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  • Odisha: Bride cancels marriage as groom’s side demand mutton in Sambalpur

    Odisha: Bride cancels marriage as groom’s side demand mutton in Sambalpur

    Sambalpur: Mutton plays an important role in Indian marriages. But canceling marriage due to the demand for mutton is very rare. Such a rare incident has come to the fore from Odisha’s Sambalpur district.

    According to sources, a girl from Sambalpur was getting married to a man from Sundargarh. In the marriage, all types of cuisines including vegetarian and non-vegetarian were made.  The bridegroom’s side reached the marriage venue. After reaching, all of them had their dinner. But around 5 to 6 could not get to eat mutton. The groom’s side demanded the bride’s parents serve them mutton or else they will cancel the marriage. Following this, the bride’s family arranged mutton from a nearby eatery late at night.

    Meanwhile, when the bride got to know about the incident, she immediately canceled the wedding. She said that if her parents and family have gotten embarrassed because of the unavailability of mutton, then she is not interested in getting married to the boy. The groom’s family tried to persuade the bride and apologized for whatever happened but everything went in vain. She disagreed to get married and the groom’s side returned back without the bride.

  • ‘Waste-To-Wonder’ Park, Fountains To Beautify Delhi For G20 Summit

    ‘Waste-To-Wonder’ Park, Fountains To Beautify Delhi For G20 Summit

    As part of the beautification drive for the upcoming G20 summit, the New Delhi Municipal Council is building a ‘waste-to-wonder’ park and installing water fountains at several intersections in the national capital.

    With India presiding over the G20 bloc for a year, the beautification project will enable the NDMC to showcase Delhi’s unique heritage, NDMC Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay told PTI.

    A ‘waste to wonder’ park is being built in Delhi’s upmarket Shanti Path, which will exhibit sculptures made of scrap material. The different sculptures will depict the national animals and birds of all the G20 countries.

    These art pieces for the G20 park have been conceptualized and curated by a team of renowned national-level artists with experience in waste-to-wonder projects, Upadhyay said.

    “Alongside each piece, an information plate will be placed mentioning the animal, its real picture, and its importance for the country concerned. The details of the artists will also be displayed,” the NDMC vice chairman said.

    The NDMC has also erected four sculptures made out of waste material at different intersections in the city, while the installation of fountains is in progress, Upadhyay said.

    “As part of the planned renovation works, the tiles on the footpath are being renovated and paint work is underway across New Delhi,” Upadhyay said.

    Connaught Place, the heart of the city, is also undergoing a revamp, which is likely to be completed by July, he added.

    “The conservation and restoration of Connaught Place include repair works and exterior painting of all buildings in the outer and inner circles and radial roads,” the NDMC vice chairman said.

    India assumed the year-long presidency of G20 on December 1. More than 200 meetings are scheduled to be held at 55 locations across the country and the summit will be hosted in Delhi in September 2023.
    The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the UK, the US, and the European Union.

  • HC Refuses To Transfer To Cbi Probe Into Gangster’s Murder

    HC Refuses To Transfer To Cbi Probe Into Gangster’s Murder

    The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday refused to order a CBI probe into the murder of gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva, saying the SIT is investigating the incident and it is premature to seek transfer of the case.

    A vacation bench of justices DK Upadhyaya and Jaspreet Singh here passed the order on a PIL by local lawyer Moti Lal Yadav who said that the incident in the courtroom had stunned everybody and it should be investigated either by the CBI or a retired high court judge.

    The Lucknow bench said that the petition has been filed at a very “premature stage” as it has been only a few days since the Special Investigation Team was constituted.

    The court also said that it expects the SIT to conduct a fair and speedy probe.

    Disposing of the petition, the bench clarified that the plea can be filed at a later stage if the petitioner feels aggrieved with the probe of SIT.

    Earlier, opposing the PIL, advocate general Ajay Kumar Mishra had argued that the state government was taking the June 7 incident very seriously and it constituted a high-level SIT on the same day.

    The SIT has been conducting an investigation and the petitioner could not point out any reason as to why the probe should be transferred to any other agency.

    During the hearing, the bench said that the deceased was a dreaded criminal but his murder in police custody could not be justified in any manner.

    It also said that it expected members of the bar associations to cooperate in security checks on court campuses.

    Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva an aide of gangster Mukhtar Ansari was shot dead on June 7 in court premises in Lucknow. The attacker, who was allegedly dressed as a lawyer, opened fire at Maheshwari in the court.

    The state government had constituted a three-member SIT to probe the incident.

  • Kejriwal Govt Gives In-Principle Approval To Food Truck Policy

    Kejriwal Govt Gives In-Principle Approval To Food Truck Policy

    Delhi will soon have food truck hubs like that in New York, Hong Kong and Australia, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday giving in-principle approval to a policy.

    The policy will be implemented with the operation of food trucks in 16 selected locations. Upon its successful implementation, the model will be replicated across Delhi, according to a statement from the chief minister’s office.Kejriwal took to Twitter to announce the introduction of the food truck policy, approved at a meeting on Tuesday.

    “This plan will allow the citizens of Delhi to enjoy delicious meals even late at night. Additionally, it will create opportunities for employment on a large scale and strengthen the economy,” he tweeted.

    Additionally, dedicated food hubs will be developed to cater to the needs of Delhi residents, fostering economic growth and employment prospects during nighttime.

    According to the statement, Kejriwal has given his in-principle approval to the policy.

    Food trucks have gained immense popularity in major cities and tourist destinations worldwide such as New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Australia, Singapore, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.

    Following this global trend, the Kejriwal government aims to promote food culture in Delhi, enabling residents to experience the culinary diversity of various Indian cities, the statement said.

    The primary objective of the policy is to establish Delhi as the “food truck capital”.

    The Delhi government intends to support small businesses through this policy, while simultaneously generating employment opportunities and boosting the nighttime economy of the city.

    The Public Works Department (PWD) has identified 16 locations, including renowned marketplaces and neighbourhoods, for the establishment of these food truck hubs initially. Subsequently, food truck hubs will be opened across the city.

    PWD Minister Atishi said the policy will not only generate employment opportunities but also contribute to the city’s nighttime economy.

    The policy prioritises the maintenance and upkeep of these food hubs, with the responsibility for their operation and maintenance entrusted to a designated agency, the statement said.

    Presenting the budget for the financial year 2022-23, then deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had said the government was preparing a policy to allow food trucks to operate at designated places in the city from 8 pm to 2 am.

    “This will strengthen the night economy of Delhi and new employment opportunities will be created,” Sisodia had said.

    -With PTI Input

  • Odisha Sports Minister Felicitates Athletes For Asian U20 Athletics Championship Performance

    Odisha Sports Minister Felicitates Athletes For Asian U20 Athletics Championship Performance

    Bhubaneswar: Athletes from Odisha have dazzled yet again on the global stage with Md Reyan Basha and Dondapati Jayaram securing the bronze in the 4x100m Relay at the 20th Asian U20 Athletics Championship in Yecheon, South Korea.

    Sports and Youth Services Minister Tusharkanti Behera on Tuesday felicitated the champions with cash award of Rs 1,00,000 each to laud their efforts. Both athletes, hailing from Odisha, are products of the Odisha Reliance High Performance Centre of Athletics in Bhubaneswar.

    The Minister expressed his delight on Odisha athletes shining bright at the international podiums and bringing laurels for the state. He wished the two medallists the very best and assured to extend all support in their onward sporting journey.

    The Odisha model for sports emphasises the importance of recognising athletes for their performance and incentivising them with cash awards. On his achievement and the recognition, he received from the Odisha government, Dondapati Jayaram expressed his gratitude, and said, “This is a special achievement for us. It is an honour to be recognised and felicitated by the government. It is a proud moment for us, and we are inspired to do more. We have been training very hard. We have had access to great coaches and great facilities that have really helped us focus on our performance.”

    The sensational victory augurs well for the athletes as they prepare for the World Junior Athletic Championship next year.

    Speaking on their achievement, Martin Owens, head coach of the Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics HPC said, “I am proud of Reyan and Jayaram. They are great example of the work that Odisha and Reliance are doing in developing youth athletics for India.”

    He further reiterated the importance of the talent identification and scouting program that has been deployed by the High-Performance Centre. He said, “Both these athletes are immensely talented, and we expect great things from them, but credit must be given to our scouting program that has found ways to consistently identify talent here in Odisha and then go on to nurture these promising athletes with the right guidance”

  • Amit Shah chairs review meeting on cyclone Biparjoy

    Amit Shah chairs review meeting on cyclone Biparjoy

    New Delhi: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has chaired a review meeting on the preparedness for cyclone ‘Biparjoy’.

    Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and MPs from eight likely affected districts in the state, which could be impacted by the cyclone, virtually participate in the meeting.

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah also chaired a meeting with the ministers of Disaster Management of all states and Union Territories today.

    The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla along with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

    The meeting had taken place, as extreme severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy looms large over the eastern and central Arabian Sea. The meeting will be held to keep the focus on preparedness to deal with the next phase of these challenges.

    Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the state of preparedness as cyclone Biparjoy is likely to turn severe by Thursday and make landfall in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat.

    More than 20,000 people from the affected districts evacuated so far. Migration of 500 people in Junagadh district, 6,786 in Kutch, 1,500 in Jamnagar, 543 people in Porbandar, 4,820 in Dwarka, 408 in Gir-Somnath, 2,000 people in Morbi and 4,031 in Rajkot: Government of Gujarat.

  • Air India suspends two pilots for allowing woman friend into cockpit

    Air India suspends two pilots for allowing woman friend into cockpit

    New Delhi: Air India has taken disciplinary action against two pilots who permitted an unauthorised woman to enter the cockpit of flight AI-445, operating from Delhi to Leh on June 3, an official close to the matter said on Tuesday.

    The decision came after the airline received a complaint from the cabin crew, who raised concerns about the violation of cockpit regulations.

    In response to the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated that they are aware of the issue, and appropriate measures are being implemented in accordance with established procedures.

    To conduct a thorough investigation, Air India has formed a committee to delve into the matter, ensuring a comprehensive examination of the events surrounding the violation.

    “Air India has a just culture approach to all safety related events and has a zero tolerance for deliberate breaches of regulations. Such breaches are dealt with on a serious basis and sanctions will be imposed on those who are in breach of the regulations,” an Air India spokesperson said.

    This incident comes merely a month after Air India was fined Rs 30 lakh by the DGCA for a previous breach of cockpit norms, highlighting the airline’s need for stricter adherence to established

  • Odisha CM distributes Rs 117.73 crores allowance to cook-cum-helpers

    Odisha CM distributes Rs 117.73 crores allowance to cook-cum-helpers

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned a financial assistance of Rs 117.73 crores for the Cook-cum-helpers (CCH) (Pachika-Sahayikas) employed in the schools of the state. The CM also provided an allowance of Rs 500 for each of them towards sarees.

    Reportedly, Rs 117.73 crores have been sanctioned as financial assistance and Rs. 5.45 crores have been disbursed to the bank accounts of one lakh nine thousand pachikas of the state.

    Speaking on this occasion, Chief Minister Patnaik said that the role of mid-day meal is very important towards education among children. The CCHs are carrying this big responsibility. More than 45 lakh children are studying in more than 50 thousand schools. Like mother, you they have taken the responsibility of feeding these children. Hence, the entire society is indebted to them, the CM said.

    Expressing that the lunch program is going on through 4730 Mission Shakti groups, the Chief Minister said that like all other responsibilities, you are fulfilling this responsibility well.

    Commenting that the reputation of Mission Shakti is increasing day by day, the Chief Minister said that efforts will continue to empower women through Mission Shakti.

    Stating that the CCHs have been trained in food and hygiene, the Chief Minister hoped that they would maintain hygiene and food safety in the mid-day meal.

    It is worth noting that 45.55 lakh students from class I to VIII are getting benefited in 50,862 schools in the state. 1.09 lakh cook-cum-helpers of 4730 Mission Shakti groups are engaged in the preparation of the Mid-day meal.

    Earlier in 2017-18, they were sanctioned Rs 250 per person as Saree allowance.

  • Man donates body of wife to KIMS in Bhubaneswar

    Man donates body of wife to KIMS in Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: Setting an example for others to follow, for the noble cause of body donation, a man has gifted the body of his 76-year-old wife to the city-based Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) for medical education, training and research.

    Manorama Sarangi (76) died due to cardiac arrest at her N1-54 residence in IRC Village in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. She was also not suffering from any chronic disease. Her husband Sudarshan Sarangi, in presence of all his family members, donated the body of his wife to KIMS on Tuesday.

    During the body donation process to KIMS, three of Manorama’s daughters Dr Surama, Sucheta and Sudeepta were present.

    Authorities of KIMS have also expressed their gratefulness to the family and hoped that this unique act would definitely inspire others in our society for body donation in future. The body will be kept at the Department of Anatomy of KIMS, Bhubaneswar for the use of the medical college.

  • CM Naveen Patnaik attends last review meeting for Rath yatra 2023

    CM Naveen Patnaik attends last review meeting for Rath yatra 2023

    Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday attended the last special review meeting on the onset of Rath yatra. CM Naveen Patnaik attended the review meeting through video conference.

    Apart from the Chief Minister, the Minister of Energy, Urban Development Minister, Transport Minister, and Law Minister were also present at the meeting.

    Chief Secretary, DGP, Shri mandir Chief Administrator, RDC including various Officials of the department, servitors, and old people of the city attended the review meeting.

    Earlier, security preparatory meeting at State Police Headquarters in Cuttack as lakhs of people across the globe is expected to throng the holy city during this world-famous Cart Festival.

    Besides, a huge crowd is expected in Puri city during important rituals like Nabajauban Darshan (will be held on June 19), Sri Gundicha Yatra/ Ratha Yatra (on June 20), Bahuda Yatra (on June 28), Suna Besha (on June 29) and Niladri Bije (on July 1). In order to conduct all these rituals of the deities peacefully and successfully, the meeting took the following decisions:

    Elaborate security arrangements will be made during the major events of the Cart Festival like Nabajauban Darshan, Sri Gundicha Yatra, Bahuda, Suna Besha, etc.
    RAF and CRPF will be requisitioned well ahead of time to provide extra security coverage.
    Senior Police Officers will be assigned to specific duties.
    Requisition of Bomb disposal squads/ HHMDs, DMFDs, and Metal Detectors.
    Counterintelligence squads.
    VVIPs security.
    Communication arrangements and preparation of a comprehensive plan/ arrangement allotting different channels.
    Provision of Cranes/ Vehicles/Other Gadgets.
    Installation of C.C.T.Vs.
    Provision of Road Divider/ Delineator and Traffic cones.
    Strengthening Beach patrolling.
    Issues related to Bus-Operators.
    Opening of Temporary Police Aid posts.
    Regulation of Traffic.
    Accommodation of Officers/ Force.