Hemanand shifted to hospital in city
Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Minister Hemanand Biswal, who had been admitted to the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR), Burla following acute chest pain on Thursday, was on Friday shifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar in order to avail better healthcare facilities.
Earth Day observed at SOA University
Bhubaneswar: The SOA University celebrated the Earth Day by launching a plantation drive to extend the existing green cover in Odisha. Scores of fruit bearing and other trees were planted in both the campuses of the SOA University under the supervision of the NSS wing of the university. “The need is to plant more trees, and we want the students to realise this acute need.” said PK Patnaik, Regional Director for NSS, Odisha. Trees like Ashok, Karanj, Jamu and other species were planted by faculty members and students.
Induction programme for new AEEs at GIFT
Bhubaneswar: A two-month-long Induction Programme from April 18 to June 18 for the newly-appointed Government Assistant Executive Engineers was formally inaugurated at the Gandhi Institute for Technology (GIFT), Bhubaneswar on Thursday by Works Secretary Nalini Kanta Pradhan and other EICs. A total of 240 AEE trainees, including 80 women, are part of the programme to enhance their technical skills.