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  • Plus-2 student found hanging in hostel

    Plus-2 student found hanging in hostel

    Body of a Plus 2 girl student was found hanging from a fan inside the hostel at Rama Devi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.

    The deceased has been identified as Pragyan Mohanty, a student of Plus 2 second-year Arts.

    Though the exact reason behind her death is not yet ascertained, it is believed that Pragyan was under mental stress from her studies.

    The police have also seized a suicide note from the spot which also read that the victim was under stress.

    “From the preliminary investigation, it is found that the student was under severe stress from her studies and went into depression. This might have led her to take the extreme step,” said Sanjeev Satpathy, ACP Zone-5.

    Meanwhile, the principal said, Pragyan, who used to stay at the college hostel, was under pressure for last couple of days.

    “Pragyan had appeared in all the papers in the Plus 2 examination. She did well in the examination. But, she was disturbed for the last couple of days. A hand note has been recovered from the spot,” said Urmila Das, a lecturer of the college.

  • Over 5,000 were struck by lightning in the state of Odisha in 30 minutes

    Over 5,000 were struck by lightning in the state of Odisha in 30 minutes

    Several parts of Odisha witnessed a fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorm activities accompanied by lightning and gusty surface wind today under the influence of a western disturbance.

    Over 5000 lightning strikes were reported in Basudevpur area of Bhadrak district in just 30 minutes on Wednesday. This was informed by IMD Bhubaneswar scientist Umasankar Das.

    Taking to his Twitter handle, Das wrote, “More than 5000 lightning strikes today just in 30 minutes near Basudevpur of Bhadrak. It is beyond your imagination the vulnerability associated with thunderclouds and how fatal it could be!”

    He further stated that at least five people were killed because of the severe lightning event.

    “As per local source, unfortunately 5 people died because of this severe lightning event,” he wrote.

    In another tweet, he wrote, “Lightning flashes & Strokes – The term lightning flash is used to describe the entire discharge, which takes on the order of 0.2 seconds. But a flash is usually made up of several shorter discharges which last less than a millisecond and which repeat rapidly enough that the eye cannot resolve the multiple events.” (sic)

    “These individual discharges are called strokes. Sometimes, the strokes are separated enough in time for the eve to resolve them, and the lightning appears to flicker,” his tweet read. (sic)

    Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal and other districts. As per the IMD, Odisha is likely to witness thunderstorm activity with lightning and gusty winds under the influence of western disturbance.

  • Lord Lingaraj’s Rukun Rath Yatra will start from tomorrow

    Lord Lingaraj’s Rukun Rath Yatra will start from tomorrow

    The Rukuna Rath (chariot) of Lord Lingaraj was halted at Badheibanka Chhak ahead of its destination Mausi Maa Temple, due to a delay in various rituals on Wednesday. The annual car festival of Lord Lingaraj will resume and the chariot will begin its journey towards Mausi Maa Temple tomorrow morning.

    As per servitors, the delay in the temple rituals happened due to delay in chariot construction. As per the decision taken by the temple administration and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), chariot pulling was scheduled to take place at 3:30pm.

    However, rituals were delayed by 1 hour and 45 minutes and the chariot pulling finally started at around 5:15pm in the evening. Subsequently, chariot pulling was halted for the day and the chariot will resume its journey towards Mausi Maa Temple on Thursday morning.

    Meanwhile, all necessary security arrangements were made with the deployment of 12 platoons of police force to maintain law and order. A huge number of devotees participated in the chariot pulling in a peaceful manner.

    Drinking water arrangements were also made for the devotees.

  • No illegal activity will be tolerated on the beach: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

    No illegal activity will be tolerated on the beach: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

    Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi personally visited the important Bet Dwarka from the point of view of maritime security and took stock of the work done by the system to remove illegal pressure. He also reviewed the action taken by the Police-Revenue Department in important points and areas from the point of view of security on the 1600 km riverine area of Gujarat. During the sea voyage, he also inspected the work of Signature Bridge under construction from Okha to Bet Dwarka.

    pledge to protect the sea

    The Chief Minister said that illegal activities including illegal encroachments which hinder development works would be prevented from proceeding further and would be removed strictly as per law. The government is committed to the safety of the people and the drive to curb such illegal activities will continue. This type of action has been started by the government with the aim of ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person without hindrance. No illegal activity will be carried out in the coastal area of Gujarat. It has been resolved to ensure strict security of all these beaches.

    Action taken on illegal pressures in public interest

    Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, these tough steps are being taken for the internal and external security of the coastal areas. Illegal encroachment has been removed in public interest and strict action has been taken. No illegal activity will be carried out on the maritime belt.

  • Surat: Help sought from 181 women helpline for Jeth addicted to playing mobile games

    Surat: Help sought from 181 women helpline for Jeth addicted to playing mobile games

    The 181 Abhayam helpline operated by the government for the safety of women is a boon for women in trouble. One such case has come to light near Olpad taluka of Surat district. A call was received from a victim on the 181 women’s helpline from this area.

    Pidita said that her brother-in-law got divorced with his wife two years ago, since then he has become addicted to playing games in mobile. That’s why he neither works nor gives money to the house. The victim herself works as a teacher. He has a little boy. Mother-in-law was ill for six months and died. Father-in-law and brother-in-law also live with the victim.

    The victim and the father-in-law explained a lot to the brother-in-law that playing games like this for a long time damages the body and affects the health. The brother-in-law quarreled after abusing, then the victim sought help by calling 181 Abhayam helpline.

    On persuasion by 181 team, Jeth said that from now on I will stay away from this game and I will not fight with my family and I will do my work and provide essential things at home. Taking this guarantee, an amicable agreement has been reached between the two parties on the spot.

  • Surat: Fire broke out in 3 shops of textile market, fire brigade saved 17 lakh cash of the trader from burning

    Surat: Fire broke out in 3 shops of textile market, fire brigade saved 17 lakh cash of the trader from burning

    A massive fire broke out in the New Pashupati Market on Ring Road in Surat in the early hours today. After a fire broke out in one shop, the fire spread to other shops and three shops were gutted. After informing the fire department about the incident, 10 vehicles from three fire stations reached the spot.

    Fire broke out in cloth market shops

    A major fire broke out in a shop located in New Pashupati Market in Ring Road area of Surat. The fire department received a call about the blaze at a garment shop located in the basement of New Pashupati Market at around 6 am. Teams of three fire stations reached the spot to control it. Fire brigade personnel along with more than 10 fire tenders from Navsari Bazar, Ghanchi Street and Man Darwaja fire stations rushed to the spot. The fire department brought the fire under control after a lot of effort.

    Fire spread in three shops one after the other

    Three shops were gutted in the fire in the textile market. In which the first shop caught fire. Everything in that shop got burnt. Whereas in two other shops, a lot of goods were burnt to ashes due to fire. Apart from this, 4 other shops have suffered damage due to fire. However, after the hard work of the fire department, when it was controlled, 4 other shops were saved from the fire. The fire had taken a formidable form due to the clothes items including sarees being kept in the clothes shops.

    Earning of 17 lakhs of traders was saved

    After the incident, fire officer J.J. Israni said that on the information of fire in the market, more than 10 vehicle teams of three fire stations reached the spot. Where the fire in one shop spread to three other shops. Four to five other shops have been damaged. There was no loss of life and no one was injured in the fire that broke out in the closed market in the early hours. But the goods kept in the shop got burnt. Amidst all this, we were able to save the money of the traders in the market. Traders had cash in seven shops. Around 17 lakh cash was taken out from all the seven shops before they were gutted in the fire.

  • Surat: Devotees throng the temples on the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, special worship programs including Yagya were held.

    Surat: Devotees throng the temples on the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, special worship programs including Yagya were held.

    On the eighth day of Chaitri Navratri, a huge crowd of devotees was seen in the temples of Surat. The temples are resounding with the slogans of Jai Mataji since early morning. Maha Aarti, Puja, Havan has been organized in various temples of Surat. Worshiping has special importance in Chaitri Navratri.

    there was an influx of devotees

    Chaitri Navratri is going on at this time. Eighth date has special significance in both Aso and Chaitra Navratri. Today, on the eighth day, there is an influx of devotees in the temples of Surat. Devotees reached the temples since morning for darshan and worship. Pooja, Havan Mahaarti has been organized in other temples including Juna Ambaji Temple located in Kot area of Surat. Juna Ambaji Temple is a very ancient temple. A large number of devotees come here for darshan, today on the eighth day, the temple was opened early in the morning for the darshan of the devotees.

    Devotees reached for darshan since morning

    The priest of the old Ambaji temple said that this temple is more than 450 years old, Shivaji Maharaj had come here to pay obeisance. A large number of devotees are coming here for the eighth day today, organized in this temple Havan hai from 4 pm to 8 pm The temple has opened for darshan from 4 am today. It will start by 11 pm.

  • Surat: Barricade fell on moped driver during metro operation in Bhatar, youth injured

    Surat: Barricade fell on moped driver during metro operation in Bhatar, youth injured

    Work is going on everywhere regarding the metro project in Surat. Iron barricades have been installed where the work is going on. Then a barricade fell on a moped driver during boring in Bhatar area, causing injury to the young man’s hand.

    People’s anger against the functioning of Metro

    Work is being done in Bhestan area regarding the metro project. During boring, a sheet shed fell on the Activa driver passing by. Due to which the Activa slipped and the driver fell on the ground. People around ran after the incident. The Activa driver received injuries on both his hands. As the injury was minor, the driver recovered within minutes. However, there was resentment among the people regarding the functioning of the Metro.

    Hydro machine driver absconded

    Local Jaishankar Tiwari said, boring work was going on with the hydro machine. Meanwhile, there was a sound like an explosion and the barricades fell on the road. Which fell directly on the Activa driver. While the Activa driver was injured, the driver of the hydro machine fled.

    work but be safe

    He further said that earlier also the officers and employees of Metro have been told to work but take care of the security. If you are working on the side of the road, then some notice must be written or diversion should be given. In such a situation, if the pedestrians walk carefully, then such an accident can be avoided. There is no problem in running the Metro, but safety should be taken care of. After this incident another barricade was put up.

  • Surat: Raids at Sarthana’s spa, 6 Thai women freed

    Surat: Raids at Sarthana’s spa, 6 Thai women freed

    Police raided a brothel running in the guise of a spa in Sarthana area of Surat. In which a Thai woman and a youth were found in an objectionable condition. Police freed 6 Thai women from prostitution from here. When the spa manager and spa operator were arrested. Along with this, three customers were also caught. Significantly, the Thai girlfriend of the spa manager who supplies Thai girls has been declared wanted.

    Women met customers in objectionable condition in three rooms

    According to the information, the police raided the Black Pal Tha Spa running in Raj Imperia premises of Sarthana area. Five rooms were made by partitioning a hall. On searching three rooms, three women and three men were found in objectionable condition. When three women were found in the fourth room. All the women are said to be from Thailand.

    Including cash, iPhone mobile, the total value of 1.64 lakh was seized

    Haresh Baraiya and Santosh More used to run Black Pal Tha Spa in partnership. Santosh More was arrested. 27 condoms were found during the investigation of the spa. Along with this, a total of Rs 1.64 lakh worth of goods including cash, iPhone mobiles were seized. While the owner of the spa Haresh Baraiya was declared wanted.

    spa owner’s thai girlfriend used to supply girls

    In interrogation of Thai women, it was found that Santosh More’s Thai girlfriend Fengari Meis used to supply Thai girls. Haresh, Santosh and Kunal, who manage the spa, used to order spa clients online. They used to collect 2500 rupees from the customer by doing sex trade with women from Thailand. Out of which 1000 rupees were given to the women of Thailand.

  • CM Dhami reached Ramnagar and inspected the G-20 conference on foot

    CM Dhami reached Ramnagar and inspected the G-20 conference on foot

    On Tuesday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected the route on foot from Degree College in Ramnagar regarding the G-20 conference being organized for the first time in Ramnagar. During this, Chholiya parties and local women in traditional costumes welcomed them by showering flowers. He was happy to see the wall paintings of Uttarakhand’s culture engraved on the walls of the road and also took photographs with them. After this, the Chief Minister also dedicated the GIC Dhikuli School. He also inspected the children’s garden and swings of the school.
    On this occasion, the Chief Minister reached Garjia Devi temple in Dhikuli and offered prayers in the court of Mata and prayed for peace and prosperity in the state. He directed to submit the proposal for beautification of Garjia temple to the Irrigation Department by April 15. On this occasion, MLAs Diwan Singh Bisht, Rakesh Nainwal, Inder Rawat, Dinesh Mehra, Chauhan Chandra along with District Magistrate Dhiraj Singh Garbyal, SSP Pankaj Bhatt, Chief Engineer Irrigation Sanjay Shukla, Divisional Forest Officer Kundan Kumar, SDO Poonam etc were present.