Truck catches coming in touch with electric wire
Bargarh: A moving truck caught fire after coming in contact with an electric wire at Bhatli Road in Bargarh district on Tuesday afternoon. While the snacks-loaded truck was on its way to unload the consignment at its delivery point, it caught fire midway after the low-lying live wire touched the vehicle. The truck driver sustained critical injuries and was admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital. On being informed, fire tenders from Bargarh rushed to the spot and doused the flame.
Youth found hanging in Paralakhemundi
Paralakhemundi: Sensation took place in the town over the discovery of the dead body of a youth here on Tuesday. The body was found hanging inside the room where he was staying. The deceased was identified as Sushanta Dalabehra (21) of Amudi village under Ramagiri panchayat. He had come here to work in the Varan Bakery shop. The incident came to light early in the morning and the bakery owner informed the police. Investigation is on to ascertain the cause of the death. The police have not registered a case and are waiting for the youth’s family members to arrive.
Senior scribe’s mother passes away
Jajpur Road: Sabitri Devi, mother of senior scribe Abhimanyu Mishra, passed away on Monday at Batira Matha. Sabitri Devi, 85, spent her old life in worshiping at the Hadidas temple. BJP Vyasadev Mandal president Nityananda Mahalik and media cell president Dushmanta Rout and others paid their last respects to the departed soul. Former MlA Sanchita Mohanty and Sukinda MlA Priti Ranjan Ghadai expressed deep grief over her death.