TENNIS ACADEMY INAUGURATED AT KIIT (PIX)
Bhubaneswar: For the promotion of lawn tennis and grooming future tennis stars in Odisha, a tennis academy was inaugurated at the KIIT University here on Wednesday. The academy has been set up in partnership with former German tennis sensation and grand slam winner Alexander Waske and the Altevol Tennis Academy. The KIIT-Alexander Waske-Altevol Tennis Academy was inaugurated by Minister of Sports & Youth Services Tusharkanti Behera and KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta.
ACTOR PINTU NANDA HOSPITALISED (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia actor Pintu Nanda was admitted to a private hospital here due to chronic liver disease, reports said. He was taken to the hospital after his condition deteriorated. The concerned doctor has advised him to undergo treatment in Delhi, for which an expense of around Rs 50 lakh is required. While the actor has been discharged from the healthcare facility, he is currently residing at his elder brother’s house. His fans and well-wishers have started a fundraising campaign on social media to facilitate his proper treatment.
TATA STEEL BHUBANESWAR LIT MEET FROM FEB 3 TO 5
Bhubaneswar: The 7th Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary Meet will be inaugurated by Amitav Ghosh and feature celebrated authors and artists. The event will be held at the Bhubaneswar Club from February 3 to 5 and will be open to all. The festival will also feature eminent dancer Mallika Sarabhai, who will speak on her book ‘In Free Fall’ on the inaugural day. The surge of interest in Odia theatre and cinema will be discussed as part of the Odia strand of the festival
SASTRY IN ADDL CHARGE OF DIRECTOR CSIR-IMMT (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: Dr G Narahari Sastry, Director of CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam, took over the additional responsibility as the Director of CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar from the present incumbent Prof (Dr) S Basu.
WOMEN IN CHARGE OF TPCODL METER TEST LAB (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The TPCODL has put a strong team of female executives in charge of running its automatic meter testing lab with the goal of empowering women at the workplace. The team comprising Namita Rani Muduli, Sunanda Rani Dalai and Subhashree Sasmita led by Tanuja Behera tests single phase and three phase metres on four automatic test benches. Each test bench tests up to 20 meters simultaneously with a total capacity of up to 300 meters per day.
TPSODL RESPONSE TO VIG CASE AGAINST ITS GM
Brahmapur: The TPSODL in its response to the Vigilance action against its Senior GM (Electrical), Brahmapur, relating to the alleged possession of disproportionate assets has stated, “The alleged conduct is against company's code of conduct and work ethics. We are looking into the matter and an internal enquiry will be initiated. We will extend full cooperation to the investigating agency on the case."
TARBHA LAB TECHNICIAN HELD TAKING BRIBE
Sonepur: The Vigilance police arrested Akshaya Kumar Pattnaik, Senior Laboratory technician of the Tarbha Community Health Centre in Subarnapur district, while taking a bribe of Rs 9,000. Pattnaik had demanded the bribe from the complainant Mukunda Sahu of Surjimunda village to provide reports of blood and other tests. Following the trap, simultaneous searches were carried out in the residence house and other places connected with him. Later, he was arrested and forwarded to court.
1,715 YOUTHS JOIN K’PADA JOB FAIR; 17 GET JOB OFFERS
Kendrapada: A Job Fair was organised on Sunday at the Kendrapda Government High School field in which as many as 1,715 boys and girls of five blocks participated. The fair was organised jointly by the district administration and the Odisha Skill Development Corporation. Those with qualifications from 5th standard to MBA/MCA degree holders attended the interviews. Total 47 private companies and training institutions conducted the interviews. While 17 youths having ITI and diploma got on-the-spot appointment letters, six unskilled labourers received labour cards. The fair was inaugurated by local MLA Sashi Bhusan Behera.
ON-SITE MOCK DRILL HELD AT IFFCO PARADEEP (Pix)
Paradip: The IFFCO Paradeep Unit conducted a full-scale on-site mock drill at its premises. The scenario was ammonia gas leakage during pre-cooling process of ammonia unloading pipeline. The drill followed ‘information’ received from the ammonia control room to Director (Unit Head) KJ Patel as an on-site emergency.