Ex-HDFC staff gets 5-yr jail for fraud
Paralakhemundi: Gajapati District Court Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajesh Das on Tuesday awarded a five-year jail tem to a former employee of the HDFC Bank and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on him for fraudulently taking money by issuing false bonds in 2014. The accused was identified as G Ramesh, a resident of Ranipadmabati Colony in Paralakhemundi. Earlier, a complaint had been filed against Ramesh in the Paralakhemundi police station with an allegation that he had embezzled Rs 70 lakh deposited in fixed deposits by different people. The police had arrested Ramesh. On the Government’s behalf, lawyer Sukhadev Padhy conducted the case.
Nabakrushna death anniv held in JSpur
Jagatsinghpur: Renowned freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Nabakrushna Choudhury’s death anniversary was observed here on Sunday. Municipality Chairman Biplab Choudhury chaired the meeting, which was attended by hundreds of civilians, social activists and political leaders. Speakers urged the State Government to introduce the late freedom fighter’s life history in school syllabus. Jagatsinghpur ADM, DIPRO and Councillors also paid tributes to the late leader.
Paradip Refinery observes Yoga Day
Paradip: The Paradip Refinery observed the 4th International Yoga Day. The programme was started with lighting of lamp by Executive Director (I/C) GS Singh and TD VS Gopalakrishnars. Yoga instructor Tapas Ranjan Pati of Art of living demonstrated some important Ashanas and Pranamas and also described the benefits of yoga.
Social body cleans Balanga Bridge
Balanga: The Punya Utkal, a local social organisation, held a drive on Monday to clean the Balanga Bridge. Volunteers of the organisation cleared sand, mud, moram and polythene from the bridge. Punya Utkal president Santosh Kumar Pati and secretary Ranjan Kumar Pradhan coordinated the drive.