Vedbyash College gets Kalam Excellence Award
Brahmapur: The Vedbyash Residential College here was awarded with the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Excellence Award for its dedication towards education for all, informed college managing committee chairman laxmi Narayan Pathy at a Press meet held here recently. The award was received by college Principal Dr laxmi Narayan Pathy on the 86th birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on October 15. Among others, College managing committee secretary Manoj Kumar Behera, director Suresh Chandra Panigrahi and Pradyumna Kumar Sahu were present. laxmi Kanta Panda, Binaya Ranjan Panda, Keshab Chandra lenka, Ramesh Chandra Moharana, Prasanna Sahu and Priyadarshi Das coordinated the programme.
BJP bandh hits life in Sonepur town
Sonepur: The BJP on Wednesday held a Sonepur Bandh protesting the shortage of doctors in the hospitals of Subarnapur district. The BJP leaders and workers staged demonstration in front of Collectorate, District Court, Block Chowk, Budharaja Chowk, Kunja Chowk and other government offices criticising the BJD Government and local MlA and Minister Niranjan Pujari. Vehicular movement came to a standstill in Sonepur town. All private and Government schools remained closed. Among others, State executive body member Baldev Bedbak, Pramod Mohapatra, Sradhhanjali Mishra, town youth president Dillip Pujahari, Kartika Taria, Ashish Sarangi and ZP Member Jayanarayan Negi were present.
1 dead, another injured in road mishap in Nimapara
Nimapara: A person died and another was injured in an accident when the duo was standing in front of a betel shop and a milk van hit them at the Melaksahi Chhak of Ratilo panchayat under the Nimapara police limits. The deceased was identified as Gokul Parida (52) of Melaksahi village and the injured is betel shop owner Bhimasen. Villages on Wednesday held a strike demanding compensation for the deceased’s kin and seizure of the van. local tehsildar and police reached the spot and assured them of justice.
Robbers loot valuable from Balanga man’s house
Balanga: A robbery took place at Sahadapada village under the Balanga police station late on Tuesday night. As per a complaint of one Prasant Charan Mohanty, four thieves armed with sharp weapons entered his house and threatened his mother and snatched away her diamond necklace. They also looted cash of Rs 80,000 from the iron chest. After Mohanty’s information, Balanga police station Officer-in-Charge Pravat Sahoo went to the village on Wednesday morning and recovered a suitcase near Naruda village. The police examined the CCTV footage of the robbery.
MCl holds ‘Run for Excellence’
Sambalpur: A "Run for Excellence" held on Wednesday marked the beginning of the 43rd Coal India Day celebrations at the Mahanadi Coalfields limited (MCl) here. On the beginning of the two-day celebrations, MCl Director JP Singh flagged off the run while Mahila Mandal president Dr Nisha Thakur flagged of the run organised for ladies. MCl Director (Personnel) lN Mishra, Chief Vigilance Officer Munawar Khursheed and Director OP Singh participated in the run. Besides, the MCl organised the 3rd Inter-Sambalpur Schools Dance Competition. A musical evening was also organised on the occasion.
CRPF observes National Unity Day in R’gada
Rayagada:The Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) celebrated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birth anniversary as the National Unity Day at 4th Battalion CRPF here on Tuesday. Commandant Yatendra Kumar Rajput second in-charge MK Sicon, Deputy Commandant Mitu Roy, 4 Bn CRPF Rayagada Deputy Commandant Ram Niwas Tyagi, DIGP Deputy Commandant SK Porohit graced and spoke on the importance of the day. A marathon was conducted as "Run for Unity". A march-past was also organised at the district headquarters in which NCC Commandant, civil administration, students of various schools and colleges and civilians participated.