2 killed, one injured in accident in B’pur
Brahmapur: Two persons were killed and another sustained critical injuries when a Scorpio hit a truck from the rear near the Golanthara police station here on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as N Narendra Kumar from Srikakulam of Andhra Pradesh and B Balakrishna of Bada Saria Palli village in Paralakhemundi. Balakrishna was the driver of the Scorpio. Injured N Rabi Kumar was rescued by the villagers and admitted to the MKCG Medical College Hospital here.
B’ngir civic body to plant tree in each house
Balangir: The Balangir Municipality would soon take up a drive to plant a tree in each house to increase green cover in Balangir. This was announced by Balangir MP Kalikesh Singh Deo during a plantation drive held at the railway field on Thursday morning. later, the MP planted trees at Jhankarpali on the Balangir-Patnagarh road.
J’suguda holds Eid-ul-Fitr with fervour
Jharsuguda: Thousands of Muslims participated in their Eid-ul-Fitr prayer held at the Hatalipara Mosque ground here on the last day of the Ramadan on Thursday. large numbers of people also thronged the Brajrajnagar and Belpahar Mosques and participated in prayers. Financially sound Muslims made donations to poor families in Jharsuguda, said Samhati Manch Secretary Amzad Badshah. The festival was observed peacefully, said the Jharsguda SDPO.
Eid observed by Muslims, Hindus in Jajpur
Jajpur: The Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in Sukinda and its adjoining villages in Jajpur district on Thursday. Muslims along with Hindus observed the day with much enthusiasm The Sattar Smruti Sansad led by its president social activist Dr Manzoor Ali turned the day into an occasion of charity and social service. Sansad distributed sarees and dhotis to poor people and dresses to schoolchildren. Besides, it held a plantation drive. Hundreds of people and dignitaries participated in the Eid celebration.
Rath Yatra celebrated at NTPC Kaniha
Talcher: The Rath Yatra was celebrated at the NTPC, Kanhia here with religious fervour. lord Jagannath, lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were taken to the chariot in Pahandi Yatra. As per the tradition, NTPC, Kanhia Executive Director NK Kothari performed the Chhera Pahanra. Thousands of people from the NTPC Township and neighbouring villagers gathered to take part in the auspicious programme. The chariot was pulled by thousands of devotees.