Mosque Jamala Raja inaugurated in Brahmapur
Brahmapur: A mosque, Jamala Raja, was inaugurated at Niladri Vihar here by Bareli-based religious leader Jamala Raja Khan on Friday. Prior to the inauguration, Quran was recited. Many Muslim devotees from Ganjam, Gajapati and parts of Andhra Pradesh attended. Kantabanji MlA Md Ayub Khan, president Haji MA Rasid, vice-president Amin Beg, secretary SK Fayaza, treasurer Sayed Akbar and members Md Fayaza, Md Ehasan, Abdul Satar, Rahim Khan, Syed Zalisha Raja and SK Satar participated.
Ganjam fish farmer awarded at Krushi Odisha
Brahmapur: Young fish farmer Debasish Pradhan from Sindhikhali village of Digapahandi block in Ganjam district was awarded for being successful in fisheries at the State-level Krushi Mahotsav, Krushi Odisha 2018 held in Bhubaneswar recently. Debasish earns Rs 6-7 lakh net profit annually by practising integrated fish farming, raising of fingerlings and other pisciculture practices. He also cultivates pulses, vegetables, oil crops and fruits. He has also grown timber trees.
MCl bags Best Coal Producing Company award
Sambalpur: The Mahanadi Coalfields limited (MCl) has been awarded as India’s Best Coal Producing Company for 2017 by the International Brand Consulting Corporation (IBCC), USA based on the decision of a jury and Media Research Group data. The award was presented at a hotel in Mumbai by IBCC MD & CEO Arbind Malkare on Saturday. On behalf of the MCl CMD, his TS Dr Sambhu Jha received the award.
Vedanta bags two safety awards
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta, Jharsuguda, bagged two awards at the State Safety Award function here. It received the ‘Best Performance in Accident Prevention for Safety Management & Communication’ for 2017 and ‘Best Occupational Healthcare’ for 2015 awards. CEO Abhijit Pati and Occupational Health Head Sabita Swain represented the company received the awards. Pati said, “This award is a testament to our unwavering efforts towards creating a safe and secure environment for our people.”
Tata Steel FAMD bags 6 safety awards Bhubaneswar: The State Directorate of Factory and Boilers conferred six safety awards on the Tata Steel’s Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) at a function here. labour Minister Susanta Singh presented the awards. FAP Head, Joda, GP Sahu and FAP Head, Bamnipal, Umesh Kumar Ratha received the awards on behalf of the company.
Nat’l Safety Week observed at Hindalco Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Factories and Boiler, Sambalpur division in collaboration with the Hindalco Industries ltd, Sambalpur cluster observed the 47th National Safety Week district-level programme at Hindalco on Sunday. The theme for the year was “Reinforce Positive Behaviour at Work Place”. Chief Guest Sambalpur Sub-Collector Trilochan Majhi advised all industries to bring a change in the behavioral approach of employees towards safety. Among others, Directorate of Factories and Boiler Assistant, Sambalpur Director Anil Kumar Nanda, Hindalco Industries head Rajesh Gupta, Anil Nanda and Hirakud Smelter Plant head JP Nayak were present. An exhibition of safety models was also organised.
GKEl EHS head gets Safety Officer award
Bhubaneswar: GMR Kamalanga Energy limited (GKEl) head (EHS) Susanta Sahoo was awarded as Best Safety Officer of the State for 2017 for his significant contribution in the field of industrial safety at a function held here on Saturday. The GKEl also bagged the coveted ‘Best Environment Management Award’ for 2015 for lowest weighted frequency rate of accidents. GKEl COO Ramesh R Pai and O and M head Arabinda Pani received the award.