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Three Burnt To Death, Three Others Critical After Two Trailers Collide Head-On In Jharsuguda

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Jharsuguda: Three people were burnt to death on the spot, and three others sustained varying degrees of injuries when two coal-laden trailer trucks collided head-on in front of the Jharsuguda RTO office on National Highway No. 49 in the early hours of Thursday. According to reports, both vehicles caught fire after the collision. It took several hours for the Fire Services personnel to douse the fire. Large cranes have been deployed to separate the burnt and mangled trailers. On being informed, the police arrived at the spot and rescued the…

Mulayam Singh Yadav Awarded Padma Vibhushan Posthumously

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New Delhi: Late former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday was posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan which was received by his son Akhilesh Yadav, an official said. President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday presented the Padma awards for the year 2023 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Music director Marakathamani Keeravaani, who has hogged the limelight for the ‘RRR’ song ‘Naatu Naatu’, and Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon were among those who received the Padma Shri. President Murmu presented three Padma Vibhushan, five…

Odisha Govt Waives Entertainment Tax on Odia Movie ‘Delivery Boy’

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today announced to waive entertainment tax on’Delivery Boy’, an Odia movie directed by Ashwini Tripathy and produced by Jyotiranjan Mohanty. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave his approval to a proposal in this regard, said an official press release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) today. In urban areas, the role of a Delivery Boy has become indispensable in our lives. Generally, coming from impoverished families, the work of Delivery Boys is very challenging and their lives are filled with struggle. The movie is based on…

Gaikwad, Conway, Moeen Power CSK To Victory In Grand Homecoming

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Chennai: It was a day that fans of Chennai Super Kings eagerly awaited in IPL 2023: the grand homecoming of M.S. Dhoni & Co to Chepauk after 1427. In front of a packed home crowd wearing yellow, CSK didn’t disappoint as they emerged victorious by 12 runs in a run-fest against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday night. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway shared a blistering 110-run opening stand while Ambati Rayudu and captain M.S. Dhoni, along with Moeen Ali and Shivam Dube, propelled CSK to reach 217/7. In reply, Kyle…

Odisha CM Naveen Leads High-Powered Team To Japan To Woo Investors

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Bhubaneswar: In a continuing effort to be the country’s leading investment destination, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lead a high-level delegation to Japan from April 4, 2023, to promote investment opportunities in Odisha. The delegation includes Minister of Industries, MSME and Energy Pratap Keshari Deb; Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena; Principal Secretary, Industries Department Hemant Sharma; Principal Secretary, E&IT Department Manoj Mishra; and Managing Director, IPICOL, Bhupendar Poonia. VK Pandian, Secretary to CM (5T) and Vineel Krishna, Special Secretary to CM, are also accompanying the Chief Minister during the…

IPL 2023: Kohli, Du Plessis Power RCB To Thumping 8-Wicket Win Over Mumbai Indians

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Bengaluru: Scintillating half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli powered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a thumping eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2023 match, marking a happy homecoming at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, here on Sunday. As RCB took the field in Chinnaswamy Stadium after 1247 days, chants of the franchise engulfed the whole arena. To their credit, RCB didn’t disappoint at all, as bowlers got wickets in power-play and middle overs to keep Mumbai to 171/7, though young Tilak Varma shined with an outstanding 84…

Odisha State Cooperative Bank Celebrates 75 Years of Glorious Journey

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Bank (OSCB) marked its Platinum Jubilee on Sunday with a noteworthy ceremony graced by Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal as Chief Guest. At the event, Co-operation Department Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Principal Secretary Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, OSCB President T Prasad Rao Dora, Managing Director Uddhaba Chandra Majhi, senior officials of the bank and Co-operation Department were also in attendance. As part of the celebration, a Coffee Table Book commemorating the 75 Years of Glorious Journey of Odisha State Cooperative Bank was unveiled by Governor Lal,…

30 Shops Gutted In Keonjhar Market Complex Fire

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Bhubaneswar: At least 30 shops were razed to the ground in a major fire that broke out at the daily market in Odisha’s Keonjhar town on Monday morning. While the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that an electric short circuit is responsible for the blaze.On being informed, Fire Services personnel reached the spot and are currently engaged in dousing the fire. They are finding it difficult to bring the fire under control owing to the scarcity of water in the area. According to…

World Bank Approves $100 Million Loan To Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Monday approved a $100 million loan to help Odisha strengthen its early forecasting systems for improved response to disasters and enhance its social protection coverage for poor and vulnerable households through digital platforms. According to the World Bank, Odisha is vulnerable to natural disasters with cyclones hitting the state every 15 months on average. The state’s 480 km coastline is also exposed to tsunami risk. Recurrent disasters significantly impact economic activities including agricultural production, infrastructure and access to health, education, and…

India Records 3,095 New Covid Cases

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New Delhi: India reported 3,095 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. With this addition, the active cases stand at 15,208. In view of the rising cases in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting on Friday to review the situation. “We are on alert, Covid-19 situation in Delhi being closely monitored,” said Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Bhardwaj chaired an emergency meeting on Thursday, where Special Secretary -Health, the Director General…