CM announces Rs 4l aid for each lightning death
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced ex-gratia for the families of the 18 persons who died due to lightning in different parts of the State on Sunday. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of the kin of the deceased would be paid.
New Utkal University VC assumes office
Bhubaneswar: Soumendra Mohan Patnaik, who was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Utkal University here, assumed office on Monday. Prof Patnaik, who took over outgoing VC Prof Ashok Das, was warmly welcomed by teachers and employees of the university. Prior to this post, Prof Patnaik was working as Professor of Anthropology at the Delhi University.
2 killed in accident; locals torch truck
Khordha: Tension gripped Kuradhamala Chhak on NH in Khordha district as locals set a container truck on fire after a road accident on Monday in which two persons travelling by a bike were killed at Kuradhamala Chhak after being hit by the truck. The locals also staged road blockade at the spot demanding compensation for the families of the deceased. A platoon of police force was deployed at the spot.
ICSI holds Capital Markets Week
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) during the Capital Markets Week celebration from July 22 to 28 organised panel discussion, interactive session with corporate houses and educational institutions and Investor Awareness Programmes at KB College, Barang and SCS Autonomous College, Puri. This year’s theme was ‘Capital Market of New India: The Reform Agenda for Inclusive Growth’ from July 22 to 28. Notably, the ICSI, as part of its continuous initiative towards investor education and good governance, organises the week every year.