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Long-Term Master Plan To Be Prepared For Overall Development Of Sambalpur: Dharmendra Pradhan

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

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Local MP and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Sunday said a long-term masterplan would be prepared to renovate roads, drinking water, health, and sanitation in Sambalpur.

Sambalpur, June 17: Local MP and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Sunday said a long-term masterplan would be prepared to renovate roads, drinking water, health, and sanitation in Sambalpur.

BJP is committed to making Sambalpur a beautiful city, the Union Minister said at a Press conference after holding a meeting of officers of the district administration.

"With the blessings of the people, the BJP has formed a government in Odisha. An in-principle decsion has been taken to implement all promises made by the BJP within a short period. The party has also focused on taking forward Sambalpur's development," said Pradhan.

The district administration has been directed to expedite work relating to roads, drinking water, health services, sanitation, and cleanliness in Sambalpur.

Pradhan said demands for PMAY houses and land patta would be met soon. All basic facilities will be provided to people and a multi-faceted cultural center will be set up to promote sports, art and culture of the region. For this, talks have been initiated with the Municipality officers, he said.

The Union Minister said the old NH work has been streamlined from Sindurapanka to Naksapali. Related work will be completed soon. Work has started to make the NH six-lane from Sarala over-bridge. The 18-km stretch from Padiabahal to Gosala will be the face of Sambalpur. Efforts are on to make this stretch the path of development for Sambalpur.

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Vizag Man, Son Die After Pet Dog Bites Them

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Visakhapatnam, June 26: A man and his son died of suspected rabies within a week after being bit by their pet dog in Visakhapatnam.

The shocking incident occurred in Bheemili, a suburb of the port city.

Bhargav (27) died of suspected rabies on Tuesday, four days after his father Narsinga Rao (59) succumbed at a hospital.

The father-son duo was bitten by their pet dog a week ago. Narsing Rao was bitten by the dog on his leg while Bhargav sustained injuries on the nose. The dog died within two days due to suspected rabies.

After the dog’s death, Rao and his son had taken anti-rabies vaccine but apparently, the delay led to both of them developing symptoms of rabies and ultimately led to their tragic death.

Narsing Rao was an employee of Road Transport Corporation but was bed-ridden for the last few years due to paralysis. His son was a railway employee.

Their deaths shocked people in Bheemili. Local health authorities began an investigation into the cause of the deaths.

--IANS

Hockey India Announces Squad For Paris Olympics 2024, Amit Rohidas Included As Only Odia Player

by Utkalika Mohanty

New Delhi, June 26: Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 16-member Indian men’s hockey team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11 in the French capital.

Amit Rohidas is the only Odia player included in the team. The team, with five Olympic debutants, will be led by ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh, with powerful midfielder Hardik Singh as the vice-captain.

Harmanpreet is set to play in his third Olympics, having debuted as the youngest member of the Indian squad at the 2016 Rio Olympics and subsequently contributing to the bronze medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The squad also features veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and midfielder Manpreet Singh, both of whom will be making their fourth Olympic appearance.

The defence line includes Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, and Sanjay, while the midfield will see the contributions of Raj Kumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad.

The forward line boasts formidable players such as Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, and Gurjant Singh.

Additionally, goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak, midfielder Nilakanta Sharma, and defender Jugraj Singh have been named as alternate athletes.

Intriguingly, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Raj Kumar Pal, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet Singh are the five players who are set to make their Olympic debut in Paris.

"The selection process for the Paris Olympics’ squad was incredibly competitive due to the depth of talent within our ranks, however, I am confident that every player chosen will bring their best to Paris. Each player selected has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and resilience throughout our rigorous preparation phase. Our journey has been marked by unwavering commitment to excellence and a collective drive to elevate Indian hockey on the world stage," said chief coach Craig Fulton.

"This squad embodies a perfect blend of experienced players and promising young talents, giving us the versatility and energy required to tackle the challenges ahead. Our focus has been on building a cohesive team that can adapt to different playing styles and situations, and I believe we have achieved that," he added.

"As we head to Paris, our goal is clear – to play with heart, skill, and determination. We are prepared to face the world's best teams and strive for the highest podium. This squad is ready to seize the opportunity and bring glory to India. We are confident in our abilities and excited about the journey ahead," he concluded.

Talking about the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, India are placed in Pool B alongside defending Champions Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, and Ireland. To advance to the Quarter-Finals, the team must secure a top-four finish in their pool.

Pool A comprises the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, South Africa, and host nation France, setting the stage for a highly competitive 12-team men’s hockey tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

India will kick off their campaign on July 27 against New Zealand, followed by a match against Argentina on July 29. They will then face Ireland and Belgium on July 30 and August 1, respectively, with their final group stage game against Australia on August 2.

It is worth mentioning that the Indian men's team has a rich Olympic history, having secured an impressive 12 Olympic medals, including 8 Gold, 1 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, hence, the Harmanpreet-led team will be aiming to add another medal to the tally.

Indian Men’s Hockey Team for Paris 2024 Olympics:

Goalkeepers: Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran

Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay

Midfielders: Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh

Alternate Athletes: Nilakanta Sharma, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak

--IANS

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Malaika Arora skips wishing Arjun Kapoor on birthday, shares cryptic post about ‘trust'

by Utkalika Mohanty

Mumbai, June 26: As Arjun Kapoor turned 39 on Wednesday, actress Malaika Arora, who was dating the actor, gave his birthday and posted on social media a miss and instead, she shared a cryptic message about trust.

Malaika took to Instagram on Wednesday morning, where she shared a quote, which read: “I like people that I can trust with my eyes closed and my back turned."

On Tuesday night, Arjun had a birthday bash, where Janhvi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal, and Mohit Marwah were seen at his home. However, Malaika’s absence led to chatter about their “break up” once again.

In May, rumours about the two breaking up started doing the rounds on social media.

A source close to IANS back then had shared that: "Going by Arjun's body language and how he is right now, it has happened. They have been dating for so long, hence it has been very peaceful, dignified, and respectful. Malaika and Arjun are still amicable with each other."

In 2018, rumours about the two dating started doing the rounds. However, in 2019, Arjun and Malaika made their relationship Instagram official.

Talking about his upcoming work, Arjun will next be seen in “Singham Again” in shades of grey. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty shared a new look of the actor on his Instagram stories.