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Bhubaneswar, Jul 3 (PTI) Ruling BJP MLA Santosh Khatua on Thursday courted controversy after allegedly making 'derogatory' remarks against a prominent woman BJD leader, prompting a strong backlash and a demand for an apology from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the saffron party. BJD's senior general secretary and spokesperson Lekhashree Samantasinghar has also drawn the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by tagging a letter in her X post. Khatua, a lawmaker from Nilgiri assembly ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, today strongly condemned the derogatory remarks made by BJP MLA Santosh Khatua against a senior BJD woman leader, calling them "extremely unfortunate and utterly unacceptable." In a statement, Naveen said that attempting to malign a woman's character in public discourse as a form of political retaliation reflects a "perverse mentality" and is aimed at silencing women's voices in politic ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (UNI) BJD chief Naveen Patnaik today expressed his happiness over Odisha securing the 5th rank nationally in the school grading system, as per the Performance Grading Index (PGI 2.0) report released by the Central government. Taking to his social media platform X, the BJD chief said the state achieved a score of 595.6 and earned the PRACHESTA-3 grade for the academic year 2023-24, a significant improvement from its 14th position in 2019. The PGI 2.0 evaluates school educati ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Following Odisha climbing to Rank 5 nationally in school education ranking 2023-24, former Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, expressed his joy and said that under the 5T initiative, the previous Biju Janata Dal government had transformed about 7000 schools to unleash new aspirations and open new horizons for school students. Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's Tweet In a post on X, former CM Naveen Patnaik shared, "Glad to share that Odisha has earned 5th rank natio ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 3 (PTI) Odisha has achieved a tangible change in the school education system and ranked 5th in the country as per the Performance Grading Index (PGI-2.) between 2019-20 and 2023-2024 when BJD president Naveen Patnaik was the chief minister, officials said on Thursday. The state was ranked 14th rank in 2019-2020. The PGI 2.0 evaluates school education through 73 indicators across two categories: Outcomes and Governance & Management. BJD president Naveen Patnaik posted on X: "G ...Read More >
Pune: Passengers on board a Goa to Pune SpiceJet flight (SG-1080) had a scare on Tuesday evening when a window panel was found dislodged while the plane was mid-air.The airline played down the incident, saying the window part that had come off was "a non-structural trim component, fitted onto the window for the purpose of shade".But a person on board the plane -- a Bombardier Q400 -- told TOI the incident triggered anxiety among the passengers. "Two to three layers of the window panel just came ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state govt has restituted Rs 47.07 crore to 1,27,137 duped chit fund investors in the last one year, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed on Wednesday. In an indirect attack on the previous Naveen Patnaik govt, Majhi said only 2,79,109 victims had received refunds to the tune of Rs 119 crore during 2014-2024."After the new govt assumed office in the state, under the direction of chief minister the process for refunding chit fund money has been simplified and decentralised ...Read More >
Puri: The physical assault on an Odisha bureaucrat has acquired astronomical proportions. So much so that the chief minister had to step in to vow strict action against those involved. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi was impelled to assure the Odisha Administrative Service Association (OAS) officers of strict action after they had threatened to go on mass leave. As of now, the officers have postponed their mass leave plan. CM Majhi, together with the chief secretary, the Director General of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party's Odisha unit on Tuesday suspended five of its members over their alleged involvement in the violence at the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office, where Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo was assaulted on Monday. Odisha BJP's media cell said party's state unit chief Manmohan Samal has suspended five leaders - Corporator Aparup Narayan Raut, Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, Debashish Pradhan, Sachikanth Swain and Sanjee ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Sulochana Das on Tuesday strongly condemned the brutal assault on BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo, saying that she felt unsafe in her workplace and demanded strict action against those involved. Some miscreants have allegedly assaulted Ratnakar Sahoo inside the office of the civic body during a grievance redressing meeting on Monday. While speaking to ANI, the Mayor said, 'What happened yesterd ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra found himself in a heartwarming encounter with "a kind-hearted uncle" while strolling down a quiet street in Bengaluru. The unexpected meeting turned into a memorable conversation, showcasing Neeraj's approachable nature and the admiration he garners from fans of all ages. Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle posted a heartwarming reel, Also Read | 'Second Birthdate': Sushmita Sen Shares Paralympia ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik has expressed his grief over the loss of so many lives in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Telangana. "Deeply saddened to know about the tragic loss of so many lives in a fire accident at a chemical factory in Telangana's Sangareddy district. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Wishing speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries", the BJD President wrote on ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Employees and officers of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today halted work and wore black badges in protest following a violent attack on Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo in his office on Monday. The assault, allegedly linked to a local BJP leader, has sparked outrage among BMC staff, who are demanding justice and enhanced security measures. According to reports, six assailants stormed Sahoo's workplace, reportedly enraged over a contentious phone call involving ...Read More >
The Odisha Administrative Service Association (OAS) on Tuesday postponed a mass leave after chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured strict action against those involved in the assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation additional commissioner Ratnakar Sahu. A group of men, including ruling Bharatiya Janata Party BJP corporator Jeevan Rout, assaulted Sahu in his office during a grievance redressal meeting on Monday. Majhi met OAS members late Monday and said the accused, regardless of their ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar: A shocking incident unfolded at the Bhubaneshwar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday, June 30, wherein senior official Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of BMC, was violently assaulted and dragged out of his chamber by a group of men, including a BJP corporator. The incident, captured in a video, shows the officer being kicked in the face and pulled down a flight of stairs by the attackers. According to Sahoo, he was attacked at around 11.30 am during a routine public gri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Bhubaneswar MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparajita Sarangi condemned the assault of Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, saying that the act does not align with the party's principles. Some miscreants have allegedly assaulted Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ratnakar Sahoo, inside the office of the civic body during a grievance redressal meeting on Monday. Sarangi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar Civic Body Official Assaulted: Tensions flared in Odisha on Monday after an additional commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) was allegedly attacked inside his office. The video of the incident is going viral on social media with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi condemning the incident and assuring strict action against the culprits and perpetrators behind the scenes, regardless of their power. So far, three accused have been arrested, and a hunt is ongoing to appr ...Read More >
The attack reportedly took place during a grievance hearing High drama gripped the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) office on Monday after a group of men violently attacked a senior official. A video shows the attackers dragging Ratnakar Sahoo, the additional commissioner of the BMC, hitting and kicking him repeatedly. A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed in the case, with three arrests made so far, according to a report by NDTV. BMC employees staged a sit-in protest within ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Ravada A Chandrasekhar took charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday. He succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on June 30. His tenure will run until July 1, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer currently serving as Special Director with the Intelligence Bureau, Chandrasekhar is on central deputation. He was selected over Nitin Agarwal, who topped the official list of probables. The appointment order, issued by Kerala Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak on behalf of the Gove ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Bhubaneswar MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparajita Sarangi condemned the assault of Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, saying that the act does not align with the party's principles. Some miscreants have allegedly assaulted Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ratnakar Sahoo, inside the office of the civic body during a grievance redressal meeting on Monday. Also Rea ...Read More >
Sangareddy (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has expressed grief over the tragic fire accident that occurred at the Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district that killed 12 people. The Governor paid condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway Fares to Aadhaar-PAN Link, Check Key Rule Changes ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo was allegedly dragged from his office and assaulted by a group of miscreants on Monday, police said. Sahoo has lodged an FIR at Kharvel Nagar police station. "An FIR has been registered at the Kharvel Nagar police station by the officer. We have arrested three persons so far," Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena said. The police have so far arrested Jeeva ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Commissionerate police arrested three persons on Monday for allegedly assaulting Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo during office hours. An FIR has been registered at Bhubaneswar's Kharvelnagar Police Station. Also Read | Rules Changing From July 1, 2025: From LPG Cylinder Prices and Railway Fares to Aadhaar-PAN Link, Check Key Rule Changes Taking Place Next Month. The arrested have been identi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala Monday kicked off a feedback-cum-review exercise in Karnataka, aimed at evaluating the performance of the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah and to quell murmurs of dissent.The move also comes amid speculation of a change at the helm and a cabinet reshuffle, but Surjewala firmly denied any connection to changes at the top."This is purely an organisational exercise," Surjewala said. "Unlike what is being projected -- whic ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 1 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Commissionerate police arrested three persons on Monday for allegedly assaulting Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo during office hours. An FIR has been registered at Bhubaneswar's Kharvelnagar Police Station. The arrested have been identified as Jeevan Rout, Rashmi Mahapatra and Debashis Pradhan. 'They shall be forwarded to the Honourable court under strict sections of law as per the FIR. Furt ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 30 (ANI): Tensions rose in Bhubaneswar on Monday after the assault on Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said the officer was dragged out of his office by 5-6 men, assaulted, and an attempt was made to abduct him. She demanded that an attempted murder case be filed and that all the accused be arrested. Speaking to the reporters, Das said, 'Nobody is safe here. A government officer was drag ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 30 (ANI): The Congress party, on Monday, strongly condemned the alleged attack on Ratnakar Sahu, the Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, calling it the 'jungle raj' of the BJP, where criminals are openly indulging in 'thuggery'. The Congress party claimed that BJP leader Aparupa Raut and his supporters allegedly beat up Sahu and even tried to kidnap him. In a post on X, the Congress party shared a video and wrote, 'In Bhubaneswar ...Read More >
A tragic stampede occurred at the Gundicha Temple in Puri. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning. The incident took place amidst a large gathering. Devotees had assembled to view the deities. Eyewitnesses reported vehicles triggered the panic. Police response is under scrutiny. Authorities have suspended officials and announced compensation. An investigation into the incident is underway. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning in a stampede outside the Gundicha Templ ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 30 (ANI): Opposition parties in Odisha strongly condemned the assault on Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), and demanded strict action against the guilty. BJP leaders also condemned the incident, and the police assured that firm action would be taken. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his deep shock at "brutal kicking and assault" of Ratnakar Sahoo and call ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) High drama unfolded in Bhubaneswar on Monday evening as corporators from the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and staff members of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) staged a road blockade on the bustling Janpath Road of the city. They were demanding the immediate arrest of miscreants, including a corporator, allegedly linked to a senior leader of the ruling BJP, for assaulting an Additional Commissioner of the BMC, Ratnakar Sahoo, earlier in the d ...Read More >
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