Raids are underway at Harihar Rao's office and official residence in Kukudapada, Balasore.
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Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Friday conducted simultaneous searches associated NV Harihara Rao, Chief Engineer in the office of the Chief Construction Engineer, Rural Works Circle, Balasore, on charges of amassing property disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Balasore, Sept 20: Odisha Vigilance sleuths on Friday conducted simultaneous searches associated NV Harihara Rao, Chief Engineer in the office of the Chief Construction Engineer, Rural Works Circle, Balasore, on charges of amassing property disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Raids are underway at Harihar Rao's office and official residence in Kukudapada, Balasore.
The raid is still underway. Further report follows.
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Bhubaneswar, Sept 20: Odisha’s chief minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, marking 100 days in office, delivered a report detailing his government’s early achievements.
This event, held in Puri, carries symbolic significance due to the association with Lord Jagannath, the most revered deity in Odisha. Majhi’s presentation aimed to position his government as fulfilling promises and contrasting his administration with the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government led by Naveen Patnaik.
Key Achievements Highlighted:
The CM focused on several key accomplishments:
1. Religious Initiatives: The reopening of the four gates of Lord Jagannath’s Srimandir and Ratna Bhandar (after 40 years) catered to Odisha’s deeply religious populace. These moves underscore a deliberate attempt to connect the new government’s initiatives with religious and cultural symbolism, potentially to galvanize support.
2. Women’s Welfare – Subhadra Yojana: This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing women’s issues, a significant concern in India. Introducing such welfare schemes early on helps the BJP reinforce its image as a government focused on societal upliftment.
3. Economic Policies: Raising the minimum support price for paddy to ₹3,100 indicates efforts to provide financial relief to farmers, a key constituency in Odisha. Additionally, attracting ₹45,000 crore in investments signals a pro-business stance, essential for economic growth.
4. Ayushman Bharat Implementation: Majhi pointed out that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a flagship national health scheme, was not implemented by the previous government. By ensuring the scheme’s execution, he positions his administration as one rectifying past mistakes and ensuring wider healthcare coverage.
Political Undertones and Criticism:
The CM used this platform not just for self-promotion but to directly criticize his predecessor. Majhi described the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government as arrogant and corrupt, blaming it for failing to serve the people effectively. He invoked Lord Jagannath to suggest that the previous government’s alleged misuse of religious sentiments for political gain led to its downfall. This rhetoric is a common political strategy in India, where invoking religious imagery can be a powerful tool to sway public opinion.
Strategy and Challenges:
Majhi’s report, while showcasing the BJP’s efforts, is clearly designed to differentiate his government from the BJD. By emphasising that his administration is fulfilling pre-poll promises within the first 100 days, Majhi aims to build early momentum. His government’s focus on religious, economic, and social welfare issues reflects an understanding of Odisha’s priorities. However, the challenge will lie in ensuring sustained progress. The state’s economic and social issues, including poverty, unemployment, and healthcare, will require longer-term solutions.
The first 100 days of Mohan Majhi’s government in Odisha have been framed as a period of accomplishment, with a clear focus on religious inclusivity, women’s welfare, and economic growth. By criticizing the previous BJD government and positioning the BJP as more efficient and responsive, Majhi is attempting to shift the political narrative in the state. While the report offers early optimism, the government will need to continue delivering on its promises to maintain public trust and navigate the complex political landscape of Odisha.
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Bhubaneswar, Sept 20: The Crime Branch registered a criminal case against five police officer of Bharatpur police station, for allegedly harassing and misbehaving with an Army officer and his fiancee.
Based on a written complaint filed by the Major, the Crime Branch registered a criminal case against the accused cops of Bharatpur police station.
Earlier, DGP YB Khurania ordered a Crime Branch probe on Tuesday, and hours later, three police personnel, including Inspector-in-Charge Dinakrushna Mishra, were removed from their posts to facilitate a fair investigation.
Notably, the incident occurred on September 14 night when Major and his fiancee were travelling by car from Patia. They were allegedly stopped and harassed by hooligans who came in two cars. When the Major and his fiancee went to Bharatpur police station to file a complaint about the road rage incident, they were allegedly assaulted and humiliated at Bharatpur police station.
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Chennai, Sep 20: Before the unbeaten 195-run stand between Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja rescued India from 144/6 to reach 339/6 on day one of first Test against Bangladesh, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 56 was crucial in helping the hosts’ recover from early setbacks.
With the pitch in Chepauk being tricky initially for batting, left-handed opener Jaiswal said he was just thinking to have a plan on how to bat at that time. “It’s a really nice score (339/6 on day one), but with the batting we have, need to see how long we can bat, and add as much runs as we can.”
"I won’t say it was that difficult. I was just thinking to have my plan on how to bat at that time on the wicket. I was just trying to enjoy batting on the wicket. The way I was leaving the ball, it was quite good for me, and was really enjoying doing it,” said Jaiswal in a chat with broadcasters ahead of day two’s play.
On day one, a usually attacking Jaiswal showed another facet of his batting - the game to grind out. "I was just thinking where I can score if I get that opportunity and I was just going for it. It’s all about my mindset, how I want to play and what my team needs. I always think what is more important for my team. I think of that goal and try to execute what I can do," he added.
Jaiswal, who stitched a 62-run partnership with Rishabh Pant for the fourth wicket, signed off by saying the pitch hadn’t eased out for batting on day one. "I don’t think so the pitch eased out later on in the day. It wasn’t that easy, but I was just focusing on facing each ball and watch it carefully – that was what I as thinking in that moment."
--IANS
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