Odisha: BJP Worker Goes Missing In Subarnapur, Family Alleges Political Murder

by Hemanta Pande

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A BJP worker in Odisha's Subarnapur district has reportedly gone missing since Wednesday evening. However, his family on Thursday said it was a political murder and alleged that some BJD leaders are involved in the crime.

Sonepur, July 11: A BJP worker in Odisha's Subarnapur district has reportedly gone missing since Wednesday evening. However, his family on Thursday said it was a political murder and alleged that some BJD leaders are involved in the crime.

As per reports, Surath Naik, a BJP worker of Phulchara village under Birmaharajpur police limits in the district, has gone missing since last evening.

Surath's son, Dayanidhi alleged that some local BJD leaders kidnapped and murdered him last evening. He also filed an FIR at Birmaharajpur police station in this regard.

The locals and family members of the victim today staged a road-blockade at Birmaharajpur demanding immediate arrest of the accused persons.

Later, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Balangir MP Sangeeta Singh Deo and local MLA Raghunath Jagadala reached the spot and held talks with the victim's family members.

The protesters lifted the road-blockade after the Deputy Chief Minister assured the victim's family of justice at the earliest.

Meanwhile, police launched a massive search operation to find the missing BJP worker and nab the accused.

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Delhi Chokes As Air Quality Deteriorates

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Oct 18: Delhi's air quality is deteriorating rapidly and the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 293 on Friday.

In several parts of the national capital, the AQI has fallen into the 'severe' category, posing significant health risks. People are experiencing difficulty in breathing due to the hazardous air.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), as of 9 a.m. on Friday, Delhi's average AQI stands at 293. Meanwhile, in the surrounding NCR areas, Faridabad recorded an AQI of 194, Gurugram 196, Ghaziabad 247, Greater Noida 296, and Noida 242.

In several parts of Delhi, the AQI levels are hovering between 300 and 400, indicating severe pollution. Notable areas include Wazirpur (379), Vivek Vihar (327), Shadipur (337), Rohini (362), Punjabi Bagh (312), Patparganj (344), Narela (312), Mundka (375), Jahangirpuri (354), Dwarka Sector 8 (324), Bawana (339), Anand Vihar (342), and Alipur (307).

Rahul, a Delhi resident sharing his concerns, stated that pollution levels have significantly risen in recent days. He expressed frustration, saying that every year, the government makes lofty promises to control pollution but no effective action is taken. He is experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation, and sore throat, prompting him to wear a mask while outdoors.

"Pollution has made it extremely hard to breathe," he said.

In order to curb increasing pollution, the Delhi government has implemented GRAP-1. Chief Minister Atishi and Environment Minister Gopal Rai had a meeting with officials regarding the increasing pollution in Delhi. After this meeting, it was told that 99 teams would inspect the construction sites to check dust pollution. 200 anti-smog guns from PWD, 30 from MCD, 14 from NCRTC and 80 from DMRC will also be deployed.

Apart from this, the Delhi government has appealed to people not to burn crackers, and if any pollution-causing activities are done anywhere, then they should inform on the Green Delhi app.

--IANS

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Amitabh Bachchan Regrets Not Working With Meena Kumari

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Mumbai, Oct 18: In the upcoming episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’, Amitabh Bachchan reflected on his illustrious career and expressed a heartfelt regret about never having the opportunity to work with the legendary actress Meena Kumari.

Big B also reminisced about the actress Waheeda Rehman's iconic close-up in the film ‘Pyaasa’, which left a lasting impression on him. During a conversation with Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan, Amitabh voiced his regret at not having worked with Meena Kumari while discussing the 1962 cult movie ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.’ Big B said, “I never got the opportunity to work with Meena Kumari ji. In 'Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam,’ there’s a song - ‘Na jaao saiyaan’ where she performed so gracefully that I found myself watching her continuously. The art of sitting in one place quietly, singing the song and coupled with her radiance, the effects used to be marvellous.

They used to take long shots back then and I think that was the beauty of it all. Unlike today, every shot ends in just a few words. And Waheeda Rehman Ji, she is my absolute favourite actress.” Talking about Waheeda Rehman, the megastar spoke about how that particular shot in the song captured such exquisite emotion and artistry, truly showcasing her brilliance.

Amitabh shared, “What a beautiful shot it was; it took two or three takes to light up that close-up. These days, it all happens so quickly, but back then, it was never like that.” Big B’s anecdotes left Vidya Balan in awe as she exclaimed, “I would love to have been born in that era and be your heroine." Kartik then chimed in, saying, "Sir, I would love to be your heroine as well! (laughs).” The episode featuring ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ actors Kartik and Vidya will air on Sony TV on October 18.

--IANS

Odisha: BJP Worker Goes Missing In Subarnapur, Family Alleges Political Murder

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