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  • Use of ganja banned in Shiva Peethas across Odisha!

    Use of ganja banned in Shiva Peethas across Odisha!

    Bhubaneswar: The use of ganja will be banned in all the Shiva peethas across Odisha, said reliable reports on Tuesday.

    The Odia Language Literature and Culture Department of the Government of Odisha has written a letter to all the District Magistrates and SPs across the various districts of Odisha. The department has urged the officers to take action in this regard.

    The Department of Culture has urged the District Magistrates and SPs to take necessary steps to ban the use of Ganja in various Shiva Peethas.

    The Odia Language Literature and Culture Department Director Dilip Rautray has written a letter to the District Magistrates and SPs of all the districts of the state.

    The minister of State in-charge of Odia Language Literature and Culture Department has welcomed this move. The Minister further added that the consumption of drugs in any form should be banned from all religious institutions. He also urged everyone to cooperate with this move.

    A detailed report in this matter is awaited.

  • UPSC CSE 2022: Pranita Dash from Odisha AIR 42

    UPSC CSE 2022: Pranita Dash from Odisha AIR 42

    Bhubaneswar: Pranita Dash from Odisha has cracked the civil services examinations and scored All India Rank of 42.

    Dash according to reports, has cleared in the Civil Services Examinations 2022 in her first attempt. She is pursuing her MPhil from Cambridge University. Pranita had completed her graduation from St Xavier’s in Kolkata.

    She prepared for civil service exams with the help of coaching and mocks tests and mock interviews. She has advised students preparing for the exams to be confident and choose the subject that they love.

    She further added that she was asked a number of off beat questions in the interview a few of which she answered and a few of which she humbly passed.

    This year girls have dominated the top positions with Ishita Kishore followed by Garima Lohia, Uma Harathi N and Smriti Mishra.

    The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the civil services mains final results 2022 today. Candidates can check their respective results from the official website — upsc.gov.in.

    The UPSC CSE preliminary exam was held on June 5, 2022 and the results of the examination were released on June 22. The main examination was conducted from September 16 to 25, and the results were declared on December 6. The interviews concluded on May 18.

    Meanwhile, the UPSC is set to conduct the CSE 2023 prelims on May 28. The admit cards for the exam have been released on the official website.

  • Police IIC’s assets worth Crores seized during Vigilance raid

    Police IIC’s assets worth Crores seized during Vigilance raid

    Sambalpur: Odisha Vigilance has reportedly seized Gaisilet Police Station IIC Birabar Bhagat’s movable and immovable assets worth Crores.

    As many as four teams of Odisha Vigilance led by 2 DSPs, 7 Inspectors, 2 Assistant Sub-Inspectors and other staff conducted searches at four places on the strength of Search Warrants issued by the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance in Sambalpur and seized Bhagat’s property.

    The four places of the Police IIC where the raids were conducted today are residential building located at Anguliapada in Sambalpur, government quarter located at Gaisilet in Bargarh, farm house at Kabrapali village in Sambalpur and office chamber located at Gaisilet PS.

    The simultaneous searches were conducted on the allegation of possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income during which the following assets were seized:

    One double storeyed building located at Anguliapada, PS-Ainthapali, Dist-Sambalpur worth over Rs.77 Lakhs.
    One farm house with boundary wall with trees planted on the land vide Khata No.198/31, Mauza-Kabarapali, Sambalpur worth about Rs.21 Lakhs.
    Lands in Sambalpur town and Bonei, Sundargarh. Details as under:-
    A piece of land (benami) vide Plot No.721 under Khata No.1 & 182, Mauza-Bahidar new-palli, Sambalpur of area Ac.2.61 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.1114 under Khata No.559/3192, Mauza-Ainthapali, Sambalpur of area Ac.0.24 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.42/1390 under Khata No.198/31, Mauza-Kabarapali, Sambalpur of area Ac.2.02 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.6/944 under Khata No.46, MauzaPutibandha, Sambalpur of area Ac.0.25 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.42/1391 under Khata No.198/31, Mauza-Kabarapali, Sambalpur of area Ac.0.50 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.2326, 386 & 2600/2692 under Khata No.180/27, Mauza-Badabourkela, Bonei, Sundargarh of area Ac.0.44 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.531/01, 531/02 & 537/01 under Khata No.16, Mauza-Sanbourkela, Bonei, Sundargarh of area Ac.0.19 dcml.
    A piece of land vide Plot No.657 & 663 under Khata No.46, Mauza-Gudiali, Bonei, Sundargarh of area Ac.0.82 dcml.
    A piece of land under Khata No.1, Mauza-Gudiali, Bonei, Sundargarh of area Ac.1.06 dcml.
    A piece of land under Khata No.46, Mauza-Gudiali, Bonei, Sundargarh of area Ac.1.32 dcml
    The Registered Sale Deed (RSD) value comes to over Rs.1.11 Crore. However, the actual value is likely to be much higher. Undervaluation of the plots during registration is suspected. A thorough probe has been initiated in this regard.

    4) Bank, Insurance deposits and investment in debentures worth approx Rs.16.68 Lakhs.

    5) Gold jewellery approx 166 gms.

    6) Cash Rs.79,460/-.

    7) 2 four wheelers (Maruti Swift Dzire) worth Rs.13.65 Lakhs.

    8) 2 two wheelers & household articles worth over Rs.9.41 Lakhs.

    Birabar Bhagat is being examined to ascertain the source of the assets. Further searches are continuing. Unearthing of more assets is likely and overall valuation is likely to increase. Enquiry is in progress.

  • Now spot selection admission to be done online in Odisha

    Now spot selection admission to be done online in Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has made some changes in the spot selection admission process. As per the decision, from now on the spot selection admission of the students will be done through online mode.

    In a letter to the General Manager of Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), Raghuram R. Iyer, the Director of Higher Secondary Education said to do the Spot Selection admission through on-line mode instead of previous practice of physical mode registration.

    As per the letter, the spot on-line selection information will be shared through WhatsApp or SMS.

    “Tracking of BSE (O) passed out candidates those not opted for e-Admission (+2/ITI/Diploma). A SMS will be sent to those mobile numbers for creating awareness,” read the letter.

    Field to capture the data of a National Means cum Merit Scholarship (NMMS) awardee i.e.

    • Are you a NMMS awardee: Y/N).
    • If, Yes: Then NMMS Roll No field must be enable (12 digit/online numeric) (322………….).
    • Here “3” represents the exam code & “22” represents the State code. It is same for all the Roll Nos.
    • Applicants have to fill up only the rest of the 9 digits.
    • After giving NMMS Roll No by the applicants, immediately the name of 8th standard school must be auto fetch from the database shared by the SCERT with the OCAC.

    BSE (O) Roll No. logic should be put on the Roll No. field of Common Application Form to avoid any alternation done by the other board applicants.

    Further candidate’s data related to the 10th pass Board Name, Year of Pass, Roll No. and Exam type (Regular/ Supplementary) must match with the SAMS database. The applicant will not be able to fill out or submit the CAF if there is mismatch in the given data. However, the system will only let the applicants to update the marks related discrepancy.

  • Odisha Govt Announces Free Crop Insurance For Farmers For 3 Years

    Odisha Govt Announces Free Crop Insurance For Farmers For 3 Years

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will provide free crop insurance cover to all the farmers in the state for next three years.

    This was announced by Cooperation Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak at a press conference in Bhubaneswar on Monday after a review of his department by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

    The minister said his department would bear the premiums of the crop insurance of the farmers from 2023 Kharif to 2025-26 Rabi season. Odisha is the first state in the country to provide free crop insurance cover to farmers, he added.

    “The department has been providing short terms agriculture loans to the farmers under the three-tier system. The Odisha State Cooperative Bank, 17 Central Cooperative Banks and around 2,710 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) have been giving loans at low rate of interest and return in easy instalments,” he said.

    As per its election promise, the government has increased the interest-free loan limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh. Under the scheme, more than 7 lakh small and marginal farmers have been provided loans amounting to Rs 16,683.57 crore during the 2022-23 financial year, he added.

    Besides, 1451 new Primary Agricultural Co-operative Societies (PACS) have been formed to further extend the short term loans to the grassroots level, he said adding that the PACS has been playing a crucial role in providing seeds and fertiliser to the farmers.

    Principal Secretary Sanjeev Kumar Chadha was present at the press meet.

  • Nandankanan Ropeway is all set to wow visitors with an artsy-craftsy jungle theme

    Nandankanan Ropeway is all set to wow visitors with an artsy-craftsy jungle theme

    Bhubaneswar: The ropeway at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar is all set to wow the visitors as it celebrates the best in ropeway technology, highlights the natural beauty and tribal art forms from the region.

    The soon-to-be-inaugurated ropeway has been developed by India’s leading ropeway operator, Damodar Ropeway Infra Limited (DRIL).

    Nandankanan Ropeway will entice visitors with its unique artistic vision that incorporates local flora & fauna. It finds its inspiration in the local tribal art designed by budding digital designer, Sidhant Chamaria.

    The Nandankanan ropeway has been developed around the ‘jungle theme.’ It features intricate tribal art from the region and highlights the natural flora and fauna. The massive digital art is the centerpiece. It blends the outline forms of the animals from the Nandankanan Zoological Park and has drawn gaping admiration.

    This Ropeway will help in boosting tourism as this ropeway starts within Nandankanan Zoological Park and ends at Botanical Garden. The total length of the ropeway is 628 meter, and its carrying capacity is 400 persons per hour. The system consists of two towers and 12 cabins. Each cabin has a capacity of six persons.

    Nandankanan Ropeway

    Even the cabins are given a wooden finish to fit into nature and its beauty. The cabins have some openable windows and air vents to help with air circulation. The wooden look cabins have a luxurious rose gold edging to give a hint of luxury while staying firmly in touch with its natural surroundings. The cabins are adorned with colourful tribal art-inspired digital art, representing different animals that inhabit Nandankanan Park.

    “Overall, the Nandankanan Ropeway project not only provides visitors with a thrilling ride over the jungle but also offers an immersive experience that showcases Odisha’s art and culture. The project’s use of local materials, art, and iconography will also popularise local arts and crafts, thus promoting the local economy and boosting employment opportunities for the region’s artisans and craftspersons,” says Aditya Chamaria, MD of Damodar Ropeways.

  • Old couple struggles for livelihood in Bhubaneswar, seeks help

    Old couple struggles for livelihood in Bhubaneswar, seeks help

    Bhubaneswar: An old couple has been struggling in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha for the last many years. Their children abandoned the old woman and her husband years back. And hence they came to the capital city for a living.

    Now, somehow they are managing their daily life by doing petty work. Yet, what would happen when they will turn older? The old man and his wife have sought help from others.

    Kalinga TV reporter Raja came across an old woman walking on the road on the overbridge at Rajmahal Square. She was carrying an old bag in one hand and a few pieces of firewood in the other. She was stopping after walking a few steps. Perhaps the load she was carrying was beyond the capacity of her physical strength.

    After a few minutes, our reporter came to know that she was not alone when it was found that an old man helped her cross the road. As our reporter asked them from where they are coming, initially the old man got a little bit frightened. And then he replied that they are wife and husband. They had been to the No.1 haata and now returning home.

    As our reporter interacted with the couple, the old man narrated their ordeal.

    The couple is from the Balasore area. Years back their children abandoned them. The old man said that their children are well established, but they abandoned their parents. And hence they came to Bhubaneswar in 1993.

    These days they help the small traders at the No. 1 haata to clean their potatoes, onions etc. and in return whatever they get, the two manage with that. They hardly get two meals in a day. So, most of the time, they eat flattened rice as a meal.

    They have taken a small house on rent in the Phalikia basti of Bhubaneswar. Now, they have the strength to take care of themselves. However, after a few years they will not be in a position to work, what will happen then? And hence, they have sought help from generous people or the government.

  • Odisha Ministers to submit departmental performance report cards to CM Naveen from today

    Odisha Ministers to submit departmental performance report cards to CM Naveen from today

    Bhubaneswar: All the ministers of Odisha will submit the department performance report card to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today i.e. on Monday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked his ministers to submit their report cards. He will review the performance of each minister’s department.

    In his first Cabinet Meeting of the fifth term Chief Ministership, Naveen Patnaik had called upon all the ministers to submit report cards every month regarding the performance of the departments they head.

    Naveen has categorically asked the ministers to submit their report cards with detailed performance of the departments. The ministers have to mention all details about all the activities the department has undertaken, pending works, bottlenecks, road map for the coming days, the progress of implementation of different schemes and programs of the Government of Odisha, and implementation of 5T Initiatives etc. An important aspect of the report card will be how many promises made in the manifesto have been fulfilled.

    The CM will hold discuss with each minster on the performance of their respective department.

    Dates for review of departments performance

    May 22- Ranendra Pratap Swain (Agriculture, Fisheries), Niranjan Pujari (Health and Family Welfare).

    May 23- Prafulla Mallick, Pradeep Kumar Amat (Forest and Environment), Atanu Sabyasachi Naik (Food Supply, Cooperatives).

    May 24 – Pradeep Kumar Amat (Panchayathiraj), Tukuni Sahu (Commerce and Transport), Rita Sahu (Handicrafts and Textiles).

    May 25 – Tukuni Sahu (Water Resources), Rohit Pujari (Higher Education), Rajendra Dholakia (Planning and Coordination).

    May 26- Usha Devi (Housing and Urban Development), Tusarkanti Behera (Electronics and IT).

    May 27- Basanti Hembram (Mission Sakti), Pritiranjan Ghadei (Skill Development and Vocational Education), Srikanth Sahu (Labor and ESI).

    May 29 – Prithiranjan Ghadei (Rural Development), Sameer Ranjan Das (Schools and Public Education).

    May 30- Jagannath Sarka (Scheduled Castes and Tribes), Pramila Mallick (Revenue and Disaster Relief).

    May 31- Tusarkanti Behera (Sports & Youth Affairs), Basanti Hembram (Women & Child Development), Pratap Keshari Dev (Energy).

  • Power outage during President’s address: BJP observes 12-hour bandh in Mayurbhanj today

    Power outage during President’s address: BJP observes 12-hour bandh in Mayurbhanj today

    Baripada: BJP has called a 12-hour bandh in Mayurbhanj district in protest against power outage during President Droupadi Murmu’s address in Baripada.

    The party members and supporters have staged a protest and blocked the NHs 18 and 49.

    Due to the protest, the shops and markets are closed in various areas of the district including Baripada. The vehicular movement has also been hit due to the bandh. Party workers have been seen picketing at various places. The party workers are seen protesting in front of the District Collector’s office, court premises and various offices.

  • Decomposed body of missing youth found in Baliguda of Odisha

    Decomposed body of missing youth found in Baliguda of Odisha

    Baliguda: In a tragic incident, the decomposed body of a missing youth was recovered from the forest in Baliguda of Kandhamal district in Odisha.

    According to reports, the decomposed body of the youth was recovered from a forest under Baliguda town. The Baliguda police recovered the body from the forest near Vishketa village under Baliguda police limits.

    Reports say that the locals spotted the body in the forest and immediately informed the Baliguda police. The police immediately reached the spot and recovered the body. After recovering the dead body the police sent it to the Baliguda Hospital for postmortem, confirmed reliable sources.

    The Baliguda police is investigating whether it was a natural death or a murder. The Baliguda Police has further informed that the recovered dead body has been identified as Bhavani Shankar Panda of Gummaha village under Raikia police limits in Kandhamal.

    Furthermore it is worth mentioning that, on the May 13 2023 the young man went missing from his house in Baliguda. His family had registered a missing complaint with the police, said reports.