locals demand 108 ambulance in Ali
Ali: locals of Ali block demanded 108 ambulance for the Primary Health Centre by which the patients can be shifted to the Kendrapada District Headquarters Hospital and SCB Medical College Hospital, Cuttack. As the two existing ambulances have become defunct since long, patients from the Bhadrak, Chandbali and Rajkanika areas come to the Upgraded PHC with much difficulty.
B’swar rally protests soldiers’ killing at lOC
Baleswar: A silent candle rally was organised by the Indian Ex- Services leagues of north Odisha protesting the killing of five Army Jawans in the Indian territory by the Pakistani soldiers. Besides retired Defence personnel and their family members, civilians also participated in the rally that moved around the town. The Defence personnel, stating that Pakistan is deliberately creating a warlike situation in the lOC, demanded strong measures by the Government to prevent reoccurrence of such incidents.
GMR celebrates I-Day at Kamalanga
Dhenkanal: The GMR Kamalanga Energy limited (GKEl) celebrated the Day in its premises here with its GM (Security) Sanatan Senapati unfurling the National Flag. Senapati said Dhenkanal is going to be a power hub of the State and GKEl is one of the key contributors for this. Senior GKEl officials Sudhir Kumar Das and Gopal Krishna and
Raxa officials Hemchandra Jena and Dolagobind Meher were present. The day was also celebrated in nine periphery villages of the project. ultural programmes were organised for schoolchildren and prizes were distributed. A photo exhibition was held showcasing photos on life and works of Gandhiji, evolution of the Nation Flag and information about freedom fighters. Twelve students who passed the 10th Board exam in 1st class received cash award of Rs 1000 each.
OCl celebrates I-Day with community
Bhubaneswar: OCl India ltd, a leading cement manufacturer, organised community-based sports and cultural events at Rajgangpur on the occasion of the 67th Independence Day. Thousands of local people attended the events and more than 10 different sports were played for the community. Whole Time Director of OCl DD Atal inaugurated the events.
Man held for wife murder
Baleswar: Bijay Krushna Bagudai (28), the prime accused in the murder of his wife, was detained by the police here on Saturday. Bagudai was absconding and nabbed from Bhadrak late Friday night. “He is being interrogated along with his other family members,” said IIC of Sadar police station Jaswant Samal.
I-Day observed with fanfare in A’garh
Athagarh: The 67th Independence Day was observed here in almost every public and private institution. DFO Arun Mishra unfurled the National Flag at the function organised by the Athagarh Press Club. Sub-Collector Trilochan Pradhan hoisted the flag at the sub divisional headquarters and received the guard of honour. Pradhan sought local support in the implementation of various Government schemes. He distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions and felicitated many dignitaries.