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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maoist leader Kunjam Hidma arrested in special operation in Odisha
Odisha's Koraput Police arrested Communist Party of India (Maoist) leader Kunjam Hidma alias Mohan in a special operation by the district police and Odisha's specialised district voluntary force (DVF) constabulary unit Thursday. Hidma, an area committee member, was arrested from the Petguda jungle under Boipariguda police limit, with the police seizing a huge cache of arms and ammunition — including an AK-47 and 35 rounds of bullets. According to police sources, Hidma was part of a party sent to recce the area and give a safe passage to Maoist leader Suresh, a state zonal committee member, from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh. Hidma is working under Suresh. Significantly, Madvi Hidma, the de facto military chief of the CPI (Maoist) in Chhattisgarh who commands Battalion 1 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army, has yet to be arrested. According to Koraput SP Rohit Varma, a special operation was launched Wednesday night after security forces received credible intelligence inputs on the movement of a group of banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) cadres in the forest area near village Petguda. 'The DVF team noticed a group of Maoists camping at the hill on Thursday early morning. As the team moved to surround it, the Maoists, on being alerted, opened fire at the DVF team and fled into the jungle. In response, the team exercised controlled fire in self-defence. During the subsequent search, one Maoist cadre was apprehended while attempting to hide in the nearby bushes,' said Verma. A native of Janaguda under Usur police limit in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, Kunjam joined the Maoist movement in 2007 at the age of 14. He was initially inducted into the Bal Sangham and Jana Natya Mandali (JNM), the cultural wing of the Maoists with which he was associated till 2013, police sources said. Between 2013 and 2015, Kunjam worked as a party member under the Usur Local Operational Squad (LOS) – the local unit of the outfit — and received military training, during which he was issued a single-shot rifle. In 2016, he started operating in AOB (Andhra Odisha Border) platoon and was promoted to the rank of area committee member in 2019 and had by now progressed to using a self-loading rifle (SLR). Hidma served in a military platoon under Suresh, operating in the Boipariguda area of Koraput district — the area that marks the border between Odisha's Malkangiri district and the Pedabailu region in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district. He was involved in a number of Maoist attacks in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh since 2021. Police said Hidma was involved in several encounters with police and had Maoist-related cases against him in Odisha's Koraput and Malkangiri districts as well as in Chhattisgarh.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win in the backdrop of emotional Kohli-Dhoni match-up
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a provisional playoff berth in sight and Chennai Super Kings need a morale-lifting win. But beyond the team goals, the IPL match here on Saturday offers the opportunity to see icons Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni battling against each other, perhaps, one final time in the league. Before delving into that possibility, a glance of the situation will reveal that RCB can swell their tally to 16 with a win, a position from where they potentially cannot falter in the race to the Qualifiers with three matches still remaining. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions A victory will instil some belief into an already ousted CSK unit that it can gain some late momentum and finish somewhere mid-table, and avoid the ignominy of being the wooden-spoon holders. And each of that objective is closely linked with the form of Kohli and Dhoni, the protagonists of one of the brightest bromance stories in Indian cricket. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Koraput – Rediscover clear hearing with these tiny but powerful hearing aids. Learn More Undo But at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, they will be going at full tilt against each other. Kohli has constructed a mini hot streak, making four fifties in his last five innings and pushing for Orange Cap with 443 runs. The champion batter will be eager to produce another little masterclass to help RCB get closer to the play-off berth. Live Events He will be glad to see Devdutt Padikkal giving him solid support at No. 3, making two fifties in his last two innings. But Kohli will certainly like to see more contribution from his opening partner Phil Salt, so that he does not have to do the heavy-lifting alone. Similarly, RCB will also be keen to see skipper Rajat Patidar regaining his smooth-hitting form of the earlier part of the IPL, as his last substantial innings came seven matches ago. However, he can look to cash in on the under-firing CSK bowling unit, except pacer Khaleel Ahmed and spinner Noor Ahmad. But the Super Kings batters, who have suffered a collective dip in form this season, will have no such respite as they will be up against Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma. They have worked well within their limitations, and CSK will hope that their batters such as Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube will fire to give Dhoni the cushion to do his things at the business end of the innings. In the past, Dhoni's quick 30s had transformed CSK's middling totals into competitive ones, but the top-order malfunction has robbed the skipper's cameos of their usual effect this year. But for their legion of fans, the presence of Kohli and Dhoni, who had said his participation in IPL 2026 depends on his body's ability to withstand the demands of the league, will be an endearing reminder to the days when they orchestrated many Indian wins together. Now, they are standing at the opposite spectrum, but the aficionados will dream of them turning back the wheels of time once more to produce a signature classic. Teams (from): Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c) Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Rasikh Dar Salam, Nuwan Thushara, Jacob Bethell, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh. Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (c, wk), Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, R Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, C Andre Siddarth, Vansh Bedi. Match starts at 7.30 PM.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Promote agri-products from Odisha in global market: Dy CM Singh Deo
BHUBANESWAR: Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo exhorted exporters to explore array of products, including geographical indication (GI) products from the state for promotion in the global marketplace. Addressing a workshop-cum-capacity building programme to boost agri-products exports from Odisha at OUAT here, Singh Deo appreciated the active collaboration of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) with the state government to boost agricultural exports from the state. He highlighted the initiatives of the state government for increasing agricultural exports, particularly of organic products. APEDA chairman Abhishek Dev highlighted the export-oriented strategy for agricultural products with special emphasis on organic products. He emphasised on the untapped potential of the state in terms of agriculture exports, particularly in organic products, owing to huge diversity and quantum of output. The event exhibited over 10 stalls represented by farmer producer organisations (FPO) and farmer producer companies, women agripreneurs, government departments and exporters from the state. Several GI tagged and agri-products from the state such as Koraput kalajeera rice, Nayagad kanteimundi brinjal, Ganjam kewda flower products, Koraput coffee, Kandhamal haldi powder, Kendrapada rasabali, Salipur rasgolla and khajuri gur, Dhenkanal magaji ladoo and Mayurbhanj kai chutney were displayed at the stalls. More than 400 stakeholders including representatives of FPOs, FPCs, progressive farmers, government officials and OUAT participated in the programme.
Daily Tribune
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Odia Samaj Celebrates 90th Utkal Dibasa with Grandeur and Cultural Pride
The Bahrain Odia Samaj, a vibrant association of the Odia diaspora in Bahrain, commemorated the 90th Utkal Dibasa with remarkable enthusiasm and grandeur, drawing over 300 attendees, including around 100 Odia families. The celebration was graced by His Excellency Mr. Vinod Jacob, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain, as the Chief Guest. Adding star power to the evening were celebrated Odia comedian Papu Pom Pom, popular playback singer Swayam Padhi, and acclaimed vocalist Anandita Das, whose captivating performances left the audience thoroughly entertained. The cultural showcase reflected the richness of Odisha's heritage, as community members — men, women, and children — took the stage with traditional Koraput and Sambalpuri dance performances, melodious Odia songs, and a fashion show themed 'Mo Odisha.' Participants were honored with trophies and awards in recognition of their vibrant contributions. The event commenced with a warm welcome address by Mr. Prabhakar Padhi, President of Bahrain Odia Samaj, followed by inspiring speeches from noted Odia industrialist Debalokanath Mohanty and Bahrain Member of Parliament, HE Dr. Hasan Eid Bukhamaas, both of whom highlighted Odisha's enduring legacy and cultural pride. The ceremonial lamp-lighting, symbolizing unity and reverence, was led by key office-bearers of the organization — Mr. Shantanu Senapati, Mr. P.D. Ray, Mr. Sarada Pattnaik, Mr. Amresh Panda, Mr. Amarnath Subudhi, and Mrs. Ankita Nayak. The ceremony echoed with the spirited slogan 'Ame Odia, Ama Bhasa Badhiya' (We are Odias, and our language is excellent) and paid homage to legendary Odia personalities and freedom fighters. The evening unfolded with a spectacular array of cultural performances, comedy sketches, and heartfelt tributes, creating an atmosphere of joy, unity, and pride. Guests were honored for their contributions, and the audience celebrated together, dancing to the rhythmic beats of Odia music and sharing traditional Odia cuisine. The event concluded on a high note with a sincere vote of thanks from the organizing committee, expressing heartfelt appreciation to all participants and attendees for making the 90th Utkal Dibasa celebration a memorable and grand success.
