Six-feet-long cobra rescued from Bolgarh
Bolgarh: A six-feet-long cobra has been rescued from Pannagar village in Bolgarh block of Khordha district. Ravi Behuri found the yellow venomous snake at his backyard and captured it. A huge crowd gathered to witness the reptile. The cobra was later released into the nearby forest.
Preparatory meet for 23rd Narayani Yatra held
Phulbani: A preparatory meeting for the 23rd Narayani Yatra was held at the Collector’s office here on Tuesday. ADM Pradipta Kumar Sahani and Sub-Collector Balaram Mallik presided over the meeting. Office-bearers of the Yatra committee, district-level officials and media personnel were present. The officials discussed on how to control traffic system, water facility, sanitation, road repair, food inspection, electricity supply, fund collection, first aid facility for the festival. Around 70,000 people are expected to gather during the Yatra, which would start from May 9 and continue for one month, said a member of the Yatra Committee.
Aahaar scheme launched at Bargarh
Bargarh: After a long wait, the Aahaar scheme was launched here by ADM Pradeep Gardia in the presence of Sub-Collector Bhimsen Punam Eka and PD DRDA Batakrushna Dehuri in front of the Women’s College on Tuesday. On the first day, more than 100 meals were served at Rs 5 each. The number of meals would be increased basing on the demand of customers.
Bal Bhawan annual fest celebrated at Talcher
Talcher: Bal Bhawan, the welfare wing of Tanvi Sangam, ladies’ Club of NTPC Talcher Kaniha celebrated its 15th annual day recently. The function was inaugurated by Talcher Kaniha Executive Director NK Kothari. The Bal Bhawan secretary shared the annual report highlighting the achievements and initiatives. Bal Bhawan vice-president Suneete Khalatkar spoke about the club’s role in providing quality education to the children of kindergarten group through its nursery school. Kothari congratulated club members for their active participation for all-round development of children. Children performed dance performances. Prizes were distributed to children who performed excellently in competitions of drawing, dance and sports, etc.
MCl Mahila Mandal opens water kiosk
Sambalpur: The Jagruti Mahila Mandal of the MCl arranged “Peaou” on the occasion of the Panna Shankranti onWednesday on the NH near Anand Vihar to serve drinking water, Sattu and Sarbat to the thirsty passers-by. The programme was held under the guidance of Mandal president Dr Nisha Thakur, vice-presidents Jyotirmoyee Parida and other office-bearers.
MCl women’s body visits Burla leprosy ashram
Sambalpur: Members of the MCl Jagruti Mahila Mandal went to leprosy ashram at Burla on Tuesday and distributed clothes, groceries, vegetables, jiggery and namkins with sweet packets among old persons and young children .The programme was organised under the guidance of Mandal president Dr Nisha Thakur, vice-president Madhu Mishra and other office-bearers.