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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Two arrested for circulating explicit pictures of woman online
KENDRAPARA: Police on Tuesday arrested two persons on charges of circulating explicit pictures of a 24-year-old woman on social media platforms. The accused were identified as Ranjan Biswal (28) of Patrapada village under Mahakalapada police limits and Jagannath Sethi, an attendant at a hospital. According to police, Biswal was in a relationship with the victim since over six months. The incident came to light when the victim, a nurse in a government hospital in Kendrapara, filed a complaint with the police stating that Biswal had sexually exploited her for over six months under the false pretext of marriage. She stated that Biswal clicked her explicit pictures and videos on his phone and recently shared those on social media after she ended the relationship. Kendrapara IIC Dilip Sahoo said, 'Basing on the victim's complaint, we arrested Biswal. He confessed to the crime and revealed Sethi's involvement in the incident. Subsequently, we Sethi as well.' They were booked under multiple sections of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act and section 356 (printing or engraving matter known to be derogatory) of BNS. Besides, Biswal was booked under Section 60 of the BNS (engaging in sexual intercourse with a woman based on a false promise to marry). Further investigation is underway, Sahoo added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Two arrested for circulating woman's intimate photos on social media
Kendrapada: Two men were arrested Tuesday for allegedly circulating intimate pictures and videos of a 24-year-old woman on social media platforms in Kendrapada district. The accused, Ranjan Biswal of Patrapada village and Jagannath Sethi, a hospital attendant, were arrested following a complaint filed by the woman at Kendrapada town police station on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the FIR, Biswal had sexually exploited the woman for over six months under the false promise of marriage. He allegedly captured intimate pictures and videos of the women on his cell phone. When she ended the relationship, Biswal, with Sethi's help, leaked the private content across various social media platforms, including WhatsApp groups. "The incident came to light when the woman's relative informed her about the circulating content," said Dilip Sahoo, IIC of Kendrapada town police station. "During interrogation, Biswal confessed to Sethi's involvement in distributing the content," he said. The accused have been booked under sections 66(A), 66(C), and 67 of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act and Section 356 of BNS. Biswal faces additional charges under Section 69 of BNS for engaging in sexual intercourse under false promise of marriage. The local court rejected their bail applications and remanded them to jail custody.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Kerala government declares Kochi shipwreck a State disaster
The Kerala government has declared the wreckage of the Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC ELSA-3, which sank 14.6 nautical miles off the coast of Kerala on May 24, a State-specific disaster. Tinku Biswal, Principal Secretary of the State Disaster Management Department, stated that the shipwreck posed a potentially serious threat to Kerala's coast, both environmentally, socially, and economically. Ms. Biswal stated in the government order that the maritime incident had raised serious environmental concerns, including the potential for oil spills and drifting of debris, including cargo containers, in the littoral waters abutting Kerala's 640 km coastline. The order permits the State Disaster Management Authority to mobilise resources, including personnel and significant sums of money from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), for expeditious relief efforts. The container ship, which had set course for Kochi from Vizhinjam, foundered after encountering heavy weather 38 km southwest of its port of call. A perilous combination of heavy seas, possible hull leakage, mechanical failure and perhaps unbalanced cargo reportedly caused the ship to list heavily before capsizing and sinking. The Coast Guard rescued the ship's crew, comprising up to 21 individuals from various nationalities, including Russia and the Philippines. The Customs department verified the ship's cargo manifesto. It said the sunk vessel threw 640 containers, including 12 containing hazardous incendiary material, overboard when it flipped over. Thus far, at least 54 containers have washed ashore on the beaches of Kollam (43), Thiruvananthapuram (9), and Alappuzha (2). Nevertheless, flotsam from damaged containers battered by the high seas off Kerala's coast could wash up on the southern beaches of Kerala. Piles of minute plastic and polythene granules washed ashore on the Thiruvananthapuram coast, raising the spectre of enduring microplastic pollution. The government has enlisted volunteers and launched a beach cleaning programme.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Historic Deogarh government press to continue ops: Odisha Commerce and Transport department
DEOGARH: State Commerce and Transport department has said that the historic Deogarh Government Printing Press, which was feared to be on the verge of closure, will continue its operations. In a letter to Deogarh MLA Romancha Ranjan Biswal, the department clarified that no decision had been taken to close the printing press, which holds significant historical importance and is considered a witness to the Odia Language Movement. The department noted that the Deogarh branch of the press currently has two staff members who are primarily engaged in producing file boards and envelopes. The department also acknowledged the need for potential improvements and stated that steps would be taken as required in the future. The department further stated in the letter that administrative approval of Rs 4.93 crore has been granted by the Tourism department to convert the old Deogarh collectorate building into a museum. Biswal had earlier submitted a memorandum in February, requesting that the printing press should remain functional while also advocating for the addition of more staff and modern machinery to enhance the capacity of the press. Established in 1886 by Bamanda king Basudev Sudhaldeb, the Jagannath Ballabh Printing Press played a pivotal role in promoting Odia language. Originally set up to support the Odia Language Movement and disseminate information through printed publications, the press printed several historic books, including the 'Sambalpur Hiteishini' newspaper and works by iconic litterateurs like Nilamani Bidyaratna, Radhanath Ray and Gangadhar Meher. After the state took over the press, it continued to print materials for various government offices in western Odisha.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hilbert Group CEO says ‘de-dollarization' is crypto's opportunity
Barnali Biswal, CEO of Hilbert Group, believes the global pivot away from the U.S. dollar could usher in a defining moment for crypto — even as short-term volatility grips traditional and digital markets. As U.S. markets continue to process the economic uncertainty triggered by President Trump's sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs, crypto experts are watching macro signals closely. On the latest episode of Deribit's Crypto Options Unplugged podcast with Imran Lekha, Hilbert Group CEO Barnali Biswal said that while the policy noise is rattling short-term price action, it might actually be laying the groundwork for a more favorable long-term environment for crypto. 'Structurally, everyone feels at a very, very good place in crypto market in general,' said Biswal. But when it comes to traditional risk assets, 'there is clear weight due to the uncertainty — that policy uncertainty.' Hilbert Group is a Swedish investment company specializing in quantitative, algorithmic trading strategies within digital asset markets. Founded in 2018, the firm focuses on leveraging statistical characteristics of cryptocurrencies, such as volatility and decorrelation, to inform its trading algorithms. She pointed to a more fundamental shift behind the volatility: the potential rise of a 'multipolar world' and the slow erosion of the U.S. dollar's dominance. 'We are shifting substantially into a multipolar world where there could be a period of de-dollarization,' Biswal noted. 'That's a pretty significant change, and markets will take some time to adjust to that new normal.' While crypto markets may be experiencing short-term dips, Biswal sees increasing adoption, evolving regulations, and macro headwinds as strong tailwinds for the digital asset space in the medium to long term. David Brickell, Head of International Distribution at FRNT Financial, echoed this, pointing out that current stagflation fears — slower growth alongside persistent inflation — are weighing heavily on risk assets. 'It's the worst scenario for risk,' he said, noting Friday's stronger-than-expected PCE inflation data paired with weaker spending and consumer sentiment. As for whether this marks a turning point, Brickell added, 'We're in this slowing, not collapsing, growth environment.'
