Scribe nominated to B’pur pharmacy college body
Brahmapur: Photojournalist Prasanta Das has been nominated to the governing body of the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Mohuda here as the representative of local MP Siddhant Mohapatra. Das had superannuated as librarian of the college two years back and was known for fighting the causes of its employees as a trade union leader. Das’ entry into the college management as the MP’s nominee is expected to bring solution to the many problems, including corrupt practices, in the institute. Several trade union leaders, students and intellectuals have welcomed Das’ induction into the college.
Bhadrak College holds 67th foundation day
Bhadrak: The Bhadrak College here celebrated its 67th foundation day at its campus on Sunday with FM University Vice-Chancellor Prof SP Adhikari attending the event as the chief guest. Among others, college principal Prof PK Swain, EC chairman Prof DN Rout and Old Boys’ Association president Duryodhan Das and secretary Parsuram Dewadi also spoke on the occasion. Thousands of people including, students, intellectuals, retired professors and lecturers were present.
Bahuda, Sunavesha held at Banpur
Banpur: The Bahuda Yatra of lord Rankanath Dev was held here on Tuesday. Goddess Mahalaxmi stopped the lord on the way on the ground that why she was ignored by lord Jagannath. However, lord Jagannath convinced Goddess laxmi with the offering of Rasgoola. later, the deities gave Darshan to their devotees with Sunavesha (golden apparel).
JSPl serves Rath Yatra devotees in Angul
Angul: The Jindal Steel and Power limited (JSPl) provided mineral drinking water and first-aid medical services to thousands of devotees during the Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra held at Saila Srikshetra here. The company in coordination with the district administration and the Jagannath Temple Management Committee provided safe drinking water through a special water kiosk installed near the temple and the Angul Stadium. Besides, a fully-equipped mobile health unit with different life supportive measures was deployed near the chariots. Pharmacists of OP Jindal Occupational Health Centre extended medical service at the first-aid centre set up by the Red Cross Society.
Van Mahotsav held at Talcher Kaniha
Angul: The annual week-long programme of the Van Mahotsav was celebrated at the NTPC Talcher Kaniha from July 1. Around 350 saplings were planted by the plant’s executives and school children in its township. Plant Executive Director VB Fadnavis said the Mahotsav reminds us our duty towards plantation and commitment for environment. Among others, plant General Manager (O&M) JVN Rao and GM (Maintenance) UK Dasgupta also spoke on the occasion.
Jajpur Youth leader helps fire victims
Jajpur: Youth leader of the Bari Assembly constituency Biswaranjan Mallick distributed clothes and financial assistance of `5,000 to a five-member family headed by Chaitan Jena of Ishanpur under Bari block who lost all its belongings in the fire recently.