A Change Is Needed In Odisha: BJP's Sambalpur Candidate Dharmendra Pradhan

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A Change Is Needed In Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan

by Manisha Das

A Change Is Needed In Odisha: BJP's Sambalpur Candidate Dharmendra Pradhan

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A change is needed in Odisha, said BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday.

Bhubaneswar, Mar 25: A change is needed in Odisha, said BJP's Sambalpur Lok Sabha candidate Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday.

"A change is needed in Odisha, like Lord Jagannath's Nabakalebar, the state also needs Nabakalebara. The state needs a double-engine government. It is our responsibility to facilitate every Odisha resident to get the benefits of all the Central government schemes." said Pradhan.

The Union Education Minister also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for choosing him as the Lok Sabha candidate for the prestigious Sambalpur seat in Odisha.

On Sunday, the BJP announced the list of candidates for 18 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha.

Pradhan along with BJP National spokesperson and party's Lok Sabha candidate from Puri constituency, Sambit Patra today visited Puri Jagannath temple and sought the blessings of the Holy Trinity ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

'The Young and the Restless' actor Marla Adams passes away at 85

by Utkalika Mohanty

Washington, Apr 27: Marla Adams, renowned for her portrayal of Dina Abbott Mergeron on the popular daytime soap opera 'The Young and the Restless,' has passed away at the age of 85.

The news was confirmed by Matt Kane, director of media and talent for the show, on Thursday in Los Angeles, Variety reported.
Adams embarked on her journey in the world of daytime drama back in 1968 with her role as Belle Clemens on 'The Secret Storm.'

Her talent shone through, captivating audiences until 1974. However, it was her iconic portrayal of Dina Abbott Mergeron on 'The Young and the Restless,' which she joined in 1982, that etched her name into television history.

As Dina Abbott Mergeron, Adams embodied the essence of the Abbott family matriarch, bringing depth and complexity to the character. Her onscreen presence as the mother to Ashley, Traci, and Jack Abbott endeared her to fans worldwide.

Throughout her 37-year tenure on 'The Young and the Restless,' Adams left an indelible mark on the show, appearing on and off until her full-time return in 2017. Her portrayal of Dina's struggle with Alzheimer's disease garnered critical acclaim, earning her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2021.

Beyond her role on 'c,' Adams graced the screens in over 40 productions, including appearances on 'The Bold and the Beautiful,' 'Days of our Lives,' and 'The Golden Girls.'

Marla Adams is survived by her children Pam Oates and Gunnar Garat, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandson, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by generations of fans.

(ANI)

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IPL 2024: LSG v RR head-to-head; When and where to watch

by Utkalika Mohanty

Lucknow, Apr 27: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Lucknow with five wins in eight games are in fourth position on the points table, whereas Rajasthan are the table-toppers with seven wins in eight matches.

In the overall matchup, Lucknow and Rajasthan have faced each other in 4 matches in IPL. Out of these 4 games, Lucknow have won 1 whereas Rajasthan have come out victorious on 3 occasions.

LSG v RR match time: The match starts at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT) with the toss taking place half an hour before the match i.e., 7:00 PM (1:30 PM GMT)

LSG v RR match venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Lucknow.

Live broadcast of LSG v RR match on television in India: The LSG v RR match will be broadcast live via Star Sports Network.

Live stream in India: The live streaming of LSG v RR will be available on JioCinema.

Probable XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (capt & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav/Yash Thakur.

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (capt & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Dhruv Jurel, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

(IANS)

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Man finds wife married his brother, kills their toddler in fit of rage

by Swati Sucharita

Gurugram, Apr 27: A man, who recently walked out of prison, has been arrested again for allegedly killing his brother's seven-month-old daughter in a fit of rage as he found that his wife had married him (his younger brother) while he was incarcerated.

The arrested individual has been identified as Vijay Sahani (30), a native of Bihar.

He was arrested by the police hours after he allegedly killed the infant girl.

According to the police, during the investigation, the accused's estranged wife mentioned that Vijay was lodged in Gurugram's Bhondsi jail in a chain snatching case for the last four years.

When Vijay was in jail, the woman had married his younger brother, and later gave birth to a girl. He came out of the jail on April 24.

Thereafter, on the intervening nights of April 24 and April 25, an argument occurred between the accused and his estranged wife.

Later, in a fit of rage, Vijay killed the baby girl by throwing her on the floor and fled.

On Friday morning, the police received information that the unconscious body of a baby girl had been found in the Nathupura village area, following which the police reached the spot and recovered the body.