Adani News

Tag: Odisha News

  • Low pressure formed over north Odisha, heavy rainfall predicted in these parts of the state

    Low pressure formed over north Odisha, heavy rainfall predicted in these parts of the state

    Bhubaneswar: A low pressure area has formed in the South Gangetic West Bengal basin area on the north Odisha side today and the associated cyclone has spread to 5.8 km of atmosphere.

    As per the forecast issued by IMD, an orange warning for heavy rainfall has been issued in Odisha.

    Weather Forecast And Warning
    Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 29.07.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 30.07.2023)

    Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Boudh.

    Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 30.07.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 31.07.2023)

    Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Dhenkanal, Angul, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Kandhamal.

    Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 31.07.2023 to 0830 hrs IST of 01.08.2023)

    Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Dhenkanal, Angul, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Bolangir, Kandhamal.

  • 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: Intoxicated youth creates high drama in Mahanadi; Rescued after 4 hours

    Cuttack: A youth created high drama in the influence of alcohol in the middle of Mahanadi River in Banki area of Odisha’s Cuttack district.

    The youth has been identified as Chandan Behera from Ramchandrapur village.

    According to sources, Chandan went to the middle of Mahanadi River from Sunadei ghat at around 11 pm yesterday and had threatened to end his life. Two others from the village also went behind him. As the current of the river was high, the trio found it difficult to reach the river bank.
    After receiving information, Odisha Fire Services Department team reached the spot and launched a rescue operation. he team safely rescued the old man, they had a tough time to spot the youth as he hid near some bushy areas for long time. However, he was subsequently rescued after an intense operation that lasted for nearly four hours. He was later sent to the hospital for treatment.

  • 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.

  • Odisha: Unable to bear girlfriend’s betrayal, youth commits suicide on Facebook live

    Odisha: Unable to bear girlfriend’s betrayal, youth commits suicide on Facebook live

    Cuttack: Unable to bear girlfriend’s betrayal, a youth reportedly narrated his love story before committing suicide on Facebook live in Odisha’s Cuttack district today.

    One Pratap Kumar Sahoo of Kokalaba village of the district was reportedly in a relationship with a girl. However, he was under severe depression for a couple of days as his girlfriend allegedly betrayed him

    Unable to bear her betrayal, Pratap Kumar Sahoo posted recorded two videos and posted them on his Facebook page today before committing suicide on Facebook live.

    In the videos, Pratap Kumar can be seen narrating his lover story and getting emotional. He could not control his emotions and subsequently committed suicide by hanging himself from a rope while he was live on Facebook.

    Meanwhile, the local police is said to have initiated an investigation into the matter after reaching the spot of Pratap’s suicide.

  • Odisha: Naga baba gang attested by Commissionerate police

    Odisha: Naga baba gang attested by Commissionerate police

    Bhubaneswar: Five of the naga baba gang have been arrested by the Commissionerate police today, said reliable reports on Monday.

    According to reports, as many as three persons pretending to be Naga Babas entered a house for puja in Nandankanan area of Bhubaneswar and fled with gold ornaments on Sunday.

    The disguised Naga Babas reportedly entered the house of one Rakesh Padhihary of Raghunathpur, on the outskirt of Bhubaneswar, and conducted some pujas. However, they allegedly looted gold ornaments to the tune of Rs 2 Lakh.

    While narrating the incident before the media persons, Rakesh said, “I met the Naga Babas when I had gone to the Gundicha Temple for darshan of Lord Jagannath. They introduced themselves and asked me to arrange some food for them. Later, they visited my house.”

    “Three of them came to my house at around 8 AM today. In order to win our hearts, they conducted some puja in the house. One of them placed a Rudraksha in the hands of my son, wife and me and asked to close the eye and walk to some distance. Surprisingly, the Rudraksha had tuned to a Shiva Linga by the time when we were asked to open our eyes,” Rakesh added.

    He further said, “They demanded Rs 1 lakh from me saying that they would eradicate all the problems of our family. They assured us by saying that their prayers would help my son to get a job or do a business. Sometime after our discussion, one of them (the Naga Babas) went to the hand washing basin for spitting. He picked the gold chains of my son and wife which they had kept on the table, but we realized it only after they left the house.”

    Meanwhile, Rakesh has filed a case against the Naga Babas, who are said to be the residents of Uttar Pradesh, at Nandankanan Police Station. Based on his complaint cops have started a search operation to trace the fake sadhus, who had reached the house in a Bolero vehicle which was bearing the registration number UP 96 A 0969.

  • IMD issues alert for very heavy to heavy rain in Odisha for next 4 days

    IMD issues alert for very heavy to heavy rain in Odisha for next 4 days

    Bhubaneswar: As the southwest monsoon has reached Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in different places of the state. The regional center of IMD has issued yellow warning for 19 districts of Odisha for today.

    Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Cuttack, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj. Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, Puri, Nayagarh, Angul, Kandhamal, Boudh, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Sundergarh.

    The IMD has also said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to lash the state in the next four days between June 24 and June 27.

    On June 25, orange warning has been issued at districts including Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Deogarh, Angul, Boudh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Bargarh and Jharsuguda. On the other hand, yellow warning has been issued for Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Balangir, Nuapada and Nayagarh.

    For June 26 and 27, heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at a few places over the districts of Angul, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Bargarh, Balangir and Kalahandi. Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Deogarh, Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangapur and Nuapada.

  • Odisha: Locals celebrate as Nabarangpur Sub-collector gets arrested in DA case

    Odisha: Locals celebrate as Nabarangpur Sub-collector gets arrested in DA case

    Nabarangpur: The Odisha vigilance has arrested the Additional sub-collector of Nabarangpur  for possession of disproportionate assets worth Rs.5 cr. (da to the tune of 506%) of known sources of income. Following the arrest, the locals of Nabarangpur were seen burting firecrackers and distributed sweets celebrating the vigilance raids on district Additional Sub-Collector Prashant Kumar Rout.

    “It felt like being liberated from the clutches of Ravana. Rout’s primary job was to swindle money. We are very happy that the Vigilance has raided his properties. We are celebrating it with firecrackers. We want this kind of action against any officer who indulges in corruption,” said a local.

    Notably the vigilance has unearthed over Rs 3 crore cash and five plots including four in prime areas of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar and one ‘benami plot’ at Umarkote in Nabarangpur from the possession of Rout.

    Cash worth Rs 3 crore was recovered from the residence of Rout at Bhubaneswar and Nabarangpur. Rout seems to have made regular cash deposits in a number of ‘benami bank accounts’.

    Bank & Insurance deposits of over Rs 41 lakh, two four-wheelers (Toyota Innova & Maruti Swift) and one two-wheeler (Honda Activa) worth Rs 37 lakh, gold and silver jewelry and household articles worth over Rs 21.35 lakh were also recovered.

    Besides, Rout has spent approximately Rs 87 lakh on medical education of his daughter and the educational expenditure of his son.

    As per reports, Rout entered government service as an OAS officer on July 1, 1996. He worked as Tehsildar in Kendrapara, Jajpur, Balasore, Bargarh districts and as BDO in Jajpur, Cuttack, Kendrapara and Sundargarh districts respectively. During his tenure as BDO at Bisra Block, he was arrested on November 6, 2018 in a trap case for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe. He was placed under suspension and was reinstated on January 18, 2020 as the Additional Sub-Collector of Nabarangpur.

  • Odisha CM inaugurated 13 academic & 28 hostel buildings of OAVS

    Odisha CM inaugurated 13 academic & 28 hostel buildings of OAVS

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated 13 academic buildings and 28 hostel buildings of Odisha Adarsa Vidyalaya Sanghatan (OAVS) today and also laid foundation for 276 hostel buildings of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas. In a special function organised at Lokseva Bhavan convention centre .

    Addressing the gathering on this occasion Patnaik said that this magnificent infrastructure will pave way for development of quality education eco-system for our students.

    Highlighting the objective of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya he said that it was established with the idea to reach out and provide quality education in English medium to each deserving child preferably from rural area and to make Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas a role model for the country. Since its inception, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya has been made operational in all 314 blocks of Odisha and one ICONIC OAV at Bhubaneswar to provide quality education to meritorious students, he added.

    Emphasizing on Quality education he said it  had been my Government’s priority all along. Our Vidyalayas are experiencing transformational changes under 5T initiative.

    Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas are dedicated to provide quality Education to talented rural & Semi urban students at block level in CBSE pattern. OAVS has brought a number of innovative measures to improve the system of education.

    The Chief Minister also congratulated all the new entrants who are selected through OAV Entrance Test.

    He also felicitated meritorious students of CBSE 10th and 12th standard including those qualified for NEET, JEE Advanced and other National level competitions. He expressed hope that, the constant effort of teachers, parents, school management and local community in general would transform OAVs to Centers of Excellence in coming days.

    Among others minister school and mass education Sudam Mandry, Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, Advisor OAVs Upendra tripathy also spoke on the occasion. School and Mass Education Department Secretary Aswathi gave the welcome address.

  • Odisha’s cyclist Kalpana Jena bags silver medal in Germany

    Odisha’s cyclist Kalpana Jena bags silver medal in Germany

    Bhubaneswar: Cyclist Kalpana Jena has brought lures for Odisha and the country by winning the Silver medal in the 2 km Time Trial event at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 being held in Berlin of Germany.

    Kalpana clinched the second spot by clocking 5:42.42, while another Indian Shivani won the Gold medal with a timing of 5:22.41. Ana Zumbado of Costa Rica bagged the Bronze. She finished the race with a time of 5:46.63.

    Kalpana is a native of Regedapada village in Athagarh block of Cuttack district. She is the daughter of Gadadhar Jena and Gitanjali Jena, who work as agricultural farm labourers.

    According to reports, due to poverty her father could not arrange a cycle for her daughter. And thus, Kalpana continued her practice by lending cycles from her friends.

    After making a niche for herself as an avid cyclist, Kalpana became an achiever in the district level. Later, she also exhibited her skill in other States and won hearts of the nominators.

    After knowing about the achievement of Kalpana, Athagarh MLA Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain presented a new racing cycle to her.

    Meanwhile, Kalpana gave the credit of her success to the villagers along with mentor Bibekananda sir, her parents and the Athagarh MLA.