BJP steps up campaigning in P’khemundi
Paralakhemundi: The BJP has geared up its campaigning in various wards of the ParalakhemundiMunicipality for the September 19 UlB elections. There is a possibility of fight between three parties in Ward-5, especially, between BJP candidate G Venkatarabana and the Congress nominee. Venkatarabana is gaining ground for having done various developmental works earlier as the then councillor. While the Congress is ahead regarding poster campaign, the BJD is struggling hard to secure its presence in this ward. Similarly, in Ward-3, the BJP is expected to defeat the Congress and BJD. President of BJP Zilla Yuva Morcha Bibhuti Bhusan Behera, who is the incumbent councillor, is seeking reelection from Ward-3.
EC holds meet with top R’gada officials
Rayagada: In view of the rising complaints of violation of code of conduct by the ruling party, the State Election Commissioner paid a visit to Rayagada district. He held a closed door meeting with District Election Observer Mihir Chand Mallick, several senior officers, including Collector Dr Sashi Bhusan Padhi and SP Rajesh Pandit. Tripathy is told to have discussed conduct of the urban local body (UlB) polls in a free and fair way and steps to discourage activities that amount to breach of code of conduct in the run-up to the polls.
Union Bank’s 85th branch opened
Jajpur: Union Bank of India Deputy General Manager Rajendra Prasad Mishra inaugurated the bank’s 85th branch in the State at Jajpur Road on Wednesday. Jajpur Road Branch Manager Sraban Kumar Pradhan, SM Marandi, Jajpur Town Branch Senior Manager Pandab Sahoo and Mujibur Rehman were present amidst customers.