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  • Odisha’s Ganjam District Bags National Water Awards 2022

    Odisha’s Ganjam District Bags National Water Awards 2022

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Ganjam district has won the 4th National Water Awards 2022 as the best district in the country in water resources conservation and management.

    The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, announced the award. Ganjam collector Dibya Jyoti Parida was informed about the award by Pankaj Kumar, secretary of the department.

    Ganjam was selected as the best district for its achievement in augmenting irrigation potential, drainage and river rejuvenation, soil conservation and watershed management, plantation, water supply, conservation and treatment of waste water, climate resilience initiatives and other district level initiatives, according to a release of the ministry.

    To ensure efficient management of water resources, the Ganjam district administration has accorded top priority to conservation of water, groundwater recharge, efficient treatment and re-use of wastewater, massive plantation and mass sensitisation & capacity building in water conservation and management.

    It launched several projects in convergence with different departments like PR&DW Department, Water Resources, Irrigation, Forest, Horticulture, Agriculture, Ground Water, H&UD Department in this regard.

    Ganjam district will be presented a trophy and citation during an award giving ceremony in New Delhi.

    Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took to Twitter to congratulate Ganjam district administration on winning the National Water Awards. “Congratulations to Ganjam administration on winning National Water Awards, 2022 as the best district in water resources conservation & management. The award recognises exemplary work and efforts in the field of water resource management and conservation,” he said.

  • 2 Persons Killed In Separate Nor’wester Related Incidents In Odisha’s Nayagarh

    2 Persons Killed In Separate Nor’wester Related Incidents In Odisha’s Nayagarh

    Nayagarh: Two persons were killed in separate nor’wester related incidents in Odisha’s Nayagarh district on Tuesday.

    In the first incident, 4 members of a family were going in an auto-rickshaw on Khandapada-Khalisahi road in the district when they were caught in the heavy wind due to nor’wester. The auto-rickshaw driver stopped the vehicle under a tree due to the thunderstorm and heavy rain. All the four persons were inside the vehicle.

    Meanwhile, a big branch of the tree broke and fell on the auto-rickshaw. As the vehicle was crushed under the branch, a woman member of the family died on the spot while three others sustained critical injuries.

    The deceased woman was identified as Rashmita Nayak of Harijansahi under Kiajhari panchayat in Khandapada. The injured persons were admitted to district headquarters hospital at Nayagarh.

    In the second incident, an ice-cream vendor had taken shelter under a mango tree near Gania under Daspalla block due to the nor’wester. A branch of the tree snapped and fell on him due to heavy wind. He sustained injuries on head and started bleeding.

    The locals with the help of Fire personnel rescued him from under the branch and rushed him to the community health centre (CHC) at Gania. But the doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased was identified as Naba Khatua of Madhabareni village under Khandapada police limits.

  • Odisha’s SOA Honoured At IIIE’s Conference In Colombo

    Odisha’s SOA Honoured At IIIE’s Conference In Colombo

    Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) honoured Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University with the prestigious ‘Performance Excellence Award’ at its 23rd CEO’s Conference held at Colombo recently.

    Dr Amiya Behera, Chairman of the National Council of IIIE, called on SOA Founder President Prof. (Dr) Manojranjan Nayak here on Monday to present the award.

    IIIE has been consistently engaged in extensive and pioneering work in disseminating, fostering, developing and advancing the discipline of industrial engineering for more than six decades.

    The organisation’s flagship event held at Colombo from May 5 to 7 on the theme ‘Circular Economy and Strategic Sustainable Development’ served as a forum to recognise and honour organisations for their performance through the adoption of world-class best practices.

    Thought leaders, management gurus, ambassadors, noted academicians, media personalities, corporate leaders and dignitaries from across the world participated in the conference to share their ideas, exchange thoughts and deliberate on various research insights centring around the chosen theme.

  • Bidyut Kumar Swain From Odisha Appointed Member Of UPSC

    Bidyut Kumar Swain From Odisha Appointed Member Of UPSC

    Bhubaneswar: Bidyut Bihari Swain, a Gujarat cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, has been appointed as member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

    An official order, released by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, stated that the President has appointed Swain as member of UPSC. The tenure of Swain, who belongs to Odisha, will commence from the date he assumed the office, it added.

    “The term of his appointment will be regulated in accordance with the provisions of Article 316(2) of the Constitution of India and the conditions of the service will be governed by the UPSC (Members) Regulations, 1969,” the order further said.

  • 14 more Special Development Councils created to protect tribal culture & identity in Odisha

    14 more Special Development Councils created to protect tribal culture & identity in Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: With the aim to preserve and propagate the tribal culture and protect the unique identity of all tribal groups of the State, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced to create 14 Special Development Councils (SDCs).

    While attending a program at the Tribal Ground here in Unit 1 here today, the Odisha Chief Minister announced to create the new 14 SDCs for Angul, Bolangir, Balasore, Bargarh, Boudh, Devgarh, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nayagarh, and Sambalpur districts.

    The total number of the special development councils now rose to 23 from 9 following the Chief Minister’s announcement for creation of the 14 new SDCs.

    It is to be noted here that the Odisha government had created the first special development councils in 2017-18 for the preservation of tribal art, culture, and literature.

    “Earlier, 64 lakh people in 117 blocks of 9 districts of Odisha were involved in the special development councils and now it will be implemented in 172 blocks of 23 districts,” said the Chief Minister adding that the state government will spend Rs 223 crore in the financial year 2023-24.

    The Chief Minister announced that more than 80 lakh tribal people will participate in this program and work for the protection and development of their art and culture.

    “Tribal culture has a deep connection with Jagannath culture and emphasises the protection of nature and the environment. Worship of nature and brotherhood are the main basis of tribal culture,” Patnaik said during his address.

    The Chief Minister also launched a coffee table book on the Special Development Council in the presence of Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Chief Minister’s Personal Secretary (5T) VK Pandian, and other senior officials.

  • Fire breaks out at Gramya Bank in Delang

    Fire breaks out at Gramya Bank in Delang

    Puri: A fire reportedly took place at the Ghoradia branch of Gramya Bank in Delang area of Odisha’s Puri district this afternoon.

    According to sources, while the exact reason behind the fire is yet to be known, it is suspected that a shortcircuit might have caused the inferno.

    Important documents said to have been destroyed in the blaze, said sources adding that the bank was closed today as it is Sunday.

    On being informed, a team of cops from the Delang Police station and fire fighters from the Delang fire station immediately rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.

    Earlier in the day, a massive fire also broke out at the Regional Medical Research Centre’s (RMRC) campus in Bhubaneswar. The blaze took place at the storeroom of the RMRC.

    Though no loss of life was reported, different kinds of properties were gutted due to the fire mishap, which is suspected to be occurred due a short circuit.

    Four fire tenders rushed to the spot after getting information from the RMRC authorities and doused the blaze.

  • 6 Youths Arrested For Online Betting In Odisha’s Deogarh

    6 Youths Arrested For Online Betting In Odisha’s Deogarh

    Deogarh: Police have arrested 6 youths for allegedly running an online gambling racket in Odisha’s Deogarh district.

    According to sources, a team from the Model police station in Deogarh town conducted a raid on a rented house at Lalusahi where the racket was run by the six youths on Saturday.

    Besides arresting the youths, the police seized 12 smart phones, 21 SIM cards, 8 ATM cards, 3 bank passbooks, 10 account notebooks, Rs 5,200 in cash and 2 motorcycles.

    The youths had opened an office in the rented house and were luring the people by promising to earn money through online gambling, betting and lotteries. Several people had lost huge amount through betting, the sources said.

    The police have registered a case and started further investigation.

  • 4 critical in road accident in Balasore of Odisha

    4 critical in road accident in Balasore of Odisha

    Balasore: In an unfortunate incident, an accident has taken in Balasore district of Odisha on Saturday, said reliable reports.

    The accident took place near the Jagannath Rice Mill in Meitapur on National Highway No. 16 under Balasore District Police Station limits.

    A car collided with a truck, said reports. Furthermore it is worth mentioning that, four people were seriously injured in the accident.

    All the seriously injured have been rescued and admitted to the nearest medical center, said reliable reports.

    Earlier today, in a tragic incident, as many as three people have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Jajpur district of Odisha, said reliable reports.

    According to available information, the accident took place near the Kadei intersection of NH 16 Chandikhol Chattia road in Jajpur.

    In the unfortunate incident, as many as three people on the bike died on the spot due to a collision with an unknown vehicle.

    The accident happened late last night that is on Friday. The yet-to-be identified deceased persons are said to be from Dharmashala area of Jajpur.

    The Dharmashala police has reached the spot and is investigating further into the matter. The bodies have been seized and sent for postmortem.

    Detailed report awaited in this matter.

  • Deepali Das wins Jharsuguda By poll, by 48,619 votes

    Deepali Das wins Jharsuguda By poll, by 48,619 votes

    Jharsuguda: The candidate of the ruling party Deepali Das of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has won the elections in the Jharsuguda Constituency by-election said results on Saturday.

    BJD’s Deepali Das has won by 48,619 votes, said reports.

    It is worth mentioning that Deepali has won with a higher margin than her father, which is another added feather to her cap.

    Deepali has said that she is delighted about the fact that the people of Jharsuguda have shown faith in her.

    The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was seen leading in Odisha’s Jharsuguda Constituency by election against its nearest rival, BJP in all the rounds.

    After completing all the formalities, the Jharsuguda returning officer will formally announce the bypoll results and hand over certificate to the winning candidate, informed the Odisha Chief Election Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal.

    Counting of votes began at 8 a.m. on Saturday amid tight security at Jharsuguda Engineering School.

    Counting is being conducted on 14 tables. As votes polled in 253 booths will be counted, there will be 18 full rounds and another partial round.

    Three-lawyer security arrangements have been made in and around the counting centre. It was expected that the counting would be completed between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., they said.

    A total of 79.21 per cent of 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the bypoll held on May 10.

    The byelection was held following the murder of sitting MLA and the then Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on January 29 this year.

  • Acid attack on mentally-challenged youth in Talcher of Odisha!

    Acid attack on mentally-challenged youth in Talcher of Odisha!

    Talcher: In a shocking act, a mentally challenged youth has been attacked with acid in Talcher area of Angul district of Odisha on Saturday.

    It seemed as if all humanity has been lost. The incident has been reported from NTPC market area of ​​Talcher’s Kanha block in Angul.

    According to available information, Sridhar Mohapatra (45) a resident of Chendipada police station, Kotchapada village had lost his mental stability for more than 20 years.

    He used to take shelter at various places such as the NTPC bus stand, the temple or the roadside shops. It is worth mentioning that Sridhar was a very familiar face in the market.

    Sometimes he used to clean the area in the front of the shop in return of which the shopkeepers used to offer him food.

    However, while he was walking in the market yesterday, a young man identified as Lakin Biswal allegedly threw acid on him. It is worth mentioning that his back got completely burnt due to this act.

    He fell seriously ill due to the acid attack, it is worth mentioning that some social workers rescued him and admitted him to the hospital.

    Such an inhuman act against a mentally-challenged youth has been strongly condemned in the local area. However, why the acid attack took place is yet to be ascertained said reports.