Youth’s body recovered in Kendrapada
Kendrapada: Kendrapada Sadar police recovered the body of a 24-year-old youth on Monday morning while it was hanging from a tree. It was identified as of Hrushikesh Patra, son of Dayanidhi Patra of Tunupur village. The reason behind the suicide is yet to be established. The police seized the body and sent it for autopsy to the district headquarters hospital.
Parla Natak Utsav begins at P’khemundi
Parlakhemudi: A State-level Parla Natak Utsav was inaugurated by Speak Macay State coordinator Dr Dhananda Kanta Mishra here on Sunday. The first evening of the festival was dedicated in memory of Bhagaban Baraha. Mishra said, “Parlakhemundi is the land of art and culture and it is very important to uphold them. He said the Speak Macay was formed 33 years ago with an aim to spread classical song, stage show, art and culture abroad. Among others, Parla Municipality Chairman P Krishna spoke.
Social worker felicitated in Sukinda
Jajpur: Social worker Dr Manzoor Ali was felicitated by Muslims in Sukinda on Monday. Social worker Prabhuranjan Satpathy was the chief guest on this occasion. Dr Ali as the secretary of the Sattar Memorial Committee has been providing help to tribals of Sukinda for long.