AM/NS Company Will Not Leave Odisha, Says Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain

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by Shambhu Datta Mishra

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Sampad Chandra Swain has slammed the BJD saying the opposition is "misleading the people of Odisha"

The Industries Minister said that the companies who left Odisha, while BJD was in power, are now returning one after the other

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: Odisha Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain has taken a dig at the former BJD government over their remarks on ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) company's stand on projects in Odisha.

Reacting to BJD leader Pratap Jena's remarks of "AM/NS is shifting from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh, Sampad Chandra Swain slammed the BJD saying that not only AM/NS is not shifting its company, but many companies are coming to Odisha.

Responding strongly to Pratap Jena's remarks, Sampad Chandra Swain has said that AM/NS will not leave the state.

"The AM/NS company will not leave Odisha. The former government wasn't active in these matters," said the Industries Minister.

"The companies, who had shifted their base from Odisha during the previous government, are now returning here to invest in various projects," he added.

Sampad Chandra Swain has slammed the BJD saying the opposition is "misleading the people of Odisha". "They are giving such remarks to keep the identity of the party intact," he said further.

"AM/NS is one of the leading companies in India. How can Pratap Jena give such statements," stated the Industries Minister.

"Nippon Steel had a company in Hazira, Gujarat during their government. Why didn't he say back then that the company shifted its base and left Odisha," fired back Sampad Chandra Swain, who is also in charge of Skill Development & Technical Education department.

The Industries Minister said that the companies who left Odisha, while BJD was in power, are now returning one after the other. "Earlier, they were misleading the people saying JSW EV is shifting base, but later the truth came out and they had to keep silence in this matter," stated Sampad Chandra Swain.

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Chess Grand Masters 2024: Top-Ranked Indian Arjun Erigaisi To Face Vidit Gujarathi In Opening Round

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Chennai, Nov 5: World No four Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, playing for the first time in India after crossing the historic 2800 ELO ranking mark, will open his Chennai Grand Masters campaign against compatriot Vidit Gujarathi in the opening round on Tuesday at the Anna Centenary Library.

The eight-player strong classical event will see Aravindh Chithambaram take on Iranian, Amin Tabatabaei, Vachier-Lagrave Maxime will face Maghsoodloo Parham and American Grandmaster, Levon Aronian will dual with Alexey Sarana in the opening round.

The draw for seven round all-play-all event, the strongest classical event in India, was made at a special ceremony on Monday. The second edition of the competition will also feature a Challengers event featuring female players for the first time.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Atulya Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Welfare and Sports Development, said, “Chennai has become the city of Grand Masters, we started with Chess Olympiad to Chennai Grand Masters last year we are now back with a grandeur Chennai Grand Masters this year. With Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minster’s support who are very passionate about promoting Chess, as well to make Chennai the sporting state, we are able to achieve these and make TN the best sporting state.”

In the Challenger category, Vaishali will take on Mendonca Leon Luke while Harika will play Pranav V. In the other two matches, Raunak Sadhwani will face off against Karthikeyan Murali and Pranesh M will play Abhimanyu Puranik

“When we first got approached with the idea, a week before the event, our Deputy Chief Minister and Atulya Misra, Additional Chief secretary were keen on doing the event every year from now on, cause it will be a game changer for a lot of talents like how the tournament helped Gukesh last year,” said Thiru. J. Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu.

The Challengers event, which is introduced for this year, will give Indian prodigies the chance to compete in top-level tournaments. The event will also feature two women–a first for Chennai Chess Grand Masters–Harika Dronavalli and Vaishali Rameshbabu, sister of R Praggnanandhaa. The Challengers participants, will fight for a prize pool of 20 Lac, with the winner claiming 6 Lac and a direct berth in the Masters next year.

Gukesh had won the inaugural edition last year but will miss this year’s competition as he is preparing for the world championships title against Ding Liren of China.

--IANS

Motorcycle, Car Collide Head-On In Bhadrak 1 Dead

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bhadrak, Nov 5: In a tragic mishap, a person was killed when a motorcycle and a car collided head-on on National Highway 57 early on Tuesday morning.

The fatal accident occurred near Kamarda police station in the Bhograi area of the district.

According to the information, the motorcycle and the car were at high speed when they dashed. The deceased biker was identified as Avanti Kumar, a resident of Kasida village in West Bengal.

The Kamarda police have reached the spot and started an investigation.

AM/NS Company Will Not Leave Odisha, Says Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain

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