Nilgiri man held for killing minor girl
Baleswar: The Nilgiri police on Friday arrested a 40-year-old man on the charge of murdering a minor girl. The accused Yogendra Deuri had on Saturday last committed the crime against the victim of Junia village under Baunsabania GP. He had attempted to commit rape of the girl, and on her resistance he killed her, said Nilgiri SDPO SR Mahapatra, adding that the accused would be forwarded to court on Saturday after interrogation.
Amin trapped taking bribe in Baleswar
Baleswar: An Amin working at the Balasore Regional Improvement Trust was trapped by Vigilance sleuths on Friday while accepting bribe of `500 from a person, who sought to obtain a verification certificate. The accused Upendra Maharana was taking the amount from Chinmay Mishra. Maharana had also been earlier trapped in another such case.
JSPl hosts Diwali celebration for workmen
Angul: The JSPl hosted a Diwali celebration programme for its workmen staying at its labour Colony in the plant premises here on Wednesday. JSPl Angul ED and location Head DK Saraogi joined the function and lauded the consistent efforts of the workmen in building a world-class plant. He advised company officials to ensure foolproof safety for all workers. He distributed t-shirts among the workers. Over 10,000 workers participated in the event conducted by AGM Ajay Satpathy. Among others, vice-president (HR) CD Mathew and AVP BB Pradhan were present.
Nehru Sangh holds Gobardhan Puja at Banpur
Banpur: The Gobardhan Puja was held at the Nehru Seva Sangh (NSS) here on Thursday. Children of the Ashram carried out the Jalabhiseka rituals on stone of the Gobardhan Hill and offered prayer to lord Krishna. As per mythology, lord Krishna during his childhood had lifted up the entire Gobardhan Hill on his finger like an umbrella to save the residents of Vrindavan from terrible rains and thunderstorms. On the Occasion, a Puja was also held at the Shri Satyanarayan temple.
Mahila Mandal celebrates Diwali in old age home
Sambalpur: The Jagriti Mahila Mandal celebrated Diwali with old and helpless people at the old age homes and orphanages at Durgapalli, Regulatory Para, Phooljharan and Katapalli. They distributed crackers and sweets among the women and children to bring happiness in their lives.