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Bhubaneswar: Prominent social activist Medha Patkar was stopped from entering Odisha's Rayagada district on Thursday morning, where protests against bauxite mining were planned for the day. Patkar, a leading face of the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan,' arrived at Rayagada railway station early in the day, only to be served a prohibitory order restricting her entry into the district for two months, effective from June 4, 2025. The order, signed by Rayagada district collector Parul Patawari, also bars nearly two dozen other activists from entering the area. Citing concerns over potential disturbances, the administration stated in the order, "There is a reasonable apprehension that their movement and presence in Rayagada district may lead to deterioration of law and order, disturb public peace, and hinder administrative affairs and the ongoing development process." Patkar and several other activists were scheduled to take part in a World Environment Day event organised by 'Maa Mati Mali Surakshya Manch' -- a group at the forefront of the anti-bauxite mining protests in Rayagada and neighbouring Koraput district. Speaking briefly to the media while being escorted out of the district in a vehicle headed for the border, Patkar said, "I am not a terrorist to be treated this way. I am a citizen of this country. We are not against development but advocate for progress that is sustainable and inclusive." Her associate, Narendra Mohanty, informed that Patkar was on a three-day visit to Odisha. Following her denial of entry to Rayagada, she will proceed to Berhampur in Ganjam district and is expected to attend a programme in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Rayagada and Koraput districts hold vast bauxite reserves, mainly in forest-clad hilltops. Local communities have voiced fears that unregulated mining by at least three aluminium producers operating in the region could cause irreparable harm to the environment and biodiversity. Meanwhile, security has been tightened in Kashipur -- the focal point of the ongoing agitation -- with around 240 police personnel deployed in anticipation of unrest, officials confirmed.
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Environmental activist Medha Patkar on Saturday appealed to the people of Odisha for protection of Rushikulya river. The government planned to construct a dam in the river Pipalapnaka under Sorada block in the district. While participating in the Save Rushikulya river movement in Ganjam district, she said, "Rivers may be small or big, but they are our mother. We have to protect the rivers from attacks." She attended a meeting were organised by the Rushikulya Banchao Kriyaanusthan Committee (RBKC) and the Centre for Climate Justice, spearheading the agitation a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The diarrhoea outbreak reported from Ustapalli village in Digapahandi block of Ganjam district has been brought under complete control through coordinated field-level interventions and awareness drives, informed the state health department on Tuesday. The department claimed that the infection, which had started sporadically on July 6, was contained before it could spread further, thanks to door-to-door surveillance and swift medical response. As per an official statement, the Director of Public Health, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, on Tuesday, noted that 11 case ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Firecracker worth more than Rs 8 crore seized under 'Agni' campaign launched by Odisha Police to curb illegal trade of firecrackers. The operation was carried away in the entire state from 14 to 27 of last month. As per the information, on the instructions of the DGP YB Khurania, Odisha Police launched the "Agni" campaign from 14th to 27th of last month in the entire state. The campaign has been launched with an aim to curb illegal explosives, unauthorized transportation and sale of firecrackers in view of the upcoming festival. A total of 184 cases have been registered across ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (PTI) The Odisha government on Saturday said it has activated its disaster readiness model in view of an impending severe cyclonic storm (SCS) likely to cross neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued the pre-cyclone watch for South Odisha coasts and said the state was likely to witness heavy rain for three days from October 27 as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression. In its 5.30 PM bulletin, the IMD said the depression moved nearly westwards and lay centred aro ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is probing from all angles, including sabotage, in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 274 people on board and on the ground last month, Minister of State (MoS) For Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said. Mohol said the black box of the Air India flight AI 171 that has been recovered is in AAIB's custody and will not be outside the country for a thorough assessment. The MoS was speaking at the Pune chapter of the Emerging Business Conclave. "It (plane crash) was an unfortunate incident. The AAIB has begun a full investig ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls are scheduled later this year. "We are trying hard so that the Prime Minister can spare some time ...Read More >
Kanpur: The Noon river in Kanpur Nagar underwent a remarkable revival from its previously barren condition under the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'One District-One River' programme.The successful restoration of the Noon has become a model across Uttar Pradesh. The river, once essential for agriculture and community activities in Bilhaur, Shivrajpur, and Chaubepur, severely declined due to unauthorised constructions and accumulated silt blocking its flow.District magistrate Jitendra Pratap Sin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: According to the latest weather forecast, the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack twin city can expect continued rainfall until September 28. A low pressure has again formed in the Bay of Bengal (BoB). It has formed in the north and adjoining central BoB under the influence of the cyclone. Today, it will take the form of a depression over the south Odisha-north Andhra coast of the northwest and west central Bay of Bengal. It will cross the south Odisha-north Andhra coast by the evening. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted this. Due to the influence of the low pressure, heavy rain ...Read More >
Gujarat Rain Alert: Gujarat braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts, with Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu expecting intense downpours. Meanwhile, Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Montha approaches, potentially bringing widespread rain and gusty winds, especially to coastal and southern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday warned of heavy rain, moderate thunderstorms, and strong winds at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat. Am ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the state's preparedness to tackle the possible impact of Cyclone 'Montha,' which is developing over the southeast Bay of Bengal. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh held a detailed meeting with District Magistrates to assess the readiness of all districts. Addressing media persons after the review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Minister Pujari said that the deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has been moving west-northwestwards at a speed of a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday urged the people to resolve to end plastic pollution and maintain a healthy, clean environment. "Today, let us pledge to eliminate plastic pollution and create a healthier, cleaner environment for our citizens," Majhi said while addressing the state-level World Environment Day event. He noted that plastic has become an integral part of our lives, especially single-use plastics. Stressing that plastic waste must be ad ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
KATHUA: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront and dedicated the landmark urban rejuvenation project to the people of Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the District Administration Kathua for providing a unique public space that will foster community interaction and cultural activities in the beautiful and historical city of Kathua. He said, the 1200-meter stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shape urban landscape, economy, and social fabric and enhance the city's identity and livability. "Kathua Waterfront blend ...Read More >
MADURAI: Likening the custodial murder of Ajith Kumar in Tiruppuvanam to an 'organised crime by police where the state kills its own citizens,' Madras high court lambasted the Tamil Nadu police and said the action against the perpetrators should be more stringent than in normal murder cases.A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete pointed to 44 external injuries on the person of Ajith Kumar and said no part of the body was spared by the delinquent cops. "Even an ordinary murderer would not have inflicted such kind of injuries," the bench said on Tuesday.The natur ...Read More >
A political row erupted between the BJP and the Opposition on Tuesday after the ruling party's MPs on the parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj boycotted its meeting in protest against the presence of activist Medha Patkar and actor-turned-activist Prakash Raj who had been invited to depose before the panel. The meeting, which was eventually cancelled, had been convened to discuss the implementation and effectiveness of the "Right to Fair Compensation and Trans ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 2 (PTI) With official work across Odisha paralysed for two days because of a 'cease work' by Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers, the state government on Wednesday appealed to the agitating officers to resume duty. State government officials launched the protest on Tuesday, a day after Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo was allegedly dragged out of his office and assaulted by a group of miscreants. According to police, five people have been arrested so far in connection with the incident. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha'sOpposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday suspended senior leader Prafulla Kumar Mallik on the charge of being involved in anti-party activities. The party's action came a day after Mallik said that he might quit the regional outfit if it does not function properly. The former minister, however, rejected the allegation and asserted that he resigned from the primary membership of the BJD, citing "personal reasons". Mallik was considered a close confidant of BJD president Naveen Patnaik when the party was in power. The BJP ousted the regional outfit last year after it rule ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 28 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to assess the state's preparedness for Cyclone Montha, which is set to make landfall on the Andhra Coast and then move towards southern Odisha. Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, SRC DK Singh, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, Fire Services DG Sudhanshu Sarangi, IMD Director Manorama Mohanty, and senior officials from concerned departments were also present. District Collectors from c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) 'Montha' commenced on Tuesday around 7:30 pm as the storm is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada tonight, the India Meteorological Department said. As per the update at 9:30 pm, IMD said, "SCS Montha is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada during the next 2 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 28 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday that 11,396 people have been evacuated and 30 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRF) and five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed as part of measures for the Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) 'Montha'. After chairing a high-level meeting to assess the State's preparedness for Montha, CM Majhi said that the eight districts of South Odisha - Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur - are "likely to be the mos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) 'Montha' commenced on Tuesday around 7:30 pm as the storm is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada tonight, the India Meteorological Department said. As per the update at 9:30 pm, IMD said, "SCS Montha is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada during the next 2 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: With official work across Odisha paralysed for two days because of a 'cease work' by Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers, the State government on Wednesday appealed to the agitating officers to resume duty. The State government officials launched the protest on Tuesday, a day after Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo was allegedly dragged out of his office and assaulted by a group of miscreants. According to police, five persons have been arrested so far in connection with the incident. To resolv ...Read More >
. NEW DELHI: In what could be a pioneering example of the sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources with communities, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has sanctioned funds for local people that will be used for the conservation of the endemic plant species Red Sanders in Andhra Pradesh.The sanctioned fund of Rs 82 lakh, provided from the benefit-sharing amount, was collected from users of Red Sanders and is being channelled back to the stakeholders concerned for conservation-related activities. These funds are in addition to the sale proceeds or sale values ...Read More >