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  • ‘BJP interested in prolonging conflict’: Cong on Manipur violence

    ‘BJP interested in prolonging conflict’: Cong on Manipur violence

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday stepped up its attack on the government over the situation in violence-hit Manipur, saying “every passing day of neglect” confirms the belief that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are interested in prolonging the conflict.

    The Congress’ attack came a day after it demanded that an all-party delegation be allowed to visit the state.

    In a tweet, Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said, “Manipur is burning since 49 days. On Day 50, will PM @narendramodi fly away to foreign lands, without uttering a single word on the ongoing crisis?” “Hundreds dead, thousands rendered homeless, countless churches and places of worship destroyed, and a state administration that is part of the problem, not the solution. To make matters even worse, the violence is now spreading to Mizoram as well,” the Congress leader said on Twitter.

    “Since the last many days, Manipuri leaders have been seeking time from Prime Minister Modi to ensure his intervention, Every passing day of neglect confirms the belief that PM Modi and the BJP are interested in prolonging the conflict, not finding a solution,” Venugopal added.

    Taking a jibe at Modi, the Congress leader asked when will the “self-styled vishwaguru” listen to “Manipur Ki Baat”.

    Posing further questions, he said, “When will he (Prime Minister Modi) speak to the country, to make a simple call for peace? When will he demand accountability from the Union Home Minister and the Manipur CM for their total failure in bringing peace?”

    More than 100 people have lost their lives in the violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur that broke out over a month ago.

    Ten opposition parties of Manipur led by the Congress had on Saturday questioned the “silence” of Prime Minister Modi on the Manipur situation while urging him to meet them and make an appeal for peace.

    Clashes first broke out in Manipur on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

    Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur’s population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley.

    Tribals – Nagas and Kukis – constitute another 40 per cent of the population and reside in the hill district

  • Ankola’s Belgian Malinois to guard Indian borders

    Ankola’s Belgian Malinois to guard Indian borders

    ANKOLA(UTTARA KANNADA): A post on Facebook changed the history of 17 Belgian Malinois puppies which were born at a house in a village near Ankola. For dog lover Raghavendra Bhat, a resident of Bavikere in Ankola taluk in Uttara Kannada district, rearing dogs has been a hobby.

    But an unexpected big event occurred when he, as usual, posted the pictures of his Belgian Malinois puppies. An officer from the Army in Assam contacted him immediately, requesting him to give the puppies to guard the borders.

    Bhat, an officer in the Department of Women and Child Development in Uttara Kannada, told this newspaper, “I had a big surprise when the Army officer contacted me. Another officer was sent to my house and he tested all the pups for 45 days, before ensuring that they are fit to serve the nation.”

    Bhat learnt about Belgian Malinois after a friend who works in CRPF informed him about the breed. “I searched for the best dogs and did not want any with a history of inbreeding. I brought the male from Bengaluru and a pair of females from Haryana. I retained one female Lisa. I got a duron colour male from Hyderabad, which we named Devil. Malinois with this colour is rare and most sought after. The rest is history,” he said.

    He has four Malinois now, KF, Devil, Lisa and Tiny.
    Lisa littered 10 puppies and Tiny eight. Bhat’s family never thought that the pups would be picked up by the Army. Earlier, a few pups had been taken for service by the state police.

    The family has been rearing dogs for the last 25 years and have several rare and popular breeds in their collection, including dobermann, German shepherd, pit bulls and American bully. Their Indian breeds include Bully kutta and Mudhol hounds. He is now planning to bring in the best of Rajapalayam hounds to his collection.

    One-post fame
    After a Fa­ce­book post, an Army officer from Assam contacted Ra­ghave­ndra Bhat, requesting that the puppies be given to guard the borders. The pups were tested for 45 days to be declared fit to serve the nation

  • Rath Yatra 2023: Odisha police issues traffic regulations, see details here

    Rath Yatra 2023: Odisha police issues traffic regulations, see details here

    Puri: For the upcoming Rath Yatra 2023 the Odisha Police has issued a traffic advisory for smooth traffic movement. The Odisha police and Puri district administration for public convenience has issued the following traffic advisory in Public Interest.

    All the Inter-State Tourist Buses and Local Tourist Buses will stop and park at Malatipatpur Bus Stand. All the regular passenger carrying buses will be allowed up to Talabania Temporary Bus Stand via Malatipatapur, Toshali Sands, Grid Station Chhak and Bhudan Chhaka.

    Puri Town Shuttle Buses, Auto Rickshaw will be allowed from Talabania to Zilla School Chhaka via Sunara Gouranga Chhaka, BNR Hotel Chhaka, Youth Hostel Chhaka and Nilachala Urban Hata.

    Their return will be via Zilla school chhaka to Helipad via Ghodabazar, Rama Mandir, Odisha Bakery, Sadar Block office for Buses and via Mangala temple for Auto rickshaw.

    Another shuttle services will be available from Malatipatapur Bus Stand to Atharanala in a to-and-fro basis.

    Two wheelers will avail parking at Jagannath Ballav, Masanichandi, Matitota Parking, Nilachala Ashok and Blue Flag beach. All vehicles will be diverted accordingly.

    All LLMV, Cars, SUVs will avail parking facilities at the parking places at Indoor Stadium, Helipad, Sanskrit University Parking, Mefdical College Parking, Naillifield and Yatrika.

    They will be diverted as per availability of space in parking places accordingly.

    For the smooth Darshan of the Lords by devotees, Some Shuttle services have been implemented from Talabania to Zilla school Chhaka and from Malatipatapur to Atharanala.

    Regulation of vehicular Traffic shall be imposed from 00:00 hrs on 19.06.2023 to 00:00 hrs on 21.06.2023 and from 00:00 hrs on 28.06.2023 to 00:00 hrs on 29.06.2023 as per traffic mobility plan.

    For smooth Darshan of the Lords by devotees, no vehicle zones will be ensured in the place from Atharanala Chhaka to Hospital Chhaka from Hospital Chhaka to Subash Bose Crossing.

    Any one requiring any assistance – 24×7 help line number Puri Police- 6370067100/06752-232551 is available for assistance.

    Police personnel deployed in the duty will perform their duty with a smile on their face and will work with diligence for enabling for a people friendly environment, read the advisory.

  • TPCODL ensures seamless power supply for Puri Rath Yatra

    TPCODL ensures seamless power supply for Puri Rath Yatra

    Puri: For the Rath Yatra 2023, TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) is fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted power supply and implement enhanced safety measures during the event.

    TPCODL has undertaken major works to enhance the power infrastructure for the Rath Yatra. All 33KV underground cabling healthiness ensured enabling uninterrupted power supply through the ring main system.

    Additionally, preventive maintenance has been carried out on feeder pillar boxes in key areas such as Grand Road, Sea Beach Road, VIP Road, and other locations to ensure uninterrupted power supply.

    In terms of manpower planning, a total of 500 TPCODL employees and Business Associates have been engaged during the Rath Yatra to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Additionally, 20 TPCODL officers with past experience under Puri Division have been deputed to PED, Puri for better monitoring and coordination.

    A total of 35 TPCODL officers from Puri Division along with 15 supervisors from Business Associates have been deployed dedicatedly for the Ratha Yatra.

    To ensure seamless power supply during the Rath Yatra, TPCODL has implemented a robust ring main system. Seven primary substations, namely Talabania, Sriram Nagar, Kacheri, Baliapanda, Charinala, Atharanala and Samnga are interconnected through a 33 KV underground cabling network.

    The dedicated E&MR team of Puri Division diligently completed the preventive maintenance plan for 14 33/11KV Power Substations (PSS).

    These substations meet (n-1) redundancy criteria and are connected to two 132/33KV grids (Puri and Samuka) and the 220/132/33KV Samagara Grid. This ensures reliable and uninterrupted power supply to important areas such as the Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Temple, Grand Road, Sea Beach Road, CT Road, and the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH).

    Simultaneously, the Operations team achieved their goal by successfully executing the preventive maintenance work for 32 Nos. of 11KV feeders in Puri Town. Additionally, a significant accomplishment was made with the completion of 12.5km of AB Cable stringing across various locations within Puri Town. In line with ensuring safety, 24 FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) fencings were installed in different hazardous areas of Puri Town.

    The maintenance tasks for all 11KV and 33KV RMUs (Ring Main Units) were also diligently carried out in Puri Town. The underground cable network is being patrolled 24X7 .

    TPCODL has also conducted thorough checks and rectification of all electric poles, distribution points, and feeder pillar boxes for any leakage current, ensuring the safety of pilgrims and the general public.

  • Foreign liquor shop catches fire in Bhubaneswar

    Foreign liquor shop catches fire in Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a foreign liquor shop caught fire in Shaheed Nagar area of Odisha’s Capital City of Bhubaneswar.

    After receiving information about the matter, the fire service personnel reached the spot and are trying to take control over the blaze.

    The capital police have also reached the spot and initiated a probe into the matter. The reason of the blaze is suspected to be short-circuit.

    Further detailed report related to the case are awaited.

  • Similipal forester killing: Forest Guards, foresters & deputy range officers to stop patrolling

    Similipal forester killing: Forest Guards, foresters & deputy range officers to stop patrolling

    Karanjia: Following the multiple cases of open fire between poachers and forest rangers, the forest guards, foresters and deputy range officers will not patrol and agitate in various forests including Shimilipal sanctuary. The gazetted forest workers of the Federation have started a movement with five demands.

    However, will not stop in Shimilipal Sanctuary. Patrolling will be done by P.A. Staff, ACF, Range Office. Regional Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director, officials informed.

    Earlier, on Sunday, the locals of Jashipur in Mayurbhanj including a forest guard confronted the seniors of forest department employees are getting killed by poachers in Similipal.

    The locals and the guard also went on to accuse the South-Similipal ACF of mentally harassing the forester and other forest guards.

    It is pertinent to note here that a forest ranger died after being shot by poachers in the Gamuchajharan area of Simlipal range in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. Ten people have been detained in connection to a forest ranger who died after being shot by poachers. The suspected poachers will be arrested soon said senior officials. The search for the prime accused is underway. Another forester was also shot dead by some poachers in Similipal sanctuary few days before.

  • Khordha: Contractor shot dead by miscreants in Tangi

    Khordha: Contractor shot dead by miscreants in Tangi

    Khordha: In a shocking incident, a contractor was shot dead by two miscreants in Khordha distrct of Odisha. The incident has come to fore from Chandeswar Chowk in Tangi area of the district.

    The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Rout, a resident of Radhamohanpur. He had a construction company in Bangalore and was a contractor. The two accused have been identified as Dilip Kumar Surjit and Bunu Barik.

    According to sources, Ramesh was returning home with his two friends in bike when two miscreants came in motorbike and opened fire on him at National Highway no. 16. The locals spotted the incident, and rushed him to the Tangi Medical Center. However, the doctors declared Ramesh brought dead.

    On being informed, police reached the spot and started to probe into the matter. However, the reason behind the murder is yet to be ascertained.

    Further detailed report related to the case are awaited.

  • Puri: Nabajouban Darshan of the Trinity to begin at 8 am today

    Puri: Nabajouban Darshan of the Trinity to begin at 8 am today

    Puri: Only one day left for the world-famous Rath Yatra and rituals before the festival has already started. The Nabajouban Darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadhra will be done today.

    The paramanik Darshan of deities will be held between 8 am-9am. Meanwhile, the general darshan will be held from 9 am to 11 am. The temple’s doors will be closed after 11 am and will open tomorrow.

    On Sunday, the Odisha Police has issued a traffic advisory for smooth traffic movement for smooth conduct of the Rath yatra.

    The Odisha police and Puri district administration for public convenience has issued the following traffic advisory in Public Interest.

    All the Inter-State Tourist Buses and Local Tourist Buses will stop and park at Malatipatpur Bus Stand. All the regular passenger carrying buses will be allowed up to Talabania Temporary Bus Stand via Malatipatapur, Toshali Sands, Grid Station Chhak and Bhudan Chhaka.

    Puri Town Shuttle Buses, Auto Rickshaw will be allowed from Talabania to Zilla School Chhaka via Sunara Gouranga Chhaka, BNR Hotel Chhaka, Youth Hostel Chhaka and Nilachala Urban Hata.

    Their return will be via Zilla school chhaka to Helipad via Ghodabazar, Rama Mandir, Odisha Bakery, Sadar Block office for Buses and via Mangala temple for Auto rickshaw.

    Another shuttle services will be available from Malatipatapur Bus Stand to Atharanala in a to-and-fro basis.

    Two wheelers will avail parking at Jagannath Ballav, Masanichandi, Matitota Parking, Nilachala Ashok and Blue Flag beach. All vehicles will be diverted accordingly.

    All LLMV, Cars, SUVs will avail parking facilities at the parking places at Indoor Stadium, Helipad, Sanskrit University Parking, Medical College Parking, Naillifield and Yatrika.

    They will be diverted as per availability of space in parking places accordingly.

    For the smooth Darshan of the Lords by devotees, Some Shuttle services have been implemented from Talabania to Zilla school Chhaka and from Malatipatapur to Atharanala.

  • Big relief from heatwave in Bhubaneswar; city received heavy rain with thunderstorm

    Big relief from heatwave in Bhubaneswar; city received heavy rain with thunderstorm

    Bhubaneswar: The heatwave condition of Odisha was becoming unbearable day by day. Meanwhile, on Monday mid-night a sigh of relief has come to the lives of people living in Bhubaneswar. The capital city received heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning at mid-night on Monday.

    On Sunday, the residents of the Twin City of Odisha- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack – witnessed temperature of 41.6 and 40.2 degree Celsius respectively.

    Gopalpur in Ganjam district was the coolest place of the day as it reported a temperature of 34.4 degree Celsius.

    Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted that the intense heat wave condition in Odisha will continue till June 21 and thereafter the State is likely to get some relief as the Monsoon is expected to hit the state by the said date.

    It was learned that so far, 20 cases regarding alleged death due to heatwaves have been received by the government. However, only one death case has been confirmed so far from the district of Balasore.

    People across the State have been advised to take precautionary measures like avoiding heat exposure during peak hours, staying hydrated, and caring for vulnerable persons including old, children, sick, and pregnant women.

  • Manipur Chief Minster Biren seeks Zoramthanga’s help to douse Manipur flames

    Manipur Chief Minster Biren seeks Zoramthanga’s help to douse Manipur flames

    GUWAHATI: Beleaguered Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh called up his Mizoram counterpart Zoramthanga on Sunday and sought his help to douse the flames of ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis.

    Zoramthanga is a Mizo and Mizos and Kukis share the same ancestry, culture and tradition. Thousands of displaced Kukis of Manipur are taking shelter in Mizoram. Zoramthanga broke the news about Singh seeking his help.

    “The Chief Minister of Manipur spoke to me over the phone at 12:30 PM; regarding the #Manipur ongoing violence asking for my aid in resolving the issue with a hope that henceforth there would be a peaceful co-existence,” the Mizoram CM tweeted.

    He further wrote that Singh sought his help also to ensure that the Meiteis living in Mizoram are safe.

    Zoramthanga apprised Singh that the Mizoram government has already taken certain steps and measures to abate the Manipur violence.

    He said the people of Mizoram are empathetic towards the Meiteis and the state government and NGOs took measures for peace and security. He said the Meiteis living in Mizoram have nothing to fear.

    “We shall go on to promote safety and security for them,” Zoramthanga assured.

    No incident of violence was reported from any part of Manipur on Sunday even as the Central and state forces continued with conducting joint marches.

    Protestors, including women, in Imphal vented their ire against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They congregated at a marketplace and destroyed a radio during a symbolic protest against “Mann Ki Baat”. “We don’t want to listen to Mann Ki Baat,” they shouted.

    In the Imphal Valley on Saturday night, hundreds of women holding fire torches took part in a protest against the violence. They demanded the implementation of the National Register of Citizens in the state and the abrogation of a “suspension of operation” agreement that the government had signed with some Kuki insurgent groups.

    Meanwhile, the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum said 44 days elapsed since the violence erupted but Modi had not made any comment on the crisis.

    “Law and order have completely collapsed in Manipur and yet, President’s Rule is not imposed in the state,” the forum said.

    It requested the Manipur CM and Union home minister Amit Shah to address the “ethnic cleansing faced by the indigenous Kuki-Zo tribes”.

    Over 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic clashes which broke out on May 3 after a “Tribal Solidarity March” which was organised by a tribal students’ body to oppose the move for the inclusion of Meiteis – the state’s largest community – in the Scheduled Tribes list.