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  • Monsoon to reach Odisha in 2 days, temperature declines by 5°C

    Monsoon to reach Odisha in 2 days, temperature declines by 5°C

    Bhubaneswar: The monsoon is all set to touch the Odisha coast in two to three days said the Meteorological Centre on Monday. The State is likely to get some relief from the heat as the Southwest Monsoon is expected to hit the state by June 21, 2023.

    The local MeT office situated here in Bhubaneswar further added that there has been a noticeable drop in the day time temperatures in Odisha.

    The capital city of Bhubaneswar received heavy rain with thunderstorm and lightning at mid-night on Monday leading to a remarkable relief in the sweltering heat.

    Today in Puri where the suna besha of Lord Janannath and his siblings is underway, there have been partly cloudy skies since morning. There has been a pleasant breeze from south-southwest direction. The wind speed are at around 10 to 11 km per hour.

    It is worth mentioning that the humidity at 2:30 pm was recorded at 66% and the temperature was measured at around 34.2 degrees Celsius.

    People across the State have been advised to take precautionary measures like avoiding heat exposure during peak hours, staying hydrated, and caring for vulnerable persons including old, children, sick, and pregnant women.

  • Ashwini Vaishnaw on 3-day visit to Odisha starting today

    Ashwini Vaishnaw on 3-day visit to Odisha starting today

    Bhubaneswar: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will arrive here on June 19 that is Monday evening for a three-day visit to Odisha.

    Soon after landing here, Vaishnaw will proceed towards Puri, where he will inspect the Puri railway station and review the arrangements made for the pilgrims in view of the world-famous Car Festival (Rath Yatra) in the evening, railway officials said.

    Vaishnaw will also visit the Rath Yatra venue in the forenoon on Tuesday.

    Later, he will proceed to Bahanaga Bazar, where the triple train accident occurred on June 2 evening, to interact with the local people.

    He will also visit the Balasore District Hospital and will meet with the officials of hospital and district administration. Apart from this, Vaishnaw will inspect and review the development of Balasore railway station, they said.

    Meanwhile, the death toll in the Odisha train tragedy went up to 292 with one more injured passenger succumbing to injuries at the SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Paltu Naskar (24) from South 24 Parganas in West Bengal.

  • Odisha retired government employee honey trapped, loses over Rs 20 lakh

    Odisha retired government employee honey trapped, loses over Rs 20 lakh

    Cuttack: A retired government employee from Odisha’s Cuttack city allegedly lost more than Rs 20 lakh after being honey trapped by a woman who identified herself as Leona Jimmy from Manchester in United Kingdom.

    According to Cuttack Additional DCP Anil Mishra, the elderly man befriended with Leona through Facebook in 2018. The woman sent friend request to the complainant. As soon as he accepted the friend request, she started chatting with him and won his trust by identifying herself as a gold merchant.

    Additional DCP further said that six months after they became friends, Jimmy contacted the complainant and informed him that she is stuck at the customs in Delhi airport and needed some money to get herself released.

    Without suspecting Jimmy, the victim sent her the money, said the official adding that later too he paid her money and thus he has reportedly paid her Rs 20.61 lakh in several installments between 2028 and 2022.

    However, the victim got suspicious after the fraudster asked for Rs 57,000 from him and lodged a complaint with Cyber police in Cuttack recently, Mishra said.

    Based on the victim’s complaint, the Cyber police started an investigation into the matter.

  • Odisha: Double murder in Paradip; Youth hacks two women

    Odisha: Double murder in Paradip; Youth hacks two women

    Paradip: In a shocking incident, a youth allegedly hacked two women to death with a sword in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district. The incident has come to the fore from the Expressway colony in Paradip of the district.

    The accused has been identified as Chintu Nath, a resident of Balrampur village.

    According to reliable sources, the youth allegedly hacked the two women under the influence of alcohol. However, the exact reason behind the attack is not clear. One among the two died on the spot, while the other was rushed to the nearby hospital. She succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment.

    After receiving information about the matter, police reached the spot, recovered the bodies, and sent it for autopsy. The cops also detained the youth.

    It is also alleged that the accused had been creating a nuisance in public for the past many days in the area.

    Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.

  • Odisha forester shot dead: Environment Minister vows strict action against poachers

    Odisha forester shot dead: Environment Minister vows strict action against poachers

    Bhubaneswar: Union Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday said that “stringent action” will be ensured on the killing of a forest guard by poachers in Odisha’s Similipal National Park.

    Replying to a tweet from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Yadav said, “I am deeply saddened at the loss of our fallen warrior in the line of duty. We salute his sacrifice and extend our heartfelt condolences”.

    The Ministry has already taken cognizance of the matter and a team of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is being sent to support the state machinery, he said.

    He also said that the accused have been identified and one of them has been taken into custody. A country-made gun has also been seized.

    Stringent action under the Wildlife Protection Act and the IPC will be ensured by the enforcing agencies, he assured.

    In his tweet, Pradhan said that the killing of a forest official by poachers in the Similipal tiger reserve is a matter of great concern for every wildlife enthusiast and conservationist.

    Losing determined officers like Mati Hansda who gave his all to protect wildlife is always disheartening, he said, noting that it was the second such incident in about a month’s time following the killing of forest guard Bimal Kumar Jena and “such brazenness” by poachers and anti-social elements is a worrisome trend. “Neither wildlife is safe in Odisha’s reserves nor the personnel protecting them.”

    Pradhan urged Yadav and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to take stringent action on all fronts and ensure effective enforcement of the Wildlife Act to deter poachers and crack down on organized poaching rackets.

    Odisha Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Amat said the DIG and IG concerned have been informed about the incident, and a proper investigation is going on.

    “We have registered a murder case and detained three suspects. All those who are involved in the crime will be punished,” said Mayurbhanj SP, B. Gangadhar.

    Hansda, aged about 45, was killed during an exchange of fire between the poachers and forest officials around 2 a.m. on Saturday.

    Earlier, Jena, 35, was shot dead by a group of poachers at Similipal on May 22. Following this incident, a poacher was also killed by forest department officials on May 31.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Rath Yatra 2023: Odisha police issues traffic advisory

    Rath Yatra 2023: Odisha police issues traffic advisory

    Puri: For the upcoming Rath Yatra 2023 the Odisha Police has issued a traffic advisory for smooth traffic movement.

    The Odisha police and Puri district administration for public convenience has issued the following traffic advisory in Public Interest.

    All the Inter-State Tourist Buses and Local Tourist Buses will stop and park at Malatipatpur Bus Stand. All the regular passenger carrying buses will be allowed up to Talabania Temporary Bus Stand via Malatipatapur, Toshali Sands, Grid Station Chhak and Bhudan Chhaka.

    Puri Town Shuttle Buses, Auto Rickshaw will be allowed from Talabania to Zilla School Chhaka via Sunara Gouranga Chhaka, BNR Hotel Chhaka, Youth Hostel Chhaka and Nilachala Urban Hata.

    Their return will be via Zilla school chhaka to Helipad via Ghodabazar, Rama Mandir, Odisha Bakery, Sadar Block office for Buses and via Mangala temple for Auto rickshaw.

    Another shuttle services will be available from Malatipatapur Bus Stand to Atharanala in a to-and-fro basis.

    Two wheelers will avail parking at Jagannath Ballav, Masanichandi, Matitota Parking, Nilachala Ashok and Blue Flag beach. All vehicles will be diverted accordingly.

    All LLMV, Cars, SUVs will avail parking facilities at the parking places at Indoor Stadium, Helipad, Sanskrit University Parking, Mefdical College Parking, Naillifield and Yatrika.

    They will be diverted as per availability of space in parking places accordingly.

    For the smooth Darshan of the Lords by devotees, Some Shuttle services have been implemented from Talabania to Zilla school Chhaka and from Malatipatapur to Atharanala.

    Regulation of vehicular Traffic shall be imposed from 00:00 hrs on 19.06.2023 to 00:00 hrs on 21.06.2023 and from 00:00 hrs on 28.06.2023 to 00:00 hrs on 29.06.2023 as per traffic mobility plan.

    For smooth Darshan of the Lords by devotees, no vehicle zones will be ensured in the place from Atharanala Chhaka to Hospital Chhaka from Hospital Chhaka to Subash Bose Crossing.

    Any one requiring any assistance – 24×7 help line number Puri Police- 6370067100/06752-232551 is available for assistance.

    Police personnel deployed in the duty will perform their duty with a smile on their face and will work with diligence for enabling for a people friendly environment, read the advisory.

  • Table Top Exercise on cyclone & flood management held across Odisha

    Table Top Exercise on cyclone & flood management held across Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: In an effort to build disaster preparedness and resilience at all levels, Table Top Exercises (TTEx) on cyclones and floods scenarios were conducted today at district, block and ULB levels.

    Such TTEx is being conducted annually with objectives to highlight roles and responsibilities of departments/stakeholders; check the adequacy and effectiveness of department’s Disaster Management Plans; enhance the coordination among different stakeholders for better response; and, identify gaps, if any, in the resources, manpower, equipment, communication and systems.

    District level Table Top Exercises were conducted under the chairmanship of the District Collectors & Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). At the Block level, TTEx were chaired by the Chairperson of Panchayati Samitis. Similarly, at the ULB level, TTEx was presided over by the Mayor/Chairman of the ULB. State Level Observers from OSDMA and the office of Special Relief Commissioner visited different districts to observe the exercises at District/Block/ULB levels.

    Following a simulated cyclone/flood alert issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), line department officials participated in the table top exercises and presented their preparedness plans to manage the disaster in their respective districts. Subsequently, a debriefing was done on the Table Top Exercise.

    TTEx highlighted the best practices in managing disasters and areas where improvements are to be made to mainstream disaster risk reduction and resilience.

  • Odisha boils as temperature touches 46 degrees, 7 places record temperature of 45 degreeC or above

    Odisha boils as temperature touches 46 degrees, 7 places record temperature of 45 degreeC or above

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha virtually turned into a cauldron today as the day temperature touched the 46 degree Celsius-mark, informed the regional centre of India Meteorological Department.

    A total of seven places of the State recorded temperature 45 degree Celsius or above with Sambalpur sizzling with the highest temperature of the day i.e 46 degrees.

    Apart from Sambalpur, the six other places where the temperature rose to or above 45 degrees Celsius are Sonepur (45.8), Hirakud (45.5), Boudh (45.5), Jharsuguda (45.2), Bolangir (45.0) and Sundergarh (45.0).

    Likewise, Bargarh boiled at 44.2 degrees. This was followed by Titilagarh and Rourkela where the maximum temperature rose to 43.5 degree Celsius.

    Similarly, Nayagarh witnessed a temperature of 43.4 degree Celsius while Deogarh, Talcher and Nuapada saw the temperature of 43 degree Celsius.

    The residents of the Twin City of Odisha- Bhubaneswar and Cuttack – has to witness temperature of 41.6 and 40.2 degree Celsius respectively.

    Gopalpur in Ganjam district was the coolest place of the day as it reported a temperature of 34.4 degree Celsius.

    Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted that the intense heat wave condition in Odisha will continue till June 21 and thereafter the State is likely to get some relief as the Monsoon is expected to hit the state by the said date.

    Here’s the list of the places with their respective temperatures recorded today:

  • Odisha awarded for water resources conservation & management

    Odisha awarded for water resources conservation & management

    Bhubaneswar: The State of Odisha has been conferred with the coveted 4th National Water Awards, 2022 today as the 2nd Best State for the outstanding work done in the field of water resources conservation and management. Anu Garg, the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary of Water Resources received the award from the Vice President of India, in presence of Minister, Jal Shakti at a function organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today.

    Besides, Ganjam district has also been adjudged the Best District in the country in efficient water resources management. Dibya Jyoti Parida, the Collector of Ganjam district received the award in the function.

    The Department of Water Resources has made remarkable progress in recent years in sustainable development and management of water resources. More than four lakh farmers have been provided water security by creating additional irrigation facilities of 3.2 lakh hectares. Two major projects i.e., Lower Indra and Upper Indravati Lift Canal; 61 Mega Lift Irrigation Projects, 2833 Community LIPs and 22,500 Deep Bore Wells have been completed thereby ensuring geographical and social inclusiveness. Long pending issues of Subarnarekha Irrigation Projects have been resolved and irrigation has been provided to 32,000 hectares. The irrigation efficiency of the projects has been increased by more than 20% through adoption of underground pipeline in the distribution systems of all categories of irrigation projects.

    For conservation of water resources, 46 In-stream Storage Structures have been taken up in various rivers to conserve 49,650 hectare-meter of water with an investment of Rs 11700 Cr. Besides, the ground water resources of the State has also increased from 15.57 billion cubic meters in 2017 to 17.79 billion cubic meters in 2022 through various ground water conservation measures. Further, large scale micro water conservation activities have been taken up under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan throughout the state.

    Besides, a series of IT initiatives have been introduced by the Department to bring in transparency and transformation in the Department. They are: GoWater (Water ERP) for irrigation management, project monitoring and flood forecasting; PROMISe for expediting procurement work; e-CAD application software for tracking CAD and PIM activities; Ama Jalashaya portal, covering all the water bodies for planning water use for multiple purposes; PINSYS is a robust database of WR Engineers for effective HRM; WaterDox is a web enabled interface to store documents and legacy data of the Department in digital form to be accessible to users for official purpose etc.

    Involvement of Pani Panchayats in water management and women in water governance are also key to the success of the Department.

  • Severe heat wave in Odisha to continue for 4 more days before possible arrival of Monsoon by June 21

    Severe heat wave in Odisha to continue for 4 more days before possible arrival of Monsoon by June 21

    Bhubaneswar: In what can be considered as a bad news for the people of Odisha, heat to severe heat wave conditions likely to prevail across the State, informed the regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD).

    As per the forecast of the IMD, the scorching heat wave conditions will continue till the possible arrival of Monsoon by June 21.

    Have a look at IMD’s heat wave warning for the next 4 days:

    Day 1 (Valid upto 8.30 AM of 18.06.2023):

    ORANGE WARNING: Heat wave to severe heat wave condition very likely to prevail at many places over the district of Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Boudh, Balangir, Cuttack, Khurda, Nayagarh and Kandhamal.
    YELLOW WARNING: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Nuapada, Kalahandi, Ganjam and Jajpur.
    Day 2 (Valid from 8.30 AM of 18.06.2023 to 8.30 AM of 19.06.2023):

    ORANGE WARNING: Heat wave to severe heat wave condition very likely to prevail at a few places over the district of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Angul, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Khurda and Balangir.
    YELLOW WARNING: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Nuapada.
    Day 3 (Valid from 8.30 AM of 19.06.2023 to 8.30 AM of 20.06.2023):

    ORANGE WARNING: Heat wave to severe heat wave condition very likely to prevail at a few places over the district of Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh and Balangir.
    YELLOW WARNING: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Nuapada, Nayagarh, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj, Khurda, Kandhamal, Deogarh, Angul and Keonjhar.
    Day 4 (Valid from 8.30 AM of 20.06.2023 to 8.30 AM of 21.06.2023):

    YELLOW WARNING: Heat wave condition very likely to prevail at one or two places over the district of Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sundergarh, Sambalpur and Sonepur.