Passengers had a miraculous escape today even as a bus in which they were travelling caught fire while running at Khannagar in Cuttack city this afternoon.
Cuttack, July 3: Passengers had a miraculous escape today even as a bus in which they were travelling caught fire while running at Khannagar in Cuttack city this afternoon.
The luggage career on the backside of the bus caught fire, the reason of which is yet to be known.
According to the information, the driver was informed about the smoke emanating from the backside by some passengers sitting in the back seats. As soon as the driver stopped the bus, passengers got down one after another.
The bus staff with the help of the locals doused the fire.
The bus had just departed Netaji Bus Terminal towards Pallahada in Angul district.
Washington, July 5: Donald Trump, the former President and presumptive Republican nominee, has called for a “no holds barred” debate with Joe Biden, the President and the presumptive Democratic nominee, as the latter sits down for a widely anticipated interview he is doing to allay concerns about his health and ability to serve another four years following the disastrous performance in the first debate last week.
"I have the answer to the Crooked Joe Biden Incompetence Puzzle", Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, the social media platform he launched to counter his banishment from erstwhile Twitter, which is now called X.
"Let’s do another Debate, but this time, no holds barred - An all on discussion, with just the two of us on stage, talking about the future of our Country."
The second debate is scheduled for September, according to an arrangement agreed to by both sides, in the same format as the first - just the two candidates and moderators on the stage, with no audience and strictly regulated speaking time.
The former President came out unscathed from the debate with his many half-truths and lies because the incumbent President stole all the headlines with a disastrous performance that sent the Democratic leaders and rank-and-file members into panic.
Calls for Biden to step aside for someone younger and more capable started within hours and continue despite his and his campaign’s attempts to portray the debate performance as a bad night caused by a sore throat and exhaustion from recent travels abroad. He has tried to do more public appearances to demonstrate he is in good health and mentally alert and able. He is doing an interview with an ABC anchor, which will be telecast in its entirety and unedited Friday evening.
Biden has told an ally that his performance in the interview and a few public events over the weekend will be critical in his decision to continue or quit the race, according to news reports.
Vice-President Kamala Harris has emerged as a top contender for the Democratic presidential ticket given up by the president, with many Democratic leaders naming her as their choice even though she has remained solidly aligned with Biden, affirming her faith in his candidacy.
In a head-to-head matchup poll, Harris is within striking distance of the former President, trailing by only 3 percentage points.
Biden’s misfortune has been Trump’s gain. He has widened his lead over the president in polls. In some polls, he has cartwheeled ahead of Biden from trailing him. It’s not surprising, therefore, that he is calling for another debate, a "no holds barred" debate, having the edge at this time.
It was different in 2020. Trump was widely panned for his performance in the first debate, when he had kept interrupting Biden and speaking over him. Now the roles are reversed, and he is the victor of the debate.
Given the turmoil in the Democratic party, Trump is prepared to take on whoever emerges with the nomination in case President Biden decides to step aside.
"President Trump will beat any Democrat on November 5th because he has a proven record and an agenda to Make America Great Again," Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, Trump campaign advisers, have said in a statement.
--IANS
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Srinagar, July 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary (CS) Atal Dulloo on Friday instructed the officials to allot furnished flats to Pandit employees forthwith and ensure the early completion of their transit accommodations.
The CS also enquired about the status of blocks raised at each of the 12 locations in different districts of the Valley. He also emphasised completing all these blocks as per the deadlines fixed without fail.
Secretary, DMRR&R, Anil Koul said that out of the total 6000 flats to be made for the same number of employees, around 4800 had already been taken up for completion at different locations.
He said that the construction of 2088 flats has been completed to date of which 998 have been allotted to genuine applicants.
He said that work on 2712 flats is at an advanced stage of completion and these are going to be handed over in the next few months for allotment.
“Since the onset of April this year, construction of 536 new flats had been taken in hand and 392 flats had also been completed, resulting in a net addition of about 144 flats during this period,” Secretary, DMRR&R, Anil Koul informed in the meeting.
--IANS
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Mumbai, July 5: The makers of Akshay Kumar-starrer upcoming film 'Sarfira' on Friday released a behind-the-sets (BTS) video from the shoot of the movie, wherein we can see the 'Khiladi' of Bollywood lending a helping hand to a senior lady, who was boarding her first-ever flight.
A recent video from the sets of 'Sarfira' is melting hearts across the internet. With grace and kindness, the video shows Akshay taking away the heavy bag from her and offering assistance during her scene.
The video captures Akshay speaking to the lady in fluent Marathi, creating a moment of genuine warmth and connection. The senior lady’s heartfelt blessing towards the end of the clip is evidence of the impact of Akshay’s kindness off-camera.
'Sarfira’ is inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder GR Gopinath, who revolutionised air travel in India by making it affordable for the common man.
Akshay plays Vir Jagannath Mhatre, the son of a teacher in rural Maharashtra, who embarks on an ambitious mission to democratise air travel, challenging socio-economic barriers and embodying the spirit of modern India's entrepreneurial rise.
The movie stars Radhikka Madan, alongside Akshay.
'Sarfira' not only tells an inspiring story but also involves real-life locals from small towns, who experienced their first flight during the making of the film.
The makers also recently released a new track from the movie titled 'Chaawat', which captures the joyous spirit of a traditional Maharashtrian wedding.
The Maharashtrian-themed song is penned by Manoj Muntashir Shukla and is composed by G.V Prakash Kumar. It is sung by Shreya Ghoshal.
Written by Sudha and Shalini Ushadevi, with dialogues by Pooja Tolani, and a G.V. Prakash Kumar musical, 'Sarfira' is produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), South superstars Suriya and Jyotika (2D Entertainment) and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment).
The movie is set to release in theatres on July 12.
--IANS
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