10 WB DACOITS NABBED IN BALESWAR; RS 15L, SUVS SEIZED
Baleswar: The Jaleswar police on Tuesday apprehended a gang of 10 dacoits belonging to West Bengal who were fleeing after robbing a builder at Dharmasal. The police seized cash of Rs 15 lakh and also the SUVs by which they were fleeing. Jaleswar SDPO Ankita Kumbhar said the builder had come to Jajpur from Bhubaneswar in connection with a land deal. The dacoits looted cash of Rs 15 lakh from him at gunpoint.
KIIT & KISS OBSERVE DAY OF YOGA (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The International Day of Yoga was observed at KIIT & KISS with thousands of students, teachers and staffs performing various basic yoga postures. KIIT & KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta said yoga is an ancient custom of India and it is India’s most precious gift to the global community.
SBI LHO CELEBRATES YOGA DAY (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The State Bank of India, Local Head Office, Bhubaneswar, observed the International Yoga Day on Tuesday. A yoga workshop was organised for bank officials and employees. SBI Bhubaneswar Circle Chief General Manager Chander Shekhar Sharma along with GMs, DGMs and more than 100 staffs participated in the workshop and practised yoga. The trainers from the Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya & Educational Institute explained the techniques and the importance of Yoga for a healthy living. A topical sand art was also inaugurated by CGM Sharma in front of the LHO building.
CSPUR DAVIANS CELEBRATE YOGA DAY (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: DAVians of Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar observed the International Day of Yoga amid various programmes including a mass yoga display. Eminent yoga guru Dr Millind Parashar of Pt Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur joined as chief guest and highlighted the importance of yoga in human life. Students performed different yogas and participated in various activities to spread the importance of the yogic practices.
DAV POKHARIPUT HOLDS YOGA DAY (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The DAV Public School, Pokhariput, celebrated the International Day of Yoga with performances of yoga, asanas and pranayama. The programme was coordinated by yoga teacher Rajalaxmi Tripathy and compered by Sasank Kumar Pradhan. The observation began with a motivational address by Principal Dr Sujata and was followed by a yoga session for students and teachers. A poster making competition on the topic ‘Yoga for Humanity’ was organised for the students of Classes-VI to X. Dr Sujata highlighted the importance of yoga in keeping body and mind healthy.
PARIDA JOINS AS GANJAM COLLECTOR (Pix)
Chhatrapur: Newly-appointed Ganjam district Collector Dibyajyoti Parida assumed office here on Monday. He was given a rousing welcome by staffs and district level officials. Both new and outgoing Collectors were part of the welcome and farewell meetings. Outgoing Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange thanked the staffs and officials for their cooperation.
YOGA DAY OBSERVED AT BALANGA COLLEGE (Pix)
Balanga: The International Yoga Day was observed at the Balanga College. The college National Social Service (NSS) wing organised the programme, which was inaugurated by Principal Tapan Kumar Pattanaik. Yoga trainer Kailash Chandra Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar Behera, Niranjan Swain and Basudev Baral were resource persons. They spoke about the necessity of yoga in human life. They also demonstrated different types of yoga to students. NSS Programme Executive Balabhadra Rath and Education Dept Head Dr Prados Kumar Pati coordinated the programme.
GAJAPATI FIRE OFFICER’S POLITICAL LINK QUESTIONED (Pix)
PARALAKHEMUNDI: A Fire Officer posted in Mohana block in Gajapati district has come under scanner for his alleged political involvement. BJD workers allege that the officer Tarakanta Mahapatra was canvassing for the BJP and Sangha Parivar and demand his immediate transfer. On the other hand, local Sarpanch, advocates, representatives of MKCG Youth Association and mediapersons met him and extended their support to him. It is learnt that a departmental inquiry has already started into the allegation.
KEONJHAR DEV COUNCIL GETS PRAKRUTI MITRA AWARD (Pix)
Keonjhar: The Keonjhar Development Council was recently awarded with ‘Prakkruti Mitra’ for its outstanding contribution towards massive plantation activities in the district. The organisation was presented the award by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department at the State-level World Environment Day celebration in Bhubaneswar. During the ‘Bana Mahotstav in July 2021, volunteers led by organisation chairman Dr Sandip Pattnaik spearheaded the plantation drive with support from the Forest Department. The organisation has also set up an oxygen bank in association with the Voice of Keonjhar.
ODISHA FC SIGN AUSTRALIAN PLAYER OSAMA MALIK
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha FC has announced that Australian player Osama Malik has signed a year-long deal with the club. With this, the Odisha FC has fulfilled its mandatory Asian quota within the squad.