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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Security beefed up in Cuttack for president's visit today
Cuttack: Security has been beefed up ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to Cuttack on Tuesday. The president is scheduled to attend a series of events, including a key address at the Ravenshaw University. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Security has been heightened across the city, with 70 platoons of police, eight platoons of traffic personnel and five fire brigade units deployed to ensure smooth and secure movement of the president. A team from the Special Protection Group visited the venues on Monday to inspect security measures. The areas under high security surveillance include Ravenshaw University, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Sarala Bhawan and other venues. Police checkpoints, sniffer dogs, anti-sabotage teams and rooftop surveillance have been activated across Cuttack. Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said strict coordination is being maintained among multiple agencies to ensure the president's safety. "A total of 70 platoons of police forced have been deployed in and around the city," he said. "An advisory on traffic norms that need to be followed during her visit has also been issued," he added. "We have implemented a multi-layered security plan covering all entry-exit routes and event venues. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the security forces and avoid unnecessary travel in high-security zones during the president's movements," Dnyandeo said. "Traffic diversions and controlled movement will be in place along the route from Bhubaneswar to Cuttack. Public entry to the venues will be limited and thorough frisking protocols will be followed," Dnyandeo added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Tuesday, Murmu will grace the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw University and lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls' High School. She will also grace the birth anniversary celebrations of Adikabi Sarala Das and present the Kalinga Ratna Award.
United News of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Prez Murmu to visit Odisha on July 14–15
Bhubaneswar, July 9 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Odisha on July 14 and 15 to attend several official functions, official sources said here today. On July 14 evening, the President will attend the fifth Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar. The following morning, July 15, she will grace the 13th annual Convocation of Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. Later that day, Ms Murmu will lay the foundation stone for the upgradation work of Ravenshaw Girls' High School in Cuttack. In the afternoon, the President will visit Sarala Bhavan, located at Biju Patnaik Chhak, Tulsipur, Cuttack, where she will garland the statue of Adikabi Sarala Das. The President will also attend the 600th birth anniversary celebrations of Adikabi Sarala Das, organised by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad, as the Chief Guest. During the event, she will present the "Kalinga Ratna Award – 2024". The President is scheduled to return to New Delhi on the evening of July 15. A preparatory meeting regarding the President's visit was held today, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The meeting discussed security arrangements, contingency planning for road travel, and emergency medical and healthcare provisions. Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Satyabrata Sahu, Director General of Police Y.B. Khurania, and secretaries of various departments attended the meeting. UNI DP SS
