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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt writes to secretaries for devpt of Berhampur, Chhatrapur & Gopalpur towns
Berhampur: The state govt recently wrote to different department secretaries for comprehensive development of Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur towns in the Ganjam district. The additional secretary of planning and convergence department, Y. Vijay, wrote to the secretaries in response to Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy's suggestions which he gave to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Vijay asked for appropriate action on the proposals for the comprehensive development of these urban areas in the district. The proposals include the integration of peripheral panchayats into Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC), climate-resilient infrastructure and water resource management, underground cabling and the development of modern transport systems. They also cover the development of a city centre and regional trading hub, sustainable tourism and cultural preservation, smart city technology, disaster mitigation and preparedness, development of urban forests, revitalisation of water bodies and development of tourism sites. Panigrahy wrote to the CM on April 25, requesting comprehensive development work for Berhampur, Chhatrapur and Gopalpur urban local bodies for the socio-economic development of the residents and their comprehensive infrastructure development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Arceto: L'ultima soluzione acustica svizzera: ingegnosa e quasi invisibile Migliora Udito Undo "Berhampur is the biggest trading centre in southern Odisha, while Gopalpur, a sea-shore town in the district, is one of the major tourist destinations. Chhatrapur, an NAC town, is the district headquarters of Ganjam district. Hundreds of people from far-off places visit these urban areas every day for business purposes in Berhampur, while visitors from across the country and abroad visit Gopalpur to enjoy its pleasant climate," Panigrahy said. "Underground cabling and climate-resilient infrastructure in these urban areas are needed as these towns are considered cyclone-prone areas. In the past, these areas faced several devastating cyclones like Phailin, Hudhud and Titli. The areas remained in darkness for several days when the power infrastructures were damaged in the calamities," he added. "The development of infrastructure facilities in these urban areas is urgently needed to attract more visitors and provide hassle-free services to them," Panigrahy said. He thanked the CM for directing the secretaries to his proposals. "I hope different departments will take prompt action for the implementation of his proposals," he added.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Man held for stealing Rs 4.15L by staging fake snatching
Berhampur: Police arrested a complainant, who staged a fake cash snatching incident to steal over Rs 4.15 lakh from his employer, a jaggery trader, in Berhampur. The accused, Ashok Kumar Panigrahy of Gandala, was reportedly driven by mounting debts from IPL cricket betting and house construction. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident came to light when Panigrahy, who handled financial transactions for the trader for two years, filed a complaint at Nimakhandi police station on Tuesday. He claimed two unidentified motorcyclists snatched his bag containing Rs 4.15 lakh at Marthapalli Chhaka while he was en route to deposit the money in the bank. "During investigation, we found no evidence of the alleged snatching in CCTV footage. Upon further interrogation, Panigrahy confessed to staging the crime," said SP (Berhampur) Saravana Vivek M. The entire amount of Rs 4,15,620 was recovered from a house in Gandala where the accused had hidden it. Police investigation revealed that Panigrahy was under pressure from creditors, who frequently visited his house for repayment. "The accused saw this as an opportunity to solve his financial crisis stemming from IPL betting losses and house construction loans," the SP added. The recovered amount was returned to the trader on Friday.
CBS News
26-03-2025
- CBS News
Former UPMC Children's Hospital doctor pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former doctor at UPMC Children's Hospital pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday. Fifty-three-year-old Ashok Panigrahy, who was the radiologist in chief at Children's Hospital, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material, Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti said. In November of 2022, prosecutors said Panigrahy "knowingly possessed images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor." Panigrahy was indicted in September of last year, and UPMC said when it learned about the investigation, Panigrahy was placed on administrative leave and later terminated. Sentencing for Panigrahy is scheduled for July 17. He could face up to 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. The Homeland Security Investigations in Pittsburgh and Chicago conducted the investigation that led to Panigrahy's prosecution. The Department of Justice says the case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, which is a nationwide initiative that marshals federal, state and local resources to bring to justice people who sexually exploit children and to identify and rescue victims.
