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  • Man Attempt To Kill Infant Daughter With Poison Injection In Odisha’s Balasore

    Man Attempt To Kill Infant Daughter With Poison Injection In Odisha’s Balasore

    Balasore: In an inhuman act of gender discrimination, a father allegedly attempted to kill his infant daughter by administering poison injection in Odisha’s Balasore district on Monday.

    As per reports, a year after their marriage, Chandan Mahana and Tanmayi were blessed with a baby girl 20 days back. Tanmayi was staying with her parents at Singhiri village under Nilagiri police limits after the delivery in a local private hospital.

    Tamayee’s father Bhagirathi Singh told the media that Chandan came to see his daughter on the day. “While Chandan was sitting with the infant, Tanmayee went to take bath. Meanwhile, the baby started crying and Tanmayee rushed to her. She found a syringe and a bottle of poison lying below the bed.”

    Stating that Chandan was not happy that he had become the father of a daughter and expressed displeasure openly. “Suspecting that he might have administered the poison to the baby, we questioned him. But he denied to have done anything like that.”

    Later, when the villagers ghearoed him and told him to tell the truth, Chandan admitted to have administered the poison injection, said Bhagirathi.

    The villagers rushed the infant to Balasore district headquarters hospital. On being informed, police detained Chandan and were questioning him.

  • Karanjia Tehsildar under Vigilance scanner, Raid underway

    Karanjia Tehsildar under Vigilance scanner, Raid underway

    Karanjia: The tehsildar of Karanjia is under Odisha Vigilance scanner for accumulating disproportionate assets. The tehsildar is Charles Nayak.

    A vigilance team is conducting simultaneous raids at his government quarters in Mayurbhanj’s Karanjia and ancestral home in Bhadrak district of Odisha.

    Sources said that the vigilance conducted raids on the properties of Charles Nayak on the basis of allegation of demand and acceptance of bribe Rs.12,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Lakhs) from a complainant. Charles reportedly demanded bribe from the complainant in order to release the compensation cheque of Rs 51,75,810, which the complainant recently received after wining in a land acquisition case. The complainant was awarded a compensation of Rs 51,75,810/- recently in lieu of acquisition of his land by the NHAI authorities. The Tahsildar demanded the bribe amount in the form of two blank cheques of Rs.10 lakhs and Rs.2 lakhs.

    Finding no alternative, the complainant handed over 2 blank cheques to the Tahasildar. After handing over and presentation of cheques in the bank for withdrawal of the bribe amount, the complainant reported the matter to Vigilance for legal action.

    In this connection, Vigilance Cell PS Case No.5/2023 has been registered. A search warrant was issued by the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Baripada. Four teams of Odisha Vigilance led by one Additional SP, 7 Dy SP, 3 Inspector and other staff are conducting searches in the office and premises of Tahasildar at the following places:

    1) Office room of Tahasildar-Karanjia.

    2) Official residence of Tahasildar Karanjia located at Karanjia.

    3) Residential house of Sri Charls Nayak located at near Dist Hospital, Bhadrak.

    4) Another place located at Chadei Bhol, Karanjia.

  • Locals attack JE over power outage in Odisha’s Balasore

    Locals attack JE over power outage in Odisha’s Balasore

    Nilagiri: The JE of Nilagiri Electricity Department was attacked by irate locals near Manasha Temple of Barisahi over a power outage in Balasore district of Odisha. The injured JE admitted to district headquarters hospital Odisha.

    According to sources, the JE, Partha Sarathi Barik, along with another employee were allegedly stopped on the road by a group of people while they were returning after attending a marriage function. Those people argued with them about the power outage ten they attacked them.

    The JE Partha Sarathi has received critical injuries in the attack and was admitted to Niligiri sub-district hospital for treatment. Later he was shifted to the Balasore district headquarters hospital in critical condition. The police are investigating the incident after a complaint was lodged at the Nilgiri police station.

  • Odisha +2 Admission 2023 application begins today at samsodisha.gov.in

    Odisha +2 Admission 2023 application begins today at samsodisha.gov.in

    The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha has started the application process for Class 11/ +2 Admissions for the year 2023 today i.e May 29. The candidates can submit their applications through the official website of SAMS Odisha at samsodisha.gov.in after the registration link is activated.

    Student Academic Management System (SAMS) will conduct the registration process for candidates seeking admission into Class-XI of Arts, Science, Commerce, Upashastri and Vocational streams in all Higher Secondary Schools (HSSs) of the State affiliated to CHSE (O) along with Vocational courses in 93 Higher Secondary Schools.

    The online application process for the admission to Odisha +2 will be open from May 29 to June 20. The 11th class’ new academic session will commence on July 29, 2023. The students who have passed in the High School Certificate (HSC) Examination from the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha or its equivalent Boards are eligible.

    You can check more details on the SAMS Odisha Class 11 Admission Notification

    How to apply for SAMS Odisha +2 Admission 2023?
    Step 1: Visit the official website at samsodisha.gov.in.
    Step 2: Click on the link to register for +2 admission.
    Step 3: Fill in the application form as per the instructions.
    Step 4: pay the fee of Rs 200 and submit the application. The SC & ST category students need to pay Rs. 100 fee.

    Step-5: Download and take a printout of the same for future reference.

  • Man beats wife to death, buries her body in backyard in Odisha’s Bonai

    Man beats wife to death, buries her body in backyard in Odisha’s Bonai

    Bonai: Two women were killed by their husbands in two separate incidents in Odisha on Monday. The incidents were reported from Bonai of Sundergarh district and Bhanjnagar of Ganjam district of Odisha.

    According to reports, a man thrashed his wife to death with a stick over some minor argument. The man killed his wife then buried her body at the backyard of the house in Babu Nuagaon village of Bonai area of Sundergarh district.

    On being informed, the police reached the spot and has started the investigation.

    In a similar incident, another woman was also killed by her husband over a family feud in Akhupadar village of Bhanjnagar in Ganjam district. According to sources, the woman has been identified as Gita Muli. The accused Raju Muli hacked Gita with a sharp weapon. Then he informed his neighbours about the incident.

    The police has seized the body after reaching the place and has arrested Raju. An investigation is underway.

  • 2 critical as Bolero falls into ditch after losing control in Paradip, CCTV footage surfaces

    2 critical as Bolero falls into ditch after losing control in Paradip, CCTV footage surfaces

    Paradip: At least two persons received critical injuries after a bolero they were riding in lost its control and fell down into a ditch by the side of the road. The accident took place near Santaragada of Kujang police station in Paradip.

    According to reports, the bolero was traveling from Paradip to Cuttack when it suddenly lost its balance and fell to the side of the road. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the accident and two persons were critically injured.

    The injured people were first admitted in Kujung hospital in critical condition. Later, they were shifted to Cuttack Medical Center as their condition worsened.

    The accident was captured on CCTV installed near the spot. The video looks like a scene straight out of an action movie.

  • Odisha govt approves ‘Mo Ghara’ scheme among 18 other proposals in Cabinet meeting

    Odisha govt approves ‘Mo Ghara’ scheme among 18 other proposals in Cabinet meeting

    Bhubaneswar: As many as 18 key proposals were approved by the Odisha government in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today.

    The new housing scheme ‘Mo Ghara’ is among the 18 key proposals that got the nod of the cabinet today. The ‘Mo Ghara’ scheme is a government housing assistance in rural areas under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department.

    The cabinet has also approved the new scheme ‘Odisha University of Health Science’ proposed by the Health and Family welfare department.

    Check out the other proposals approved by Odisha Cabinet.

    Amendment of Odisha (Non-Government Colleges, Junior Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools) Grant-In-Aid Order, 2008.
    Implementation of the Institute Development Plan with an outlay of Rs 2000 crore for transformation of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla.
    Conversion of the posts of Excise Constable and Assistant Sub-Inspector of Excise from District Cadre and El & EB Unit Cadre to Divisional Cadre and State Cadre respectively for smooth management of Excise Administration in the State.
    Amendment of the Odisha Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation of Land Act, 1972 (Odisha Act 21 of 1972).
    Cadre restructuring of Women and Child Development Department and creation of new posts.
    Provision of funds for “Sustainable Harnessing of Ground Water in 6 Water Deficit Areas” scheme.
    New scheme “Odisha University of Health 7 Science’.
    Odisha cabinet has also announced the Tax exemption of Hindi movie Zwigato.
    Tax exemption of Odia movie Delivery Boy.
    Remission of Stamp Duty and Registration fee on lease deed of Ac. 02.00 dec land in Mouza-Chandihata in the district of Khordha, to be executed in favour of Shri Shankar Cancer Centre and Research Institute at Bhubaneswar.
    Execution of 04 nos. of individual Rural Piped Water Supply Projects pertaining to Patnagarh. Gudvela & Muribahal Blocks of Bolangir District including 5 years of O&M in EPC contract under one package.
    Execution of 02 nos. of individual Rural Piped Water Supply 10 Projects pertaining to Gumma & Rayagada Blocks of Gajapati District including 5 years of O&M in EPC contract under one package.
    Execution of Mega PWS Project to 11 Blocks (i.e. K.S Nagar. 11 Aska, Sorada, Dharakote, Purusottampur, PoIsar& J.N. Prasad, Bhanjanagar, Belaguntha. Buguda and Beguniapada) of Ganjam District including 5 years of O&M in EPC contract under one package.
    Execution of 02 nos. of individual Rural Piped Water Supply 12 Projects pertaining to Titlagarh Block of Bolangir District including 5 of O&M in EPC contact under one package.
    Proposal for the enactment of a new legislation relating to the Ownership of an Individual Apartment in a building with an undivided interest in common areas and facilities and to provide for better management of such apartments by repealing the Odisha Apartment Ownership Act, 1982 by way of promulgation of an ordinance under article 213(1) of the Constitution of India.
    Konark Heritage Area Development Project (KHADP) in Konark under the Integrated Development of Heritage & Monuments and Tourist Destination Scheme on a turnkey basis.
    Development of Ekamra Kshetra in Ekamra Kshetra Amenities & Monuments Revival Action Plan” have taken decision for provision of amenities and revitalization of various ancient monuments of Old Town area in Bhubaneswar.

  • Odia YouTuber ‘Untalented Guy’ among six arrested for shooting duo over comment on post

    Odia YouTuber ‘Untalented Guy’ among six arrested for shooting duo over comment on post

    Balasore: YouTuber named Udit Naik who helms the channel ‘Untalented Guy’ has been arrested for shooting a duo who commented on his video.

    On Sunday, Industrial Estate Police arrested the YouTuber along with five others in connection with a firing incident that took place on Wednesday.

    The police also seized two pistols, two motorcycles, and seven mobile phones from their possessions.

    Reportedly, the whole matter began with a follower of Udit commenting on his video. Following this, an argument escalated between the two, and the YouTuber took his accomplices and opened fire on the two youths.

    Notably, the YouTuber makes roasting videos using foul language and enjoys about 690k subscribers on his channel.

    Later, a case was filed at the police station against Udit and his friends and a probe has been launched.

    Identified as Pinku Das of Dunharpur and Atmi Kumar Das of Niabagh, the two victims are reported to be seriously injured.

    According to the officials, Udit was previously accused in a murder case.

    As part of the probe, police has now freezed Udit’s bank account and shut down his YouTube channel.

    Meanwhile, more accused involved in this incident are soon to be arrested, said SP Shagarika Nath.

  • Speeding car falls into Taladanda canal in Cuttack, 1 dead, 1 critical

    Speeding car falls into Taladanda canal in Cuttack, 1 dead, 1 critical

    One of the two injured persons in the car crash in Taladanda canal of Cuttack has allegedly lost their life.

    A huge amount of cash has been recovered from the car, however, the exact amount of the cash recovered from the vehicle is yet to be ascertained.

    A detailed report is still awaited in this matter.

    Cuttack: Two people, including a woman, sustained serious injuries after a car they were travelling fell into the Taladanda canal in Cuttack district of Odisha today. The mishap reportedly took place between Matrubhaban-Nayabazar road.

    According to sources, the car skid off the road and plunged into the canal as there was no barricades. Locals were able to pull people out of the car.

     The locals rescued a woman and a man in the car and sent them to Cuttack Bada Medical Center. The condition of the man is said to be critical. Both the injured have been shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital.

  • Odisha CM reviews 4 years achievement of RD Department

    Odisha CM reviews 4 years achievement of RD Department

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday reviewed the progress of the Rural Development department as a part of his department wise performance review. After the review, RD Minister Preeti Ranjan Ghadai and Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh presented the details of achievement against the promises given in the election manifesto and also highlighted the transformational initiatives taken by the Department.

    Addressing in a press meet held at Geeta Govinda Sadan Ghadai said that the Department budget has increased 25 times in comparison to the year 2000-2001. While in 2000-01 the budget was Rs 305 Crores, it increased to Rs 7500 Crores for the year 2023-24. Till date, the Department has constructed 2241 number of bridges under different schemes & another 1304 bridges are at various stages of construction. In the road sector, 1,03,731 kms are maintained by the Department by providing all-weather connectivity to 18161 habitations. Above 10,000 Kms of roads have been constructed using Green Technologies. 8700 rural infrastructure buildings like OAVs, ITIs, College and School buildings, Multipurpose Cyclone Shelters and Health department buildings have been constructed augmenting the building infrastructures in rural areas.

    As against the Manifesto (2019-2024), commitments were made for 750 numbers of bridges under BSY, the Department has constructed 679 bridges till date. Total 900 bridges will be constructed by March-2024. Similarly, 6247 kms length of roads have been constructed under MMSY and other State Plan Schemes against the commitment of 3000 km. The Department also targets to construct another 6000 Km under MMSY by March’24 totalling to 12,247km. 27079 kms length of roads have been constructed under PMGSY. The Department targets to construct another 7643 Km under PMGSY by March’24 totalling to 34722 kms.

    The Department has augmented the rural infrastructure by constructing 164 numbers of buildings and also targets to construct another 186 numbers by March’24. State has been provided with financial incentive for excellent performance in PMGSY works amounting to Rs.1158 Crores in the last 5 years. The Department has been awarded at National level for construction of maximum road length, construction of roads using Green Technology and giving connectivity to unconnected habitations.

    Highlighting the transformational initiatives taken by the department minister said that up to the year 2000, the Department had constructed only 58 bridges. At present, the Department has already constructed 2241 bridges and another 1304 bridges are at various stages of construction. Out of above, 52 bridges constructed over different major rivers Mahanadi, Rushikulya, Brahmani, Baitarani, Tel, Indravati and Jeera with average length of 500 mtrs. The R.D. department is the first department to implement WAMIS for work automation and accounts management which has been adopted by other engineering departments of the State.

    In recent years, the standard of R.D. roads is of ODR type with intermediate lane to accommodate higher traffic volume in rural areas. The Department will ensure to make 50,000 kms of rural roads pothole free and improve riding quality by March’2024.RD Department has a vision to construct 1500 new bridges under Biju Setu Yojana (BSY) with an outlay of 6000 cr. in next 5 years which will remarkably increase the rural connectivity network. Under Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana (MMSY), 15000 kms of roads shall be constructed with an expenditure of Rs 12,000 crore.

    Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, RD Department answered various questions of journalists relating to different schemes undertaken by RD Department. A documentary on achievement of RD Departments was presented on the occasion.