AAP slams D’nal admn over bus fare hike
Dhenkanal: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Dhenkanal unit has condemned the district administration for allowing bus owners to hike fare by Rs5 during the lakshmi Puja from October 27 to November 6. Describing the move as undemocratic and unfair, AAP leaders appealed to the administration to withdraw the decision as it would affect villagers, especially people from the farmer community.
Property worth Rs3l stolen
Dhenkanal: Properties worth more than Rs3 lakh were stolen from the house of former branch manager of the State Bank of India Suresh Chandra Mohanty at Ananda Nagar in Dhenkanal on Sunday evening. Mohanty was on a visit to Puri with his family members on the day. When the family returned home in the night, they found the main gate broke-opened. later, the Town police along with sniffer dog reached the place for investigation.
Record sale of Rs1.38 cr during Mela
Dhenkanal: A two-day Pallishree Mela, sponsored by the Nabard and the District Supply and Marketing Societies (DSMS) was organised at the stadium ground here during the lakshmi Puja. Village artisans from 30 districts of the Sate showcased their products at 227 stalls. The artisans made a record sale of Rs1.38 crore, official sources said. Ayurvedic materials, Badi, Pampad, Jhuna powder, turmeric powder, brass and metals-made products were also available in the stalls. The Mela concluded on October 31.
Villagers protest ration card irregularity
Brahmapur: Hundreds of villagers, including women, of Khalingi gram panchayat under Sanakhemundi block in Ganjam district staged a dharna in front of the Brahmapur Sub-Collector officer here on Monday protesting certain irregularities in ration card. The agitators later met Deputy Collector Nikhil Pawan Kalyan and alleged that some rich class people in the villages have availed the ration card. They demanded that the Government make probe into the alleged matter and provide ration card to eligible people as soon as possible.
MCl celebrates CIl’s 41st Foundation Day
Sambalpur: The Mahanadi Coalfields limited on Monday celebrated the Coal India limited’s (CIl) 41st foundation day here. All personnel of the MCl, housewives and students participated in a race in the morning. MCl Technical Director (Operations) AK Tiwari was present as chief guest, while MCl CMD Anil Kumar Jha, Chief Vigilance Officer Deepak Srivastava, former Director (Technical) SP Singh, Director (Technical) AK Singh, besides labour union representatives were present. The dignitaries inspired the employees to work with full commitment for achieving the production target of the company.