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Pahalgam Attack: CM Mohan Majhi Honors Prashant Satpathy, Promises Full Support to His Family

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11 months ago

April 24, 2025

On Thursday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid heartfelt floral tributes to Prashant Satpathy, who tragically lost his life in a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The tribute took place in his native village, Ishani, located in Balasore district.

During his visit, CM Majhi spoke with Prashant’s wife and other family members at their home. He condemned the attack targeting innocent tourists due to religious differences and announced that the state government would take measures to provide employment for Prashant’s wife and cover the educational expenses for his minor son.

Additionally, the Chief Minister declared an ex gratia payment of ₹20 lakh to Prashant’s family. Accompanying CM Majhi were Odisha state BJP president Manmohan Samal, state Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, and Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sadangi, all of whom also offered their condolences to Prashant’s family.

A somber atmosphere enveloped the village as hundreds of locals gathered at Prashant’s residence to pay their respects, chanting slogans like “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Prashant Satpathy Amar Rahe.”

Earlier, the special flight carrying Prashant’s body arrived at Bhubaneswar Airport around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das, Police DG Y.B. Khurania, and other senior officials also paid floral tributes at the airport.

Prashant, who was employed by the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) in Balasore, had traveled to Jammu and Kashmir for a holiday with his wife and son. Tragically, he was among 26 victims of the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on April 22.

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UP Teen Dies in Street Racing Crash In Lucknow

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6 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A 17-year-old Class 12 student died in a road accident during a street race in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday.

The victim, Naitik Kumar, was riding a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 with a group of bikers near Janeshwar Mishra Park. While racing, he suddenly lost control of his bike after hitting something on the road.

His bike crashed into a Honda Activa in front of him. He then fell onto a road divider and suffered serious head injuries.

The Activa slid across the road and hit another bike, a Kawasaki Ninja, which was moving at high speed. The Ninja rider was adjusting his action camera when the accident happened.

Naitik Kumar was rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not wearing proper protective gear.

Two others involved in the accident suffered minor injuries. Police are checking CCTV footage to find the exact cause of the crash.

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BCM Hostel Manager Dies by Suicide

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12 hours ago

March 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Hassan: A hostel manager working under the Backward Classes Welfare Department died by suicide in Channarayapatna of Hassan district.

The deceased has been identified as Lokesh (45). He had been serving as a warden for two hostels in Guddenahalli, Hassan, and was recently promoted as a hostel manager a few days ago. Following the promotion, he was posted as the manager of the BCM hostel in Channarayapatna.

According to reports, Lokesh allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Saturday night.

The exact reason for his suicide is not yet known. Local police visited the spot, conducted a preliminary inspection, and have begun an investigation into the incident.