bureau Cell Mumbai to clarify her point and if she cannot attend physically, she can be connected to Mr. Gill of Narcotic Bureau, Mumbai over Skype. If she ignores this she will be prosecuted under various charges including narcotics case and money laundering etc.Accordingly, she connected to Skype, the site of Mumbai Narcotic Bureau and a person who introduced himself as Mr. Gill, Head of the Narcotic Bureau Cell, Mumbai, told her that a case of money laundering, Narcotics smuggling and violation of Crypto norm has been filed against her due to the illegal transactions through her Bank accounts. Also they told her that she has links with Gangster Islam Malik.
Then she was made to talk to one Dr. Balsing Rajput, IPS, DCP, Cyber Crime, who showed her a document issued by CBI and a letter with the seal of RBI that mentions her involvement in money laundering. He suggested her that if she wants to prove her innocence, she has to send an amount of Around Rs 1.5 lakh to the given account number of FDRBI of RBI for verification.
Further, she was assured that if nothing illegal/suspicious is found with her Bank transactions, the amount will be immediately returned to her within 15 minutes. Out of panic and shock, she sent the amount from her Bank accounts through UPI and IMPS. During the conversation for next 10 to 15 minutes, she was given the clean chit but the caller went off line, and her money was never returned as assured.
During investigation, it was found that it is a huge scam using the name of courier companies and faking as NCB, CBI, ED, Police officer etc. Hundreds of people, across the country, are being extorted huge amount of money. As the scammers use the name of real NCB/ CBI/ ED/ IPS officer people tend to believe them as genuine. However they don’t show their face in the video chat. They use fake identity cards/ certificates etc. which further emboldens the belief that they are genuine.
It was found that the amount deposited by victim landed in a mule account of one Jagdamba Enterprises in Punjab. It was also found that scammers, in just 2-3 days, had extorted Rs 5.58 Crores (from many victims across the country using this single account). However this money was further transferred to different mule accounts and ultimately a major chunk of this amount was withdrawn through ATM in Dubai, UAE.
During investigation, EOW, has frozen 17 bank accounts involved in this fraud. Further steps are being taken to identify the real mastermind of this scam and the fraudsters sitting in Dubai.
Further investigation is underway.
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Odisha CM told officials- Be ready to deal with flood, cyclone
Bhubaneswar (IANS) | Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday directed officials to be prepared to deal with possible floods and cyclones during the monsoon season. A day after the onset of monsoon across the state, Patnaik chaired a meeting of the State Level Natural Disaster Committee to review the preparedness of various government departments and districts to deal with any kind of emergency.
CM Patnaik said that Odisha remains prone to more frequent disasters, especially floods and cyclones. Last year, 24 districts were affected by floods and heavy rains. However, the state successfully coped with it.
The CM said Odisha has been awarded the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Award for 2023 by the Center for preparedness and management of disasters. Patnaik told the officials that the period from June to October is crucial for us, during which drought, flood or cyclone can occur. Therefore, we have to review our preparedness at all levels to deal with possible floods and cyclones. Also, we should be prepared for any other kind of emergency.
He directed the officials to take adequate measures with regard to rescue and relief operations, supply of drinking water and health and veterinary services at the very outset. Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) units and fire services have been put on alert for immediate response at any point of time.
Control rooms in districts and departments will remain open round the clock. Sartak web and mobile app has been developed to disseminate real-time weather and disaster related updates.
The Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Department has been asked to store food items in sufficient quantity. The Fisheries and Animal Resource Development Department will store adequate animal feed in vulnerable and inaccessible areas. He said that arrangement for green fodder and opening of animal camps should be ensured during floods.
Collectors were directed to pay special attention to vulnerable people like pregnant women, physically and mentally challenged, young children, widows and the elderly during rescue and relief operations.
He said that there should be immediate clearance of relief lines, repair and restoration of lifeline infrastructure and restoration of livelihood after disasters. The Chief Minister also recalled the tragic train accident at Bahanaga in Balasore, in which around 290 people died and hundreds were injured.
–IANS
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Woman stabbed to death by one-sided lover in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a woman was stabbed to death by a security guard in Odisha’s capital city of Bhubaneswar.
The deceased has been identified as Baijanti Sahu of Naugaon area of Jagatsinghpur district. The accused has been identified as Ramesh Barik, a former security guard at GGB colony in Bhubaneswar.
According to sources, on Tuesday, Ramesh attacked Baijanti with a sharp knife. Baijanti was critically injured at her stomach in the attack. She was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital in Bhubaneswar. Later, she was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital as her condition deteriorated.
However, Baijanti succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at SCB medicals. The family of the deceased has filed a complaint regarding the matter at Mancheswar police station.
It is suspected that Ramesh stabbed her over one-sided love, says reliable reports.
Based on the complaint, the police reached the spot and initiated a probe into the matter. Further detailed report related to the case are awaited.
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Man dies after being hit by speeding pick-up van in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, a man died after a speeding cattle-laden pick up van hit him in Odisha’s capital city of Bhubaneswar. The incident occurred at Kalyanpur square near Patia area of the Capital city.
The deceased has been identified as Sudhir Kumar Singh, from Bihar. He was residing in Bhubaneswar for past many years.
According to sources, at early morning, Sudhir kept his bike in the road side and was plucking flowers near Kalyanpur square at Patia when a speeding cattle-laden pick up van hit him. Following the accident, Sudhir died on the spot while the pick-up van overturned.
On being informed, police reached the spot, recovered the body and sent it for autopsy. The cops have also detained four people in this connection and started to probe into the matter.
Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.