Harshit Rana suspended for one match for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

by Manisha Das

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowler Harshit Rana has been fined 100 per cent of his match fees and suspended for one match for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on April 29.

Mumbai, April 30: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowler Harshit Rana has been fined 100 per cent of his match fees and suspended for one match for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on April 29.

Rana committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding.

The player was earlier penalised under the same level and article of the IPL Code of Conduct.

(IANS)

"Naveen Babu forcing 'Babu Shahi' on Odisha": Amit Shah

by Utkalika Mohanty

Sambalpur, May 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJD-led government in Odisha and said that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is forcing 'Babu Shahi' on Odisha, and hurting the dignity of the Odia people.

Addressing a public rally in Sambalpur, Shah said, "The BJD government is destroying the state of Odisha. Naveen Babu is forcing 'Babu Shahi' on Odisha and hurting the Odia people's dignity. Naveen Babu is 'strangulating' the culture and pride of Odisha."

He said that Odisha has a lot of mineral wealth and hardworking youth but lacks a hard-working Chief Minister.

"Odisha is a very beautiful place, it has a long coastline, a lot of mineral wealth, and hardworking youth but the only thing missing is a hard-working Chief Minister. Form the BJP government, we will give a hard-working young CM," the Home Minister said.

"Ironically, Odisha is amongst the most prosperous states of Bharat, and it's here only that those amongst the poorest reside! Naveen Babu is leaving no stone unturned to loot and destroy this mineral resource-rich Utkal Bhoomi," he added.

Hitting out at the Odisha government, Shah said, "The BJD government is destroying the culture and tradition of Shri Jagannath temple in the name of tourism. It wants to turn this Shri Kshetra into a commercial centre."

Exuding confidence in winning the Lok Sabha, the Home Minister said that after the conclusion of the fifth phase of the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed 310 seats.

(ANI)

BJP Will Give Odia Culture-Based Govt With 'Bhumiputra' CM: Amit Shah

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Sambalpur, May 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the BJP would give an Odia culture-based government with a 'Bhumiputra' Chief Minister Heading It.

Addressing a Vijay Sandkalpa Samavesh, Shah severely criticized the BJD government's failures and corruption practices on different fronts. He alleged that the BJD government has disrespected Odia language, tradition, and culture during its long years of rule.

"The BJP will give you a culture-based government. The BJP will protect Odia language, literature and culture. A Bhumiputra who is born in Odisha and knows Odia language will be made the Chief Minister," asserted Shah.

Thousands of people gathered on the PHD Ground at Ainthapali to listen to Shah, known as Chanakya of the BJP.

Stating that Odisha is rich in natural resources with minerals and a long coastal area in the country, Shah expressed concern the highest number of poor people are residing in the State.

"Even though Odisha is rich in mining and coastal resources, people here are poor. Youths are going outside in search of work. Odisha needs a strong government with a strong Chief Minister," pointed out Shah.

He said the BJP is fully committed to the overal development of Odisha and to protect its language and culture. He said medical education will be imparted in Odia script in coming days.

Terming the BJD government as a government of thieves, Shah wanted to know how the keys of Ratna Bhandar of Shreemandir were lost and why duplicate keys were made. He also wanted to know why the Commission of Inquiry report was yet to made public.

"The BJP government will find out the keys of Ratna Bhandar and make the inventory of jewels by the Reserve Bank of India after it comes to power on June 4," asserted Shah.

The Home Minister said all the chit-fund scamsters will be jailed in 18 months from the day the BJP government is formed in the State.

"Paddy will be procured from Odisha farmers at Rs 3,100 per quintal. Women will be given Rs 50,000 in their bank accounts. 25 women will be made lakhpati in two years in the country," Shah reminded about the Modi guarantees made to people of Odisha.

Regarding the BJP's poll prospects, Shah said the party has already got 310 MPs in the already held five phases of polls and would cross 400 in the next phases.

He urged people to voter for the BJP to get a "Swabhimani" double-engine government in the State.

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NIA conducts searches in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayadurgam town

by Utkalika Mohanty

Amaravati, May 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh in connection with Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

The NIA sleuths carried out searches at a house in the Nagula Bowli area of Rayadurgam town.

The agency detained a youth for questioning about his alleged links with the accused in the blast case. The youth, employed at a software company in Bengaluru, allegedly received a huge amount in his bank account.

The NIA was also conducting raids at the residences of two Coimbatore-based doctors in Tamil Nadu. The blast at Rameshwaram cafe had occurred on March 1, injuring 10 people.