46 lakh farmers to be benefited under CM KISAN Yojana: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

46 Lakh Farmers To Be Benefited Under CM KISAN Yojana: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

by Utkalika Mohanty

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the CM-KISAN Yojana will benefit 46 lakh farmers, including the landless ones.

Sambalpur, Sept 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the CM-KISAN Yojana will benefit 46 lakh farmers, including the landless ones.

The Odisha CM launched the scheme at an event in Gangadhar Meher University on Sunday.

He also announced that the second AIIMS of Odisha will be opened in Sambalpur.

Speaking at the GM University auditorium in Sambalpur, CM Majhi said, "On the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai, we have launched the CM Kisan Yojana. A total of 46 lakh farmers, including landless farmers, will benefit. Under the yojana, Rs 925 crore will be transferred to their accounts through DBT."

"The second AIIMS of Odisha will come up in Sambalpur, the state government has already placed a demand in this regard before the Centre," CM Majhi added.

CM KISAN Yojana aims to provide 925 crores of financial assistance to 46 lakh small and marginal farmers who are not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana. Eligible farmers will receive a total of Rs 4,000 in two phases. The first installment of Rs 2,000 will be distributed on Nuakhai, and the remaining Rs 2,000 will be provided on Akshaya Tritiya.

In addition, the scheme will also benefit landless farmers who were excluded from the PM Kisan Yojana. The government aims to extend support to this section of the farming community through the CM Kisan Yojana.

"Since from Nuakhai the preparations for Rabi crop begin, you will get the amount today. With the assistance money, you can buy farming equipment, seeds, fertilisers and pesticides well in advance," CM Majhi said.

"The state government will provide scholarships to the children of the beneficiaries of CM Kisan Yojana to pursue technical studies," Majhi further added.

The Chief Minister also mentioned the state's ideas to launch the Balabhadra Yojana to promote organic farming in Odisha.

"The state government will soon launch the Balabhadra Yojana to promote organic farming in Odisha. Notably, the BJP government in Odisha announced Samrudha Krushaka Yojana for farmers in the Budget for 2024-25 financial year," he said.

He further stated that the state government would purchase paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal from farmers in the state under the new scheme. Notably, the Centre announced Rs 2,300 as MSP for paddy for this fiscal.

CM Majhi also inaugurated the Krushak Odisha Unified Portal of the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department.
Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan was also present at the launch on the occasion of the Nuakhai festival.

(ANI)

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Double 1960 Olympic Champion Otis Davis Dies At 92

by Utkalika Mohanty

New Delhi, Sep 17: America's Otis Davis, the Olympic champion in the 400 meters and 4x400 relay at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, has died at 92, University of Oregon said.

"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Otis Davis, our first Olympic gold medalist. He was a two-time Olympic champion (400, 4x400) at the 1960 Games in Rome and is one of the icons featured on the tower at Hayward Field," Oregon Track and Field posted on X late on Monday.

Davis only started running the 400m competitively at the age of 26 but the US athlete became an Olympic champion a couple of years later. He was the first man to break 45 seconds in the one-lap event when he ran 44.9 in that 1960 Olympic final to win ahead of Germany’s Carl Kaufmann in a photo finish, and he went on to anchor the US team to the Olympic 4x400m title.

"World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Otis Davis, who won 400m and 4x400m gold at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, died on Saturday (14) at the age of 92," World Athletics said in statement.

Davis was born on 12 July 1932 and grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He spent four years in the US Air Force and after playing on the Air Force basketball team, he joined the University of Oregon on a basketball scholarship.

While there, he joined the athletics team under coach Bill Bowerman and started out in the high jump and long jump before focusing on sprinting.

Despite having raced the 400m just nine times before the 1960 Olympics, Davis stormed to the title in Rome as he narrowly held off Kaufmann. They both clocked 44.9 – becoming the first to dip under 45 seconds for the event – and they met again in the 4x400m final two days later, when Davis anchored the US quartet to victory in another world record of 3:02.2, according to World Athletics.

Davis retired from athletics the following year and went on to become a teacher, mentor and coach. He was a torchbearer for the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 and is one of the University of Oregon icons featured on the Hayward Field tower.

-- IANS

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PM Modi Turns 74; Prez Murmu, Union Ministers, CMs Extend Birthday Greetings

by Utkalika Mohanty

New Delhi, Sep 17: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 74 on Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers extended their best wishes to him.

President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in greeting PM Modi on his birthday. She wrote on X in Hindi (translated), "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Shri@narendramodiji on his birthday. On the strength of your personality and work, you have provided extraordinary leadership and increased the prosperity and prestige of the country. I wish that your innovative efforts with the spirit of nation first pave the way to make India a developed nation. I pray to God that you live long and always remain healthy and happy.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote in Hindi on X (translated), "Modi ji has linked everything from heritage to science with the vision of 'New India'. With his strong will and determination for public welfare, he has made many seemingly impossible tasks possible and has set new records for poor welfare."

"In the form of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the country has got such a decisive leader, who has worked to bring about a change in the lives of the deprived by bringing them into the mainstream, starting from the security of the country to the lives of the marginalised. Along with increasing the self-esteem of the countrymen, the global outlook towards India has also changed under his leadership. Modi ji, who has increased the prestige of the country from the depths of the sea to the heights of space, is an inspiration for peace, compassion and empathy all over the world."

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also wished the PM on his birthday, saying, "Respected Prime Minister Shri@narendramodiji, I wish you a very happy birthday... May you remain healthy and long-lived and under your leadership, fear, hunger, terror and corruption be completely eradicated from the country and our India regain the position of a world leader, these are my best wishes."

PM Modi will be in Odisha during the day to attend a series of events.

The state Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi wished PM Modi on his birthday. The CM said, "I Join the people of Odisha in extending my warm greetings to you on the occasion of your birthday. Under your unparalleled leadership, the Nation is moving on a high growth trajectory towards a Viksit Bharat. I wish you a long and healthy life in the service of the Nation. The sisters of Odisha are eagerly awaiting your visit for the launching of "SUBHADRA", a flagship scheme of the State Government for economic empowerment of women."

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami while extending birthday greetings to PM Modi. posted on social media, "...On behalf of 1.25 crore residents of the state, I pray to the Lord Mahadev for your healthy, prosperous and successful life. I pray to the Lord that under your leadership, the nation continues to establish new dimensions on the path of development."

"Heartiest congratulations and best wishes on the birthday of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodiji, who has glorified Maa Bharti on the global stage, who has given concrete shape to the dream of Antyodaya and poor welfare through revolutionary decisions and public welfare policies, who is our guide, source of inspiration for millions of workers, and an ardent devotee of Baba Kedarnath. The work you are doing for the empowerment of the country's mother power, military power, youth power and farmer brothers is today strengthening the resolve of a developed India."

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on X, "Warm birthday wishes to the visionary leader & great son of Maa Bharati, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji."

He further said, "Your vision for a stronger, prosperous India resonates in every heart. May your dynamic leadership & unwavering dedication continue to transform India and inspire generations!"

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also extended birthday greetings to PM Modi. "My birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wish him good health and long life," CM Shinde said.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving towards becoming an economic superpower, I wish him the strength to fulfil his resolve of a developed India by 2047. Maharashtra is also making every possible effort to fulfil Prime Minister Modi's resolve of making the country a 5 trillion economy. I want to say that the 21st century is India's century because the captain of the country is Prime Minister Modi. I wish him a very happy birthday," CM Shinde added.

--IANS

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Salman Khan's Team Issues Advisory On US Concert Scam

by Utkalika Mohanty

Mumbai, Sept 17: Bollywood actor Salman Khan's team has addressed the fake news scam related to Salman Khan's concert in the United States.

On Monday, the team of Bollywood's Bhaijaan took to his photo-sharing platform Instagram and shared an advisory post related to the hoax update about the ‘Wanted’ fame actor's USA visit.

The picture mentions, “This is to inform that neither Mr. Salman Khan nor any of his affiliated companies or teams are organizing any upcoming concerts, appearances in the USA in 2024.”

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They continued, “Any claims suggesting that Mr. Khan will be performing are completely false. Please do not trust any emails, messages or advertisements promoting such events.”

“Legal action will be taken against anyone found falsely using Mr. Salman Khan's name for fraudulent purposes” They concluded.

The post was captioned as, “Official Notice!”

Earlier, today Salman Khan's manager Jordy Patel took to his Instagram Stories and shared a fake poster of Salman's concert to commence on October 5 at 4 PM (EST) in USA, California

He captioned the picture, “Do not buy tickets. Salman Khan is not making any appearances in the US in 2024.

As for now, Salman Khan is currently busy with the shoot schedule of his upcoming action-packed thriller ‘Sikandar’ helmed by ‘Ghajini’ fame director AR Murugadoss. The film will also feature Rashmika Mandanna and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead role.

--IANS

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