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BERHAMPUR: Two minor siblings were allegedly abducted from a wedding and gang-raped by four youths in an abandoned house within Golanthara police limits in Ganjam district. The shocking incident took place late in the night on June 3 and came to light after family members of the survivors lodged a complaint in Golanthara police station on Friday. Police said on Tuesday night, a marriage ceremony was being held in a house at Markandi village. Relatives of the host family including the 15-year-o ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 6 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a stay on any coercive action, including demolition, against more than two dozen madrasas in Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow bench passed the interim order on petitions filed by Madrasa Moinul Islam Qasmiya Samiti and 26 other individual madrasas, all in Shravasti district. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to India, Pleading Reinstatement of IWT, Say Sources. Justice ...Read More >
Berhampur: Environmental activist Medha Patkar on Saturday joined the Save River Rushikulya movement in Ganjam district and called for safeguarding natural resources, including rivers and forests."The rivers, whether small or big, are our mother. We have to protect them," said the 71-year-old while addressing gatherings at Potalampur, near Chhatrapur and Berhampur.The meetings were organised by Rushikulya Banchao Kriya-anusthan Committee (RBKC) and the Centre for Climate Justice, spearheading an ...Read More >
Berhampur: Two girls, aged 11 and 15, were allegedly abducted and gang-raped by four miscreants in Ganjam district on Tuesday night. The incident came to light late on Thursday when the mother of one of the survivors lodged a police complaint. The girls, both cousins, had gone to attend a marriage ceremony in a village in the district with their family members. One of the girls belonged to a nearby village, while the other lived around 40km away. At the wedding they were met by two men, one of w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Day temperature would rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius in the state during the next three days from Saturday with no relief from continuing hot and humid conditions in several coastal districts for at least four days, IMD said on Friday. Manorama Mohanty, scientist and head of the regional IMD centre here, said that little change in prevailing wind pattern supported the rise in day temperature.Mohanty said there are no signs of further advancement of monsoon in the coming one week. "Sout ...Read More >
Berhampur: Environmental activist Medha Patkar Saturday appealled 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 Com ...Read More >
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 Ban ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Friday decided to start hearing arguments on charge from July 2 in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to February 2020 riots. Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar on June 2 noted that the prosecution and counsel for five accused persons had completed their arguments on charge. The court then sought the "schedule regarding the time frame" and the manner of addressing the arguments, "particularly time or hours" from the special public p ...Read More >
BERHAMPUR: Two minor cousins were allegedly raped by four miscreants after abducting the duo in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Friday. The incident came to light after the mother of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Golanthara police station on Thursday evening. After registering a case, police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused persons, a police officer said. The victims, aged between 11 to 15 years, along with family members had attended a marriage function on Tuesday ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Two minor cousins were allegedly raped by four miscreants after abducting the duo in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Friday. The incident came to light after the mother of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Golanthara police station on Thursday evening. After registering a case, police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused persons, a police officer said. The victims, aged between 11 to 15 years, along with family members had attended a marriage ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a deeply concerning incident, two minor girls were allegedly gang-raped by four youths in the Golanthara police station area of Odisha's Ganjam district. The police authorities have launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by the victims' families. According to preliminary reports, the two girls had attended a marriage function on June 3. They reportedly went missing shortly after the event, prompting their families to launch an extensive search. Investigations sub ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Two minor cousins were allegedly raped by four miscreants after abducting the duo in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Friday. The incident came to light after the mother of one of the victims lodged a complaint at Golanthara police station on Thursday evening. After registering a case, police launched a manhunt to arrest the accused persons, a police officer said. Also Read | Water Cut in Pune: Supply Suspended in South Pune on June 12 Due to Maintenance ...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 Ju ...Read More >
CHATRAPUR (Odisha): In a major thrust to decentralised industrialisation and employment generation, the Odisha government on Thursday conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for 12 mega industrial and infrastructure projects in Ganjam district. Spearheaded by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the initiatives represent a cumulative investment of ₹28,084 crore and are expected to create over 15,000 jobs across sectors such as green energy, petrochemicals, logistics, and agro-processing. Held at Onsl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday performed groundbreaking ceremony for 12 industrial and infrastructure projects worth a total of Rs 28,084 crore. The projects have the potential to create 15,455 jobs. These projects are located across Tata SEZ at Gopalpur, and Chhatrapur, Buguda and Barapalli areas, reinforcing the State's target of building a diversified and sustainable industrial ecosystem in Ganjam region. On the occasion, Majhi said these projects will prov ...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 ...Read More >
Berhampur: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday launched 12 industrial projects worth ₹28,084 crore in Ganjam district, marking a significant boost to Odisha's industrial development. The projects are expected to generate over 15,455 jobs.During the groundbreaking ceremony at Onslow Stadium in Chatrapur, Majhi emphasized the state's commitment to sustainable development, particularly noting the timing of the announcement on World Environment Day. "This investment will catalyze Ganjam's economic gr ...Read More >
Berhampur: CM Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday launched 12 industrial projects worth ₹28,084 crore in Ganjam district, marking a significant boost to Odisha's industrial development. The projects are expected to generate over 15,455 jobs.During the groundbreaking ceremony at Onslow Stadium in Chatrapur, Majhi emphasized the state's commitment to sustainable development, particularly noting the timing of the announcement on World Environment Day. "This investment will catalyze Ganjam's economic gro ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for 12 industrial projects with a combined investment to the tune of over Rs 28,000 crore during a special event at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district. The industrial projects for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday span different sectors such as green hydrogen, chemicals, and renewable energy. This signalled a transformative industrial journey for the region. "This ...Read More >
Mumbai: The birth of three penguin chicks at Mumbai's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and Zoo has sparked an unexpected row not over their care, but their names. BJP functionary Nitin Bankar from the Byculla Assembly constituency has objected to the chicks being given English names, insisting they be named in Marathi instead. The BMC is expected to respond by June 10, after which Bankar will decide his next move. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Bankar said, "When penguins were brought from a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for 12 industrial and infrastructure projects worth ₹28,084 crore, reinforcing the state's vision of sustainable and inclusive development. The projects, located across Gopalpur, Chatrapur, Buguda, and Barapalli in the Ganjam region, are expected to create employment opportunities for 15,455 people. Speaking on the occasion, which coincided with World Environment Day, Majhi said the projects ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Contrary to widespread and distressing reports circulating on social media and some unofficial sources earlier today, Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has not passed away. He remains critically ill but is showing signs of recovery after being rushed to AIG Hospital in Gachibowli on Thursday with heart-related issues. BRS MLC Dasoju Shravan provided a crucial update, stating, "Maganti Gopinath is recovering." Shravan clarified that Gopinath is res ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Gopalpur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday laid the foundation stones for five major industrial projects at the Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited's (TSSEZL) Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP) in Ganjam district. With a cumulative investment of over Rs 20,500 crore, these projects mark a significant boost to the state's fast-growing industrial base. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Majhi said, "Ganjam has emerged as a dynamic industrial destination due ...Read More >
Gopalpur : Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, today laid foundation stones for five new industrial projects at the Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP), developed by Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL). The event took place in Ganjam, Odisha, in the presence of senior officials from the State Government, local community representatives, TSSEZL officials, and existing industry stakeholders at GIP. Hon'ble CM said, "Ganjam has achieved significant milestones in the ...Read More >
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 n ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (UNI) Odisha has achieved an unprecedented investment of about Rs. 1.5 lakh crore in the last five months, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. Majhi, who laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs. 28,000 crore covering 12 industries during his visit to Ganjam district on Thursday, said that the ambitious goal set for Odisha's bright future will be fulfilled. He added that the foundation stone for industries worth Rs. 70,000 crore was laid in Jajpur Kalinga Na ...Read More >
Berhampur: Police have started a manhunt for those involved in the abduction of four persons, who were held captive for four days and threatened with three snakes to demand a ransom of Rs 2 crore. The four were rescued on Monday from a deserted house near Chikiti under K Nuagaon police station limits in Ganjam district. One suspect was arrested while others are on the run. "We have formed three teams to search for the other accused and raid some of their suspected hideouts," said SP (Berhampur) ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Thursday wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking adequate compensation to the farmers after a proper inquiry for crop damage due to unseasonal rain. Patnaik also empahsized on providing weather updates to the farmers in a timely manner. ".....the government of Odisha must take the plight of our farmers very seriously and order proper inquiry followed by timely compensation. Also, the government advisory to farmers on weather ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: A 45-year-old theatre actor playing the role of a demon in Ramayana was arrested after he ripped the stomach of a live pig on stage and ate its meat in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said. The incident sparked a statewide outrage and was condemned in the assembly on Monday. Besides the actor, identified as Bimbadhar Gouda, one of the organisers of the play that took place in Ralab village in Hinjili police station area on November 24 was also arrested for cruelty to animals and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Forest Department arrested a person in connection with a bizarre incident where actors were seen biting a live pig during a theatrical performance of the Ramayan at Ralaba village under Hinjili block in Ganjam district. The forest department took action after a video purportedly showing the inhumane act went viral on social media. The Department is also investigating the roles of other individuals involved in the cruel act, informed Berhampur DFO Sunny Khokhar. "A case has been ...Read More >
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