Constabulary body puts strike on hold
Bhubaneswar: The Havildar, Sepoy and Constable Mahasangh of Odisha, which had threatened to go on cease-work from January 25 for fulfilment of its 15-point charter of demands, has decided to postpone its stir following certain assurances given by DGP Prakash Mishra here on Monday. The Mahasangh leaders had earlier announced that all the members would wear black badges on January 24 and resort to cease-work next day if the Government failed to meet their demands, including revision in grade pay and a compensation of Rs1 crore for the families of those killed while on duty.
Balangir MP wins Bharat Asmita award
Balangir: Balangir MP Kalikesh Narayn Singh Deo has won this year’s Bharat Asmita award 2014 for his “path-breaking” contributions to nation building. The award, instituted by the MIIT School of Government, Pune, is given to the best young exponent parliamentary practices. “Your initiative of lAMP has inspired youths to adventures in national interest and your action has strengthened the foundation of Indian democracy and parliamentary practices. Your commitment and focus on livelihood, climate change is greatly appreciated,” says the appreciation letter to Sighn Deo. The award will be conferred at Pune on February 3.
Get-together held at BJB College
Bhubaneswar: The students of 1981-83 batch of the BJB Autonomous College on Sunday organised a Bandhumilan (friends’ get-together) at the college premises. It was organised after three decades where intermediate students of Science, Commerce and Arts streams of 1981-83 and graduation students of 1983-85 batch attended, said Sanjib Patnaik, an organiser.
IMI holds annual fest Phronesis
Bhubaneswar: The International Management Institute (IMI) here hosted a two-day annual fest, Phronesis, at its campus on Monday. Management events like Finplan (Financial acumen), Finquizitive, Optimix (CSR) and Espiritu Equipo (HR) and cultural events including RyhthIMIC Taps and Fashion Stylus Reflections and Maniacs were held on the occasion. A management conclave on ‘Emerging Trends in luxury Market in India-lUXE 2004’ was also hosted by TV news anchor Ankit Vengurlekar. Students from various institutes like IIMs, FMS, Narsee Monjee Institute, SIMB, IBS, XIMB, BIMTECH, SS University, RCM, Utkal University, BIITM, OEC and IIT-B took part in different events. The winner teams were awarded trophies, cash prizes and certificates by IMI-B director Prof Ramesh Behl.
little Millennium holds Kids Carnival
Bhubaneswar: The little Millennium, a preschool chain of the Educomp Child Care Private limited, held Kids Carnival at the Rastravasha Prachar Samiti ground here on Sunday. The school took the initiative to give an opportunity to the children, especially between the age group of 1-7 years, to participate and experience multiple fun filed activities. Several competitions including healthy baby, most aware parents were held on the occasion. The kids were entertained through various programmes like magic show, horse ride and snake and ladder game. Over 1,000 children from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack participated in the function.