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  • Minor reshuffle in IAS cadre in Odisha: Yamini Sarangi appointed state project director OAVS

    Minor reshuffle in IAS cadre in Odisha: Yamini Sarangi appointed state project director OAVS

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Monday appointed 2008 batch IAS officer Yamini Sarangi as the State Project Director of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS).

    As per a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department of the State government, Yamini Sarangi, Officer on Special ‘Duty, General Administration & Public Grievance Department is appointed as State Project Director, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) vice Sangram Keshari lvlohapatra, IAS transferred.

    The post of State Project Director, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan(OAVS) is declared equivalent in status and responsibility to the post of Additional Secretary provided in the IAS Cadre of the State. Sarangi is allowed to remain in additional charge of Additional Secretary to Government, Finance Department.
    Likewise, Sangram Keshari Mohapaha, IAS (SCS-2012), State Project Director, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is appointed as Additional Secretary to Government, School & Mass Education Department.imilarly, Vedbhushan, IAS (RR-2020), Sub-Collector, Dharamgarh with additional charge of Executive Officer, NAC, Dharamgarh is appointed as Commissioner, Sambalpur Municipal Corporation. The post of Commissioner, Sambalpur Municipal Corporation is declared equivalent in status and responsibility to the post of Under Secretary provided in the IAS Cadre of the State.

    OAS officer Nrusingh Ch. Swain, Special Secretary to Government, Finance Department is transferred and posted as Collector & District Magistrate, Boudh.

    In exercise of the powers conferred under section 20(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Act ll of 1974), the State Government do hereby appoint Nrusingh Ch. Swain, OAS(SS) as the District Magistrate in the district of Boudh.

  • Odisha train accident: Even after a month, people are wandering in search of their loved ones

    Odisha train accident: Even after a month, people are wandering in search of their loved ones

    Bhubaneswar (IANS). People have still not forgotten the pain of the triple train accident that happened a month back in Balasore, Odisha. At least 293 people were killed, and over 1000 were injured in India’s worst train accident in the last three decades. But even today some people are busy in search of their loved ones.

    After India’s worst train accident, the families of the passengers started searching for their loved ones. More than 210 people were able to identify the bodies of their family members. Those who found their loved ones in injured condition in hospitals were lucky.

    However, even after a month has passed since the incident, many families are still waiting for their next of kin. Ashok Rabidas of West Bengal is one of them. He is waiting for the authorities to allow him to take the body of his younger brother Krishna Rabidas (22).

    After wandering from one hospital to another, Ashok Rabidas reached AIIMS Bhubaneswar where bodies of unknown persons have been preserved.

    At the same time, to identify the body of his brother Krishna, the AIIMS authority has sent the DNA samples of the concerned body to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in New Delhi.

    Meanwhile, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has received DNA reports of 29 bodies matching those of the other claimants. However, the victim Ashok said that Krishna’s DNA report has not come.

    Ashok, a native of Harishchandrapur Tripaltala village in West Bengal’s Malda, was staying here in a guest house provided by the Railways. Since the wait is not over, and he has to return to his work, Ashok leaves for his village four days early. Now his brother Sibcharan Rabidas is waiting in Bhubaneswar for Krishna’s mortal remains.

    Sharing his story with IANS, Ashok said that Krishna worked as a daily wage laborer in Bengaluru since July 2022. On June 2, he was returning home by Yesvantpur Howrah Express for his younger sister’s wedding.

    He said, “My sister was going to get married on June 12. Now it has been cancelled. After my sister’s marriage, we had planned to get Krishna married. Ashok said, but the accident spoiled everything.

    He further said, after the incident my father and mother are completely broken. Worryingly, we have not yet received the body of our brother, due to which nothing is normal in our house.

    Similarly, Sibkant Roy of Cooch Behar district of West Bengal is in shock. The body of his son Bipul Roy was taken to another family in Bihar.

    Sibkanth Roy said, I was in Arunachal Pradesh when I came to know about the accident. I immediately went home and requested our BDO to arrange a vehicle for me. Roy said, he arranged it and I reached Balasore.

    After searching here and there, the father finds Bipul’s picture on a wall among the pictures of all the dead persons. When a stunned Sibkant discovered his son’s body, it was found that someone from Bihar had already taken him away.

    After reaching AIIMS Bhubaneswar, I came to know that my son’s body has been taken away by someone else. Roy asked, what should I do now?

    Of the 293 people killed in the train accident on the evening of June 2, 81 unidentified bodies have been kept at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, out of which 29 have been identified through DNA tests. Another 52 bodies are yet to be identified.

  • Vegetable prices skyrocket in Odisha

    Vegetable prices skyrocket in Odisha

    Jajpur: The prices of vegetables in Odisha witnessed a significant surge in the past week. Tomato prices have almost doubled and are being sold at around Rs 100 per kg in Bhubaneswar and other cities.

    In Jajpur district, the price of tomato crossed Rs 120 per kg on Thursday. Almost all the vegetables are being sold above Rs 60 per kg in the retail market in the district. The price of brinjal, a common vegetable in every Odia household, has doubled. The price of pointed gourd (parwal) has increased from Rs 30 to Rs 60 per kg.

    The retail price of beans, which was Rs 60 last month, is now being sold at Rs 150 per kg. Drumstick, which was available at Rs 50 in April and May, is now being sold at Rs 100-120 per kg in the retail market.

    Ginger, present in everyone’s kitchen, is being sold at Rs 250-280 per kg while garlic is being sold at Rs 200 per kg.

    Green chillies, which were sold at Rs 80 in the retail market last month, are now being sold at Rs 200 per kg. Ladies finger, which was sold at Rs 35, is now being sold at Rs 60 per kg. The prices of cabbage, bitter gourd, ridge gourd and pumpkin, among other vegetables, have also increased significantly.

    The homemakers have expressed concern over the soaring prices of tomatoes. “Last week, the price of tomatoes was between Rs 50 and Rs 60 per kg. This week, the price has doubled. Besides, the prices of other vegetables are also high. This situation has affected our budget,” said Nalini Prava Devi.

    Tomato prices have witnessed an almost overnight jump, according to traders. “The price of tomato is going up day by day. The rate has doubled in a week. We are helpless. We have to buy it at a high price and sell it accordingly,” said Kabuli Rath, a trader. Vegetables with a short-self life are specifically affected. A wholesaler attributed the surge in prices to unseasonal rains and inclement weather.

  • 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.

  • Odisha Govt Officials to get disaster management training, MoU signed to develop curriculum

    Odisha Govt Officials to get disaster management training, MoU signed to develop curriculum

    Bhubaneswar: All Government officials (Group D to A) will get training on Disaster Management. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in this regard between the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur and Higher Education Department.

    As per the tripartite agreement, OSOU will provide technical assistance in developing the courses of studies, training and skill improvement.

    Minister of Revenue & Disaster Management Pramila Mallik and Minister of Higher Education Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak witnessed the signing of the MoU along with Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrat Sahu, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Higher Education Department Arvind Agarwal, Director of Information & Public Relations Department Saroj Kumar Samal, Vice Chancellor of Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur Prof Arka Kumar Dasmohapatra.

    According to report, Managing Director of OSDMA Dr Gyana Das, Special Secretary Higher Education Department Birendra Korkara and Registrar OSOU Prof Manas Ranjan Pujari were the signatories on the MoU.

  • SAMS Odisha Admission: Class XI e-admission dateline extended again, check details

    SAMS Odisha Admission: Class XI e-admission dateline extended again, check details

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha government today extended the dateline for class XI e-admission in Higher Secondary School through Student Academic Management System (SAMS) for the Session 2023-24 yet again. This is the second time that the deadline has been extended.

    As per the revised notification issued by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, the applicants can submit their online Common Application Form (CAF) through Student Login (www.samsodisha.gov.in) till 11.45 PM of June 30. Earlier, it was on June 26.

    Likewise, the first selection merit list was slated to be published on July 2, however, now it will be released at 11.45 AM on July 6.

    Revised Datelines of e-Admission Schedule

    Last date for submission of online Common Application Form (CAF) by the Applicant through Student Login (samsodisha.gov.in): 30.06.2023 (11.45 PM)
    Publication of the First Selection Merit List and downloading of Intimation Letter in the Student Login: 06.07.2023 (11.45 AM)
    Reporting of First Selection candidates for admission at selected Higher Secondary Schools and admission updation at Higher Secondary Schools level: 07.07.2023 to 13.07.2023 (up to 06.00 PM)
    Admission Data updation of the First Selection candidates and Error Correction by Higher Secondary Schools in the HSS e-Space: 07.07.2023 to 13.07.2023 (up to 6 PM)
    Online submission of Slide-up Request by students who have taken admission in First Selection: 08.07.2023 to 14.07.2023 (up to 06.00 PM)
    Publication of Second Selection Merit List and downloading of Intimation Letter in the Student Login: 19.07.2023 (upto 11.30 AM)
    Reporting of Second Selection candidates and admission updation at Higher Secondary Schools level: 20.07.2023 to 22.07.2023 (up to 06.00 PM)
    Admission Data updation of the Second Selection candidates and Error Correction by Higher Secondary Schools in the SAMS e-Space: 20.07.2023 to 22.07.2023 (up to 09.00 PM)
    Opening and Closing date for submission of Choice Locking (Only Slide-up request opted, taken admission in lower preferred HSS during 2nd Selection and not selected in both 1st & 2nd selection candidates) option in the preferred HSSs for SPOT selection admission: 21.07.2023 to 23.07.2023 (up to 11.45 PM)
    Publication of SPOT Selection Merit List and downloading of Intimation Letter in the Student Login: 27.07.2023 (11.00 AM)
    Reporting of SPOT Selection candidates and admission updation at HSS level: 29.07.2023 (1.00 PM) to 31.07.2023 (06.00 PM)
    Commencement of Class: 01.08.2023
    For more details, please contact Sanjog Helpline (Toll Free) number 155335, 1800-345-6770. email @ eadmission2022@gmail.com.
    Changes to the dateline (if occurs) will be notifed in the newspapers & website as well.
    Here’s how to apply for SAMS Odisha class 11 admissions 2023:

    Applicants shall apply online by registering themselves on the SAMS portal (samsodisha.gov.in).
    The applicants are advised to read the Common Prospectus (CP) carefully before filling the online Common Application Form (CAF).
    Applicants must retain the print-out of Application Form and payment receipt after successful submission of the CAF for future reference.
    The Common Application Form Fee must be paid through online mode only (details available in CP).
    All relevant documents are to be verified at the selected Higher Secondary School at the time of admission only.
    Application fees for General Category is Rs 200/-, for ST & SC Category is Rs 100/

    N.B: Any claim (Reservation/Weightage/Relaxation) must be supplemented with relevant documents.

  • 3 bodies missing from graveyard in Bhadrak of Odisha

    3 bodies missing from graveyard in Bhadrak of Odisha

    Bhadrak: In a shocking incident, as many as three dead bodies have been found to be missing from a graveyard in Bhadrak district of Odisha, said reports on Sunday.

    Such a weird incident has been reported in Bhandaripokhari block of Bhadrak district in Odisha. This has taken place in the graveyard near Maninathpur village on the banks of Baitarani river in Bhadrak.

    The bodies of those identified as Akshay Behera, Dinbandhu Nath of Maninathpur village who died less than 20 days ago and Shrikant Behuria who died around two months ago were buried in the graveyard. But, yesterday some children of the village noticed that the graves had been dug up and found the bodies to be missing.

    After the strange news of the disappearance of the body, hundreds of villagers gathered there. However, the place where the corpse were buried has been dug up. The clothes worn by the corpse, footprints of the robbers, and the corpses have been removed from the spot.

    It is however believed that a few miscreants have been said to have stolen the body late at night. Earlier in the afternoon, four youths were seen walking near the graveyard. They were noticed and marked by a few villagers because they were speaking in Hindi.

    It is worth mentioning that, the villagers suspect their involvement in the incident. On the other hand, there is a rumor that someone has stolen the body due to some racket. It must have been dug up for the skeleton which is generally needed for the medical college laboratory or for some  tantric ritual or performance.

    The villagers have strongly demanded to investigate the incident and lift the curtain on the mystery behind the disappearance of the bodies from the graveyard.

  • Special OJEE 2023 to start from June 26

    Special OJEE 2023 to start from June 26

    Bhubaneswar: The second or special Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) will be conducted from the June 26, 2023 to June 29, 2023 said reports on Sunday.

    The OJEE will be conducted in four shifts in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode at as many as 47 centers across the country.

    Shift 1 will commence at 9 am to continue for 2 hours till 11 am while the shift 2 will begin at 12.30 pm to continue till 2.30 pm. The shift 3 will begin at 4.30 pm to continue till 6.30 pm.

    The entrance exams will be conducted for admission into B.Pharm/MCA/M.Sc. (Comp. Sc) /MBA/ Int. MBA / B. CAT / M.Tech / M.Tech (Part-Time) / M.Arch/M Plan/ M.Pharm and Lateral Entry to B.Tech/ B.Pharm courses in government and private universities and colleges of Odisha.

    The total number of test centres for the examinations will be 47 out of which 44 will be in the State while 3 will be out of State.

    The centres will be at 30 places inside the State and 3 places out of the state that is 33 places in total.

  • 5 critical due to road accident in Puri of Odisha

    5 critical due to road accident in Puri of Odisha

    Puri: In a tragic incident, as many as five people have been critically injured in a car accident in Puri district of Odisha on Sunday.

    According to reports, the accident occurred while returning from the funeral procession. While returning from Puri, the car hit a truck.

    As many as five people were seriously injured in the accident. The accident took place near the intersection of Cuttack – Chandbali road.

    The deceased person whose last rites had been completed has been identified as Jayanthi Behera, the wife of Nirakar Behera of Koilipur village under Rajkanika police station limits in Kendrapara district.

    The accident took place when her relatives were returning after cremating her dead body at Puri Swargadwar. The car hit the back of a truck standing on the side of the road near Bhuyukpur road.

    The fire brigade rescued the injured and first admitted them to the Aul Community Health Centre. Later they were shifted to Cuttack as their condition worsened.

  • 7 deaths in Banki due to kidney failure, Odisha H&FW Dept investgates

    7 deaths in Banki due to kidney failure, Odisha H&FW Dept investgates

    Banki: In a shocking revelation it has been found that there have been as many as seven deaths in Banki block under Cuttack district of Odisha due to kidney failure and kidney-related ailments.

    Men and women were seen standing in a line in the school balcony. The Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha (H & FW Dept Odisha) is the search for the cause of the kidney related ailments.

    Blood and urine samples are being collected from everyone, said reliable reports. When the report comes, the cause of the disease will be known. Earlier, seven people died due to kidney disease, while more than 25 patients are being treated.

    The health department has collected water samples and sent them for testing after receiving complaints about the spread of the disease due to drinking water. The fear of kidney disease has appeared in Kantpahera village of Banki block of Cuttack district.

    In 2018, a high capacity water tank has been constructed by the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department. Water is not supplied from it regularly. Stone lumps come out in the water coming out of the tubewell and after some time the color of the water is also turning yellow. People are forced to drink this water, said reports.

    It is alleged that people are getting sick by drinking the water coming out of the village tubewell. It also leads to a number of kidney diseases. There is an atmosphere of fear in the village due to the disease. Out of the six wards of the village, more number of patients are seen in ward number 3.

    While many villages are about to leave their homes, the leaders are scrambling to get rid of the administrative problems. A 33-member medical team came to the village and collected blood samples from all the villagers.

    In addition, water samples have been collected from the tubewell. The Odisha health department has said that action will be taken after the cause is ascertained.