India's Response to Nepal's New Currency Note Featuring Disputed Territories
New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, criticized Nepal for its unilateral action in introducing a new Nepalese Rupee 100 currency note featuring three disputed Indian territories. Speaking at an event in Bhubaneswar, Jaishankar stated that Nepal's move wouldn't alter the diplomatic situation between the two countries. Jaishankar emphasized that India and Nepal were in discussions about their boundary matters through an established platform. He mentioned that Nepal's unilateral measures wouldn't change the situation or the reality on the ground.On Friday, Nepal announced the printing of a new Nepalese Rupee 100 currency note featuring a map showing the disputed territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani. India has previously termed this move as untenable and an artificial enlargement. Nepal's government spokesperson, Rekha Sharma, informed the media that the decision to redesign the currency note was made during the cabinet meetings held on April 25 and May 2.Diplomatic tensions between Nepal and India escalated in 2020 after Nepal updated its map to include the three disputed territories. The move was made by Nepal's Ministry of Land Management, with the Department of Survey claiming to have incorporated the territories with accurate scale, projection, and coordinate system. However, India had already included these territories in its November 2019 map. The situation worsened further after the inauguration of a road linking Kailash Mansarovar via Lipulekh on May 8, 2020. Nepal objected to this move and handed over a diplomatic note to India. Prior to this, Nepal had raised objections to India's unilateral decision to construct the road.In response to Nepal's objections, India's External Affairs Ministry clarified that the road passing through Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district lies entirely within Indian territory. Nepal shares a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Sikkim. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: India Will Not Coerce Capture of PoK NADA Suspends Wrestler Bajrang Punia for Failure to Provide Dope Test Bakshish Singh Beaten to Death Over Alleged Sacrilege at Gurdwara in Punjab
Modi, Nadda on two-day Odisha visit from Sunday
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J P Nadda will arrive in Bhubaneswar on Sunday on their two-day visit to Odisha. PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Odisha capital around 9.30 pm and will make a night halt at Raj Bhavan. He will address election rallies at Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man Attempts To Kill Wife After Failing In One-Sided Love With Her Elder Sister
Bhubaneswar: After failing in one-sided love with his wifes elder sister, a man attempted to remove the obstacle by trying to killing his wife in Bhubaneswar. The man hit the womans scooty with his pick-up van and dragged her for about 500 meters in Infocity area of the capital city. According to sources, the [] The post Man Attempts To Kill Wife After Failing In One-Sided Love With Her Elder Sister appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
PM Modi, BJP Chief Nadda Embark on Two-Day Odisha Sojourn from Sunday
PM Modi, BJP Chief Nadda Embark on Two-Day Odisha Sojourn from Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J P Nadda will arrive in Bhubaneswar on Sunday on their two-day visit to Odisha. PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Odisha capital around 9.30 pm and will make a night halt at Raj Bhavan. He will address election rallies at Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Monday, a BJP leader said. PM Modi will again come to the state on May 10, when he will lead a road show in Bhubaneswar. On the following day, he would address an election rally in Bolangir, he said. Odisha Police have tightened security arrangements for the PM's visit on Sunday. Tight security will be ensured from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Raj Bhavan on Sunday evening, a police officer said. Nadda, on the other hand, is slated to reach Bhubaneswar this afternoon. He is scheduled to release the election manifesto of the state unit of the BJP in Bhubaneswar around 3 pm. The BJP president will also hold meetings with party leaders and workers in Bhubaneswar and neighbouring Cuttack to discuss the party's strategies for the ensuing Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. The state will go to polls from May 13 to June 1.
CMs new poll pitch: Is Naveen good?
KORAPUT/BERHAMPUR/BHUBANESWAR: In a marked shift from the Apana mane khushi ta (Are you happy about with the government) pitch, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seems to be making a bid to turn the focus on himself during these elections. While campaigning in four southern districts on Saturday, the party supremo departed from his earlier style of electioneering and wanted to know more about himself and the performance of schemes introduced by his government. At Majhiguda in Nabarangpur, Naveen began his address by asking the gathering Naveen Patnaik bhala ki? (Is Naveen Patnaik good?). As people gathered there stood up from their seats and responded in affirmative, the chief minister went on asking Apana mane bhala achhanti ta (Are you all good?). The BJD president lambasted the BJP stating the Opposition is telling lies and spreading misinformation. Its leaders are shedding crocodile tears. They are not supporting development in the state. Bless me and BJDs MLA and MP candidates, he said. Highlighting various schemes launched by the BJD government in the state, the chief minister said his government has been ensuring welfare of 4.5 crore people of Odisha with a battery of schemes and people-friendly initiatives. Be it Mamata, KALIA, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), Mission Shakti or other welfare programmes, all are aimed at upliftment of the people in the state, he said. Naveen also tried to strike a chord with the people by asking 11 questions on whether the welfare schemes launched by the state government are good and whether they were getting the benefits. Are the BSKY, Mamata, Mission Shakti, KALIA, Puri Parikrama project, Laxmi Bus, school transformation and Nua-O scholarship schemes good?, he questioned the public and sought their blessings to continue the programmes in future. After addressing the meeting in Nabarangpur district, the BJD supremo addressed three massive election rallies at OMP ground in Koraput, Tikiri in Rayagada district and Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district. Addressing a meeting at Paralakhemundi under Berhampur parliamentary constituency, the chief minister urged people not to vote for a thief. Without taking the name of the BJP candidate, he said, Dont give your vote to a thief. 5T chairman VK Pandian listed out welfare schemes and sought votes for BJD candidates to continue the development agenda of the chief minister, who he said is working day and night for development of the state.
PM Modi To Visit Odisha Today, Security Tightened In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of elections in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha today. He is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar at 9.30 pm today. According to official reports, he will stay in Bhubaneswar today. For his arrival, security has been tightened in the temple city. Reportedly, tight security arrangements has [] The post PM Modi To Visit Odisha Today, Security Tightened In Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
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CM: Oppn spreading lies on lack of devpt
Another Cong candidate opts out of poll fray
BHUBANESWAR, May 4: Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty has declined to contest the elections and returned the party ticket alleging lack of funding from the party. Mohanty, daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty in a mail to AICC general secretary (organization) K C Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency has been hit hard because the party has denied funding. She alleged that AICC Odisha in-charge Ajoy Kumar [] The post Another Cong candidate opts out of poll fray appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Denied Funding, Congress Leader Returns LS Ticket
Bhubaneswar: Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty has declined to contest the elections and returned the party ticket alleging lack of funding from the party. Mohanty, daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty in a mail to AICC general secretary (organization) K C Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency has been hit hard because the party has denied funding. She alleged that AICC Odisha in-charge Ajoy Kumar categorically asked her to fight from her own resources. I was a salaried professional journalist who entered electoral politics 10 years ago. I have given all I have into my campaign in Puri. I tried a public donation drive to support my campaign for progressive politics without much success. I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum, she mentioned. As she was not able to raise funds on her own, the Congress leader had approached all senior leaders including the partys central leadership for funds for an impactful campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency. It is clear that only fund crunch is holding us back from a winning campaign in Puri. I regret that without party funding, it won't be possible to carry out the campaign in Puri. I, therefore, return the party ticket for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency herewith, she said in her mail to the AICC. However, Mohanty said she will remain a loyal Congress worker and her leader is Rahul Gandhi.
Canada incidents mostly due to their internal politics: Jaishankar
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said what is happening in poll-bound Canada over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is mostly due to their internal politics and nothing to do with India. Jaishankar said this while replying to a question on why Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticizing India. While interacting with senior journalists during a visit here, he also said the country needs a strong and active Prime Minister like Narendra Modi in order to bring further reforms in various sectors to make a Viksit Bharat (developed India). India's image globally is now actually much much higher than it had been ever Canada is an exception. You see the different country heads are praising Bharat and its Prime Minister, the external affairs minister said. He said a section of pro-Khalistan people are using Canada's democracy, creating a lobby and have become a vote bank. The ruling party in Canada has no majority in Parliament and some parties depend on pro-Khalistan leaders, he said. We have convinced them several times not to give visa, legitimacy or political space to such people which is causing problems for them (Canada), for us and also for our relationship, Jaishankar said. But the Canadian government has not done anything, Jaishankar said, adding that India sought the extradition of 25 people, most of whom are pro-Khalistan, but they did not pay any heed. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of the potential involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar. India has dismissed Trudeau's charges as absurd and motivated. Canada did not give any proof. They do not share any evidence with us in certain cases, police agencies also do not cooperate with us. It is their political compulsion in Canada to blame India. As election is coming in Canada, they indulge in vote bank politics, the external affairs minister said. He said the Indian Prime Minister is regarded highly by many country heads. Recently, the prime minister of a Pacific country touched the feet of Modi while the Australian PM calls Modi as Boss. Even (US) President Biden wanted to know the secret of Modi's popularity, Jaishankar said.
Bureaucrats running BJD, 'outsiders' in CMO trying to capture Odisha: BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan
BJD faces unprecedented public revolt under Naveen Patnaik as outsiders led by V K Pandian threaten Odia identity and state power. Dharmendra Pradhan warns of challenges in 2024 elections.
PM Modis 10 Years of Reign Has Laid a Strong Foundation for Viksit Bharat
Bhubaneswar: External affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Saturday said the past ten years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a phase of laying a strong foundation for making India a strong nation and the next five years will be dedicated to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat in the next 25 years which is now known as Amrit Kaal. In 2014, Narendra Modi sought five years for BJP to serve the nation. As Prime Minister he delivered on all fronts starting from salvaging the nation from an utter state of despair to hope and aspiration. People of all sections were taken up. Country made progress on all sectors and an economy boomed. People appreciated PM Modis performances and blessed him with another term in 2019. Now, after 10 years, peoples trust in him has doubled and they have reposed faith in his leadership to take the country on the path of progress to reach our goal of Viksit Bharat, he said during an interaction with editors of different newspapers and television channels. Speaking on the foreign policy of India, Jaishankar said India is playing the role of a peace-broker across the globe as the world leaders trust the country's leadership. Now, you see turmoil in different parts of the world. The Russia-Ukraine war, the tension in Gaza following the terrorist attack on Israel and the more recent Israel-Iran conflicts have created tensions in those regions, besides affecting the world order. However, during such critical times, whenever leaders of all these countries have looked to India to play its role to ease the tension, our country has obliged in the best possible manner, said the minister. Stating that Indias foreign policy was on the right track, Jaishankar said the country had succeeded in asserting itself in the global platform as one of the forward-looking countries. On the strained relationship with Canada, Jaishankar said, Our relationship with Canada and its Prime Minister is not the same as with other nations. You can see Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as an exception. Whats the reason? Some people who profess Khalistani ideology have made use of that democracy and formed a lobby and vote bank. Some parties in Canada, some parties in that country feel that if they maintain good relationships with these people, it will benefit. Its all about vote bank politics in Canada. Now, the matter is more serious because the Trudeau government lacks a majority in the parliament. The leaders of other political parties on whom Trudeau is dependent are pro-Khalistani. The minister said though India wrote to Canada for extradition of 25 Khalistani leaders, the latter did not take any action on that. To a query, Jaishankar said Odisha should have a BJP government to carry forward the development of the Narendra Modi government. I concur what Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that Odisha has not progressed much in the past two decades despite it having huge mineral resources. We need to have a young person with a sharp outlook to lead the state, he observed. Jaishankar is currently on a two-day trip to Odisha to interact with the intellectuals, journalists and BJP party workers.
Pradhan emphasizes trust in PM Modi for India's growth. Criticizes Naveen Patnaik's governance failures and lack of democratic principles. Advocates for Odisha's development and restoration of Odia pride under BJP leadership, rejecting electoral alliances.
PM likely to lead roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lead a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10, party leader Aparajita Sarangi said on Saturday. In a post on X, Sarangi, the MP of Bhubaneswar, urged the people to extend a grand welcome to the prime minister. Also ReadModi doesnt think about country from broader view: Sharad Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha needs corruption-free government to utilise its vast resources: Jaishankar
Bhubaneswar: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Saturday said Odisha needs a good governance, corruption-free government to properly utilise the states vast and rich resources. Despite huge and rich mineral resources, Odisha is lagging in many sectors of development, Jaishankar said while addressing a press conference here. The Union Minister arrived here Saturday on a []
BJD, BJP spar as polls draw closer
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the BJP candidate for Odishas Sambalpur constituency, Friday exuded confidence that his party will win all the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Addressing a press meet here, the Union Minister said, Last time, the BJP secured 38 per cent votes and our opponent got 42 per cent. The []
India not xenophobic, we are one of the most open, pluralistic societies: EAM to Bidens remark
New Delhi, May 4 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday dismissed US President Joe Bidens xenophobic remark for India, saying India is not xenophobic and is one of the most open and pluralistic societies in the world. Attending a media meet in Bhubaneswar, the EAM, while answering a question about Bidens remark terming... The post India not xenophobic, we are one of the most open, pluralistic societies: EAM to Bidens remark first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
PM Modi to Embark on Bhubaneswar Roadshow on May 10
PM Modi to Embark on Bhubaneswar Roadshow on May 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lead a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10, party leader Aparajita Sarangi said on Saturday. In a post on X, Sarangi, the MP of Bhubaneswar, urged the people to extend a grand welcome to the prime minister. The roadshow will cover three assembly segments in the city -- Ekamra-Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar North and Bhubaneswar Central. It will begin at Fire Station Square around 9 pm and culminate at Jayadev Vihar. Sarangi is seeking a re-election from the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency. She held a meeting with the party's candidates for the seven assembly seats that form the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituency and discussed the preparations for the roadshow. Meanwhile, the PM is scheduled to address election rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on Monday. State BJP vice-president Golak Mohapatra said he is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on Sunday night. Berhampur, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, and Koraput will go to the polls on May 13, while Bhubaneswar will vote on May 25. Police said elaborate security arrangements have been made in Bhubaneswar for the PM's latest visit. DCP Prateek Singh said the PM will land at the Bhubaneswar airport at 9.30 pm on Sunday, and then he will head to the Raj Bhavan where he will spend the night.
Canada incidents mostly their internal politics: Jaishankar
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said what is happening in poll-bound Canada over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is mostly due to their internal politics and nothing to do with India. Jaishankar said this while replying to a question on why Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticizing India. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Original Headline: HIGHLIGHTS Revised Headline: Match Highlights: Key Moments and Plays
Original Headline: HIGHLIGHTS Revised Headline: Match Highlights: Key Moments and Plays Following are the top stories at 9 pm NATION ELN92 ELECTIONS-BJP-LD LOVELY ****Former Delhi Cong leaders, including Arvinder Singh Lovely, join BJP New Delhi: Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP on Saturday along with a few other leaders, including former MLAs Raj Kumar Chauhan, Neeraj Basoya and Naseeb Singh.**** ELN91 ELECTIONS-BH-LD MODI ****At Bihar rally, Modi targets Lalu on Godhra incident, oppn parties on quotas Darbhanga (Bihar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday charged RJD president Lalu Prasad, the BJPs principal opponent in Bihar, with having tried to ''shield'' those guilty in two-decade-old Godhra train burning incident and put blame on kar sevaks.**** ELN73 ELECTIONS-JH-MODI-LD CORRUPTION **** All those who indulged in corruption will face legal action in next five years: PM Modi Sisai (Jharkhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the NDA government has unmasked corrupt forces, and all those who indulged in corruption would face action under law in the next five years.**** DEL21 CBI-NUH GANGRAPE-SENTENCE ****Nuh gangrapes, double murder case: Four convicts sentenced to death by CBI court New Delhi: A special CBI court in Haryana's Panchkula awarded the death sentence to four convicts in the 2016 Nuh gangrapes and double murder case on Saturday, officials said.**** BOM7 MH-SITHARAMAN-ROHITH VEMULA ****Rahul Gandhi should apologise for `politicising' Rohith Vemula's suicide: Sitharaman Pune: Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should apologise for ''politicising'' the suicide of Rohith Vemula, the University of Hyderabad student who died in 2016, as police in a state ruled by his own party has now said that it was not a ''Dalit' issue''.**** DEL19 JK-LD FIRING ****Terrorists open fire on two security vehicles in J-K's Poonch, 5 soldiers injured Jammu: Five security personnel were injured after terrorists opened fire on two vehicles, including one belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF), in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Saturday, officials said.**** MDS17 KA-LD REVANNA ****Karnataka MLA Revanna taken into custody in kidnap case Bengaluru: Karnataka JD(S) MLA H D Revanna was taken into custody on Saturday by sleuths of the Special Investigation Team, minutes after a court here rejected his anticipatory bail plea in a kidnapping case, officials said.**** ELN97 ELECTIONS-BJP-RAHUL ****Cong believes in 'beta bachao, beta badhao': BJP on Rahul Gandhi's Rae Bareli nomination New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday took a swipe at the Congress over Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, saying the opposition party seems to believe in ''beta bachao, beta badhao'' (save son, promote son).**** ELN57 ELECTIONS-OD-CONG-LD CANDIDATE ****Denied party funding, Congress Puri LS candidate Sucharita Mohanty returns ticket Bhubaneswar: Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty has declined to contest the elections and returned the party ticket alleging lack of funding from the party.**** BOM5 GJ-RADICAL-ARRESTED ****Gujarat cops arrest maulvi; unearth plan to kill Hindu leader, threaten TV channel editor, MLA Surat: A man was arrested in Surat in Gujarat on Saturday for allegedly planning to murder the leader of a Hindu organisation and threatening the chief editor of Sudarshan television channel as well BJP's Telangana MLA Raja Singh and the party's former spokesperson Nupur Sharma in connivance with his handlers from Pakistan and Nepal, a senior police official said.**** CAL8 MG-LYNCHING ****Two lynched in Meghalaya after teen alleges rape attempt Shillong: Two persons were lynched in Meghalaya's Eastern West Khasi Hills district for allegedly trying to rape an 18-year-old woman, police said on Saturday.**** MDS18 KL-CUSTODIAL DEATH-CBI-LD ARRESTS ****Tanur custodial death case: CBI arrests four Kerala policemen Malappuram/Kochi: The CBI on Saturday arrested four civil police officers accused of torturing to death a man arrested for alleged possession of synthetic drugs in August last year near Tanur here, police sources said.**** LEGAL LGD5 SCBA-WOMEN'S RESERVATION ****SCBA raises concern over SC order to reserve posts for women in lawyers' body executive committee New Delhi: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has passed a resolution stating that the Supreme Court's directive to reserve posts for women in the executive committee of the lawyers' body ''impinged'' on its independence.**** LGD4 SC-NITHARI-KOLI ****Nithari killings: SC agrees to hear plea of victim's father against acquittal of Surendra Koli New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Allahabad High Court's order acquitting Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case.**** FOREIGN FGN32 LANKA-JAPAN-LD MOUS ****Japan insists Sri Lanka should sign MoUs early for debt restructuring Colombo: The restoration of stability and economic development of Sri Lanka, located strategically in the Indian Ocean, is essential for the stability and prosperity of the entire Indo-Pacific region, the visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said here on Saturday.**** FGN27 UK-MAYOR ****Sadiq Khan on course to be re-elected Mayor of London London: Sadiq Khan, the Pakistani-origin Labour Party candidate in the race to be re-elected London Mayor for a third term, looked set on Saturday to register a decisive victory, as the local election results from England and Wales continued to reflect a strong swing in favour of the Opposition party. By Aditi Khanna **** FGN23 PAK-ATC-WARRANTS ****Arrest warrants for 14 suspects in May 9 riots case, Imran Khans party leaders granted pre-arrest bail Lahore: A Pakistan court here has issued bailable arrest warrants for 14 suspects, who are on bail, for skipping trial proceedings of two cases related to the May 9 riots while granting pre-arrest bail to two former leaders of incarcerated former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khans party, a media report said on Saturday.****
PM Modi to visit Odisha twice in a gap of 4 days to hold poll rallies, road shows
Bhubaneswar: Keen to wrest power from the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making its last ditch effort to see that the party gets an absolute majority in the forthcoming polls for the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The saffron party has lined up almost all the top guns, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah, to add further momentum to the party's ongoing high-decibel campaign. The party is also eying to win at least 16 of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The polls for Lok Sabha and Odisha Legislative Assembly will be held simultaneously in four phases - on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha twice in a gap of four days to campaign for the party candidates. He will have two poll rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6 and a road show in Bhubaneswar on May 10. In Berhampur, the BJP has fielded Pradeep Panigrahy, a one-time close aide of Odisha CM and BJD president Naveen Pantaik, who quit the party recently and joined the saffron party. In Nabarangpur, the party has landed former Lok Sabha member Balabhadra Majhi. According to political observers, the PMs visits to the state in a short interval of four days shows the BJPs seriousness to fight the Lok Sabha and Odisha Legislative Assembly elections. The BJP has been desperately trying since 2009 to form its government in the state by unseating the 24-year-old BJD government. However, it has not succeeded in its attempt as it lacked orgnisational bases. The party has lined up a battery of its central leaders this time to canvas for the party candidates. It clearly indicates, it wants to leave no stone unturned to capture power in the state, said Prasanna Mohanty, a political analyst. Sources said the PM will have at least six election rallies in Odisha by May 30.
Our GDP is at 7 pc, check others: EAM refutes US Presidents xenophobic remark
Bhubaneswar, May 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday refuted US President Joe Bidens xenophobia remark and argued that Indias economic growth is at 7 per cent which is higher than many other countries. Jaishankar reiterated that India is the most open, pluralistic and diverse society not xenophobic. We are the most open society, till date I have never seen such an open society, such a pluralistic society, such a diverse society, so I would say that we are [] The post Our GDP is at 7 pc, check others: EAM refutes US Presidents xenophobic remark appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rainfall, Thundershower Likely In Some Parts Of Odisha In Next 7 Days
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department on Saturday informed that light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur across several districts of Odisha in the next 7 days. Heat Wave conditions prevailed at one or two places over the districts of MAYURBHANJ, KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI, GAJAPATI, BOUDH, JAGATSINGHPUR & GANJAM of Odisha. Dry weather prevailed over the [] The post Rainfall, Thundershower Likely In Some Parts Of Odisha In Next 7 Days appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Four Odisha Lok Sabha Seats Witness Contest of 17 Crorepatis
Four Odisha Lok Sabha Seats Witness Contest of 17 Crorepatis Bhubaneswar, May 4 (PT) Of the 37 candidates in the fray for the four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha going to the polls on May 13, as many as 17 are crorepatis, according to a report. The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said a total of 37 candidates are in the fray for the Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Koraput and Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituencies, of which 17 (46 per cent) candidates have declared their assets worth more than Rs 1 crore. The BJP and BJD candidates for the four Lok Sabha seats are crorepatis. Three Congress nominees, four independent candidates, one from Bharatiya Bikash Parishad and another from Naba Bharata Nirmana Seva Party have also announced their properties worth over Rs 1 crore, according to the ADR report. With total assets of Rs 41.89 crore, the BJP candidate for the Kalahandi LS seat, Malvika Devi is the richest candidate. She was followed by independent candidate for the Berhampur constituency, V Chandra Shekhar (Rs 28.70 crore) and Bharatiya Bikash Parishad nominee for Berhampur, Rajendra Dalabehera (Rs 10.30 crore). As per the report, the SUCI(C) candidate for the Koraput MP seat, Pramila Pujari is the poorest candidate. Pujari declared that she has assets of only Rs 20,625. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, the BJP nominee for Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency, has the highest liabilities worth Rs 3.82 crore. Similarly, 14 (38 per cent) candidates have declared their educational qualification to be between class 5 and 12 passed, while 22 (59 per cent) candidates have declared they are graduates. One candidate has declared himself to be just literate. Out of 37 candidates, only seven are female. Besides, 10 (27 per cent) candidates have declared their age to be between 25 to 40 years while 23 (62 per cent) candidates are in the age group of 41 to 60 years. There are four (11 per cent) candidates whose age is between 61 and 70 years. As many as seven (19 per cent) candidates have declared they have criminal cases pending against them, the report said.
EAM S Jaishankar in Odisha on two-day visit
Bhubaneswar: In the run-up to the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, Union External Affairs Minister and BJP leader S Jaishankar Saturday landed in Bhubaneswar on a two-day visit to the state. Jaishankar will address an intellectual meeting in Bhubaneswar in the evening and attend a party meeting in Cuttack Sunday. The Union Minister []
Mohammedean's David, Aizawl's Lalrinzuala Feature in 26-Member India Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Mohammedean's David, Aizawl's Lalrinzuala Feature in 26-Member India Squad for World Cup Qualifiers Four I-League players were among a 26-member probables list announced on Saturday by India coach Igor Stimac for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Joint Qualification round two matches against Kuwait and Qatar. Mizoram's 23-year-old forward David Lalhlansanga, who played a key role in Mohammedan Sporting's I-League triumph and securing a promotion to the top-tier ISL, has found his name in the forward lineup boasting the talismanic Sunil Chhetri. Aizawl FC's forward Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia was also included alongside Real Kashmir defender Muhammad Hammad and Inter Kashi midfielder Edmund Lalrindika. With Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC playing the ISL final, players of the two ISL heavyweights are expected to be named in the second list of probables to be announced ''in a few days'', the AIFF stated. India will begin training camp in Bhubaneswar on May 10. The Blue Tigers will take on Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6 before travelling to face Qatar in Doha on June 11 in their last two matches of Group A. India are currently placed second in the group, with four points from as many matches. The top two teams in the group will qualify for round three of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and also book their berth at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027. India probables: Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Defenders: Amey Ganesh Ranawade, Jay Gupta, Lalchungnunga, Muhammad Hammad, Narender, Nikhil Poojary, Roshan Singh Naorem. Midfielders: Brandon Fernandes, Edmund Lalrindika, Imran Khan, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Mahesh Singh Naorem, Mohammad Yasir, Nandhakumar Sekar, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Vibin Mohanan. Forwards: David Lalhlansanga, Jithin Madathil Subran, Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia, Parthib Gogoi, Rahim Ali, Sunil Chhetri.
Oppositions are lying, says CM Naveen Patnaik while addressing public in Koraput
Bhubaneswar: BJD supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik kicked off political campaign for the party in Koraput on Saturday. He attended a public meeting at the OMP Ground in Koraput where thousands of people welcomed him. Naveen thanked the people for coming and attending the meeting in huge numbers despite the scorching heat. [] The post Oppositions are lying, says CM Naveen Patnaik while addressing public in Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Debasis Nayak Joins Congress In Odisha After Being Denied Ticket By BJP
Bhubaneswar: Former Bari MLA and Odisha BJP leader Debasis Nayak joined the Congress party after being denied ticket from BJP. The senior political leader joined the Indian National Congress in the presence of Odisha Congress in-charge Ajoy Kumar and other leaders including former OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik at a programme in Bhubaneswar. Nayak won from [] The post Debasis Nayak Joins Congress In Odisha After Being Denied Ticket By BJP appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Denied funding, Congs Puri candidate returns ticket
Bhubaneswar: Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency, Sucharita Mohanty, has returned her party ticket after being denied party funding to support her campaign in the election. In an email to AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, Mohanty stated that her campaign in Puri parliamentary constituency has been severely affected as the party in-charge for []
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Congress Lok Sabha Candidate From Puri Sucharita Mohanty Returns Ticket
Bhubaneswar: In a shock to Congress, Lok Sabha candidate Sucharita Mohanty from Puri returned her party ticket after being denied fund for campaigning. Her campaign in the parliamentary constituency has been hit hard due to non-allotment of funds and this promoted her to take this decision, sources said. In a letter to AICC general [] The post Congress Lok Sabha Candidate From Puri Sucharita Mohanty Returns Ticket appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
BHUBANESWAR: In a major setback to Congress ahead of polls, party's Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sucharita Mohanty has announced her withdrawal from the electoral race, returning her ticket for the parliamentary constituency, Mohanty attributed her decision to a lack of funds and what she perceives as nomination of weaker candidates in some seats across the seven Assembly segments. I have returned the ticket because the party was not able to fund me. Another reason is that in some of the seats in 7 Assembly segments, winnable candidates have not been given the ticket. Instead, some weak candidates got the ticket. I couldn't contest, she said. In a letter addressed to AICC general secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, Mohanty expressed her greivance over the denial of funding from the party, stating that it severely hampered the Congress's campaign efforts in Puri. Despite launching a crowdfunding campaign and attempting to minimize campaign expenses, Mohanty failed to secure sufficient funds, leading her to seek support from the party's central leadership, which she claims was not forthcoming. #WATCH | Congress candidate from Puri parliamentary constituency Sucharita Mohanty says, I have returned the ticket because the party was not able to fund me. Another reason is that in some of the seats in 7 Assembly segments, winnable candidates have not been given the ticket. pic.twitter.com/xNpQslvDQy ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024 I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum. Since I couldn't raise funds on my own, I knocked at your's and all other doors of our Party's Central Leadership, urging them to commit the necessary Party funds for an impactful campaign in Puri Parliament Seat. The AICC Odisha in-charge Dr Ajoy Kumar Ji, however, categorically asked me to fend for myself, she wrote and added that without Party funding, it won't be possible for her to carry out the campaign in Puri. It is clear that only fund crunch is holding us back from a winning campaign in Puri. I, therefore, return the INC ticket for the Puri Parliamentary Constituency herewith, Mohanty stated. Worth noting is that voting for the Puri Lok Sabha seat and its seven assembly segments is scheduled for May 25, with the nomination deadline set for May 6. BJD candidate Arup Patnaik and BJP nominee Sambit Patra have already submitted their nomination papers.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Reaches Bhubaneswar For His 2-Day Visit To Odisha
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar reaches Bhubaneswar for his 2-day visit to Odisha. Jaishankar will address a press conference in the evening. He will attend a party workers meeting in Cuttack the next day. He is scheduled to attend various programmes in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur. Jaishankar met intellectuals and editors of [] The post External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Reaches Bhubaneswar For His 2-Day Visit To Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
CM Naveens Marathon Campaign In Four Southern Districts From Today
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal Supremo Naveen Patnaik will go for a marathon campaign in four southern districts of the state today. As per the schedule, Naveen is set to visit Nabarangpur, Koraput, Rayagada and Gajapati districts. He will seek votes for the partys Lok Sabha and Assembly candidates from these [] The post CM Naveens Marathon Campaign In Four Southern Districts From Today appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Woman Found Hanging Inside House In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: A woman was found hanging inside her rented house in a basti under Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Her family members alleged that she might have been murdered. The post Woman Found Hanging Inside House In Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
EAM S Jaishankar Arrives In Bhubaneswar For 2-Day Odisha Visit
Bhubaneswar: The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived at Bhubaneswar airport for 2 day Odisha visit. Jaishankar will address a press conference in the evening. He will attend a party workers meeting in Cuttack the next day. He is scheduled to attend various programmes in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur. The post EAM S Jaishankar Arrives In Bhubaneswar For 2-Day Odisha Visit appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
PM Modi to Hold Massive Election Rallies in Odisha on May 6
PM Modi to Hold Massive Election Rallies in Odisha on May 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J P Nadda are scheduled to visit Odisha over the next few days to campaign for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Modi is slated to address two political rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituencies on Monday, a party leader said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is also scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to the state from Saturday, during which he will meet intellectuals and journalists. Nadda, who had addressed a rally in Berhampur on April 28, will again visit Odisha on Sunday to chalk out election strategies, BJP state unit vice-president Golak Mohapatra told reporters here. ''The BJP chief will attend party programmes in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The EAM will be on a two-day visit to Odisha during which he will attend several events in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur,'' Mohapatra said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had launched the BJP's election campaign in Odisha on April 25 from Sonepur. Simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections will be held in Odisha in four phases from May 13.
Mercury to drop by 3-4C in next 48 hrs
Bhubaneswar: In a welcome respite from the blistering heatwave conditions prevailing in the state, the weather bureau predicted a significant drop of up to 3-4 degrees Celsius in the next 48 hours. Weather scientists at the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here told Orissa POST Friday that the sea wind from the []
EAM Jaishankar to visit Odisha on May 4
BHUBANESWAR: With only 10 days left for Odishas first phase election to Lok Sabha and Assembly, the BJP has lined up its star campaigners to undertake an aggressive campaign in the state. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is coming on a two-day visit to the state beginning Saturday. He is scheduled to meet editors of various media houses and later intellectuals on May 4 in Bhubaneswar. The next day he will interact with party workers in Cuttack, said state BJP vice-president Golak Mohapatra. This will be the first visit of Jaishankar to Odisha. National president of BJP JP Nadda is also coming on May 5. He is scheduled to meet party leaders in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. This will be the second visit of Nadda within a week.
After five years, elephant census to be held in Odisha from May 22
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha government will conduct the elephant census in the state from May 22 to 24 after a gap of seven years. Official sources in the Forest and Environment department said the All Odisha Elephant Estimation 2024 will be taken up across 43 divisions using direct count method and process for the same has been set in motion. The last jumbo census in the state had been undertaken way back in 2017, in which Odisha had recorded a total head count of 1,976, a marginal rise from the previous census figure of 1,954 in 2015. The department could not take up the exercise thereafter for multiple reasons, including cyclone Fani in May, 2019 and subsequent outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. However, rampant poaching, including in protected areas of Similipal Tiger Reserve, however, triggered apprehensions on the protection measures for the elephants necessitating the head count exercise for preparation of a better conservation plan. The state has lost close to 700 elephants in the last eight years. The state forest minister had informed the Assembly last year that a total of 698 jumbos perished between 2015 and 2023. Poaching, poisoning, electrocution, road accidents and train collisions have remained the major cause of elephant deaths in the state for years. For the census, a total of 1,136 machans will be constructed and used in addition to barracks, watch towers and other such establishments of the department for use by the census teams. While requisite training at all levels will be completed by May 15, census units with kits will take positions on the field by May 21 and continue the counting exercise for the next three days till May 24. The collected data will then be analysed at range, division and circle level and finally at the headquarters for arriving at the final figure, forest officials said.
Leopard count exercise kicks off in 51 forest divisions in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: As announced earlier, the state government has launched its own leopard enumeration to ascertain the exact population of the big cats in Odisha. The All Odisha Leopard Estimation is being carried out in 51 forest divisions across the state using trap camera technique as an indirect sighting method. As many as 3,312 trap cameras are being put to use for the purpose. The trap camera images of leopards obtained during the All Odisha Tiger Estimation Exercise, conducted between September 15 and January 31 will be used as reference for this exercise. Intensive monitoring for leopards will be carried out in tiger reserves where a pair of trap camera will be used in every 2km X 2km grid, while in other areas including wildlife sanctuaries five pairs of trap cameras will be installed in every 25 square km, an official from the department said. The Similipal Tiger Reserve sources said while camera traps have already been distributed for the enumeration, more will be used in places that could not be covered during the states tiger estimation exercise. The state government decided to conduct its own leopard census in March after the Status of Leopard in India 2022 report pointed out that leopard population in Odisha has recorded a significant decline. As per the report, the total number of leopards in the state in 2022 stood at 568 - around 192 less than the previous count of 760 in 2018. The fifth cycle of leopard population estimation, carried out by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII), in collaboration with state Forest departments, underlined that the major efforts of leopard population recovery in the state is restricted to tiger reserves.
Severe heatwave may spare first phase voting in Odisha, says IMD
BHUBANESWAR: Voters in the state may be spared the heat torture as the blistering conditions are expected to abate during the next couple of weeks. Odisha will vote in the last four legs of the general elections and it starts on May 13. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) which issued the extended range outlook for two weeks - May 3-9 and May 10-16 said isolated thunderstorm activity is expected in the state between May 10 and 16. This will likely push maximum day temperature below normal to near normal at many places during the period. Elections to four Lok Sabha seats - Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Koraput and Kalahandi and 28 Assembly constituencies will be held on May 13. Odisha is likely to get respite from heatwave from May 9 to 16 under the influence of rainfall and thundershower activity, said Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre scientist, Umasankar Das. Meanwhile, day temperature started dipping slightly and heatwave condition is expected to subside from next week onwards. The mercury is likely to dip gradually by 3 degree Celsius to 4 degree C at many places May 6 onwards due to rainfall and thundershower activity, said the Met office. Weather experts said moisture incursion from Bay of Bengal has strengthened and may trigger thundershowers next week. The thundershower activity will remain strong till May 11 but will take time for the mercury level to rise again. However, scorching heat will continue in parts of the state for two more days. Maximum day temperature is likely to remain above normal by 3 degree C to 4 degree C and heatwave expected to prevail in some places till Sunday. On the day, 26 places recorded 40 degree C or more and Boudh was the hottest at 44.6 degree C. After some respite for 24 hours, mercury level again witnessed a rise in Bhubaneswar as the city recorded 41.6 degree C. The day temperature in the capital was above normal by 3.9 degree C. Neighbouring Cuttack recorded 40.5 degree C and it was warmer by 3.2 degree C. The day temperature in the capital city is likely to remain around 40 degree C on Saturday.
Shambhavi Puraskar for two grassroots leaders of Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: The 11th Shambhavi Puraskar was awarded to activist Ranjit Majhi for his exceptional work in implementing Forest Rights Act (FRA). Social worker Sasmita Mangaraj was felicitated with the jury commendation certification for her work to empower women at the grassroots to ensure livelihood and self-reliance. Instituted by Bansidhar and Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF), the award and certificate were given away by chairperson of Maharashtra-based Mann Deshi Bank and Mann Deshi Foundation Chetna Sinha on Friday. Sinha said true change begins with a single act of courage and a small act of courage by silent heroes can become a capital for the poor. As we gather to honour the silent heroes of Odisha, let us remember that every small step towards social change creates ripples of hope and empowerment, she said. Apart from the award, Majhi received a cash reward of Rs 2,50,000 and Mangaraj Rs 50,000. Majhi has empowered forest-dwelling communities in 112 villages of Sundargarh district, helping them claim their rights over forest land and resources. He has also been working for conservation and regeneration of the forest ecosystem. Similarly, Mangaraj formed four SHG federations, 40 SHGs and engaged 400 beneficiaries in livelihood activities to help them gain financial independence. Trustee and founder CEO of BIPF, and chief of CSR (Special Initiatives), IMFA, Shaifalika Panda said it is the companys responsibility to be of service to the underserved and create a ripple effect of change towards social transformation. The Shambhavi Puraskar given to these grassroots leaders of Odisha will serve as a platform to further their vision and ambition toward collective growth, she said. Lt Gen CP Mohanty, the 42nd vice chief of Army Staff and member of Armed Forces Tribunal, Delhi, attended the event as guest of honour. The award was instituted in 2014 to encourage and inspire development by celebrating the achievements of silent pioneers who tirelessly work toward developing the community, a release from BIPF stated. Over the last decade, through Shambhavi Puraskar, BIPF has supported more than 20 changemakers.
Scientific probe led to conviction in two murders in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: At a time when forensic science is making rapid advancements, the city police utilised it wisely by leveraging scientific investigation methods to ensure two separate cases of murders ended in conviction. Owing to effective use of scientific evidence during the trial of one murder case each of Jatni and Chandrasekharpur police stations, life imprisonment was awarded to two persons, said a police officer. Jatni police had registered a case in June, 2021 and arrested one Sukanta Mallik for killing his wife inside their house. It was a tough challenge for the police as there were no eyewitnesses to the crime. Bhubaneswar DFSLs scientific officer Sushree Sabinaya along with her team visited the crime scene and detected blood on Malliks nails. The blood sample of Malliks wife were sent to State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL) here for DNA profiling. DFSL officials had also found fingerprints on the knife used in the murder. The fingerprints on the blood-stained knife matched with the fingerprints of Mallik during examination by the Finger Print Bureau. DNA test and fingerprint reports matched and the court considered them as conclusive evidences. Similarly, the sensational double murder case registered by Chandrasekharpur police in April, 2022 ended in conviction due to scientific investigation methods. Bijaya Kumar Sethi had murdered his wife and her sister using a sharp weapon. The forensic team had collected crucial evidences such as blood samples of the two women by using saline extract method as their bodies were in advanced stages of decomposition. Investigators faced a few other challenges during collection of evidences as Sethis hands were clean when he was arrested. However, investigators used chemicals like benzidine and traces of blood were successfully extracted from the nails and hands of Sethi. The blood extracted from his finger nails and blood samples of the two women were sent to SFSL for DNA profiling and they matched. The capacity of Bhubaneswar DFSL will be upgraded in terms of human resources and modern equipment to provide quality forensic service for probe of vital cases, said ACP Sarat Kumar Sahu.
Tipsy doctors road rage leaves two injured in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR: Doctor of a premier private hospital, allegedly driving under influence of alcohol, caused a series of mishaps along Sainik School Road here on Friday. Police said at least two persons sustained injuries in the accidents. The doctor was reportedly on his way to the hospital when alcohol took the better of him. Initial investigation revealed he took a turn towards Sainik School Road and hit two persons on an electric scooter. Two vehicles coming from behind then hit the doctors car. Police sources said some liquor bottles and cigarette packets were found in his car. The locals caught hold of the doctor and handed him over to the police. Preliminary investigation suggests the doctor was driving the car in an inebriated state. The vehicle has been seized and a case registered. He has been detained and further action will be initiated accordingly, said an officer of Saheed Nagar police station. Sources said the doctors car was damaged in the accident and police will thoroughly search his vehicle. The two persons who sustained injuries are undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. Police said, the doctor was employed with Apollo Hospitals. Despite continuous checking against drunk driving, such offences are frequently taking place in the capital city. A police officer asserted that the enforcement against various traffic violations has reduced the number of road accidents in Bhubaneswar. Around 5,696 people lost their lives in Odisha due to road accidents in 2023. Khurda is among the districts in the state which witnessed a rise in road accident-related fatalities in the last two years. Around 332 and 385 people were killed in road accidents in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
Orissa HC rejects bail pleas of three RTI activists for spreading fake news
CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of the three Right to Information (RTI) activists accused of spreading fake news related to the deployment of police personnel for the protection of VK Pandian, the chairman of 5T and close aide of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The three RTI activists - Pradip Pradhan, Prakash Dash and Srikant Pakal had filed anticipatory bail applications after cases were registered against them for allegedly committing forgery by using forged documents to spread fake news at the Saheed Nagar police station in Bhubaneswar on April 2. The number of police personnel deployed around Pandian was unusually as high as 74, the trio had informed at a press conference in Bhubaneswar on March 30. The information was obtained by exercise of RTI Act, it was claimed. But the state police administration had immediately dismissed the claim stating that no such reply was supplied to any RTI applicant. While rejecting the anticipatory bail applications, the single judge bench of Justice Chittaranjan Dash acknowledged the weight of the allegations against the petitioners, which prima facie establishes the accusations of forgery and misrepresentation of information obtained through the RTI Act. In the above premises, grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners would not serve the interests of justice, as there exists substantial material suggesting their involvement in grave misconduct under the alleged offences, Justice Dash observed. Justice Dash also said that the actions alleged not only violate the sanctity of the RTI Act but also erode public trust and reliance on the work conducted by RTI activists for promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.
BJD seeks action against IFS officer for poll code violation
BHUBANESWAR: Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra on Friday sought action against IFS officer Binay Srikant Pradhan for allegedly campaigning for Union Minister and BJPs Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency candidate Dharmendra Pradhan. This came a day after senior BJP leaders moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Mission Shakti secretary Sujata Karthikeyan accusing her of misusing authority. Addressing mediapersons, Patra said Binay, who is presently posted at the Indian consulate general in New York, has been actively involved in campaign of Pradhan. This is in clear violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) and the guidelines issued by ECI. He also violated the government service rules. The chief election commissioner, union cabinet secretary and secretary of External Affairs were informed about it on April 24. But no action has been taken yet, he said. Patra said, Binay was the officer on special duty (OSD) of the Union Minister from 2014 to 2019 when the latter was in-charge of Petroleum and Natural Gas ministry. He continues to keep both professional and personal relationship with the minister which violates different sections of Representation of the People Act, 1951, Patra said. The BJD leader alleged the IFS officer took leave for nearly a month and landed in Sambalpur. He is not only staying in the house where the BJP candidate is presently accommodated but is also looking after his campaign, he said. Demanding immediate verification of Binays phone calls and tracking of his movements, Patra said the ECI should enquire into his purpose of visit to Sambalpur, where he is staying and what he is doing. After a thorough investigation, the ECI must take appropriate action as per rules against the IFS officer to ensure free, fair and transparent elections, he added. The IFS officer could not be contacted for his comment.
BJD announces star campaigners list for last phases of LS polls
BHUBANESWAR: BJD on Friday announced its star campaigners for the last two rounds of elections in the state. Twelve Lok Sabha constituencies and 84 Assembly segments will go to polls during the two phases. While BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will spearhead the campaign, 5T chairman VK Pandian and the partys organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das are among the top three campaigners. The 40-member campaigners list included six ministers, eight former ministers and a host of MLAs. The party had announced a list of 40 star campaigners for the first two phases of elections. Pandian has been campaigning extensively for the party candidates in the fray for the first round of elections on May 13.
Odisha MLA Soumya finally makes up his mind, to contest from Ghasipura as Independent candidate
BHUBANESWAR: Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik on Friday said he will fight the Assembly election from Ghasipura as an Independent candidate. While many wondered why Soumya did not join BJP, he announced his next move after a public meeting in Ghasipura, one of the Assembly constituencies of Keonjhar district. I took the decision to contest from Ghasipura following requests from people of the constituency, Soumya said. He had hinted on April 30 of getting an offer from the BJP to contest from the seat. Soumya had previously shared with media that several people pressured him to contest the election. However, the BJP on Thursday nominated Shambhunath Rout from the seat. Senior BJP leader and three-time MP from Balasore Kharabela Swain also announced to contest from the parliamentary constituency as an Independent after his request for nomination from the seat was turned down by the party. Asserting he will win as the official candidate of BJP is quite unpopular in the constituency, Swain said he is confident that the party will take him under its fold after the elections. Earlier, Swain had suggested the party to field him from Balasore Lok Sabha seat and nominate sitting MP Pratap Sarangi from Nilagiri. The former MP took the decision to fight as an Independent after the BJP named Santosh Khatua from Nilagiri seat. Khatua contested the 2019 election from Nilagiri on a BJD ticket and came second after losing to Sukanta Nayak of BJP. Nayak quit the BJP to join BJD and got nomination from the regional party. Similarly, four-time Bari MLA and former minister Debasis Nayak who joined BJP recently with the hope to get nomination from the saffron party also announced to contest the upcoming Assembly polls from the constituency as an Independent candidate. Nayak announced his decision on social media after the BJP fielded Umesh Jena as its candidate for Bari. Former BJD MLA from Khandapada Anubhav Patnaik filed his nomination papers as Independent on Friday after the party denied him a ticket.
Odisha police step up enforcement for elections
BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to ensure free and peaceful polls, the city police has initiated 901 proceedings against 4,275 anti-socials under section 107 of CrPC . Of them, 2,179 have been bound down. Police have initiated proceedings against 171 habitual offenders under section 110 CrPC and about 126 have been bound down till date. Section 107 of CrPC authorises a magistrate to order an anti-social to agree to a bond which asks him to maintain peace for a prescribed period. Section 110 CrPC is security for good behaviour of habitual offenders. Police have enhanced enforcement to check transportation of illicit liquor, ganja and brown sugar, illegal cash, arms and ammunition, among other things. At least 580 kg ganja and 1,267 gm brown sugar have been seized and 61 peddlers arrested. Police have seized five illegal firearms along with 24 ammunition and arrested two persons. Holders of 953 licensed guns have deposited their weapons in police stations. Around 279 more guns are in the process of getting deposited. Police said out of 1,117 booths, 149 have been identified as critical. One company of CAPF and local police are conducting flag marches in critical areas to instill a sense of confidence among the voters. Steps will be taken to set up webcasting in all critical booths. Flying squads comprising magistrates, police and static surveillance teams (SST) have been deployed to check movement of cash, liquor, drugs and other illegal articles. The Commissionerate Police will further intensify blocking and checking, set up nakas at strategic places to detect illegal transportation of cash during election process, said a police officer.
Abhivyakti brings paintings of legendary artists to Bhubaneswar; show on till May 7
BHUBANESWAR: Be it MF Husains Ganesha, Sayed Haider Razas Bindu or Samarendra Nath Ghoshs Rabindranath Tagore he had drawn back in 1934, members of Odishas art fraternity as well as the general public can see works of some of the legends of Indian art at the state museum in the city. The paintings are being showcased as part of Abhivyakti: Vignettes of the Indian Art exhibition, inaugurated by chief secretary Pradeep Jena on April 28. At least 36 paintings, considered the best across the vast spectrum of modern Indian art - are part of the exhibition, organised by the museum in collaboration with city-based ArtistMindz. Carrom Boards, a painting done with oil on canvas in 1981 by veteran artist Bhupen Khakhar is a part of the exhibition. The painting, a blend of both Indian and European traditions, shows three men playing carrom under the yellow light of a bulb in the backdrop of an evening market crowd - a sight that an observer can often locate within his or her world. Khakhar was known for his artistic observations of everyday life. Similarly, an untitled work of FN Souza - another master of Indian art - is part of the exhibition. Souzas art works are often considered an eclectic blend of many styles including African tribal art, European modernism and Indian temple sculptures. Apart from Rabindranath Tagore, another work of Samarendra Homemakers of a Bengal Village is on display showcasing women engaged in household chores. His paintings are popular for evoking nostalgia of rural Bengal. Another untitled work on people heading to work in a rural landscape is by NS Bendre, who is celebrated for his contribution to modern Indian art. Bendra was known for his landscapes, portraitures and depictions of everyday life and experiences. Some of the other artists whose work are on display are Ganesh Haloi, Hemen Majumdar, Jamini Roy, Jaya Jena, Jogen Chowdhary, Nasreen Mohamedi, Ramananda Bandyopadhyay, Sailoz Mookherjea, and Sayed Haider Raza. Arun Kumar Bera of ArtistMindz said the exhibition is aimed at providing an opportunity to the common man to get a feel of some of the greatest Indian art pieces by celebrated artists. Many of the works are rare and have been auctioned for crores in different parts of the country and abroad, he added. Curated by art curator Jyoti A Kathpalia, the exhibition will continue till May 7.
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Santrupt Misra, ex-HR head of Aditya Birla, contests Lok Sabha from Cuttack with Rs 461 crore assets. Joined BJD post-retirement. ITRs: Rs 76.23 crore income, Bank deposits: Rs 4 crore. Movable assets: Rs 408 crore. Owns luxury cars.
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DNA profiling leads to conviction in murders
Pranab Criticizes Dharmendra Over Sujata Karthikeyans Transfer
Bhubaneswar: After the transfer of Secretary of Mission Shakti department, IAS Sujata R. Karthikeyan, wife of 5T Chairman VK Pandian, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticised Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is BJP MP candidate from Sambalpur. BJDs Organisational Secretary Pranab Prakash Das, in an X post, said that Dharmendra Pradhan dreamed of [] The post Pranab Criticizes Dharmendra Over Sujata Karthikeyans Transfer appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
BJD candidate Santrupt Misra richest in fray so far with Rs 461 crore assets
Santrupt Misra, the wealthiest Lok Sabha candidate in Odisha, declared assets of Rs 461 crore, including investments, London bank deposits, and luxury cars. In comparison, Dilip Ray has assets worth Rs 300 crore, while Sanatan Mahakud aims for Champua seat with Rs 152 crore.
JMMs Odisha Candidate List: Shibu Sorens Daughter to Fight for Both MP, MLA Seats
Bhubaneswar: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its candidate list for the upcoming Odisha general elections on Friday. The list includes candidates for five assembly seats. Anjani Soren, the daughter of JMM leader Shibu Soren and the sister of ex-CM Hemant Soren is set to run for the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat as well as [] The post JMMs Odisha Candidate List: Shibu Sorens Daughter to Fight for Both MP, MLA Seats appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Modi to address election rallies in Odisha May 6
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J P Nadda are scheduled to visit Odisha over the next few days to campaign for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. PM Modi is scheduled to address two political rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituencies May 6. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is []
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik to Fight from Ghasipura Seat as Independent Candidate
Bhubaneswar: Ending all speculations, Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik confirmed on Friday that he will run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming elections from the Ghasipura Assembly constituency in Odisha. Patnaik made this declaration following a public meeting in Ghasipura, Keonjhar district. The MLS stated that he took the decision respecting the wishes of [] The post Soumya Ranjan Patnaik to Fight from Ghasipura Seat as Independent Candidate appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Seven Towns In Odisha Record Max Temp Above 43C; Boudh Sizzles At 44.6C
Bhubaneswar: About 26 towns in Odisha recorded maximum day temperatures above 40C, while Boudh became the hottest city in the state with 44.6 C on Friday, the IMD regional centre here said. The mercury soared to 43C in seven towns in the state. Following Boudh, Titlagarh recorded 44C, Nuapada 43.9 C, Balangir 43.4 C, Malkangiri [] The post Seven Towns In Odisha Record Max Temp Above 43C; Boudh Sizzles At 44.6C appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Sujata Karthikeyan shifted to finance department after EC order
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Friday transferred and posted senior bureaucrat Sujata R Karthikeyan as special secretary in the finance department following an order by the Election Commission. Kartikeyam, wife of BJD leader Kartik Pandian, was earlier holding the post of commissioner-cum-secretary in the department of Mission Shakti, with additional charge of Odia language, literature and culture []
Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled
Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhis proposed visit to Odisha on Friday was cancelled as he had to file nomination for the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh. The Wayanad MP, however, virtually addressed a rally in Rayagada constituency through a video conference. Expressing [] The post Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Sujata Karthikeyan Transferred As Special Secy To Odisha Finance Dept
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday effected a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadres by transferring two senior bureaucrats from their posts and handing them new tasks. Accordingly, the General Administration and Public Grievance Department has issued a notification to this effect Friday evening. As per the order, 2000-batch IAS officer, Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to [] The post Sujata Karthikeyan Transferred As Special Secy To Odisha Finance Dept appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
TSSEZL, HYGENCO to set up a green hydrogen and green ammonia plant in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL) and HHP Five Private Limited (Hygenco) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a green hydrogen and green ammonia project at TSSEZLs Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP), in Odisha. Under this definitive agreement, Hygenco will acquire land in GIP, located in Odishas Ganjam district, to set []
Odisha Vigilance apprehends Asst Executive Engineer for taking Rs 50,000 bribe
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha vigilance sleuths Friday apprehended an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) for accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from a contractor. Vigilance sources said Rabindra Patra, the Assistant Executive Engineer of RWS & S, Jharsuguda, was caught while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a contractor for facilitating the release of his pending []
