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Govt, opposition face-off on protem Speaker issue ahead of first Lok Sabha session
Ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, tensions arose between the NDA government and the INDIA bloc over the appointment of Pro-tem Speaker. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of spreading falsehoods, while opposition members threatened to boycott joining the panel assisting Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab. President Droupadi Murmu appointed Mahtab, a seven-term BJP leader, to administer oaths and oversee the Speaker's election.
Ranendra Pratap Swain takes oath as Pro-tem Speaker of Odisha assembly
Odisha's eight-time MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain was administered oath as the Pro-tem Speaker by the Governor. Chief Minister was present at the ceremony in Bhubaneswar.
Sofia Firdous: Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA, an IIM graduate, scripts history
Sofia Firdous has made history as the first Muslim woman elected as an MLA in Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack seat. Defeating BJP's Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra by 8,001 votes, Sofia's victory marks a significant milestone in the state's political landscape.
Puri firecracker explosion: Toll mounts to eight, 22 others undergoing treatment
The death toll in the explosion of a firecracker stockpile in Odisha's Puri rose to eight with two more casualties. The explosion took place during Lord Jagannath's Chandan Jatra. 30 people were injured, with 22 still receiving treatment. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ordered an inquiry and offered Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to each victim's family. Officials are investigating the incident, with Puri Police filing a criminal case.
In Cuttack, BJD banks on MLAs' strength & BJP on expected 'Vote for change'
An anti-incumbency sentiment is palpable in Odisha's Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency ahead of the May 25 elections. Bhartruhari Mahtab, who has held the seat since 1998 with the BJD, is now contesting on a BJP ticket, creating an interesting dynamic. The BJD, fielding all its sitting MLAs, hopes to capitalize on this sentiment. Mahtab, now with the BJP, is relying on Modi's popularity and a vote-for-change sentiment. The BJD's candidate, Santrupt Misra, emphasizes fresh ideas and the support of long-time legislators.
BJP announces candidates for 6 more assembly seats in Odisha
BJP reveals candidates for Odisha assembly, featuring Dr Purnachandra Mohapatra in Barabati-Cuttack. Anubhav Mohanty vies for BJP ticket. 146 out of 147 nominees disclosed, awaiting Nilagiri's announcement.
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Bus accident in Odisha leaves five dead, many injured as vehicle falls from flyover
A bus carrying around 47 passengers from Puri to West Bengal met with a tragic accident in Odisha's Jajpur district. The bus fell from a flyover, resulting in five deaths and several injuries. Authorities, including Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, have expressed condolences and initiated relief efforts. The incident is under investigation for further details.
Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too
Three-time Congress MLA and former minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on Friday. Two BJP leaders - Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party's Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera - also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD.
Six-term BJD MP Mahtab joins BJP, may contest again from Cuttack
Bhartruhari Mahtab, a six-term BJD MP from Cuttack, joined the BJP after talks to renew ties with BJD failed. Son of former Odisha CM Krushna Hari Mahtab, he was a founding BJD member and active parliamentarian. Damayanti Beshra, a Padma Shri awardee and Santhali activist, and actor-politician Siddhant Mahapatra also joined BJP. BJP aims to field BJD leaders in Odisha's Assembly and general elections. Mahtab is known for his well-researched speeches and interventions in parliamentary committees. BJP's failure to ally with BJD is a setback as it targets over 400 NDA seats.
Former BJD founding member, Bhartruhari Mahtab, joins BJP; May contest poll from Cuttack
Bhartruhari Mahtab, a six-time Cuttack Lok Sabha MP and founding member of BJD, joins BJP ahead of elections, signaling a significant political shift in Odisha. His defection follows a trend of prominent leaders leaving BJD. With elections looming, Odisha braces for a competitive battle across parliamentary and assembly constituencies, as parties vie for dominance in the state's political landscape.
Orissa HC adjourns hearing on PIL seeking tabling of report on 'Ratna Bhandar' missing keys
Orissa High Court delays PIL hearing on the Justice Raghubir Das Commission of Enquiry report regarding missing keys of Puri Jagannath Temple. The state government seeks more time to respond to the PIL filed in 2023.
Odisha will soon become hub of cancer care in east India: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Odisha is set to become a hub for cancer care in eastern India, according to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The state has recently inaugurated new facilities at the Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer in Cuttack, including two linear accelerators for radiotherapy and a 30-bed day-care unit. The government's focus is to develop infrastructure for cancer care in public health institutions and attract private investment in the development of cancer care hospitals. The government is also planning to establish more cancer care institutions in the coming years.
Tata Steel sets up 3,500 ton/month downstream manufacturing facility in UP
In order to produce reinforced products, Tata Steel on Monday opened a completely automated construction service hub in Uttar Pradesh. Ashish Anupam, Chairperson, Marketing & Sales, Long Products, Tata Steel, spoke to the media and stated that the centre in Ghaziabad, the company's second such unit after Cuttack in Odisha, will also offer solutions to the construction industry.
Odisha: IMD issues yellow warning in 18 districts, 6 places receive over 100 mm of rainfall
Several areas in Odisha received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours under the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, an official said on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning of light to moderate rain with thundershowers and lightning in 18 districts of Odisha, including the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Friday.
Rain lashes Odisha, water-logging in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted more rainfall in the state as well as temporary traffic congestion, slippery roads, and water-logging. IMD also warned that several Odisha districts are likely to experience enhanced rainfall activities in the next four to five days, and a low-pressure area is expected to form over the same region during the next two to three days due to the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
Balasore Train mishap: Three accused Rly officials sent to CBI custody for 5 days
"The case was earlier registered at Balasore GRPS, District Cuttack (Odisha) vide GRPS Case No.64 dated June 3 regarding the said mishap," an official statement by the CBI read. A CBI probe was instituted in the case in light of allegations that electronic interlocking system of the Coromandel Express had been tampered with. The triple-train accident on June 2 involved the Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, the Howrah-bound Shalimar Express, and a goods train.
Balasore Train Crash: 'Electrocution may have killed 40 in Coromandel Express'
According to a supervising police officer involved in the rescue operation, around 40 bodies recovered from the derailed carriages of the Coromandel Express, which was part of the triple train crash in Balasore, Odisha, may have been electrocuted due to snapped overhead cables. These individuals did not show any external injuries.
51 hours, 2300 staff: How Ashwini Vaishnaw-led team dealt with the aftermath of the Odisha rail accident
Indian Railways Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had a pre-devised plan ready to provide maximum assistance after the tragic Balasore rail accident in Odisha on June 2, whereby up to a thousand railway officers and officials were mobilized at the crash site. Diverse teams were set to ensure medical assistance was provided, the track was clear, and that rescue and relief work was given top priority. Staff well-being was also a priority, which was aided by efficiently timed breaks and adequate hydration.
Doctors dispatched to Balasore, Cuttack to aid relief efforts: Mansukh Mandaviya
"We are providing all required help and medical assistance to the victims of the tragic train accident to save precious lives,"Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya added.
Stray dogs inside cancer hospital: NHRC notice to Odisha govt, Cuttack civic body
"This provides for their right to safety and quality care according to standards that include a proper environment within the hospital premises having requisite cleanliness, infection control measures, and safe drinking water in accordance with BIS/FSSAI standards and sanitation facilities. Patients have a right to be attended to, treated, and cared for with due skill in a professional manner in complete consonance with the principles of medical ethics," it added.
Egra blast case: Calcutta HC asks CID to continue investigation that left 9 dead
The Calcutta High Court asked the Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to continue its investigation in the Egra blast in the illegal firecracker factory that left nine people dead. The next hearing is scheduled on June 12, by which CID will submit a report.
Odisha: How Puri and Cuttack railway stations will look like after being redeveloped
PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment project of Cuttack and Puri railway stations in Odisha today.
Odisha CM announces metro rail project connecting Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Khurda
In the first phase, the government will create the metro trunk route from Trisulia near Cuttack to Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. The route will tentatively touch major landmarks such as Nandankanan, Patia, Vani Vihar, railway ztation and so on. It will be predominantly based on elevated corridors and will be entirely funded by the state government
Tata Steel Mining signs MoU with GAIL to get clean fuel
Signing the MoU, Tata Steel Mining MD Pankaj Satija said, “As a responsible mining company, we are committed to protect the environment by using cleaner fuels and signing of the MoU with GAIL (India) Limited will further help us in this direction.”
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates 2nd Indian Rice Congress in Odisha's Cuttack
Speaking on the occasion, the President said, "Rice is the cornerstone of food security in India and also a key factor for our economy".
One killed, 20 injured in stampede during Makar Mela in Odisha's Cuttack
Badamba-Narsinghpur MLA and former minister Debi Prasad Mishra confirmed that one woman, identified as 45-year-old Anjana Swain, died in the incident, while four seriously injured people were admitted to SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack city.
BSNL to commence 5G services in 2024: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The company has shortlisted a TCS and C-DOT led consortium for rolling out 4G network, which will be upgraded to 5G in about a year of placing the order under the contract, reported PTI.
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