life term for murder accused in N’rangpur
Nabarangpur: The District and Sessions Court here convicted and sentenced Prabhudhar Banua of Kakudiamba village under the Papadahandi police limits to life imprisonment for murdering Baladeb Majhi of his village. On June 12, 2011, the accused had assaulted Majhi with a lathi leaving him seriously injured and the latter succumbed to his injuries in hospital a few days later. District Judge Rajendra Panigrahi sentenced the accused under Section 302 of IPC. The judge also slapped a fine of Rs 5,000, in default, six months of RI. Sachidananda Swain was the Government prosecutor in the case.
NTPC distributes essential items to Satkosia displaced
Talcher: The NTPC Kaniha organised a distribution programme of essential items among the displaced villagers of Rayagada, Satkosia Zone, Angul on Monday. Dhotis, sarees, bed-sheets and mosquito nets were distributed by Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary DFO Rehman and DGM (HR) PK Sahoo to around 80 tribal families of the wildlife-protected zone. Rehman thanked the NTPC Kaniha CSR department for this noble gesture towards the tribal community. NTPC Senior Manager (HR) AK Das, ES (HR) MV Rao, Junior Officer (HR) Bhismadev Nayak and CSR coordinator Prasanta Kumar Swain were present.
Free lassi distributed at Tarbha
Tarbha: To beat the scorching heat, a unique initiative was started here by Sai Photo Studio proprietor and social worker Bhola Barma by distributing lassi to the people free of cost. Barma said his team has been doing the service for past two weeks. He also said, “I am doing the service to quench the thirst of the people during the fiery summer.” President award winner Dr Ramesh Patri, Ramnarayana Bej and many other social workers were present on the occasion.
FIITJEE new branch opens in Infocity
Bhubaneswar: The FIITJEE-India opened its new branch in Infocity here recently intent to provide academic training to the students beyond their school curriculum to enable them to prepare themselves for competitive/scholastic examinations. The centre would be operational from May, 2018. FIITJEE Odisha mentor PK Dash said the location of the centre is such that it would help more students manage their time easily and get access to FIITJEE teaching and study environment. FIITJEE centre leader Debashish Meher said, “Besides providing quality education, we promise to inspire the young minds to mould them as ideal citizens.”
Abbey services awarded ‘Best Skill Development Partner’
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) under the Panchayati Raj Department has become the implementing agency for carrying out the DDU-GKY programme in the State and has been awarded as the best performing State. The Abbey West Services Pvt ltd, founded by Prof Pruthwi Raj Das, was awarded by the ORMAS for ‘Best Partner in Action’ at a function held in Delhi recently. PR Department Principal Secretary DK Singh, MORD Joint Secretary Kamran Rizvi, OSDA Chairman Subroto Bagchi and Australian High Commission First Secretary (Education and Research) lyndell Corbett were present.