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A fire broke out at the premises of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) late night on Sunday (April 4) reducing machinery and hardware worth lakhs to ashes. Sources said that the incident took place following a sudden outburst of slag boiler at Steel Melting Shop (SMS)-II of the plant. The fire soon spread to the vicinity including the control room of the slag boiler. The room was completely engulfed in flames and electrical tools and machinery installed inside the room were ravaged. After noticing the inferno in the room, the officials on spot called the fire services personnel who rushed to the spot with two fire tenders and brought the blaze under control. However, no human casualties or injuries were reported in the mishap, as most of the employees were off-duty during the late night hours. Following the incident, the ongoing work at the SMS-II and the entire area was halted. Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the plant has ordered an inquiry into the mishap. Four general managers of the industry have been asked to investigate and submit a report. On the other hand, various labour unions expressed concern over such repeated mishaps. The unions alleged shoddy maintenance in the boiler for such accidents.

After Odisha Assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro's comments regarding imposition of day curfew in the state spread like wildfire, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) on Sunday came up with a clarification. SRC has made it clear that there is no plan for imposing day curfew in Odisha and that Covid-19 situation in the State is very much under control. In a tweet, SRC mentioned that the State government is closely monitoring the situation and at this point, there is no plan for imposing day curfew in the State. The Special Relief Commissioner has appealed to the people to follow Covid protocols, use of masks, maintain physical distancing and hand hygiene. Earlier in the day while talking to reporters, Assembly Speaker SN Patro said that day time curfew is likely to be imposed in the State in the next 4-5 days and the matter is urgently being reviewed by Odisha Chief Minister and Health Department. Patro said that a decision will soon be taken in this regard because of the worsening Covid situation in the state. The State government has recently announced night curfew in 10 districts that witnessed a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. Night curfew has been imposed from 5th April in 10 districts namely Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangapur, Koraput, and Malkangiri.

Does anyone have an answer to dowry harassment? Can we ever come up with a permanent solution to end this violence? Sadly, the incidents coming to the fore say it's a big NO. On Saturday (April 3), a 24-year-old woman was stripped naked and brutally beaten up by in-laws in Kora village under Nikirai Police Limits of Kendrapada district allegedly because her family refused to pay dowry. A few villagers disrobed the woman, punched her and assaulted her with bamboos. A video of the horrifying incident that happened in full public view has gone viral on social media platforms. Inspector of the Nikirai Police Station reportedly said that the victim was tortured for not being able to fulfill dowry demands. The victim's uncle had filed a complaint against 8 persons including a woman, based on which police launched a probe. So far, three persons have been arrested in this connection. Police said that all those involved in the incident will be arrested within 24 hours. The woman’s family had a long dispute with their neighbours. However, on Saturday morning, following a heated exchange of words, some of the neighbours in a fit of rage assaulted the woman, as other villagers watched helplessly. An hour long battle ensued between the two families which resulted in bloodshed in the area. Reports said that both the parties have filed complaints against each other at the Nikirai Police Station following the incident. Several people of both the families have been injured and are undergoing treatment at the hospital.

On the day when India recorded its biggest one-day spike registering more than 1 lakh cases, Odisha has breached the 500-mark after almost 4 months.

  Roohi Actress Janhavi Kapoor was recently spotted at the airport while returning back to Mumbai. The young actress was seen sporting a casual outfit inspired by ‘street-style.’ She was seen avoiding eye contact with the paparazzi while they clicked her during her arrival. However, the pretty actress did smile and wave at the cameras just before her car left.

Bollywood Actress Mouni Roy was recently spotted by the shutterbugs at the Mumbai Airport in a stunning Kardashian inspired outfit. Mouni rocked the black one shoulder top with baggy jeans which are both hot trends, this season.  

  A minor girl from Balasore's Khaira police station area who had gone missing last week was found dead in Bandhugaon area under Dhenkanal Sadar Police limits on Sunday (April 4).

With the campaigning for the closely-watched Pipili bypoll intensifying, senior BJP leader, Sambit Patra was at the constituency to campaign for party candidate Ashrit Pattanayak. Patra carried out door-to-door campaigning at Haripur village in Birapurusatampur Panchayat under Pipili Assembly Constituency.

  Bollywood Actress Zareen Khan was spotted by the paparazzi at Mumbai airport. At a time when most focus on curated ‘looks’, the actress was seen sporting a casual pink top with jeans and comfortable white sneakers. The outfit seems easy to recreate, proving that anyone can look good like the celebrities, even while travelling. Zareen also graciously posed for the cameras at the airport.

Amid rising cases of #Covid-19, the Ganjam district administration has ordered more curbs by banning feasts at marriage ceremonies.

Amid rising cases of COVID-19 in the capital city, a private coaching centre at Jaydev Vihar in Bhubaneswar was sealed for allegedly violating covid-19 guidelines on Monday.

A Plus-II commerce student of BJB Higher Secondary School has tested positive for COVID19. The infection was confirmed by school authorities today. As per the school authorities, students who came in close contact with the infected student have been advised to remain under home isolation for a week.

Shocking allegations have been levelled against a top police official by the wife of a Sepoy engaged in Odisha Police.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tributes to the 22 security personnel who were killed by Naxals in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.