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Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
2 from Odisha selected for Yuva Puraskar award, 1 for Bal Sahitya Puraskar
Bhubaneswar: Two from Odisha will receive the prestigious Yuva Puraskar, while another has been selected for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar this year by Kendra Sahitya Akademi. The names, announced on Wednesday, include Subrat Kumar Senapati who won Yuva Puraskar in Odia language for his short stories collection, 'Kadambabana', while Fagu Baskey was selected for the same award in Santali language for his poetry collection, 'Ala Saon inj'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rajkishore Parhi was chosen for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar for his poetry collection, 'Kete Phula Phutichhi', in Odia language. While congratulating the recipients, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said in an X post, "My best wishes to Rajkishore Padhi and Subrata Kumar Sahabi for the award. This success is not only your personal success but also a matter of pride and honour for the Odia language and literature. May you further enrich the treasure trove of Odia literature with your creations in the coming days." An elated Senapati said, "I am delighted to be selected for the award and my responsibility as a writer will increase after this honour. Through my writings, I try to shed light on the untold emotions of people and characters who were not widely covered in Odia literature, like transgenders, gay and lesbians." Senapati is currently a faculty member at SOA University's Institute of Agricultural Science in Bhubaneswar. Baskey from Bholagadia village in Mayurbhanj district emerged as one of the most promising voices in contemporary Santali literature. He is widely known for his contribution to the digitisation of the Santali language and promoting Santali literature on digital platforms. "I am really happy that my book was selected for the award. This is a recognition of indigenous literature on a national platform," Baskey said. Each award includes a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a citation plaque (memento) and a shawl. A special ceremony will be held in New Delhi where the three will receive the awards.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
8 dengue cases reported in city in last 10 days
1 2 Bhubaneswar: As the monsoon entered the state, dengue started making its presence felt in the capital city. Eight dengue cases were reported from the city in the last 10 days, taking the total number of cases to 23 from Jan 1 this year. Out of these, five cases were reported from the biggest slum of the state, Salia Sahi, and two cases each from Lingaraj Temple area and Sailashree Vihar. To tackle this, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the health department started awareness drives and source reduction exercises across the city. Additional district urban public health officer (ADUPHO) Nilamani Senapati said they started awareness drives in hotspot areas like Salia Sahi to sensitise people about this vector-borne disease. "We asked for funds from BMC to deploy volunteers for the awareness programme," he added. He said an anti-larval team comprising three members was deployed in each ward to reduce the sources of breeding of Aedes mosquitoes that spread dengue. "We will sensitise schools and other educational institutions about destroying these breeding sources," he added. This year's monsoon is favourable for dengue due to the nature of rain and the humidity associated with it. "We saw that abandoned materials on rooftops of people are creating breeding sources of mosquitoes apart from indoor sources. People should try to clean their rooftops so that the abandoned materials do not store rainwater," he added. "A sudden spike in dengue cases can be seen in Bhubaneswar after cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru report large number of cases. Odias staying there come home for affordable treatment in the state and stay among their relatives for better emotional support. Then the number of dengue cases increases here," said Senapati. Last year, 9,892 dengue cases were reported in the state against 12,845 cases in 2023. So far, Odisha reported 76 dengue cases this year.
New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Strongman having links with BJP leaders arrested in Odisha
BERHAMPUR: Town police on Tuesday arrested a local strongman reported to have links with BJP leaders on the charges of forcibly settling family disputes in Berhampur. The accused was identified as 45-year-old Ratikanta Senapati alias Julee. Police said that claiming to be close to influential BJP leaders, Senapati has forcibly evicted many people in the area. Last week, one A Kiran Kumar lodged a complaint with Town police stating that there was a dispute between his brother and family members over their landed property. Senapati along with 10-15 associates came to his house and offered him Rs 5 lakh to vacate the property. The accused also threatened him with dire consequences if he failed to comply, alleged Kumar. Similarly, Senapati and his accomplices were allegedly interfering in a long-standing dispute between E Dwarikanath of Prem Nagar and his tenant P Raja Pravakar Rao over a civil dispute pertaining to a shop. On May 17, Dwarikanath with help of Senapati and his accomplices forcibly took away home appliances, including ACs and furniture from the disputed shop. When Rao resisted, the accused threatened him and demanded `30 lakh from him, said police. Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M said basing on the complaints of Rao and Kumar, two separate cases were registered against Senapati and he was arrested.
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First Post
22-05-2025
- First Post
Who is Priyanka Senapati, the Odisha YouTuber who travelled with 'spy' Jyoti Malhotra to Pahalgam?
Priyanka Senapati, a 21-year-old Odisha-based YouTuber, has come under the radar for her close ties to arrested content creator Jyoti Malhotra. The two reportedly travelled to various destinations together, including Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, months before the horrifying terror attacks rocked the region read more Priyanka Senapati, a resident of Puri and currently a student, is believed to have shared a close bond with Malhotra. She had reportedly accompanied her on multiple trips, including a visit to Pahalgam, just days before the horrifying terror attacks rocked the region. Image courtesy: X A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing investigation into 'spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, as police have now turned their attention to another content creator—Odisha-based travel vlogger Priyanka Senapati. The 21-year-old, a resident of Puri and currently a student, is believed to have shared a close bond with Malhotra. She had reportedly accompanied her on multiple trips, including a visit to Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, just months before the horrifying terror attacks rocked the region. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the last three days, Senapati has undergone multiple rounds of intense questioning. Officials from the Intelligence Bureau, Odisha Police, and the state's forensic teams are trying to uncover the depth of her involvement with , who was arrested last week from Haryana on serious charges of spying for Pakistan. So, who exactly is Priyanka Senapati? What is her connection with Jyoti Malhotra's case? Here's what we know so far Big admirer of Jyoti, wanted to be popular like her: Senpati According to a report by The New Indian Express, Senapati has reportedly told investigators that she was a huge admirer of Malhotra and aspired to become a successful social media influencer like her. Senapati, who runs a YouTube channel called Prii_vlogs with just over 14,000 subscribers, was keen on growing her audience by associating with Malhotra, whose channel Travel with Jo had amassed over 3.87 lakh followers. The two reportedly came in contact through YouTube last year and first connected in person during Malhotra's visit to Puri in September. Their bond quickly grew, leading them to travel together across various destinations. YouTuber Priyanka Senpati reportedly came in contact through YouTube last year and first connected in person during Malhotra's visit to Puri in September. Image courtesy: Instagram After news of Malhotra's arrest broke, Senapati issued a clarification, stressing that she had no knowledge of the alleged activities of her 'friend'. 'I was completely unaware of the serious charges against her. Had I known she was spying for an enemy country, I would have never maintained any contact with her,' she wrote. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'If any investigative agency wishes to cross-question, I would provide full cooperation. Nation is above all. Jai Hind,' she added in the same post. As of now, Senapati is being jointly questioned by officers from the Intelligence Bureau, Odisha's intelligence unit, and the Puri police to understand the extent of her association with Malhotra. Priyanka's trips with Jyoti Malhotra under scanner The two YouTubers who had developed a closer bond travelled together to various parts of the country. Malhotra's social media pages feature numerous images of the two exploring places like Puri, Kashmir, and Kerala. Their travel history has now come under scrutiny, especially in light of Malhotra's recent arrest. Back in September last year, during Malhotra visited Odisha, during which Senapati had escorted her to major landmarks like the Jagannath Temple and the Sun Temple at Konark. She also featured in her YouTube videos. The trip, however, didn't go unnoticed. Malhotra was briefly detained for flying a drone over the Jagannath Temple, a restricted zone. She was later released, reportedly due to Senapati's intervention, who is said to have helped her gain access to sensitive locations, as per a Deccan Chronicle report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Authorities are also examining the Jagannath Bhakt Niwas guest house, where Malhotra had stayed during that visit. The property's manager confirmed she arrived at the accommodation with another woman and stayed for a day, NDTV reports. Jyoti Malhotra's social media pages featured numerous images with Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati exploring places like Puri, Kashmir, and Kerala. Image courtesy: X Police are currently attempting to retrace Malhotra's activities during her time in Puri and determine whether she came into contact with any suspicious individuals. Senapati's Kartarpur visit in Pakistan faces scrutiny Separately, another trip that has raised serious concerns is Senapati's visit to Pakistan via the Kartarpur Corridor . On March 25, she uploaded a vlog titled 'Odia Girl in Pakistan | Kartarpur Corridor Guide | Odia Vlog' on her YouTube channel. Senapati's visit to Pakistan via the Kartarpur Corridor roughly four months ago has also come under scrutiny amid her links with YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra. Image courtesy: X While her father insists that the trip was routine and undertaken with proper documentation, authorities are closely analysing whether the visit, especially to such a strategically sensitive location, was simply for content creation or linked to something more organised. 'We are looking into the woman's visits to different locations and the financial transactions connected to those trips,' Puri Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal told The Hindu. 'As per our current information, she had undertaken a one-day trip to Pakistan. We are examining the purpose of that visit. Coordination is underway with both state and central agencies, as well as with the Haryana police,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Though Senapati has not been arrested and no direct evidence has surfaced against her so far, she remains under surveillance at her family home in Puri. Her family has extended full cooperation, handing over her digital devices and financial records to the authorities. Meanwhile, Senapati's online presence appears to be shrinking—comments on her videos have been disabled, several uploads have been removed, and her activity on social media has notably declined as she made her account private. With input from agencies
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Jyoti Malhotra's Odisha Link: Cops Probe Puri-Based YouTuber, Guest House
Puri: Intensifying action on possible cross-border espionage links, police have started investigating Odisha YouTuber Priyanka Senapati's connection with travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra arrested for "spying" for Pakistan. Ms Senapati's bank account and her contact with Ms Malhotra, who was arrested last week from Haryana, are being investigated. This comes days after she issued a clarification that the travel vlogger was her friend and they came into contact on YouTube. "I was completely unaware of the serious charges against her. Had I known she was spying for an enemy country, I would have never maintained any contact with her," she wrote. Police is also probing the communication between the two women, with all of Ms Senapati's social media accounts being investigated. She and her family have faced multiple rounds of questioning, where she was asked about her relationship with Ms Malhotra and the personal or local intelligence shared between the two. Priyanka's father Rajkishore Senapati told ANI that his daughter came into contact with Ms Malhotra through social media and helped her during the latter's visit to Puri around seven to eight months back in 2024. He said Ms Senapati had visited Kartarpur in Pakistan four months ago, a video of which was uploaded on March 25 on her YouTube channel 'Prii_vlogs' with the title "Odia Girl in Pakistan | Kartarpur Corridor Guide | Odia Vlog". She has 14,800 subscribers on the channel, which shows her travels within Odisha and to other parts of the country. Also under scrutiny is the Jagannath Bhakt Niwas guest house, where Ms Malhotra stayed during her visit to Puri in September last year. The property's manager said she arrived at the accommodation on September 21 with another woman and stayed for a day. "No one had come to meet her. She did not stay in the room for long, and would just come and go out after some time," the manager said. Puri Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal said a verification of all information, including financial transactions, is underway in the ongoing espionage investigation. Inspector General of Police (IGP) CID Crime Branch, Sarthak Sarangi, said that facts are being verified. "She (Ms Malhotra) also visited Chilika and Konark. She was in touch with a YouTuber from Odisha. We are verifying all the facts. We are in touch with our counterparts in Haryana regarding Jyoti Malhotra." Ms Malhotra was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive information and being in continuous contact with a Pakistani citizen. She allegedly met a Pakistani officer Ahsan-ur-Rahim when she went to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023 to apply for a visa, travelled to Pakistan twice, and shared sensitive information, according to police. Officials said that the woman also told during investigation that Ahsan-ur-Rahim arranged for her stay and travel and arranged meetings with Pakistani security and intelligence agencies. Ms Malhotra was among 12 people who were arrested from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks on charges of espionage, with investigators pointing at an alleged Pakistan-linked spy network operating in northern India. Her YouTube channel 'Travel With Jo', which has 3,94,000 subscribers, has videos of her visits to Pakistan from September 2022, April 2024 and March this year.
