Two sisters drown in pond in Mayurbhanj
Baripada: In a tragic incident, two sisters drowned in a pond at Durgapur under the Baisinga police limits in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday. The deceased ware Ranjita Nayak (9) and her younger sister Ruchi (8). They met their watery grave while bathing in the pond.
Maharathy reviews schemes in Subarnapur
Sonepur: Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Pradeep Maharathy on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of various Government schemes in Subarnapur district emphasising on the Bijju Pucca Ghar, MGNREGA and water supply schemes. He directed officers to expedite repair work of defunct tube-wells and instal new ones to mitigate the water scarcity. He directed the officers not to keep the official files in their residence and keep that in the office. The review meeting was attended by Birmaharajpur MlA Padmanav Behera, Panchayati Raj Director Hemanta Padhi, State Water and Sanitation Director Bhagban Sahu and district Collector Dasirathi Satpathy.
Tusker dies in Similipal
Baripada: A tusker had an unnatural death on Tuesday night deep within the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The elephant believed to be of 15 years of age died near a drain flowing close to the Janabil Range Office in the core area of Similipal. Exact reasons of its death were not yet known though some say the untimely death occurred because of drinking the polluted water of the drain.
Turtle Day observed in Brahmapur
Brahmapur: The Rushikulya Sea Turtle Protection Committee celebrated the World Turtle Day at the Shibanandnagar Saraswati Shishu Mandir here on Tuesday. Noted educationist Dr Rabinarayan Mishra and Brahmapur Akashvani Director Dr Hrusikesh Panigrahy gracing as guests said turtles play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Committee secretary Rabinarayan Sahoo and Shishu Mandir founder Gourishankar Patra were present.
Taekwondo championship in Chhatrapur from tomorrow
Brahmapur: The Ganjam District Taekwondo Association (GDTA) for the first time is going to organise a three-day State-level taekwondo competition at the mini stadium in Chhatrapur from Friday. Around 700 participants of 22 districts would take part in the competition. Registration would be done at the venue and, accordingly, the participants would be divided into categories. A torch rally would be taken out by the participants going around the city during the competition.