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  • Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw performs Yoga in Odisha’s Balasore

    Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw performs Yoga in Odisha’s Balasore

    Balasore (Odisha): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw performed Yoga in Balasore, Odisha to mark the 9th International Yoga Day.

    This year the theme is “Yoga For Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, highlighting the message of One Earth, One Family, and One Future.

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today thanked the people of Bahanaga for their help during the train accident on June 2 and announced Rs 2 Cr assistance.

    Vaishnaw reviewed the restoration work at Bahanaga Bazar station and interacted with the people during which he thanked them. Besides, announced a Rs 2 cr assistance for the development of Bahanaga village.

    Out of the Rs 2 crore assistance announced by the Minister, Rs 1 crore was sanctioned from the MP fund for the development of Bahanaga area while the other Rs 1 crore was approved from Railways fund for the development of Bahanaga hospital.

    “I have come here to the Bahanaga Bazar and interacted with the locals about what all development works can be done here. I also thanked them for their efforts during the incident (horrific triple-train accident),” Vaishnaw said while speaking to the media persons.

    The further said that Rs 2 crore has been allocated for the development work of the village and hospital here. “Investigation is underway in the incident. An Independent investigation is going on,” he added.

    It is worth mentioning that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the session from the UN Headquarters on June 21, 2023.  With International Yoga Day falling amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Official State visit to the United States of America.

    PM Modi on June 21, 2023 virtually connected to the citizens of India and informed about the Yoga event that he will be participating in at around 5:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST).

    The event will be organized at the Headquarters of the United Nations (UN).

  • Big relief from heatwave; Rain to lash Odisha from today

    Big relief from heatwave; Rain to lash Odisha from today

    Bhubaneswar: In a great sigh of relief for the people of Odisha, who are experiencing unbearable heat, rain likely to lash across the State from today.

    As per the weather prediction of regional center of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), ainfall accompanied with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur from and will continue till June 25.

    Valid from 8.30 AM of 21.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 22.06.2023:

    Yellow warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Sundergarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh and Kandhamal and thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.
    Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam and Mayurbhanj.
    Valid from 8.30 AM of 22.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 23.06.2023:

    Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam.
    Valid from 8.30 AM of 23.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 24.06.2023:

    Yellow warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam and heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khurda, Nayagarh, Gajapati, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Deogarh and Kandhamal.
    Valid from 8.30 AM of 24.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 25.06.2023:

    Yellow Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Angul, Deogarh and Keonjhar and heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Boudh, Kandhamal, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Nabarangapur and Jharsuguda.

  • School Summer Vacation Extended In 2 Odisha Dists; Morning Classes For 3 Days

    School Summer Vacation Extended In 2 Odisha Dists; Morning Classes For 3 Days

    Bhubaneswar: Schools across Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts will reopen on June 22 instead of June 21 in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions, the district administrations said on Tuesday.

    From June 22 till June 24, the classes in both these districts will be conducted from 6.30 am to 10 am.

    While schools will function at usual timings from June 26 onwards in Sambalpur, the district education office, Jharsuguda, said that any change in the schedule will be intimated later. The Sambalpur administration further informed that midday meal will be served between 9.30 am and 10 am on these days.

    Notably, the state government had asked collectors of seven districts – Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Angul, Sonepur and Balangir – to either switch to morning classes or extend holidays amid scorching heat.

    While the IMD has said that conditions are favourable for southwest monsoon’s advancement to the state in two to three days, Sundargarh was the hottest at 44.8 degree Celsius on Monday followed by Jharsuguda (41.6), Rourkela (40.8), Sambalpur, Titlagarh and Jajpur at 40.5 degree Celsius and Hirakud at 40.1 degree Celsius.

    Till 11. 30 am on Tuesday, Jharsuguda had recorded the highest maximum temperature of 37.2 degree Celsius followed by Chandbali (37), Bhubaneswar (36.8), Balasore (36.6) and Sambalpur (36).

  • IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain in 7 districts of Odisha

    IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain in 7 districts of Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: The regional center of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow warning for heavy rain in seven districts of Odisha.

    The districts including Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, and Ganjam are likely to experience heavy rainfall. Thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati,Sonepur, Boudh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.

    On the other hand, heat wave condition is very likely to prevail at a few places over the district of Bargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Sonepur, and Bolangir.

    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.

  • 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.