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New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of the Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all SPs to review all pending grievances and fresh grievances of women and girls. Amid a slew of cases in Odisha involving young women setting themselves on fire, the state government has asked police to review women's grievances and take proactive measures. On July 12, a 20-year-old student of a leading government college in Balasore district self-immolated over alleged inaction by authorities over her co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all superintendents of police (SPs) to review pending and fresh grievances lodged by women and girls to prevent them from taking extreme steps such as suicide. Inspector General of Police, CAW&CW, S Shyni, has written a letter to all SPs, DCPs and superintendents of railway police in this regard. Shyni, in her letter said, "Since the Balasore Fakir Mohan Autonomous College incident of self-immolati ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Aug 4 (PTI) Hundreds of people thronged Bayabar village in Odisha's Puri district on Monday to pay last respects to the mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who died of burn injuries. The girl, who was allegedly set on fire by three miscreants after pouring inflammable substance on her body near her house in Balanga area on July 19, was airlifted to AIIMS-Delhi the next day, but she succumbed to over 70 per cent burn injuries on Saturday evening, sparking a massive outrage in Odish ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 4 (ANI): Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan made strong remarks on the necessity of education while addressing a gathering at the Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. Education is the only weapon that can break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatan, the Rajya Sabha MP said on Sunday. Kamal Haasan added, Dont take anything else in your hands, only education. We cannot win without it, because the majority can make you lose. Majority Fools (Moo ...Read More >
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BHUBANESWAR: Even as the 15-year-old girl, who was allegedly set ablaze by unknown miscreants in Balanga of Puri district, succumbed to burn injuries at AIIMS-Delhi on Saturday, her father and police's statement indicating she took her own life has fuelled a fresh political tussle with the Opposition accusing the government of shielding the culprits. Addressing a media conference here, Opposition chief whip Pramila Mallik along with BJD spokespersons Tukuni Sahu and Lekhashree Samantasinghar sa ...Read More >
According to the police, the minor girl went out with her friends, but she was allegedly abducted midway and taken to the riverside, where she was set on fire. The victim reached someone's house from the incident spot, after which she was taken to the hospital by her cousin. The girl, who had sustained 75 per cent burns, was airlifted from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to AIIMS New Delhi and was admitted to the Burn ICU for treatment. Earlier in a post on X, Odisha police urged not to make any "sensitive ...Read More >
The body of the 15-year-old girl from Odisha's Puri, who succumbed to her burn injuries at AIIMS-Delhi, was brought to the state on Sunday (August 4, 2025) night, police said. The minor's body reached the Biju Patnaik International Airport here before being taken to her native place at Balanga in Puri district, amid tight security arrangements, a senior officer said. Opposition rejects Odisha Police claim in minor girl's death in Puri Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Health Minister M ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], August 4 (ANI): The mortal remains of a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by miscreants on July 19 in Balanga from Puri district, arrived in Odisha on Sunday evening. The 15-year-old girl succumbed to her burn injuries on Saturday while undergoing treatment at AIIMS in the national capital, after the incident. Also Read | Madhya Pradesh Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain Likely in Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh and Chambal Region. The body reached Bhubaneswar airport from ...Read More >
A 15-year-old girl from Balanga area in Puri district died from burn injuries. Three unidentified miscreants allegedly set her on fire. The incident occurred on July 19 near river Bhargavi. She was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Delhi. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief. He conveyed his condolences to the girl's family. The 15-year-old girl who was allegedly set on fire by three unidentified miscreants in Puri district succumbed to her burn injury while undergoing treatment ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transp ...Read More >
Odisha burn case: "Oppn parties should stay away from politicising," says Dy CM KV Singh Deo Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], August 3 (ANI): Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo on Sunday asked the Opposition not to politicise the case of the 15-year-old girl who succumbed to her injuries after being set on fire by miscreants. Expressing condolences to her family, he said that the state government had taken all necessary steps to save her. Singh Deo told ANI, 'I want to express my condolen ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Puri district on Saturday. The girl is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and she is in a critical condition, having suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, but she is able to speak. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who is in charge of the Women and Child Development department, said the government will bear the expenses of the girl's treatment and that the police have been asked to arrest the culprits as soon as ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD supremo, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday expressed deep anguish over the incident of setting a 15-year-old girl on fire by miscreants in Puri district and said such cases point to a systemic failure of governance. In a post on X, Patnaik, the Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, said, "Such unthinkable incidents against women are now being reported almost daily across #Odisha. These are not stray cases of violence. These incidents occurring with shocking regularity po ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 20: A minor girl from Odisha's Puri district, who sustained 70 per cent burn injuries after being set ablaze by three unidentified assailants, is being airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for advanced treatment. Officials confirmed on Sunday that her condition, while still critical, has stabilised enough for the transfer. AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Asutosh Biswas said, "The girl's condition is now stable enough for transfer. A special flight has been arranged, and AIIMS Delhi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 20 (PTI) A 15-year-old girl, who was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after three miscreants set her ablaze in Odisha's Puri district, was airlifted to Delhi on Sunday, officials said. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena told reporters that a green corridor was set up to take the patient from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik International Airport, and one platoon of police force was deployed. Bhubaneswar Traffic DCP Tapan Kumar Mohanty said that the ambulance carrying the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) A minor girl from Odisha's Puri district, who sustained 70 per cent burn injuries after being set ablaze by three unidentified assailants, is being airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for advanced treatment. Officials confirmed on Sunday that her condition, while still critical, has stabilised enough for the transfer. AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr Asutosh Biswas said, "The girl's condition is now stable enough for transfer. A special flight has been arrange ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: A day after a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by a group of youths in Balanga area of Puri district, she was airlifted from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar to AIIMS-New Delhi on Sunday for advanced medical treatment. Bhubaneswar police created a green corridor for the smooth transit of the victim in an ambulance from AIIMS here to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA). She was taken to the airport amid tight police security in the hospital. Earlier in the day, AIIMS executive director Dr As ...Read More >
A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Puri district suffered 70% burns after being set ablaze by unidentified assailants near the Bhargabi River. Currently stable and on oxygen support at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, she is being airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for specialized treatment. Police have recorded her statement, crucial for the ongoing investigation into the heinous crime committed by three motorcycle-borne youths. The health condition of a 15-year-old girl, who was set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM on Sunday said it has significantly reduced production costs through its proprietary artificial intelligence systems. The company has scaled its content operations significantly over the past year, producing over 50,000 AI-generated shows, a statement said. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 20, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. "We are transfo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 20 (PTI) The health condition of a 15-year-old girl, who was set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in Odisha's Puri district, was stable on Sunday morning, and she will be airlifted to Delhi, officials said. The incident took place on Saturday morning on the banks of Bhargabi River near Bayabar village in Balanga police station when the girl was returning from her friend's house. The minor girl, with 70 per cent burns, is stable and she is currently on oxygen support in the IC ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the coming week as investors await clarity on global trade negotiations, upcoming US macroeconomic data and signals from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. Traders will closely watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech and global PMI data from major economies, including the US, UK and Eurozone. The European Central Bank's interest rate decision will also be closely tracked for cues on the bullion price trajectory, they said. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 20 (PTI) The health condition of a 15-year-old girl, who was set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in Odisha's Puri district, was stable on Sunday morning, and she will be airlifted to Delhi, officials said. The incident took place on Saturday morning on the banks of Bhargabi River near Bayabar village in Balanga police station when the girl was returning from her friend's house. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 20, 2025 Declared, Check Winn ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Battling for her life after a horrific attack in Odisha's Puri district, the 15-year-old girl who sustained critical burn injuries after allegedly being set on fire by unidentified attackers will be airlifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for advanced treatment, officials say. The girl, currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, was allegedly attacked July 19 in the Balanga area, where she had gone to meet a friend. According to repor ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 20 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Amar Patnaik condemned the brutal attack on a 15-year-old girl in Odisha Puri district, stating that the law and order situation in the state has gone for a toss. The girl was reportedly tied to a tree and set ablaze by miscreants in broad daylight at Balanga in Puri. She has been admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar with severe burn injuries. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, BJD Patnaik said, Such unfortunate incidents are taking plac ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 20(ANI): Bhubaneswar Police imposed Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Section 163 outside AIIMS after protests over a 16-year-old girl being set on fire in Puri disrupted hospital services, said an official. According to a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena, half the protesters dispersed, while the rest were detained. Also Read | West Bengal Rape Case: IIM-Calcutta Student, Accused of Sexual Assault, Granted Bail. "Different groups he ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 20 (ANI): As protests continue outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar over the incident in which a 15-year-old girl was set ablaze by miscreants in Puri district, BJP leader Babu Singh on Saturday cautioned against politicising the issue and emphasised that the next 72 hours are medically crucial for the patient. Singh expressed concern that the gathering of political workers outside the hospital ward is not right. Also Read | West Bengal Rape Case: IIM-Calcutta Student, ...Read More >
The victim is currently receiving treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar with 70 per cent burns. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Odisha government will airlift minor burn victim from Puri to AIIMS Delhi for treatment * The girl suffered 70 per cent burns and is currently treated at AIIMS Bhubaneswar * Investigation is underway to determine cause and possible conspiracy in the attack Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR, July 19: A 15-year-old girl was set on fire by unidentified persons in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday, officials said. The girl is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and she is in a critical condition, having suffered 70 per cent burn injuries, but she is able to speak, they said. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who is in charge of the Women and Child Development Department, said the government will bear the expenses of the girl's treatment and that the police hav ...Read More >
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