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  • With the development of the sense of duty among citizens, the problem of increasing population will now become the driving force of a developed India.

    With the development of the sense of duty among citizens, the problem of increasing population will now become the driving force of a developed India.

    Baghpat. According to the recent report released by the United Nations Population Fund regarding the global population, India has now become the world’s most populous country, surpassing China. While various people and veterans are sharing their opinion on this subject on the Internet media, some thinkers and experts are calling it a great opportunity for India and are trying to draw everyone’s attention towards its possibilities. It has become very necessary at this time.

    While the ongoing debates and discussions on this issue are being shared to spread concern or fear on the issue of increase in population, the Government of India has already made necessary changes in its strategies, the trailer of which is 75 years of independence. It was also seen in the celebration when Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the country from the ramparts of the Red Fort, gave the principle of Panch Prana to the countrymen, in which the journey of the next 25 years was termed as “extremely important” for the country and this “nectar”. Called for “Panch Pran” of developed India, freedom from every thought of slavery, pride in heritage, unity and solidarity and citizens to perform their duties.

    1. Developed India

    The first big resolution in Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ is – Developed India. Now the country will run with big resolutions. Now is not the time for small thoughts. In the coming 25 years, we want a developed India at any cost, nothing less than that. Cleanliness campaign, Corona vaccination campaign, electricity connection to 2.5 crore people, freedom from open defecation, renewal energy, are moving forward with great determination on all these parameters. All these big things have laid the foundation of the developed country of India.

    1. Freedom from slavery

    The second resolution in ‘Panch Pran’ is ‘freedom from slavery’. He has also said in his address that there should not be a single trace of slavery left in any corner of our mind. If there is even an iota of slavery, it should not be allowed to escape under any circumstances. He has to be uprooted. Hundreds of years of slavery that has held us down, we will get 100 percent freedom from it only through water. Because slavery eats up any country slowly like termites, which is known after a long time.

    1. Heritage pride

    We should now be proud of our country’s heritage. We should have faith in our ability. This legacy once gave India a golden age. We also have to be proud of our family system. The world is appreciating our heritage. The world is impressed by the lifestyle of India. Talking about everyone’s happiness and everyone’s health is the priority of our heritage. We are the people who see Shiva in the soul. We don’t need any certificate from the world. The country has to make its own standard. We will connect with our earth, only then we will fly high. The world is looking towards India for the solution of global warming. We have a lot to give to the world. India has priceless potential. Our experience says that once we all walk on the path with a determination, then we definitely cross the set goals.

    1. Unity and solidarity

    We should celebrate the diversity of our country with great enthusiasm. Gender equality, First India, Respect for the workers of the country is an important part of this episode. Insult of women is a major perversion in the country, a way to get rid of which has to be found at any cost. When we connect with our earth, then only we will fly high then only we will be able to give solution to the world. Because the biggest strength of a country lies in the unity and solidarity of that country. If these are not there, then the downfall of the country starts.

    1. Duty of Citizens
    2. The duty of the citizens paves the way for the progress of the country and the society. This is the basic Pranashakti. The Prime Minister, Chief Minister and President of the country are also not out of it. Saving electricity, making full use of water available in the fields, chemical-free farming, keeping away from corruption at all costs, etc., become the responsibility and role of citizens in every field. If every citizen of a country starts performing his duty sincerely, then the country always stands firmly and moves forward in every field. For the coming 25 years, we also have to focus our energy on those five vows. We have to follow the Panch Pran till the year 2047, when 100 years of independence will be completed. We have to take up the responsibility of fulfilling all the dreams of freedom fighters.
    3. Looking at the current situation of India presiding over the G20, it is also clear that after so many decades of independence, the whole world’s attitude towards India has changed. The world has started searching for solutions to problems on the soil of India. This change in the world, this change in the thinking of the world is the result of our journey of 75 years. Through this ‘Panch Pran’, an excellent blue print has been prepared for the coming 25 years, which if completed successfully, then the day is not far when our country will be established as a developed country from a developing country. . Surely, the principle of Panch Pran is the mantra to realize the dream of a developed India, by adopting which India will experience many big changes in Amritkal and will become a developed nation with the efforts of youth power and public participation under the leadership of a skilled administrator.
    4. Bhartendu Harishchandra, who is called the father of modern Hindi literature, has written on the subject of how India’s progress can be progressed, that our Indian people are like a train. Although the first class, second class etc. vehicles are very good and huge revenue are engaged in this train, but without the engine everything cannot run, similarly what can not be done if there is someone to drive the Indian people. Surely the efficient administrator in the form of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now leading India, in whose unique efforts one can now show his patriotism by becoming a participant and by changing the definition of population in the encyclopedia, show the positive result of investment in human wealth to the world.
    5. About the author: Aman Kumar is the President of Udaan Yuva Mandal Tyodhi and Founder of Project Contest 360. Under Udaan Yuva Mandal, along with creating awareness about peace, youth empowerment, social issues, it is also leading in the implementation of national programs. His thoughts and efforts have been appreciated by various institutions and he has been awarded various titles including Shiksha Ratna, Young Transformers, Responsible Citizen. Recently, Project Contest 360, a part of his efforts to drive social change through technology, has set a record of reaching over 7 million people in just 18 months.
  • The mayor inspected the planning site in Pakki Phulwari locality

    The mayor inspected the planning site in Pakki Phulwari locality

    Daughter. The drainage system of Pakki Phulwari locality of Ward 5 of Municipal Corporation area will be further improved. People who have been facing water logging for years will soon get a big relief. Giving information after observing the location of the drain to be built by Mayor and junior engineer Manish Kumar in Pakki Phulwari, Municipal Corporation Mayor Garima Devi Sikariya said that from Ajay Tiwari’s house in the locality near Arun Kumar’s plot to NH 727 The construction of this RCC drain of total length of 616 feet will cost more than 19.22 lakhs.

    Mayor Sikariya also said that making the entire Municipal Corporation area water-logging free is one of his first priorities. Initiatives are also going on on the plan to treat the dirty water of the drain and make it suitable for reuse along with the best drainage system in the entire Municipal Corporation area. The Mayor informed that the initiative to publish tenders on the basis of ward-wise survey is going on. He said that in the upcoming rainy season, people do not have to face the problem of water logging anywhere, for this the municipal administration is working and taking other initiatives at many levels.

  • Scorching road accidents continue in the state, 4 killed in a day

    Scorching road accidents continue in the state, 4 killed in a day

    Bhubaneswar: Despite promotion of awareness about traffic rules by different agencies in Odisha, road accidents continue to take human lives as 4 persons were killed in separate mishaps on Saturday.

    In the first accident in the afternoon of the day, two youths were killed and one was injured after an SUV in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary truck in Bhadrak district.

    The mishap took place when the youths were coming in the SUV from West Bengal to Bhubaneswar on NH-16. As they reached Ranital under the Bhadrak Rural police limits, the driver crashed into the truck.

    The two youths died on the spot while the third person was critically injured. The locals informed the police.

    The police with the help of the locals brought the bodies of the deceased out of badly mangled vehicle. They also rushed the injured person to the district headquarters hospital (DHH). The identity of the victims has not been confirmed.

    In the other accident, a man and his three-year-old son were crushed to death after being run over by a truck in Talcher of Angul district.

    It may be noted that the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) had decided to hold a programme in the schools on April 22 to promote awareness among school students about traffic rules and bring down road accidents.

  • Mobile internet services resume in Sambalpur; 7 hours relaxation in curfew

    Mobile internet services resume in Sambalpur; 7 hours relaxation in curfew

    Bhubaneswar: After a gap of 10 days since Hanuman Jayanti group clash, internet services resumed in Odisha’s Sambalpur town on Sunday with overall improvement in situation which also saw curfew being relaxed from 5 am to 8 pm.

    Internet had been suspended since April 13 in the western Odisha town as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of inflammatory messages and fake messages amid the unrest. While broadband and leased line services were resumed for a limited time period of seven hours from 10 am to 5 pm, the suspension of mobile internet was extended till April 22.

    A toll-free number was also issued for the public to report circulation of inappropriate messages or posts carrying hatred speech or false news.

    Eid was a low-key affair in the town on Saturday as Muslim community offered prayers at different mosques. There was no mass prayer at Eidgah at Sakhipara due to restrictions on gatherings imposed by the districts administration.

    Meanwhile, the Odisha unit of the BJP has sought a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to unravel the alleged conspiracy behind the clash that occurred on April 12 and 14.

  • New Covid cases cross 500 in Odisha state; Sambalpur Weekly Positivity Rate 48%

    New Covid cases cross 500 in Odisha state; Sambalpur Weekly Positivity Rate 48%

    Bhubaneswar: The daily COVID caseload in Odisha breached the 500-mark with 502 of 6,616 samples testing positive for the virus in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Sunday.

    While the test positivity rate (TPR) has surged to 7.5%, Odisha now has 2,926 active cases.

    This came amid a sharp fall in new infections in India, which logged 10,112 cases against 12193 the previous day.

    Odisha had reported 489 fresh cases on Saturday and 387 and 431 infections on Thursday and Friday respectively, 377 on Wednesday while the daily caseloads on Tuesday and Monday were 269 and 268 respectively.

    Between April 16 and April 22, Sambalpur recorded a weekly TPR of 48.03% followed by 25% in Sonepur, 20.99% in Sundargarh, 14.10% in Kalahandi and 13.94% in Nuapada, according to data shared by the Health Ministry.

    The state has been witnessing a steady rise in the number of patients complaining of high fever and soar throat. Since most of those being screened are testing positive for COVID, the health experts suspect that others with similar symptoms might also be infected with coronavirus.

    Amid a a spurt in cases in two bordering blocks of Nabarangpur in last two weeks, the Odisha government on Friday asked officials of districts bordering Chhattisgarh to keep a track on people coming from the neighbouring state and test them for COVID-19 if they show symptoms. A team of health officials led by Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra also visited Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangapur to review the preparedness.

    The state has so far reported 3 deaths due to COVID this year.

    Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 to a COVID-19 “variant of interest” (VOI) due to its “sustained increase” and “growth advantage” reported from several countries.

  • Naveen Patnaik Dedicates BJD’s New Office ‘Shankha Bhawan’ To People Of Odisha

    Naveen Patnaik Dedicates BJD’s New Office ‘Shankha Bhawan’ To People Of Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya, BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday inaugurated the office of ruling party, aptly named Sankha Bhavan, at Unit-6 area in Odisha capital.

    Sankha (conch) is BJD’s election symbol.

    Dedicating the building to its 4.5 crore denizens, the CM said that Sankha Bhawan will be a confluence point for all those striving for development of the state and protecting it dignity while building a new and empowered Odisha. “This will unite 4.5 crore people of the state. All the programmes of Shankha Bhawan will be dedicated to people of Odisha and aimed at protecting the interest of the state.”

    He further said that 1997 heralded a new era in Odisha politics with the formation of BJD by following the principles of legendary Biju Patnaik. The party, which served the people of Odisha, has now been transformed into a social movement, he added.

    Naveen said that Shankha Bhavan will not only be the centre of social, economic, cultural, and political progress, but also spiritual growth rooted in the principle of Jagannath culture. “It will continue to spread Jagannath culture across the globe while sending out the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”

    He attributed BJD’s success to consistency and peaceful disposition. “Righteousness has led to joy and peace to prosperity ,” he said, spelling out the success mantra of the party.

  • CM Naveen Patnaik did ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ on Akshaya Tritiya, launched many programs

    CM Naveen Patnaik did ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ on Akshaya Tritiya, launched many programs

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched several people-oriented programmes on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya, which marks the commencement of agricultural activities before the onset of monsoon.

    The agrarian festival of ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ is being celebrated across Odisha as per the age-old tradition on Sunday. The day is also performed as State-Level Farmers’ Day.

    The Chief Minister visited the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) farm in Bhubaneswar and participated in the ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’, the ceremonial act of sowing seeds in paddy fields and ploughing.

    Naveen also greeted the people and wished a good harvest season and prosperity of farmers.

    The Chief Minister then went to Lok Seva Bhawan and inaugurated Millet Shakti Cafe there. Realising the importance of Mandia and other millet food grains in tackling malnutrition, the state government has implemented the Millet Mission. So far 142 millet outlets have been opened in the state.

    On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated an ‘Agricultural Review Centre’, which will function as a ‘central command and control system’ in the state agriculture building.

    In the application of computer and information technology, it can help in decision-making by obtaining real-time information from the field level. The center will play an important role in the successful implementation of various schemes and support to the farmers.

    Principal Secretary, Agriculture department, Arabinda Padhee briefed the Chief Minister about the activities of the center.

    This apart, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a creche ‘Kalika’ for the children of the employees working in Lok Seva Bhavan. Currently, it can accommodate 20 children in the initial phase.

    Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain, Women and Child Development Minister Basanti Hembram, Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Secretary Mission Shakti Sujatha Karthikeyan Pandian and Secretary for Women and Child Development Shubha Sharma were present at this event.

  • Ex-MP Tathagat attends BJD event, fueling speculation of political comeback

    Ex-MP Tathagat attends BJD event, fueling speculation of political comeback

    Bhubaneswar: Former MP Tathagata Satpathy created a flutter when he attended the inauguration of new BJD party office Sankha Bhavan in Odisha capital on Sunday.

    Scotching speculation that he might re-enter the political fray during 2024 twin elections, Tathagata said, “I attended the programme on the request of BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. I am not affiliated to any party and not willing to contest elections,” he told mediapersons.

    The four-time MP from Dhenkanal said the was happy to have received the invite but refused to answer further queries on speculation about his possible comeback.

    Tathagata quit politics ahead of 2019 elections to refocus on journalism, having allegedly fallen out of favour with Naveen. While he claimed he had been mulling over the decision for a long time and his son finally convinced him to retire, BJD insiders said he made the announcement after being denied party ticket.

    With senior BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan making his intentions of contesting the 2024 elections from Odisha clear, there have been rumours that BJD might go back to Tathagata if the former picked Dhenkanal considering that it is his native place.

    In 1989, Tathagata joined the Janata Dal under Biju Patnaik. He successfully contested from Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency in 1998, but lost the seat a year later to Congress’ Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo. After a brief stint with Bijoy Mohapatra’s Odisha Gana Parishad, the editor-politician then joined the BJD and was elected from the same parliamentary constituency for 3 terms in a row – 2004, 2009 and 2014.

  • Orange Alert: Heavy rain, hailstorm and strong winds in Odisha

    Orange Alert: Heavy rain, hailstorm and strong winds in Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to experience an increase in thunderstorm activity with lightning accompanied by rain, isolated hail, heavy rain and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph during the next 2 -3 days, the India Meteorological Department informed on Sunday.

    Orange alert has been issued for some places in Kalahandi, Rayagada, Koraput, Kandhamal, Boudh, Ganjam, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal and Angul districts, which may witness thunderstorm with lightning, hail and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph till 8.30 am on Monday.

    The IMD has also sounded yellow alert for thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph at one or two places in Balasore, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Boudh, Nabarangpur and Nuapada. The rest districts may also experience thunderstorm and lightning.

    Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is also likely at many places in South Odisha, North Coastal Odisha and at a few places in the remaining parts of the state during this period.

    The orange warning continues for another 24 hours with thunderstorm with lightning, hail and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph and heavy rainfall at one or two places in Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, and Balasore. Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph is also likely at one or two places in Jagatsinghpur, Khurdha, Puri, Ganjam, Gajapati Angul, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Balangir, Sonepur and Boudh. There is also a forecast for light to moderate rain for the entire state.

    On April 25, yellow warning for thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph has been issued for one or two places in Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Balangir, Sonepur, Nabarangpur and Nuapada. Light to moderate rain or thunderstorm is also likely at many places in North Odisha, South Coastal Odisha and at a few places in interior districts of South Odisha.

    Though yellow warning continues for another two days, there will be a decrease in the thunderstorm activity.

  • Maha: Four killed, 18 injured as truck rams into bus in Pune

    Maha: Four killed, 18 injured as truck rams into bus in Pune

    Pune: Four people were killed and 18 others injured after a truck rammed into a bus in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Sunday, police said.

    The accident took place at around 2 am near a temple off the Mumbai-Bengaluru national highway, they said.

    As the private passenger bus heading from Satara to Dombivli in Thane reached near the Swaminarayan temple, a truck coming from behind rammed into it, a police official said.