Death of Russian nationals in Odisha | Ambassador Denis Alipov praises Indian investigation
The Hindu
Congress leader Manish Tiwari had earlier expressed doubts about the handling of the case in Odisha hinting that the cremation of the deceased destroyed evidence.
NEW DELHI
Praising Indian investigation into the death of two Russian nationals, Moscow’s envoy Denis Alipov on December 30 took on the Congress leader Manish Tiwari and reminded that cremation is also a part of the Russian culture. Mr. Tiwari had earlier expressed doubts about the handling of the case in Odisha hinting that the cremation of the deceased destroyed evidence.
“We appreciate the investigation efforts by the Indian authorities into the death of two Russian nationals in Odisha. Meanwhile, it would be useful for some Hercule Poirot lovers to learn that cremation in Russia is as customary as burial. Idleness is the root of all evil,” said Ambassador Alipov in a remark that was posted on his social media account.
Postmortem report of Russian MP Pavel Antov terms nature of death as accidental
A wealthy Russian businessman and lawmaker Pavel Antov and his associate Vladimir Budanov died in unexplained circumstances in a hotel in Odisha’s Rayagada district. They were later cremated after post-mortem. The local police has ruled out any criminal angle though questions continue to linger about the case.
Following the cremation, Mr. Tiwari had said, “Two Christians cremated not buried! Why? Hercule Poirot says burnt bodies tell no tales.”
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.