K’mal youth gets 12-yr jail for raping minor
Phulbani: POSCO Court Judge Susant Patel on Friday awarded 12 years’ imprisonment to one Arjun Behera of Sudrukumpa village in Kandhamal district for raping a minor orphan girl on August 1, 2014. He was also imposed a fined of Rs10,000, in default, to undergo two more years’ imprisonment. While the girl was returning to his cousin mother’s house at Penjisahi in Phulbani, the accused took her to his house at Kiribati near the Kandhamal stadium and raped her. Special PP Asim Praharaj conducted the case.
lions Club Galaxy holds blood donation camp
Brahmapur: The lions Club Galaxy Brahmapur branch organised a blood donation camp at the Sanjay Memorial Institute of Technology (SMIT) Degree Engineering College premises here on Thursday. SMIT president Dr Bhagaban Gantayat inaugurated the camp. A total of 30 units of blood were collected. Among others, SM Padhi, Dr Satyabrata Das, Dr Manjuprabha Das, Biswanath Patra, Pradip Patnaik, Tara Prasad Padhi, Gayatri Mandal, Digambar Mohanty and Srikumar Mohanty were present.
Naveen Jindal b’day celebrated as Fitness Day
Angul/Bhubaneswar: The Jindal Steel and Power ltd (JSPl) celebrated birthday of its chairman Naveen Jindal as ‘Fitness Day’ across all its business locations in Odisha on Friday. A series of programmes were organised to raise awareness about physical wellness among people. Employees with their family members, villagers and children participated in the programmes. A yoga and meditation training session and quiz, debate and essay and girls’ Kabdadi competitions were organised at different plants. lED solar lanterns were distributed among 35 households in Barbil. Food packets were distributed among children of ‘Ama Ghara’ in the vicinity of Bhubaneswar.
Women’s Day celebrated at MCl
Sambalpur: The Mahanadi Coalfields limited (MCl) celebrated the International Women’s Day with the Women in Public Sector (WIPS) and the Jagriti Mahila Mandal by organising various events. Jagriti Mahila Mandal president Dr Nisha Thakur said independence to progress and self-respect are the key factors that ensure women empowerment. She also honoured the women achievers on the occasion. Sambalpur University English Department Reader Dr Aloka Patel and Sambalpur Municipal Corporation first Chairperson Reena Trivedi said women should learn to make their voice heard rather than suffering silently.
Women’s Day observed at Baripada
Baripada: The International Women’s Day was observed here on Thursday. The Mayurbhanj district administration celebrated the day by organising a meeting with Collector Surendra Kumar Meena as chief guest. While the programme was coordinated by District Social Welfare Officer Kusumbala Mishra, retired college principal Jyotsnamayee Mohapatra and advocate Kaveri Mishra spoke as guests of honour.
Jajpur Rd BJP celebrates Women’s Day
Jajpur Road: The Vyasadev Mandal BJP Women Cell celebrated the International Women’s Day with enthusiasm here on Thursday under the chairmanship of local BJP Mahila Morcha president Bidyutprava Ray. Former Korai MlA Sanchita Mohanty, district BJP Women Cell president Babita Mallick, Vyasanagar Public School Principal Debasmita Sahu and Vyasanagar High School Headmistress Mirina Mohanty attended as guests. Jajpur district BJP Media Cell secretary Dushmanta Rout coordinated the programme. Durlabh Kala Parishad artist Bharat Bhusan Rout sang patriotism song on the occasion. Among others, BJP Vyasadev Mandal president Nityananda Mahalik and trade union leader Chandramani Samal were present.
Banpur Nehru Seva Sangh celebrates Women’s Day
Banpur: The Nehru Seva Sangh celebrated the International Women’s Day here on Thursday. The guests said women must fight for their right and take appropriate steps to enhance their better living conditions in all aspects. Among others, Tehsildar Sujata Patra, Prof RN Hota, Sarojini Dash, Omprakash Agrawal, BK Tripathy and Kabita Devi were present.