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  • Tiger population drops from 28 to 20 in Odisha

    Tiger population drops from 28 to 20 in Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: The estimated tiger population in Odisha dropped to 20 from 28 according to Tiger Estimation Report released by Govt of India on International Tigers Day. 

    The Tiger Estimation Report was released today by GoI on the occasion of the “Global Tiger Day” at Corbett Tiger Reserve. It shows estimated number of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve to have increased to 16 from the previous estimated figure of 08 in 2018.

    Efforts of frontline forest personnel and forest fringe villages of similipal deserve appreciation. In fact, on this occasion, Late Mathy Hansdah, Forester n Late Bimal Kr Jena, FG who laid their life protecting TR have been posthumously felicitated by NTCA together with Sri Himanshu Sethi, FG.

    However, overall tiger estimated population is now 20 (ranging in between 17-24) from previous such figure of 28 (range then being 26-30). Aforesaid estimation is based on the field exercise done in 2021-22.

    As ordered by CM Naveen during last review of the departmental works in May, 2023, we will be carrying out the estimation ourselves in the State commencing from Oct 2023. This exercise will provide the updated status of the tigers in the State.

  • Odisha STA praises actor turned ex-MP Sidhant Mohapatra

    Odisha STA praises actor turned ex-MP Sidhant Mohapatra

    Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha lately praised actor turned politician Sidhant Mahapatra for saving the life of an accident victim. The STA helmed Mohapatra as ‘source of inspiration’ for his noble deed as a Good Samaritan.

    Taking to tweeter STA wrote, “Good Samaritans like Shri Sidhant Mohapatra are source of inspiration for all of us. Thank you for being a role model.”

    “Do not hesitate. Your timely assistance during the #Goldenhour (first hour) of #roadaccident can save lives. Protection of a #GoodSamaritan is guaranteed by law,” the tweet by STA also said.

    Reportedly, Sidhant Mohapatra, the Odia superstar was returning from Cuttack when he found a biker had been hit by a speeding vehicle. His health condition was critical. Mohapatra rushed to the scene and helped out the victim. He called the Ambulance and took the injured youth to a hospital for treatment. He also waited there till the youth’s family member reach the hospital. Later, the youth was shifted to AIIMS. Now the youth is reportedly out of danger.

  • Low pressure area likely to be formed, Odisha to receive heavy rainfall for 5 days

    Low pressure area likely to be formed, Odisha to receive heavy rainfall for 5 days

    Bhubaneswar: The latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) revealed that a low pressure area likely to be formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal adjoining north Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

    The weather department also issued orange and yellow warning for heavy rainfall warnings for Odisha for the next five days.

    Valid from 8.3O AM of 25.06.2023:

    Orange Warning: heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Dhenkanal and Cuttack.
    Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm) very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Angul, Deogarh, Sundergarh, Sambalpur, Boudh, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri.
    Valid from 8.3O AM of 25.06.2023 upto 8.3O AM of 26.06.2023:

    Orange Warning: heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 20 cm) very likely to occur at a few places over the districts of Sambalpur, Angul, Boudh, Sonepur, Bargarh, Deogarh, Balangir, Sundergarh, Keonjhar and Jharsuguda with extremely heavy rainfall (>20cm) at one or two places over the districts of Sambalpur, Sonepur and Boudh.
    Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall (7 to 11cm) very likely to occur at one or two palaces over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur and Nuapada.
    Valid from 8.3O AM of 26.06.2023 upto 8.3O AM of 27.06.2023:

    Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall (7 to 2ocm) very likely to occur at a few places over the districts of Bargarh, Balangir, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Boudh and Nabarangpur with extremely heavy rainfall (>20cm) at one or two p|-aces over the districts of Balangir, Kalahandi and Bargarh.
    Yellow Warning: heavy rainfall (7 to 11cm) very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.
    Valid from 8.3O AM of 27.06.2023 upto 8.3O AM of 28.06.2023:

    Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall (7 to 11cm) very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nabarangpur, Nuapada, Balangir, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Sundergarh and Keonjhar.

  • Duleep Trophy: Odisha Opener Shantanu Mishra In East Zone Squad; Suryakant Pradhan On Stand-By

    Duleep Trophy: Odisha Opener Shantanu Mishra In East Zone Squad; Suryakant Pradhan On Stand-By

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha opener Shantanu Mishra has been named in the East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

    The tournament will be played in Bengaluru from June 28 to July 16.

    The 29-year-old Shantanu had a good run in last season’s Ranji Trophy, scoring an unbeaten double hundred and a century besides three 50s.

    Another Odisha player Suryakant Pradhan, a medium-pacer, has been named as stand-by No. 1 for the Duleep Trophy, according to an Odisha Cricket Association press release.

    The Duleep Trophy will kick off the 2023-24 season. It’s the earliest start to the Indian domestic season, which has never got underway in June.

    With the south-west monsoon having arrived in the country, there is the possibility of rain disrupting some of the early-season matches.

  • Odisha: Wagons of good train gets detached near Keshinga

    Odisha: Wagons of good train gets detached near Keshinga

    Kalahandi: In a shocking incident, a goods train’s wagons parted away from its engine near Keshinga Railway station in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. The major accident was averted because of the presence of mind of the loco pilot as he stopped the train within 30 meters of the wagons getting detached.

    According to the sources, several wagons of the goods train carrying aluminum got separated from the middle when the train was crossing the station. The loco pilots noticed the detachment of the wagons and immediately halted the train. Later, the wagons were attached. The train was en route to Angul from Damanjodi.

    On being informed, the railway department officials reached the spot and started to investigate the matter.

    Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.

  • Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve To Be Closed To Visitors For 3 Months From This Date

    Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve To Be Closed To Visitors For 3 Months From This Date

    Baripada: The Odisha government has announced that the tiger reserve at Similipal in Mayurbhanj district will remain closed to visitors for three months.

    In a notification on Tuesday, Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director, Similipal Tiger Reserve, said the tiger reserve will remain closed for tourists and visitors from June 16 to September 15 in accordance with regular management practice.

    Since the government keeps the tiger reserve closed for 4 months every year, Gogineni has clarified that the reopening date is tentative. The final date of the reopening would be notified and published in newspapers to inform the visitors subsequently.

    The Field Director, however, said the eco-tourism complex at Jamani, Gurgudia, Kumari and Ramtirtha inside the sanctuary will remain open for visitors during the period.

  • Odisha: Similipal National Park to be closed from June 16, 2023

    Odisha: Similipal National Park to be closed from June 16, 2023

    Mayurbhanj: Similipal National Park to remain out of bounds for visitors for three months from June 16 to September 15, 2023, said reliable reports.

    The Simlipal National Park situated in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha shall be shut down for three months starting from June 16, 2023.

    This park is spread over an area of 2,750 sq km and is one of the largest tiger reserves in the country.

    It is noteworthy that, the park is scheduled to be closed for visitors from June 16, 2023 to September 15, 2023 ahead of the monsoons.

    An order to this effect was issued by the District Administration.

  • 19 critical in blast furnace explosion in Dhenkanal of Odisha

    19 critical in blast furnace explosion in Dhenkanal of Odisha

    Dhenkanal: A blast furnace explosion has taken place in Dhenkanal district of Odisha on Tuesday, said reliable reports.

    According to reports, as many as 19 people have become critically ill due to the alleged explosion of the steam pipe.

    The incident has been reported from Meramandali plant of Tata Steel in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.

    All those injured/ill in the incident have been admitted to a private hospital in Cuttack, said latest reports.

    This is a developing story, further detailed reports awaited.

    UPDATE: 

    Among the injured persons two critically injured have been rushed to Ashwini Hospital in Cuttack said recent reports.

    UPDATE: 

    In a statement, Tata Steel says, “We are saddened to report an accident at the BFPP2 power plant due to escape of steam at Tata Steel Meramandali Works in Dhenkanal, Odisha. The accident occurred at 1:00 pm (IST) today during the course of the inspection work.

    The Company further added, “and has affected a few people working at the site, who were immediately shifted to a hospital for further treatment. Immediately post the accident, all the emergency protocol services were activated and the area has been cordoned off”

  • Odisha government hikes dearness allowance by 4 percent

    Odisha government hikes dearness allowance by 4 percent

    Bhubaneswar: The Naveen Patnaik government on Tuesday hiked the dearness allowance (DA) for all the State government employees by 4 per cent.

    The hike in dearness allowance will be applicable retrospectively that is from January 1, 2023 (01.01. 2023). The DA has been hiked from 38 percent to 42 percent.

    It is noteworthy that ahead of Raja Sankranti 2023, Odisha government on Tuesday announced a major hike in dearness allowance (DA) for the state government employees.

    The hike shall be applicable for 7.5 lakh government employees and pensioners.

    According to the latest notification, the dearness allowance has been hiked by 4 (four) percent.

    Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday approved the proposal for hike in the dearness allowance for the state government employees.

  • Odisha train tragedy: Injured undergoing treatment at SCB succumbs

    Odisha train tragedy: Injured undergoing treatment at SCB succumbs

    Cuttack: One of the injured in the horrific Balasore train accident succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment in SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack.

    The deceased has been identified as Bijaya Paswan of Bihar. According to sources, after the accident, Bijaya was rushed to SCB Hospital in Cuttack. He was undergoing treatment at the central ICU ward of the hospital. However, he succumbed to injuries on Tuesday morning. He is the first among all the injured passengers to succumb.

    On the other hand, CBI is probing for the cause of the Bahanaga train accident. CBI is also looking at whether it is a human-made error or mechanical error or if is there a bigger conspiracy behind the triple train tragedy. The Central Investigation Agency will conduct a thorough investigation in this regard.

    It is to be noted here that 275 people were killed while over 1,100 others were injured following a triple train mishap at Bahanaga railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on June 2. The three trains which were involved in the accident are the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, and a goods train.