Another K’pada minor kidnap accused held
Kendrapada: The Kendrapada Sadar police on Saturday night arrested one Bapi Swain, a resident of Dadhibabanpada in Nuagaon under the Abhayachandapur police station, in connection with a minor girl kidnapping case. According to police sources, Bapi had assisted prime accused Pradip Ojha in abduction of a Class VIII student belonging to Kasoti village for ransom of Rs2 lakh on May 25. Pradip, who was working as servant at the victim’s house, was arrested on August 18 from Puri and the girl was also rescued from his possession.
Tension at Soro hospital after patient’s death
Baleswar: Tension flared up at the Soro hospital following the death of a 25-year-old delivery patient from Dahisada. The patient Namita Behera’s relatives alleged she died due to negligence of the doctor on duty.
Nikon CoolPix zone opened in Balangir
Balangir: Nikon India managing director Hiroshi Takashina on Monday inaugurated the first CoolPIX zone here. “Odisha is a peaceful zone and is important markets for Nikon in the country. The launching of first CoolPIX zone in Balangir is an effort to provide direct access to entire range of products and meeting the needs of customers and patrons easily,” said Hiroshi.