Poetry book released at Baripada
Baripada: An Odia poetry book “Tume Thare Naari Heijao” was released here. The poetry collection authored by Kaveri Mishra sings the glory of womanhood. It also speaks of enormous possibilities and prospects of a woman having true womanly qualities. The book release Function was held at the Rotary Bhavan being presided over by veteran writer and poet Brundavan Chandra Dash. Professor Jagatbandhu Acharya, lyricist Nimain Charan Mohanty and publisher Kalipada Panda attended the function as guests. leading intellectuals of the town and literature lovers in large numbers participated in the programme.
Banpur Bhasa Surakhya Samitee annual day held
Banpur: The Odia Bhasa Surakhya Samitee celebrated its annual day in Mangarajpur in Khordha district on Sunday. Former MP and Samiti State president Baishanab Charan Parida and noted litterateur Prof Nityananda Satapathy attended as guests. They said the Odia language has historically rich, for which all Odia people feel proud. Former Minister Dr Debendranath Mansingh, historian Satyabadi Baliarsingh, Dandapani Mohapatra and Dr Satya Sarangi also spoke on the occasion. Among others, Rankanath Sethi and Susanta Kumar Das were present.
Vedanta holds 1st dist-level safety march
Jharsuguda: The Vedanta ltd, Jharsuguda, celebrated the National Safety Week with Jharsuguda’s first district-level safety march being flagged off by Factories and Boilers Assistant Director AK Nanda. All participants took the safety oath. Nanda stressed on safety in all aspects of life, personal or professional. District Emergency Officer S Kishan and District Fire Officer Subhasis Muduli were present. Vedanta HSE Head Cho Yiu Chan gave safety tips to the participants.
JSPl observes Nat’l Safety Week
Angul: The Jindal Steel and Power ltd (JSPl), Angul observed the National Safety Week organising a series of sensitisation programmes to promote safety among employees, workers and community members in and around the plant premises recently. JSPl unit head Atul Misra administrated the safety oath to the employees, worker and contractors. During the week various competitions in slogans, posters, and online quiz were organised on various themes of safety. Awareness on safety measures was also held and leaflets were distributed around the plant.
IMFA bags four State Safety Awards
Bhubaneswar; The Indian Metal & Ferro Alloys ltd (IMFA) has bagged four awards at the State Safety Award function here on Saturday. IMFA Choudwar Unit-II got 1st prize in longest accident-free period for year 2015 and 2nd prize in lowest weighted frequency rate of accidents for 2016. IMFA Unit -III bagged 1st prize in lowest severity rate of accidents for 2016 and its Unit-I 1st prize in lowest weighted frequency rate of accidents for 2017. Company COO Jayant Misra COO said, “We are delighted at the recognition of our efforts.”
Safety Week celebrated at Dhamra Port
Dhamra: The National Safety Week was celebrated at the Dhamra Port premises from March 4 to 10. CEO Subrat Tripathy inaugurated the event unfurling the safety flag. During the week awareness programme, various competitions like poster making, quiz, slogan, essay competitions and skill development programme were organised for working labourers and their family members. On the concluding day, prizes were distributed to the winners of the competitions. A one-act play on safety was also staged.