Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeking compensation for people displaced by Rengali dam
Monday, 11 December 2023 Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking proper rehabilitation and compensation for 13,000 people displaced by the Rengali dam project in Angul and Deogarh districts. Pradhan alleges step-motherly attitude of the state government towards the displaced people. The Rengali dam project, built on the Brahmani river, has expanded irrigation facilities and hydropower generation in Odisha. However, the displaced families continue to be neglected even after five decades. Pradhan demands fulfilment of seven charter demands, including compensation, job opportunities, and redevelopment of temples.
"Mohabbat ki dukaan par corruption ka karobaar chal raha hai. Congress will have to give an answer on this," says Union minister & BJP leader Smriti Irani on Rs 200 cr in cash recovered in I-T raids on Odisha-based liquor manufacturing units linked to Congress MP from Jharkhand Dheeraj Sahu. nion...
In a historic political shift, four-time Keonjhar MLA Mohan Majhi has been selected as the Chief Minister of Odisha. Accompanying him in leadership roles, KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers. This announcement follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landmark victory, where it secured a majority by winning 78 out of 147 seats in the recent state assembly elections. BJP’s win marks the end of 24-year rule of Naveen Patnaik as the Chief Minister Of the State.
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Days after the Odisha assembly election results, outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik clarified that BJD leader VK Pandian, despite his long association as Patnaik's private secretary and subsequent entry into politics, is not his chosen successor. Patnaik emphasised that the people of Odisha will ultimately decide on his successor. Patnaik acknowledged Pandian's contributions in various sectors but reiterated that Pandian had not held any official party position.
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SC dismissed the pleas seeking cancellation and re-test of the controversy-ridden 2024 NEET-UG, holding that there was no evidence on record to conclude that the.. DNA
In a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing the government of failing to address serious problems in the examination system, particularly with NEET. Gandhi argues that the issues extend beyond NEET and affect all major examinations. Pradhan had previously claimed that there is no evidence of paper leaks in the last seven years under the National Testing Agency (NTA). The controversy surrounding NEET-UG 2024 has sparked a major row. Watch to find out more about this explosive exchange and the implications for India's examination system.
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Explore the long-sealed Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, reopened after nearly half a century. Delve into the treasure trove of gold, diamonds, and ancient artifacts dedicated to the deity. Discover the history behind Odisha's King Anangabhima Dev's lavish donations and the significance of this momentous occasion for devotees worldwide.
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Bhartruhari Mahtab, born in 1957 in Odisha, is a seven-time MP and the new pro-tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Son of Odisha's first CM, he's a politician, writer, and social contributor. Mahtab won the Cuttack seat six times with BJD before joining BJP in 2024. He won again on a BJP ticket. Mahtab has received the Outstanding Parliamentarian and Sansad Ratna awards. His appointment as pro-tem Speaker has sparked controversy due to his recent party switch.
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In a heart-wrenching series of events following the Kuwait fire incident, families across India received the mortal remains of their loved ones. In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, tearful and inconsolable family members welcomed home the body of a victim, a scene repeated in other states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu. Leaders and dignitaries, including Odisha Deputy CM KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, paid their respects to victims from their state. The solemn ceremonies extended to Ranchi Airport in Jharkhand, where another victim's remains arrived. The tragic incident in Kuwait has left families shattered, with communities across India mourning the loss of those who perished. For more updates and visuals
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On Parliament security breach, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "Such an incident happened at a place which should have been the safest place in the country. It is a security failure. The..
On election results, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "The people of the country have shown their mood through these elections. We got good success in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh...
Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "The country has faith in PM Modi. All states have shown that only one guarantee works and that is Modi's guarantee. People want a double-engine government. Congress'..
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