Puri Swargadwar curbs lifted; outside bodies can be cremated now

by Argus News

Puri, Jan 28: The Puri district administration has lifted restrictions on cremation of bodies at the Swargadwar here. From now, non-Covid bodies from other districts can be cremated in the Swargadwar, located along the sea shore.

Earlier, the administration had imposed restrictions on cremation of dead bodies coming from other districts in view of rise in daily Covid positive cases in the State. Bodies of people belonging to Puri district, who died other than Covid reasons, were being allowed cremation at the sacred ground.

An official said the restrictions were lifted in view of daily Covid cases declining now.

In a related development, Chhatisha Nijog meeting is scheduled to be held today. SJTA Chief Administrator will preside over the meeting through videoconferencing.

Among others, Puri district Collector, SP, SJTA officials and servitor representatives will attend the meeting. The meeting is likely to take a decision on reopening of the Shree Jagannath Temple, which has remained closed since January 10 in view of Covid19 situation.

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Shreya Ghoshal applauds 'Indian Idol 14' contestant's performance of 'Aye Mere Humsafar'

by Swati Sucharita

Mumbai, Nov 30: Singer and judge of 'Indian Idol 14', Shreya Ghoshal lauded the performance of Utkarsh Wankende and said that Nagpur is known for oranges, "but now, your name is attached to it as well."

This Saturday, the evergreen music-composer duo, Anand-Milind, will grace the stage of the singing reality show. Celebrating ‘Hits of Anand-Milind,’ the contestants will belt out their iconic chartbusters to impress judge Shreya Ghoshal and Shekhar Ravjiani, a guest judge for this weekend.

"Maharashtra ki Shaan" Utkarsh from Nagpur will captivate the judges and guests with his exceptional rendition of the song ‘Aye Mere Humsafar’ from the classic ‘Qayamat se Qayamat’, and ‘O Rabba Koi To Bataye’ from the movie ‘Sangeet.’

Shreya said: "Utkarsh, I recently returned from Nagpur and, let me tell you, the only voice I heard there was ‘Utkarsh!’. Everyone in your hometown is so proud of you. I feel so happy that you are gathering love from all over the country, especially your hometown. Nagpur is known for oranges, but now, your name is attached to it as well."

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Complimenting Utkarsh, Shekhar added: "You have a very beautiful and sweet voice. It is certainly a recording voice."

‘Indian Idol Season 14’ airs on Sony.

(IANS)

Pradhan Inaugurates Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lays Foundation Stone For 6 Projects At NIT Rourkela

by Hemanta Pande

Rourkela, Nov 30: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) and laid the foundation stones for six projects at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) in Odisha on Thursday.

Together with Shri @jualoram laid the foundation stone for six projects and inaugurated a Kendriya Vidyalaya at @nitrourkela today to further strengthen the teaching, learning, innovation and skilling environment at the institution.

These projects, including hostels for boys… pic.twitter.com/bk7OX2ggWL — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) November 30, 2023

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, “NIT Rourkela is making its own way through industrial collaboration bringing infrastructural development to the institute. These projects, including hostels for boys and girls, faculty residences, will boost capacities and make campus life more vibrant in line with the New Education Policy (NEP). More than 2500 students will benefit from the projects unveiled today."

According to official sources, NIT Rourkela allocated a 15-acre plot for both the boys' and girls' hostels. Presently, the institute plans to use half of the area for a boys' hostel with a capacity of 1000 and three fourth of the area for three girls' hostels, each with an accommodation capacity of 500 students.

Promoting sustainable practices on campus, the institute is constructing a 1.5 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant and faculty residences, officials said.

Among the three girls’ hostels, one is funded by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) with Rs. 42.69 Cr. under their CSR activity. The other girl’s hostel is funded by the Ministry of Education under the EWS scheme fund. The rest of the project, costing 165.81 Cr. will be completed with the support of HEFA (Higher Education Financing Agency). The infrastructural development of Kendriya Vidyalaya-NIT Rourkela will be supported by Coal India, they added.

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Sundargarh MP Jual Oram, Biramitrapur MLA Shankar Oram, Talsara MLA Bhabani Shankar Bhoi and Director of NIT Rourkela Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao were, among others, present on the occasion.

51,156 Appointment Letters Distributed In Rozgar Mela; 200 In Odisha

by Swati Sucharita

Bhubaneswar, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday distributed appointment letters to the 51,156 selected candidates via video conferencing in the Rozgar Mela. The Rozgar Mela was held at 37 locations in various States and Union territories all over the country.

Ministers of various departments participated in the Rozgar Mela. In Odisha's Bhubaneswar the Mela was organized at the Railway auditorium. Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs Minister Bishweswar Tudu participated in Odisha's Rozgar Mela and distributed 200 appointment letters to the newly inducted recruits.

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The new recruits, selected from across the country will be joining the Government in various Ministries/Departments including Department of Revenue, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Higher Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Labour & Employment, among others.

Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development.

Puri Swargadwar curbs lifted; outside bodies can be cremated now

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