The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 24, 2025
The Statesman Bhubaneswar - April 24, 2025
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In this issue
April 24, 2025
Tribals meet collector and demand land rights
A group of men and women from tribal communities of Keshdiha village within Thakurmunda block living on the foothill of Similipal forest met Collector Hemakanta Say seeking justice as per law in extending land rights to them on Wednesday.
1 min
Two minor girls out of four trafficked women rescued
Police have rescued two minor girls out of four on Wednesday who were trafficked to Madhya Pradesh by a broker on Wednesday.
1 min
GP functionary gets jail for fund bungling
The Special Judge, Vigilance in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday convicted a former panchayat executive officer for government fund bungling and sentenced him to undergo 3-year rigorous imprisonment.
1 min
Eligibility for Anganwadi Worker Inspector Post Raised to Graduate Level
The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal that makes mandatory that Anganwadi workers must hold a graduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university for selection-based appointment to the post of Junior Grade Service (Inspector).
1 min
Ishani village mourns death of Prashant
A wave of grief has engulfed Ishani village under Remuna block in Balasore district following the tragic death of local resident Prashant Satpathy.
1 min
Century-old tradition continues: Lanka Podi performed in Bolangir's Ramlila
On Tuesday night, the dramatic \"Lanka Podi\" episode was staged at the Jagannath Pada Ramlila here, captivating a large and enthusiastic audience.
2 mins
Traditional carpenters threaten to stop work on chariots on Akshya Tritiya day
Ratha Mahapatra, Ratha Maharajas along with carpenters of Haribaldev Jew temple here have decided to boycott connection of axles in wheel of three chariots on the day of Akshya Tritiya if the district endowment department and the district administration fails to resolve issues pertaining to their land dispute and stipend.
1 min
BJD stages protest demanding arrest of BJP leaders
Leaders and workers of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from Raghunathpur and Tirtol blocks, headed by MLA Ramakant Bhoi, organized mass rallies and staged a dharna in front of the Superintendent of Police (SP) office on Wednesday, demanding the immediate arrest of BJP leaders accused of assaulting a woman Junior Engineer and other block staff.
1 min
CM Launches 'Project Monitoring Dashboard' of Works Department
Real-time monitoring of infrastructure projects will be done
1 min
Two heavily armed Pak terrorists killed in Kashmir
Indian Army troops on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid by two heavily armed Pakistani terrorists, who were killed in a gunfight in North Kashmir's Baramulla district.
1 min
Saudis condemn Pahalgam attack, reject attempt to link terror with race, religion
Saudi Arabia, one of the strongest supporters of Pakistan in the Islamic world, has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and joined India in rejecting any attempt to link terrorism to any particular race, religion or culture.
1 min
Pahalgam terror attack: Amit Shah pledges terrorists will not be spared
CCS meets day after deadly Pahalgam attack, also decides to shut Attari crossing, cancel SAARC visa exemption for Pak nationals
4 mins
Kashmir bloodshed: IAF personnel, IB official, railway engineer, pony operator among victims
Among the 26 people killed in the terror attack at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam yesterday was an Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel from Arunachal Pradesh.
2 mins
Don't blame us: Pakistan defence minister on Pahalgam attack
Pakistan on Wednesday sought to dissociate from the Pahalgam terror attack with its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (photo) saying \"these are not acts of foreign interference but local uprisings.\"
1 min
Cong offers constructive cooperation to govt in fighting terrorism: Kharge
The principal opposition party in the country, the Congress, on Wednesday offered its constructive cooperation to the central government at the time of crisis gripping the nation following the dastardly terrorist attack.
1 min
Choose between ministership or freedom: SC to TN Minister Senthil Balaji
Cracking whip, the Supreme Court on Wednesday warned Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji — accused of alleged money laundering in the 'cash-for-jobs' scam — that the bail granted to him in the case would be cancelled if he did not resign from the ministership.
2 mins
K'taka road rage case: DK Shivakumar assures justice to bike rider
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar spoke to Vikas Kumar, the local bike rider, in connection with the road rage case involving the Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and assured him of justice.
1 min
Take decisive action, this is about our nation: K'taka Home Minister on Pahalgam attack
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday urged the central government to take swift action in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
1 min
Terrorism Never Achieved Anything Meaningful, Says Andhra Pradesh CM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that terrorism and violence never achieved anything meaningful for the causes they aim to promote.
1 min
Madras HC dismisses plea challenging ED raids on TASMAC
In a major setback for the ruling DMK, particularly Prohibition and Excise Minister V Senthil Balaji, the Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions challenging the recent ED raids on the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the state-owned monopoly IMFL retailer.
1 min
'Pahalgam terror attack a failure of central intelligence agencies'
Centre must not just eliminate the terrorists but also ensure the safety and security of the nation
1 min
Fadnavis condemns Pahalgam attack, assures help to kin of victims
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday met the kin of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and assured them of all help.
1 min
Security intensified in Bihar ahead of PM's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) programme being organised at Jhanjharpur Block in Madhubani district of Bihar on Thursday.
1 min
ECI Holds Training for Electoral Field Functionaries Ahead of Bihar Polls
Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday commenced the training and capacity building of electoral field functionaries including Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) here.
1 min
Marandi warns of radical mindset in Jharkhand cabinet, links Pahalgam terror to local trends
BJP state president and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi, reacting strongly to the recent terrorist incident in Pahalgam, drew parallels with what he described as a growing \"radical mindset\" within the Jharkhand government itself.
1 min
Pahalgam terror attack: Indore man killed, daughter injured
A man from Indore in Madhya Pradesh was shot dead, while his daughter was injured in the terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday.
1 min
Pahalgam terror attack: Raipur-based businessman shot dead, wife and kids injured
The devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, including Raipur-based businessman Dinesh Mirania, has deeply shocked the capital of Chhattisgarh.
1 min
Panic in Jharkhand's Ramgarh after fire erupts in illegal coal mine
A massive underground fire in an abandoned illegal coal mine in Bhuchungdih village, under the Rajrappa police station area of Jharkhand's Ramgarh district, has triggered widespread panic among villagers.
1 min
Fractured Peace
The serenity of Kashmir was broken yet again – this time in a way that strikes deeper than before. An assault on domestic tourists in Pahalgam, one of the most picturesque corners of the valley, has left at least 28 people dead and many others critically injured.
2 mins
The Next Shepherd
The passing of Pope Francis marks the end of a transformative era for the Roman Catholic Church.
2 mins
Where the soul of democracy resides
The true heart of India resides in the soil of its villages - a heart that beats with the first rays of the morning sun, speaks through the voices echoing in village squares, and breathes in the decisions made in panchayat halls.
3 mins
Unchecked growth adds to water woes
As summer sweeps, the sweltering heat reminds us of the now looming water crisis across the Indian urban landscape that swings between two extremes - capricious floods that paralyze cities overnight during monsoons and chronic water scarcity that leaves millions struggling for a drop during summer.
3 mins
UP CM extends warm welcome to US Vice President JD Vance in Agra
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, arrived in Agra on Wednesday amid tight security to visit the iconic Taj Mahal after touring Jaipur's Amber Fort.
1 min
UP CM Offers Condolences to Family of Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow and offered heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of Shubham Dwivedi, a Kanpur resident, in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Murmu Postpones Assam Visit Following Kashmir Terror Attack
In the wake of the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that left at least 26 civilians dead, President Droupadi Murmu has postponed her scheduled two-day visit to Assam, which was to commence on 24 April.
1 min
Assam family's miraculous escape from Pahalgam terror attack
A family from Assam's Barak Valley narrowly escaped the brutal terror attack near Pahalgam on 22 April that claimed 28 lives, including those of two foreign nationals.
1 min
PM's Kanpur visit scheduled for today, cancelled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kanpur tomorrow has been cancelled, officials said on Wednesday.
1 min
Kashmir terror attack: Civil aviation minister Naidu directs airlines to maintain regular fare levels
In the wake of the tragic terror attack in Kashmir, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has moved swiftly to ensure the safety and well-being of affected tourists and victims.
1 min
Newly-wed from Uttar Pradesh killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Kanpur native Shubham Dwivedi is among the 26 people gunned down by terrorists at Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
1 min
North-east CMs condemn Pahalgam terror attack
The Meghalaya CM calls it a 'senseless act' and stresses the importance of national unity against terrorism
1 min
Musk Says He'll Spend Less Time in Washington and More Time Running Tesla After Its Profit Plunges
Elon Musk says he'll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
1 min
Catholic Faithful Pay Their Final Respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public viewing ahead of the pontiff's funeral.
1 min
US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and he expects a \"de-escalation\" in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
1 min
Israeli Strike on Gaza Shelter Kills 23 Amid Arab Truce Talks
Palestinian President calls on Hamas to release the hostages to 'block Israel's pretexts' for continuing the war
2 mins
London peace talks narrow as Vance says it's decision time on Russia-Ukraine deal
A planned meeting Wednesday between top US, British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was scrapped at the last minute, with US Vice President JD Vance saying negotiations are reaching a moment of truth.
1 min
Luxury goods worth over ₹10 lakh to attract additional 1 per cent tax
The income tax department has notified the applicability of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) at the rate of 1 per cent on sale of specified luxury goods, where the selling price exceeds Rs 10 lakh with effect from 22 April, 2025.
1 min
BluSmart Appoints Grant Thornton to Conduct Forensic Audit of Operations: Report
The crisis-ridden Electric cab service BluSmart has appointed Grant Thornton to conduct a forensic audit of its operations, reports said.
1 min
India Set to Maintain Its Leadership in Global Economic Growth: Centre
Despite global uncertainties and downward revisions in growth forecasts for other large economies, India is set to maintain its leadership in global economic growth, the government said on Wednesday.
1 min
Rudra Shankar Roy joins Adamas as CSO & CSCO to bridge industry-education gap
RICE Adamas Group has roped in Rudra Shankar Roy as the Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Supply Chain Officer.
5 mins
Stock market wraps up, notches 7th day of gains
In seven sessions, Sensex rose 6,269 points (8.5 per cent) and Nifty 1,930 points (8.6 per cent), adding ₹36 lakh crore to investor wealth
2 mins
RBI Governor Opines Interest Rate Reduction to Bolster Private Consumption
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said cutting benchmark interest rates will boost private consumption and help revive private corporate investment.
1 min
IPL 2025: RCB look to break home jinx against struggling Rajasthan Royals
Hosts search for maiden home win of current edition while Royals aim to end losing streak
2 mins
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