CUO VC, Nalco CMD agree for development of region
Koraput: Central University of Orissa Vice-Chancellor Prof Sachidananda Mohanty, along with his wife Simi Mohanty, recently had a meeting with Nalco CMD TK Chand. The discussion focussed on the best ways partnership could be forged between the two leading organisations of this region. The Nalco CMD welcomed the offer of the Central University for partnership, and it was agreed that the proposal for academic and institutional ties would be taken forward for the optimum benefit of the region.
Man gets 5-yr RI for raping minor in B’swar
Baleswar: A court here on Monday sentence a 60-year-old rape accused to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on him for allegedly raping a minor girl in 2013. Convict Dwari Singh of Siadimal Raj-Berhampur in Baleswar district would undergo RI of one month more if he fails to pay the fine amount. Singh had raped a 7-year-old girl of his village in June 2013.
Brahmapur woman donates eyes
Brahmapur: The family members of Krushna Kumari Panda (62), a resident of Burma Colony, Gate Bazar here, donated her eyes on Monday after her death. As for her wish, her eyes were donated. The eye department of the MKCG Hospital collected the eyes with the help of the Friends Helping Club.
World AIDS Day march held at P’khemundi
Paralakhemundi: About 100 youths from the Nursing College, the Women's College and the DIET College here participated in a march in the town on the World AIDS Day on Tuesday for awareness among people against HIV. The World Aids Day was organised by the Zilla Swasthya Samiti, The event was inaugurated by CDMO Dr NM Jena.