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  • Odisha: Businessman falls into prey of online fraud, loses Rs 95,000

    Odisha: Businessman falls into prey of online fraud, loses Rs 95,000

    Jajpur: A businessman reportedly lost Rs 95,000 after falling into the prey of online fraud in Odisha’s Jajpur district. The victim has been identified as Ayaskant Roy of Dubagadia village of the district.

    According to Ayaskant, someone withdrew Rs 95,000 from his State Bank of India (SBI) account in eight phases between April 18 and May 4.

    However, Ayaskant knew about it only recently following which he informed the officials of the Jaraka branch of the SBI and filed a police complaint at the Bhubaneswar-based Cyber Police Station.

    Ayaskant said that the money has been withdrawn by using the debit card but shockingly he did not receive any message or OTP in this regard. What surprised him the most was that the debit card was with him but how the unknown person used it to withdraw cash from his account.

  • Fire in Sambalpur of Odisha, pipe warehouse up in flames

    Fire in Sambalpur of Odisha, pipe warehouse up in flames

    Sambalpur: A terrible fire has spread in a pipe warehouse in Sambalpur district of Odisha on Monday, said reports. The entire area has been covered in heavy fire and smoke.

    The incident has been reported from Gunderpur area of Dhama police sation in Sambalpur District of Odisha. The fire broke out in a plastic pipe warehouse there.

    According to reports, there was a sudden fire in a pipe warehouse in Gunderpur of Sambalpur this morning. The fury of the fire was so much that people living in the surrounding areas got scared. It is to be reported that, the fire was seen gradually increasing.

    The smoke and fire rose to a height of more than 20 feet, said reports. Plastic pipes worth lakhs of rupees have been burnt due to the fire. Five fire trucks have arrived at the scene and are fighting the fire. Sambalpur Additional District Collector is at the scene of the fire.

    It is however worth mentioning that how and under what circumstances the fire occurred is yet to be ascertained. The cause of such a large-scale fire is still unclear. The fire-tenders are trying to find the cause of the fire on a priority basis. Investigation is still underway.

  • Odisha: Woman inmate of Jharpada attempts to kill self, dies

    Odisha: Woman inmate of Jharpada attempts to kill self, dies

    Bhubaneswar: A woman inmate of Jharpada jail of Bhubaneswar died on Monday after and attempted suicide bid.

    According to reliable reports, the woman an inmate of Jharpada jail of Bhubaneswar the capital city of Odisha died following a suicide attempt.

    Reports say that the woman succumbed during treatment following a suicide bid.

    Reliable reports say that, the woman was lodged in jail since 2013 in a murder case. It is further noteworthy that she was reportedly mentally unwell.

    The investigation in this case is underway. Detailed report awaited in this matter.

  • Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Inducts Three More Ministers In His Cabinet

    Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Inducts Three More Ministers In His Cabinet

    Senior BJD lawmakers Bikram Keshari Arukha, Sundam Marndi and Sarapda Prasad Nayak on Monday took oath as ministers in the cabinet of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office to the three cabinet ministers at a function held at the convention centre on the premises of Lok Seva Bhavan here in the presence of the CM.

    The trio had earlier served as ministers and this was their re-induction into the cabinet. Both Arukha and Marndi were dropped from the council of ministers during the previous reshuffle held in June last year. Nayak had also earlier served as a minister in the Patnaik cabinet.

    While Arukha was appointed as the speaker of the assembly, Marndi continued to work as a lawmaker from Bangiriposi assembly seat in Mayurbhanj district. With the induction of the three new ministers, the strength of the cabinet has mounted to 22, including the CM.

    Last week, School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash and Labour Minister Srikant Sahu resigned. No appointment was also made in place of Health Minister Naba Kishore Das, who was assassinated in January. The additional charge of School and Mass Education, and Labour Departments was given to Revenue Minister Pramila Mallick. Earlier, Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari was given the additional charge of the Health and Family Welfare Department.

  • Odisha CM inducts 3 new Cabinet Ministers

    Odisha CM inducts 3 new Cabinet Ministers

    Bhubaneswar: Effecting a minor reshuffle, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inducted three new Ministers in his Cabinet.

    Senior BJD MLAs Bikram Keshari Arukha, Sudam Marndi and Sarada Prasad Nayak took oath as Cabinet Ministers here at a swearing in ceremony held at State Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan.

    Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers in presence of the Chief Minister.

    Several ministers, MPs, MLAs, senior government officials were present at the swearing in ceremony.

    Arukha, Marndi and Nayak had earlier served as ministers under the Patnaik government.

    Arukha held several positions since 2008, including government chief whip, Speaker and minister of Rural Development, Law, Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Parliamentary Affairs, Information & Public Relations, Cooperation and Public Enterprises.

    Similarly, Marndi had earlier served as Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services, ST & SC Development (tribal welfare) and Revenue & Disaster Management. This time, Marndi has been elevated to cabinet rank.

    Nayak served as MoS for Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Housing & Urban Development and Excise in between 2009 to 2012.

    Besides, former Health Minister Naba Kishore Das was murdered on January 29 this year, creating another vacancy in the cabinet.

    The Odisha Council of Ministers can have 22 Ministers including the Chief Minister. With the induction of three new ministers, the vacancy in the cabinet filled up.

    According to sources, the Chief Minister may also make changes in the portfolios of some ministers soon.

    However, who will be the next Speaker of the State Assembly has not yet been cleared. The probable names for Speaker’s posts making the rounds are: Prafulla Samal, Debi Prasad Mishra, Amar Prasad Satpathy, Snehangini Chhuria and Badri Narayan Patra.

    Naveen Patnaik had effected a complete reshuffle of his Cabinet last time in June 2022. So, this was the second reshuffle of his Cabinet in this term.

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  • Rare rat rescued from hotel in Odisha

    Rare rat rescued from hotel in Odisha

    Mohana: A rare species of rat was rescued by the officials of Forest Department from a hotel in Odisha’s Gajapati district on Sunday.

    Based on a tip off, a special team of Chandragiri Forest Range conducted a raid on Hotel Rajput situated at Luhagudi Chhaka of the district and rescued the rare species of rat, which was locked inside a cage.

    Apart from rescuing the rat, owner of the hotel, Bharat Bisoyee, was also detained on the charge of illegally keeping the rats. Currently, he is undergoing interrogation.

    As per the in Schedule-I under the Wildlife Act 1972, it is illegal to keep such wildlife.

    Meanwhile, the forest department has filed a case in this connection, informed Paralakhemundi Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) adding that the rare rat will be sent to the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar after some medical check-up.

  • Superfast Express train’s engine gets detached, Runs without coaches in Odisha

    Superfast Express train’s engine gets detached, Runs without coaches in Odisha

    Jaleswar: Five coaches of the Puri-Howrah Superfast Express train detached from the engine near Nekurseni railway station on West Bengal border late Saturday night. The passengers were all safe, said sources.

    According to sources, the train engine detached from the coaches and run for over 500 meters after which it stopped.

    Though no one was injured in this incident, it triggered panic among passengers.

    The Railway officials immediately rushed to the spot and reattached the bogies to the train running from Puri district of Odisha to West Bengal’s Howrah.

    The train was finally fixed and left the station after five hours following the completion of the necessary repair work.

  • Odisha Royal family dispute: Dehradun police registers case against five people

    Odisha Royal family dispute: Dehradun police registers case against five people

    Balangir: The Dehradun police has registered a case against five people on the basis of a complaint by Balangir Royal family’s daughter-in-law Adrija Manjari pertaining to allegations of domestic violence, dowry harassment and an attempt to murder against her in-laws.

    A case has also been filed against Adrija Manjari’s husband Arkesh Narayan Singhdeo. According to Adrija’s complaint, her husband and some employees were torturing and beating her. Adrija filed a complaint at the Dehradun police station and met the police and asked for protection.

    Dehradun SSP Dilip Singh Kunwar has said that the case will be investigated by CO Rajpur.

    Adrija Manjari is the granddaughter of former PM Vishwanath Pratap Singh. Whereas, Arkesh is the younger son of Anang Uday Singhdeo. She got married into the royal family’s prince Arkesh Narayan Singhdeo in 2017.

    In 2019, Arkesh was the BJ MLA candidate of Balangir assembly constituency. At this time, Adrija was campaigning with her husband. Their marital world was visibly happy and joyous. Now there is a family dispute.

  • Youth beaten to death in Ganjam: 2 more people arrested

    Youth beaten to death in Ganjam: 2 more people arrested

    Polasara: Two more persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in thrashing a man to death and making the video of the entire incident viral on social media in Polsara of Ganjam district.

    Earlier, five persons were arrested in connection with the case that took place at Chingudighai under Purusottampur police station of Ganjam district.

    Reports say, Sahoo was found roaming in the village when some villagers spotted and asked him about his identity. Suspecting that he had come to the village for robbery, the villagers tied him to an electric pole and thrashed him mercilessly, leading to his death.

    A video of the incident has reportedly gone viral on social media platforms.

    The body of the youth has been sent for postmortem, said reports. The exact cause of death will be ascertained once the postmortem report is published.

    After the man died, the villagers dumped his body under a tree near a local school, police said.

    Later, Sahoo’s brother filed a written complaint with the police regarding the incident.

  • Odisha Cabinet Reshuffle: Oath ceremony of new ministers tomorrow

    Odisha Cabinet Reshuffle: Oath ceremony of new ministers tomorrow

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet is all set for a reshuffle on Monday. The oath taking ceremony of new ministers is likely to take place at 9.30 AM on Monday at the Convention Centre of the Lok Seva Bhawan.

    Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal will administer the oath and office of secrecy to the new ministers.

    Prof Lal, who was scheduled to return from his native place in Haryana on Monday, has cut short his visit. He will be reaching Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

    It is pertinent to mention here that Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukha, School & Mass Education Minister and Labour Minister Srikanta Sahu resigned from their posts last week.

    Revenue and Disaster Management Department Pramila Mallick has been allocated the additional charge of the School & Mass Education and Labour Departments.

    Likewise, Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari has been given the additional charge of the Health Department after the murder of Naba Das.

    Therefore, now it is said that three MLAs will get the Ministers’ posts while a senior legislator will be appointed as the speaker of the house.

    After the resignation of Polasara MLA Srikanta Sahu from his minister post, discussion are going on that BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik may give a Minister post to one of the MLAs from the south Odisha. Bikram Keshari Arukha is expected to get it. However, Kabisuryanagar MLA Latika Pradhan and Berhampur MLA Bikram Panda are in the race.

    On the other hand, slain Naba Das from the Western Odisha was the Health Minister and as the State ruling party has been winning the by-elections in the Western Odisha, it is assumed that the BJD president may reward one of the MLAs of the Western Odisha. Buzz is also underway that Naba’s daughter Deepali Das, who got a historic win, may be given one of the fortpolios.

    As Naveen Patnaik is giving priority to the women, Deepali Das and Latika Pradhan are likely to get the minister posts.

    On the other hand, Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari is in the front of the race for the State assembly speaker’s post. Earlier, he was the speaker of the house between 2014 and 2017. However, if the seniority of the MLA is considered, MLAs Debi Prasad Mishra and Amar Prasad Satpathy are the strong contenders.