Kalpana

Cops say gang made away with 225 gm of gold and cash

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has unveiled an innovative, eco-friendly cool rest room at Kalpana Square, utilizing vetiver grass walls and solar power to combat the summer heat. This initiative, aligned with the revenue department's plan for heatwave relief centers, offers a natural cooling solution for commuters. The corporation is also exploring similar facilities and heat reduction measures in other areas.

Odisha police are enhancing child-friendly approaches amid rising crimes against children and juvenile offenses. A training program emphasizes empathy and care for young individuals, urging officers to focus on children's life stories over their alleged crimes. This initiative aims to strengthen child protection, rights, and trauma-informed policing practices across the state.

A chilling case has emerged in Hyderabad, where Tanuja Ranjan, the spouse of a former IPS officer, was found dead in her home. Investigators suspect foul play by a domestic worker and an accomplice, who allegedly smothered her after restraining her. It appears that the motive behind this horrific act was theft, with significant valuables disappearing from the scene.

Panic buying of fuel surged across Odisha's twin cities and state following a PM's preparedness appeal and hints of a price hike due to West Asia tensions. Many petrol pumps ran out of stock early, causing long queues and traffic snarls. Officials urged calm, assuring intact supply lines, while EV dealers saw increased interest.

Tapan's 2026 assembly elections are set for a fierce three-way battle. BJP's incumbent Budhrai Tudu faces a strong challenge from TMC's Chintamoni Biha and Congress's Bankim Chandra Toppo. This historically competitive ST-reserved seat, known for its tribal population, saw a significant BJP victory in 2021, making the upcoming contest a must-watch.

During the assembly elections in Assam, JMM set its sights on 16 seats, resulting in approximately 1.16% of the total votes, but without clinching any victories. Notably, the party was a runner-up in two districts and amassed over 15,000 votes in seven others.

R. B. Choudary, a prolific Tamil film producer, left an indelible mark by introducing 44 directors and shaping superstar Vijay's career. His banner, Super Good Films, delivered iconic family entertainers like 'Nattamai' and 'Poove Unakkaga'. Choudary's legacy continues through his actor sons, Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh, as his production house remains active.

He is survived by his four sons — Suresh, Jeeva, and actors Jithan Ramesh and Jiiva.