Satyachetana Ashram donates Rs 1L to CMRF
Bhubaneswar: The Satyachetana Ashram, Tamil Nadu founder Swami Shree Atrmanandji Maharaj has contributed Rs 1 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for treatment of people affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19). He has also welcomed all measures taken by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in combating the virus. On his behalf, Satyachetana Trust finance officer Nalinikant Patnaik and Satyachetana Sikshyashram Principal Sudeep Ranjan Mishra handed over a DD of the amount to the Khordha district Collector recently.
NOC distributes relief to Paradip poor
Paradip: The Children's (NOC) Foundation has come forward to provide food, grocery and face mask to the daily wagers, needy and poor affected by lockdown here. Foundation State coordinator Sailendri Senapati distributed the materials in various slum areas of Paradip like Bauriapalanda, Jagannath colony, Nolia sahi, Lock pada etc. Dry food will be distributed in other slum areas, said Senapati. She informed that the foundation's focus is on motivating and mobilising youths for the welfare and development.
Covid awareness drive on at Khariar
Nuapada: Teachers of the Raja AT High School, Khariar and district-level officials of education department of Nuapada district held an awareness programme on Covid-19 at Khariar on the International Junior Red Cross Day on Friday. District Education Officer Laxman Bhoi, Physician Education Inspector Mahesh Dandsena, High School Headmaster Nakul Sabar and Junior Red Cross Counsellor Ratan Singh Barik moved to various institutions and kiosks to make people aware about Covid, social distancing, etc., and requested people to cooperate with the health workers, security personnel and sanitation workers.
Food distributed in K’put on Red Cross Day
Koraput: On the World Red Cross Day and the centenary year of Indian Red Cross Society, JRC Counsellor Shaheda Parween, IRCS life member Shaik Ibrahim and VSV teacher Sandeep Patnaik walked 2-km on earthen road to reach an almost isolated hamlet on the Kerandi river bank in Koraput district on Saturday. They enquired about the well being of the inhabitants and distributed dry food items and vegetables to them. They educated them about the importance of social distancing, use of masks and hand washing process to remain safe from the virus. They saw that five families were leading life without any civic amenities.
HAL staffers donate Rs 38L to CMRF
Koraput: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Koraput Division, Sunabeda donated Rs 37,99,647 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for utilisation in curbing the spread of Covid-19. A team comprising HAOA vice-president Laxmikant Khillo, BAEU president Ashok Dash, DGM (HR) Tushar Behera, Senior Manager (IR) Suryakant Rout handed over a check to Koraput district Collector Madhusudan Mishra. The amount was a voluntary contribution made by HAL employees.
New Life Church distributes foods to tribals
Koraput: The New Life Fellowship Church of Semiliguda distributed food items, masks, biscuits and soaps to poor tribal people in villages Semiliguda, Damanjodi, Chaugaon, Pukali, Jamaguda and Sunabeda under Semiliguda block. Church chief Sunil Khetriya enquired about the problems being faced by villagers and urged them to follow Covid guidelines to remain safe from the virus. Among others, Samba Pangi, Babula Bhalu, Somanath Khara abd Rajat Khasla were present.
Runaya supports communities in J’suguda
Bhubaneswar: Runaya, a technology start-up in the country, has contributed a combined corpus of Rs 12.5 lakh to be distributed among SEWA NGO, Jharsuguda and SEHADA Foundation, Jharsuguda and Indian Foundatoin in Bhilwara city in Rajasthan for utilisation in Covid-19 fight. Runaya has covered 2,000 poor families by contributing dry ration kits, which will serve them for a month. Founders Naivedya Agarwal and Annanya Agarwal hailed the contributions. The employees, 50 per cent of whom are women, have also pledged to donate two days’ salary to aid poor.
Senco Gold reopens stores in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Senco Gold and Diamonds, a jewellery retail chain, has has started operating its 11 stores in four States, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam and Karnataka after getting clearance from the Government. The brand would continue to follow the safety instructions. It has planned to start operations across all locations in a phased manner after availing Government clearances. The firm is ensuring contact-less shopping experience by using new age technology and emphasising on digital payments, said executive director Suvankar Sen.