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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Raighar nursing student's death: BJD to observe bandh today
UMERKOTE/BHUBANESWAR: The BJD has called a 12-hour bandh in Raighar block of Nabarangpur district on Monday in protest against the death of the 21-year-old nursing student at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. The woman had allegedly consumed poison on July 17 following circulation of her private photos by a youth, who is said to have been in a one-sided love with her. She died during treatment at AIIMS-BBS on Saturday. Addressing the media on Sunday, BJD general secretary and former Nabarangpur MP Pradeep Majhi remarked that the BJP government has failed to protect women in the state. He further sought resignation of deputy chief minister-cum-Women and Child Development minister Pravati Parida in this connection, and compensation of Rs 1 crore for the deceased's family. Media coordinator Priyabrata Majhi said the residents of Raighar block in Nabarangpur district have been requested to extend full support to the hartal. Government and private institutions, shops, markets, transport, schools and colleges have been requested to support the bandh. He, however, added that emergency services will not be disrupted during the strike. The woman's body is expected to reach her native village Dumurimunda by midnight. Raighar IIC Raghunath Majhi said, 'Police are on alert for maintenance of law and order. Patrolling has been tightened and more police forces will be deployed in sensitive areas.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
State's highest peak set for a major facelift, says Parida
1 2 Koraput: Deomali, Odisha's highest peak, is set for a major facelift with a host of tourist-friendly amenities under a master plan worth over Rs 50 crore, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida said. During her visit to Deomali on Friday evening, Parida, who also holds the tourism portfolio, said that a comprehensive roadmap for the hill's development has been prepared, with work scheduled to begin soon after monsoon. "Eight months ago, I visited Deomali and decided to enhance it with modern tourist facilities. As per plan, within 18 to 24 months, Deomali will be completely transformed," she said. She added that sanitation at the site has already improved compared to her previous visit. As per the plan, a road from Kunduli, which is 23km from Deomali, will be developed and a dedicated parking space will be created at the foothill, from where shuttle services will ferry tourists to the summit. Facilities, including a food plaza, toilets, drinking water points and a dedicated trekking path, will be developed. Traffic to the peak will also be regulated. In addition, a museum showcasing Deomali's history, an audio-visual room and a performance gallery for tribal dance will be constructed using eco-friendly materials, avoiding concrete structures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Back Pain Treatments That Might Surprise You! Back Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo Tourism department officials said the project is currently at the approval stage and will take about 18 months to complete once cleared. Located in Pottangi block, Deomali is among Odisha's most visited natural attractions, drawing 4.8 lakh visitors in 2024 alone. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Deputy CM Pravati Parida visits Kotia, reviews development works
JEYPORE: Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Friday visited the disputed Kotia panchayat in Koraput to review the ongoing developmental activities being undertaken in the region by the district administration. The deputy chief minister met women self-help group (WSHG) members, Lakhpati Didis and Subhadra beneficiaries and enquired about their livelihood status. She directed the officials of the Koraput administration to continue working for the social and economic upliftment of people of the region. Later, addressing a public meeting, she stressed that the BJP government had been actively looking into the issues faced by the people of Kotia, and making efforts to settle them. 'The bordering villages will see more development in the coming days,' she asserted. Parida further informed that of the 2,078 women in Kotia panchayat who had applied for the Subhadra Yojana, 1,800 have received payment in two installments. 'The remaining applicants will be covered with payment of all three installments at a time on Saturday,' she added. Among others, School and Mass Education minister Nityananda Gond, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development minister Gokulananda Mallik and Women and Child Development secretary Shubha Sarma accompanied the deputy CM. Later in the day, Parida visited the Deomali Hills and discussed about the tourism potential of the region. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to visit Jeypore on Saturday to disburse the third instalment of Subhadra scheme among the beneficiaries.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
All eligible women in Kotia to get Subhadra money: Parida
Koraput: State govt has decided to cover all eligible women of Kotia panchayat in Koraput's Pottangi block under , irrespective of whether their Aadhaar cards are issued by Odisha or neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida announced on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Parida, who holds the portfolio of women and child development, is on a two-day visit to Koraput to review the implementation of various state govt schemes. Earlier, at least 246 women of Kotia panchayat were excluded from the Subhadra scheme as they possessed Aadhaar cards from Andhra Pradesh. "The govt has now decided to include all eligible beneficiaries, regardless of the state mentioned in their Aadhaar," Parida added. She said the 246 women will receive all three instalments under the scheme, a total of Rs 15,000, during a programme in Jeypore on Saturday, which will be attended by CM Mohan Charan Majhi. Parida further announced that Kotia's 26 existing anganwadi centres will be strengthened, with more to be set up, if required. Plans are also underway to open a Lakhpati Didi training centre to provide skill-based training to women. A mini secretariat will be constructed in Kotia to house multiple govt offices for more effective execution and monitoring of development projects. "Our aim is for holistic development of Kotia and nothing can deter us from it," Parida added. The two states have been involved in a legal tussle over the ownership of 21 out of 28 villages in Kotia panchayat. Since 1968, the matter is sub judice in the Supreme Court.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Breastfeeding centres to be set up in railway stations, bus stands in Odisha: DyCM
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will set up breastfeeding centres in various public places, including railway stations and bus stands, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said here on Wednesday. "We will open dedicated centres for breastfeeding in public places. In the railway stations, a lady attendant will be deployed at the breastfeeding centre so that lactating mothers can breastfeed their babies in a women-friendly atmosphere," Parida told media persons after gracing the state-level celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 here. The DyCM, who is in charge of Women and Child Development Department , said there is an emotional and physical bond between mother and child. Breastfeeding brings the child closer to the mother's heart, she said. She stressed the significant health benefits of breastfeeding, both for mothers and infants, including reduced risks of breast and ovarian cancers in women and improved mental well-being for both during the first six months of exclusive breastfeeding. Parida called upon all stakeholders to increase the rate of breastfeeding centres across Odisha and encouraged collective societal responsibility in promoting breastfeeding. She virtually inaugurated the first public breastfeeding room at the office of the Odisha State Commission for Women. The deputy chief minister recommended that similar breastfeeding spaces should be established in all public and private institutions across the state to support working and lactating mothers. During the event, 'Lok Kalyan' - an online web link form for NGO registration - was officially launched by Parida. PTI
