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  • 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.

  • Agniveer entrance exams in Sambalpur shifted due to curfew

    Agniveer entrance exams in Sambalpur shifted due to curfew

    Sambalpur: The Agniveer entrance exams in Sambalpur district of Odisha has been shifted due to the curfew imposed by the district administration.

    The entrance exam will be held on April 19th, 20th and 21st. The exam has been postponed due to the curfew in Sambalpur. A toll fee number has been issued by Sambalpur ARO office.

    All the examinees have been requested to contact toll-free number- 06632-950359, 06632-520845 for any assistance.

    According to reports, the violence in Sambalpur has now reduced considerably. The situation is gradually improving. But the crackdown is still continuing in some areas.

    In this regard, the online entrance test of Agniveer to be held in Sambalpur has been postponed. The exam to be held on 17th and 18th will be held from 19th to 21st.

    This entrance exam will be conducted for 3 days, said reports.

  • MoSR Darshana reviewed Puri railway station redevelopment work

    MoSR Darshana reviewed Puri railway station redevelopment work

    Puri: Minister of State for Railways & Textile Darshana Jardosh on her visit to Puri today inspected Puri Railway Station and reviewed the Puri Railway Station Redevelopment Work with Railway officials.

    During her visit, Darshana stressed on the need and significance of facilities provided to the esteemed passengers. During the discussion with Railway officials, she emphasised the facilities for all types of passengers keeping in view the tourists and pilgrims.

    Darshana also advised officials to focus for all types of passengers, especially, the poor and underprivileged passengers along with the Redevelopment work. She also advised officials to focus on the development of circulating areas, concourses, Platforms, Lightings, waiting rooms, toilets, elevators, etc., which are much needed for the comfort of passengers.

    Informing the media Jardosh stated that Redevelopment work will be completed within 36 months from the start and without hampering the flow of passengers and pilgrims and praised the design which has been inspired by the local architecture of temples.

    During the review, the Union Minister praised officials for improved project monitoring system. Divisional Railway Manager Khurda Road Rinkesh Roy along with senior officials from ECoR HQs and Khurda Road Division participated in the review meeting.

  • Class time of Anganwadi students changed, see details

    Class time of Anganwadi students changed, see details

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has changed the class timing of the Anganwadi centres in view of the ongoing heatwave conditions across the state.

    As per the State government’s decision, the classes of the Anganwadi students will begin at 7 AM and will continue till 10 AM from tomorrow.

    The district collectors also have been directed to change the timing of the classes after reviewing the weather condition of their respective jurisdictions. They also have been asked to make arrangements for drinking water and other things to combat heatwave.

    Likewise, all government and government-aided private schools across the State have been directed to hold morning classes from 6.30 AM to 11.00 AM for classes I to XII from tomorrow as scorching summer continues to sweep the State.

  • All schools in Odisha’s Sambalpur to remain closed for two more days

    All schools in Odisha’s Sambalpur to remain closed for two more days

    Sambalpur: All schools in Sambalpur will remain closed for another two days, informed the local authorities on Sunday.

    According to reports, all government and private schools in Sambalpur will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday in view of the heat wave condition in the district.

    Sambalpur today sizzled at 42.4 degrees Celsius today, informed the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

    It is to be noted here that Odisha government had announced the closure of schools and anganwadi centres across the State from April 12 to April 16 in view of rising day temperatures.

    However, now classes of the students of classes I to XII will be held between 6.30 AM to 11.00 AM from tomorrow. Likewise, the classes of the Anganwadi students will begin at 7 AM and will continue till 10 AM.

  • Curfew timing relaxed in Sambalpur

    Curfew timing relaxed in Sambalpur

    Sambalpur: Sambalpur district administration relaxed curfew timings in Sambalpur Town on Sunday as the situation is under control and no untoward incident was reported in the last 48 hours.

    As per the order passed by the Sambalpur sub-collector, the curfew timings have been relaxed from 7.30 AM to 11.30 AM and 3.30 PM to 6 PM.

    However, there will be no change in other restrictions imposed during the curfew period, said the order.

  • Surat: Grand welcome ceremony at Surat railway station under Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam programme.

    Surat: Grand welcome ceremony at Surat railway station under Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam programme.

    Thousands of Tamils as ardent Shiva devotees visit the Somnath temple, the oldest Jyotirlinga in India, every year and this is the reason why Somnath has been chosen as the site of the Saurashtra-Tamil confluence. India has always believed in strengthening mutual relations and our Indian culture is full of diversity. Whatever language we speak, whatever dress we wear, our hearts are bound by the monotony of Indianness.

    Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam Program

    Such events are aimed not only at cultural bonding but also at the confluence of art, food, artisans, education, literature and sports activities. This program will further strengthen the Saurashtra-Tamil alliance and truly realize the motto of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.

    Grand welcome at Surat railway station

    A large number of people from Tamil Nadu left for Saurashtra under the Saurashtra Tamil Sangam programme. People traveling from Tamil Nadu to Saurashtra by train were given a grand welcome in Surat. CR at Surat Railway Station Local leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party including Patil and Bharatiya Janata Party workers were present in large numbers. The people of Tamil Nadu were warmly welcomed. The program has been launched under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ with the objective of giving a strong bond to the Tamils with the people of Saurashtra. About three to five thousand people from Tamil Nadu will come to Saurashtra.

  • Surat: Due to 5 flights in three hours in the afternoon at the airport, the passengers got sweaty in the check-in.

    Surat: Due to 5 flights in three hours in the afternoon at the airport, the passengers got sweaty in the check-in.

    Despite having 2 slots in the morning, flights are not operating at the airport and 5 flights in 3 hours in the afternoon have caused a rush of passengers. On the other hand the check-in line is so long that it reaches outside the terminal building and people have to bake in the scorching heat. It is learned that some passengers have complained to the airport manager and asked him to make proper arrangements.

    Currently there is an early morning flight from Surat to Delhi, which arrives in Delhi at 8.00 am and returns at 8.30 am. The flight arrives from Hyderabad at 12.55 pm and returns at 1.30 pm. There are 5 flights arriving and departing between 1 PM to 4 PM. During this, an average of 1200 passengers travel daily. Half of them have to arrive early for check-in, baggage check and flights.

    Airport sources said that two airlines have been allotted slots between 9 am and 12 noon, but are not operating due to an aircraft fault. This problem is also being told on a daily basis.

    Situation may improve in next two months

    Slots have been allotted to 12 flights between 1 pm and 9.30 pm, most of the slots are in the evening and additional slots are likely to be available in the morning. Airlines sources said that more flights are likely to come in the next two months. The airlines which have been allotted slots are also likely to start flights in the next two months.

  • Surat: A drug de-addiction seminar was organized by the Department of Psychiatry at the Civil Hospital.

    Surat: A drug de-addiction seminar was organized by the Department of Psychiatry at the Civil Hospital.

    De-Addiction Center of New Civil Hospital, Dept. of Psychiatry-Surat in association with Alcoholics Anonymous, Sushrut Hall, New A free de-addiction seminar was organized at the Government Medical College.

    On this occasion, Commissioner of Police Ajay Kumar Tomar said that a human being is not addicted by birth. He takes the help of drugs according to the time and circumstances. Exception in some families elders, parents get addicted to tobacco, beedi, cigarette, alcohol and young children inherit addiction since childhood. People who are emotional are usually more intoxicated.

    Police Commissioner Tomar further said, “Life is beautiful.” Our life is very beautiful, but we need to change the way we look at it. In life, intoxication starts the ‘end of love’. The conscious person of the society can do whatever he wants. He expressed the idea that the more happiness we give to others, the more happiness we get back as a gift.

    An enlightened person is able to make life happy and worth living. Precious human life should not be drowned in alcohol addiction. That’s why joint efforts of all were called upon to build a drug free society.
    According to the experience of members of Alcoholics Anonymous, excessive alcohol consumption is a disease called chronic alcoholism.

    Dean of Government Medical College and Head of Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Ritambhara Mehta, Psychiatrist Dr. Ashish Deshpande, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Kamlesh Dave, members of Alcoholics Anonymous, Nursing staff, doctors, medical students and other citizens were present in this seminar. .

    These myths about alcohol are misleading:

    Taking a nutritious diet along with drinking alcohol prevents the damage caused by alcohol.
    Drinking alcohol improves sleep and increases appetite.
    Alcohol relieves stress, alcohol relieves anxiety and depression.
    alcohol increases libido
    Once addicted to alcohol, it is impossible to quit, and attempting to quit can result in death.
    There is no harm in drinking foreign liquor, the harm that happens is from country liquor only.
    Alcohol in moderation is medicine: Alcohol cures cold and cough, prevents heart attack.

  • Surat: People below 13 years and above 75 years will not get certificate for Amarnath Yatra

    Surat: People below 13 years and above 75 years will not get certificate for Amarnath Yatra

    Barfani Baba Amarnath Yatra is going to start from 30th June. Where fitness certificate has been made mandatory for pilgrims going on Amarnath pilgrimage. The process of issuing fitness certificate required for going on Amarnath Yatra will be started from Monday at Surat Navi Civil. In which medical fitness certificate will not be given to persons below 13 years and above 75 years of age and pregnant women and persons undergoing bypass surgery or having stents.

    Fitness certificate started in civil for Amarnath Darshan

    Thousands of devotees visit Amarnath Dada every year when the darshan of Barfani Baba of Amarnath begins on June 30. Due to being at a high altitude amidst the snow, necessary guidelines have been given by the government. Under which the government has made it mandatory for the pilgrims going on Amarnath Yatra to take medical fitness certificate from the government hospital. Then the devotees going on Amarnath Yatra from Surat city and district are required to take fitness certificate from Civil Hospital. Due to which fitness certificates will be started from Monday, April 17, at Surat’s Civil Hospital to pilgrims desirous of Amarnath Yatra.

    Thousands of devotees go for darshan from Surat

    Every year thousands of pilgrims from Surat city and surrounding areas visit Amarnath. Last year more than 3000 pilgrims came to Surat New Civil Hospital for medical fitness certificate, this year special arrangement has been made by civil hospital for fitness certificate of pilgrims. Superintendent Dr. Ganesh Govekar said that from Monday, April 17, fitness certificates will be issued at the old trauma center.

    Special arrangements were made to ensure that the devotees do not face any problem.

    It was further said that arrangements have been made for case windows, lab rooms, ECG and medical examination under one roof, so that the devotees do not face any problem. Fitness certificate will be issued from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 noon. No fee will be charged. For this, Amarnath Yatris have to bring in person 4 passport size photographs, ID proof (one out of Aadhaar card, PAN card, voting card, driving license) in original and Xerox copy and mandatory health certificate form (two copies) .

    Fitness certificate will be given as per the guidelines of the government

    According to the guidelines of the government, fitness certificates will be given to the devotees. According to which people below 13 years and above 70 years of age as well as pregnant women, people undergoing bypass surgery and stents will not be considered as claimants for Amarnath Yatra Fitness Certificate.