Odisha Bytes

Brahmapur: Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday evening flagged off the Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express as a daily service. He also announced a new train service for north Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was also present on the occasion. Vaishnaw said launch of the daily Amrit Bharat Express fulfils a long-standing assurance to people of Brahmapur. It will help passengers avail of regular and affordable connectivity to Surat and Gujarat.

Mumbai: The trailer of ‘GD Naidu’, the biographical period drama starring R. Madhavan, was released on Monday.

Minneapolis/Bhubaneswar: KIIT, KISS and KIMS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta attended the 57th convention of the Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA) at Minneapolis. Samanta, who was the chief guest, said that participating at the event was the fulfilment of a long-cherished dream.

Mumbai: After winning hearts individually and sharing screen space in the ‘Fukrey’ franchise, real-life couple Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are set to romance each other on screen. Backed by Scenework Productions and Giriraj Productions, Shashie Vermaa’s upcoming film promises to showcase the duo in a refreshing new avatar. Expressing their excitement, Ali and Richa said they are eager to explore a completely different on-screen dynamic together.

Mumbai: Ranveer Singh has established himself as one of Bollywood’s most dynamic and versatile actors, winning audiences over with his powerful performances and larger-than-life personality. Whether it’s his acclaimed roles in ‘Bajirao Mastani’, ‘Padmaavat’, and ‘Gully Boy’ or his bold fashion statements, he has created a space that’s uniquely his in the film industry.

Brahmapur: The Brahmapur railway station in Odisha will be redeveloped into a world-class facility. Making the announcement during an event here on Monday, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw . said the project will be executed at an expenditure of Rs 300 crore. “The Indian Railways will develop Brahmapur Railway Station into a world-class railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at an estimated cost of around Rs 300 crore,” said Vaishnaw.

New Delhi: Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has broken his silence over Honey Trehan’s ‘Satluj’ being removed from ZEE5 India just two days after its release. While the film’s sudden takedown surprised many viewers, Diljit revealed that the team had anticipated that possibility and urged fans to circulate downloaded copies of the film. Speaking during a live session with fans on Monday, the actor said they deliberately chose not to promote the film beforehand, fearing it might never get released.

Ayodhya: Amid countrywide furore and an ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust held a crucial meeting on Monday and took some important decisions.

Mumbai: Gaurav Khanna’s wife Akanksha Chamola opened up about her sexual orientation and past relationships on ‘Lock Upp’ season 2. During a conversation with hosts Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, Akanksha confessed that she is bisexual and revealed that she had been in relationships with a few women before getting married to Gaurav. Confirming her ‘bisexual’ secret, which Shreya Kalra revealed on ‘Lock Upp 2’, Akanksha said: “Toh main shaadi se pehle bisexual thi.

Melbourne: Australian Federal Police (AFP) have identified a “young person” who posted an online threat targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Australia, and issued the individual a formal warning. The Indian PM, who will fly to Australia from Indonesia on July 8 for a three-day visit, is scheduled to take part in the ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ community event at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on July 9.