No Electricity, Deogarh Village Still In Dark Even After 76 Years Of Independence

Deogarh Village Still In Dark Even After 76 Years Of Independence

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

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Even after 76 years of Independence and 24 years of BJD rule, many villages are running without electricity connectivity in Odisha. Villagers depend on traditional kerosine-fuelled Dibri lamps.

Deogarh, Apr 29: Even after 76 years of Independence and 24 years of BJD rule, many villages are running without electricity connectivity in Odisha. Villagers depend on traditional kerosine-fuelled Dibri lamps.

Aragena village under Tileibani block in Deogarh block is one such village where the elderely prefer to go to bed and students stop reading after evening due to lack of electricity. Dibri lamp doesn't work much to the expectation.

According to the information, the State government had in 2017 awarded a tender to Odisha Akshaya Shakti Vikash for the establishment of solar energy in Aragena village. Crores of rupees were spent on providing solar lamps to households. However, they ran for two to three months only because no maintenance was done.

"Since the beginning, nobody from the contractual agency visited my house. The solar system worked for two months only. My family was pushed to darkness again. We prefer to close our doors a little while after the evening. Our children are facing difficulties in studying as it gets dark every day," said a villager.

Villagers alleged that crores of rupees was lost due to negligence by the contractual agency, Akshaya Shakti Vikash. They blamed the State government for showing undue favour to the contractual agency.

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Bike rider dies in crash between two cars in Delhi

by Utkalika Mohanty

New Delhi, May 15: A 65-year-old man on a motorcycle died after he was allegedly crushed between two cars following an accident in west Delhi on Wednesday, an official said.

The deceased was identified as Kishan Lal, a resident of Khanpur.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Vichitra Veer said that at around 10 a.m. information regarding an accident was received at Rajouri Garden police station.

Upon reaching the spot, Kishan was shifted to DDU Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

"During the initial investigation, it was found that a Ford Endeavour collided with a motorcycle from behind, subsequently hitting the BMW in front of the motorcycle. As a result, the motorcycle sustained severe damage, and the rear of the car was also damaged,” said the DCP.

“There were two persons in the offending vehicle, who have been apprehended. Legal action is being taken in the matter,” the DCP added.

(IANS)

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President Murmu condoles death of Congress leader Damburudhara Ulaka

by Utkalika Mohanty

New Delhi, May 15: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed sadness over the demise of Congress leader and former Odisha minister Dambarudhar Ulaka.

"Saddened to know about the demise of Shri Dambarudhar Ulaka who served as minister in Odisha government. Shri Ulaka worked for the welfare of people, especially the deprived and underprivileged. I extend my condolences to his family members and followers," Droupadi Murmu posted on X.

Saddened to know about the demise of Shri Dambarudhar Ulaka who served as minister in Odisha government. Shri Ulaka worked for the welfare of people, especially the deprived and underprivileged. I extend my condolences to his family members and followers. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 15, 2024

The Veteran Congress leader passed away on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar.

(ANI)

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Change Is Going To Happen In Odisha: Om Birla

by Argus News

Bhubaneswar, May 15: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla is on a visit to Odisha said, The BJP is going to form a double engine government this time.

Om Birla is scheluded to attend a meeting in Balasore and will address Vijay Sankalp Samabesh in the evening at Sambalpur.

"People want a change in Odisha, and it seems that a change will happen this time.people have decided to see PM Modi for the third consecutive time. The BJP is going to form a government in the center as well as in the state with a full majority" says Om Birla.

The Lok Sabha Speaker said that Odisha is land of Lord Jagganath and has a rich culture and tradition. He further stated that the people of this state are well known worldwide for their hardwork and talent.

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