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  • Odisha Revels In Eid Festivities, No Mass Prayer At Sambalpur Eidgah Amid 46 Platoon Force Deployment

    Odisha Revels In Eid Festivities, No Mass Prayer At Sambalpur Eidgah Amid 46 Platoon Force Deployment

    Bhubaneswar: The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with great pomp across Odisha on Saturday aimd special prayers at mosques and eidgah across the state.

    People greeted each other after the prayers and took part in the festivities. The main markets of the state capital Bhubaneswar and other places saw brisk shopping for the festival.

    However, there was no mass prayers at Eidgah in Sambalpur on the occasion of ‘Eid-ul-fitr with curfew restrictions still in force in the western Odisha town after the April 12 and 14 violence.

    Members of the minority community agreed not to congregate at the Eidgah for namaz this year as the situation continues to remain volatile, on the request of the district administration. The community decided to offer namaz separately at 10 mosques across the town.

    Tight security arrangements were also made in Sambapur where 46 platoons of police force were deployed to maintain peace and prevent any untoward incident, sources said.

    Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and a host of political leaders extended greetings to the people on the occasion.

    Taking to Twitter, the Governor wished the people “Eid Mubarak” and hoped that the festival will spread the spirit of togetherness, harmony and peace for all.

    “Warm greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr. May Allah bring happiness, prosperity & peace in our lives and lead us on the path of compassion and love,” the Chief Minister tweeted

    Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the globe to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, according to Islamic belief.

    In Sambalpur, patrolling was intensified across the city apart from heavy deployment of police force. Police personnel in strength were deployed at every mosque. Notably, over 5,000 members of the Muslim community assemble to offer namaz at the Eidgah in Sakhipara area every year during Eid-al-fitr.

  • MLA Pradeep Panigrahi vigilance chargesheeted in DA case of Rs 9.18 crore

    MLA Pradeep Panigrahi vigilance chargesheeted in DA case of Rs 9.18 crore

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance filed chargesheet against former BJD leader and MLA Pradeep Panigrahi and his wife for allegedly possessing assets worth over Rs 9.18 crore, which were found to be disproportionate to their known sources income.

    The 3000-page chargesheet was filed before the Special Vigilance Court, Bhubaneswar in disproportionate assets case registered against the Gopalpur MLA and his spouse, a Vigilance release said.

    The case was registered on April 10, 2021 u/s u/s 13(2) r/w 13(1)(b) PC Act, 1988 as amended by PC (Amendment) Act, 2018 on the orders of the Odisha Lokayukta for possession of assets disproportionate to known sources of income by Panigrahi during his tenure as a public servant.

    During the course of investigation, house searches were conducted and relevant materials, documents and information relating to assets, income and expenditure were collected. After completion of investigation, Panigrahi was found in possession of assets disproportionate to the tune of Rs.9,18,13,007/-, which he could not explain satisfactorily.

    The former Minister’s ‘spouse was also found liable for abetting the offence. Accordingly, the Investigation Report was filed before the Lokayukta on June 9, 2022. After examining the Investigation Report, the Lokayukta on April 20, 2023 ordered for submission of chargesheet against Panigrahi and his spouse before the Special Court, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar.

    Accordingly, the 3000-page chargesheet has been filed in the Special Court, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar documenting detailed evidence against the accused persons for standing their trial in the court of law, it added.

    It may be noted here that Panigrahi hadbeen arrested on charges of forgery, criminal conspiracy and other offences on December 3, 2020. Following his arrest, the legislator was expelled from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). He was released from Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar on June 12, 2021 after being granted bail by the Orissa High Court in connection with a job fraud case.

  • Search for Guddu Muslim, BJP targets BJD MLA Sushant Singh over UP STF visit to Odisha

    Search for Guddu Muslim, BJP targets BJD MLA Sushant Singh over UP STF visit to Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: Mounting a stinging attack on the BJD government in Odisha over law and order situation, BJP on Saturday raised questions on reports about dreaded Uttar Pradesh criminal and Atiq Ahmed’s absconding aide Guddu Muslim’s presence in the state.

    Addressing a press meet in Bhubaneswar, BJP state general secretary Lekhashree Samantsinghar sought to know as to what the state police and the intelligence wing are doing.

    Referring to UP Special Task Force (STF) team’s reported visit to Bargarh, she pointed fingers at senior ruling BJD leader and former minister Susanta Singh.

    The senior BJP leader claimed that Raja Khan, a close aide of dread Guddu Muslim, is stated to be an associate of Bhatli Susanta Singh. Raja Khan also hails from Bhatli in Bargarh district and has spread a crime network in the region, she alleged.

    Guddu Muslim, considered a close aide of slain gangster Atiq Ahmed, has been absconding ever since the gunning down of the gangster-turned-politician and his brother Ashraf last week.

    Guddu Muslim is now in the news after several national media reports stated that he was reportedly hiding in Odisha’s Puri.

    Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF), which is currently on the hunt Guddu Muslim, reportedly questioned one person at Bhatli in connection with the case. Sources identified the person as Raja Khan and it is being said that Guddu Muslim’s driver had stayed with him for some days in Bargarh after the Prayagraj incident. A native of Sundargarh, Raja Khan has been doing leather business at Bhatli. He was let off by the STF after grilling on Thursday, the sources added.

    A five-member team visited Bargarh on April 18. The team camped in Bargarh for two days and grilled one person.

    The senior BJP leader further claimed that notorious criminal Guddu Muslim was reportedly hiding in Puri and sought to know as to what Odisha Police was doing. This is a clear failure of intelligence and policing in the state, she alleged.

    Samantsinghar also slammed the state government over the Lanjigarh gang-rape case in Kalahandi district and claimed that it took four days for police to register a case in this connection. Though seven days have passed, the police are yet to nab the accused, she claimed, adding that a girl was also raped in a hotel in Cuttack and all these show that criminals have no fear of the police in Odisha

    Alleging that several ministers in the state are involved in criminal cases, the BJP leader claimed that police have taken no action against them and sought to know as to what happened to the Chief Minister’s slogan of zero tolerance towards criminals.

  • Mortal remains of Odia jawan Debashish Biswal reached in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

    Mortal remains of Odia jawan Debashish Biswal reached in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: Mortal remains of martyred Odia jawan Debashish Biswal has reached Bhubaneswar today. The Martyred Jawan will be given Guard of Honour and his last rites will be conducted at native village in Satyabadi in Puri district Odisha.

    The people across the state are mourning on the death of the jawan. The senior officials of Indian army, Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal has paid tribute to the soldier. CM Naveen Patnaik has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the family members of Odia jawan. The monetary aid will given to the kin of the jawan from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

    The CM has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Biswal. He praised the bravery and courage of the soldier and paid his deepest condolences, Patnaik prayed the God to give strength and patience to the bereaved family members to overcome the grief.

    Debashish Biswal was killed in a terror attack on Thursday. Biswal was among the five army personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit, who were deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, killed in the terrorist attack in Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir. The other four jawans are from Punjab.

    Debashish Biswal from Alagum near Sakhigopal in Puri district is survived by his wife and a 7-month-old baby.

    A pall of gloom descended on Biswal’s native Alagum village near Sakhigopal in Puri district following his death in the terror attack.

  • Odisha state temperature drops, cloudy for next five days

    Odisha state temperature drops, cloudy for next five days

    Bhubaneswar: After suffering from the scorching heatwave for a few days, the people of Odisha were finally able to take a breather from the severe heat with a arrival of the sudden on Friday. Thanks to the rain, the temperature has decreased and many places including the capital city Bhubaneswar have witnessed cloudy weather today.

    The regional Meteorological Centre has predicted that the day temperature will decrease by three to five degrees for the next five days.

    The districts of Ganjam, Khurdha, Puri, Nayagarh, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Nabarangpur will likely receive thundershowers activity with gusty winds today.

    As per MeT, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty surface wind reaching speeds up to 40-50 kmph, and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall will likely be experienced over the districts of during the next 3 to 4 days.

    With 43 degrees Celsius, Bhubaneswar was the second hottest city in the State yesterday. However, today, the city witnessed a cloudy sky, cool breeze, and a slight drizzle, bringing down the temperature by several notches. The capital city recorded 36.1 degrees Celsius today.

    As per the IMD report, places like Jharsuguda, Chandbali, Balasore, Sambalpur and Keonjhar, where scorching heat was experienced yesterday, witnessed a change in the weather conditions today.

  • Dead body of a young man found hanging from a noose in an under construction building of the capital

    Dead body of a young man found hanging from a noose in an under construction building of the capital

    Bhubaneswar: A youth was found hanging in an under construction building in Nandan-Vihar area of the capital city on Saturday morning.

    The deceased has been identified as a labourer working in that under construction building.

    The Infocity police reached the spot and have started an investigation.

    The exact reason of the suicide is yet to be ascertained. The police have recovered the body and have sent it to Capital hospital for post-mortem.

  • Odisha state reports 489 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

    Odisha state reports 489 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday registered 489 fresh active Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the state health department showed.

    It is worth mentioning that the active cases in Odisha have risen to 2697. As many as 203 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours.

    Yesterday, Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra said, the rise in the number of Covid positives in Odisha has been noticed in the districts adjoining the state of Chhattisgarh. We are keeping a close vigil has been kept on the people coming from outside the state in Malkangiri and the border districts.

    The Director also added that, the peak has already been experienced in Odisha, now the infections are at the plateau stage.

    Furthermore it is worth mentioning that, Odisha has reported as many as 431 new Covid positive cases in the last 24 hours said reliable reports from the government on Friday.

  • Odisha To Launch ‘Vacation Education’ For School Students During Summer Holiday

    Odisha To Launch ‘Vacation Education’ For School Students During Summer Holiday

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has chalked out a novel plan for launching a new learning programme for the school students during the forthcoming summer vacation for the first time in the state.

    Giving this information, School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash said that this vacation education programme will be unique and first of its kind in the state. The programme will immensely benefit the students in their career.

    A special syllabus has been prepared for this learning programme, which is scheduled to commence from may 4. The students of a particular class will be split into different groups. The activities of every group will be monitored by a teacher.

    The teacher concerned will discuss with the students and their parents over phone to keep track of the progress made in studies. They will find out whether the students are studying the lessons as per the vacation syllabus specially prepared for the purpose.

    The aim is to keep the students engaged with their studies even during vacation and stop them from wasting their time. The summer vacation will be properly utilised by the students which will benefit them in the long run, sources said.

  • Odisha Govt Appoints New I&PR Director Months Away From Polls

    Odisha Govt Appoints New I&PR Director Months Away From Polls

    Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the twin polls in 2024, the Odisha government on Tuesday appointed IAS officer Saroj Kumar Samal as Information and Public Relations (I&PR) director.

    He will replace Indramani Tripathy, who will now serve as Additional Secretary, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department while continuing as Director of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), a notification released by General Administration Department said.

    The government also declared that the post of I&PR Director is equivalent in status and responsibility to the post of Joint Secretary in IAS cadre of the state.

    Samal and Tripathy, both Odisha Administrative Officers, were promoted to the IAS cadre in 2022.

  • Odisha: Three lakh rupees, gold coins and valuables looted from Bhubaneswar

    Odisha: Three lakh rupees, gold coins and valuables looted from Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: Miscreants have allegedly looted valuables from a business organization in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, said reports.

    According to reports, the looters have allegedly taken away cash worth three lakhs. They have also looted gold coins and other valuables from a construction company.

    The loot incident has been reported from Gajapati Nagar area of Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha.

    The loot however has been caught live on CCTV camera. The police has started a probe in this matter and is looking into the captured CCTV footage.