CM hails ISRO scientists for Mars Mission
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for their success in the mission to the Mars christened as Mangalyaan on Wednesday. “This a proud moment for every Indian,” Patnaik said after the spacecraft Orbiter successfully entered the Martian orbit.
Davians jubilant over Mars Mission
Bhubaneswar: Students of the DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur here expressed their jubilation by forming a unique human chain and congratulated the ISRO scientist for the successful Mars Mission (MOM). Earlier, the students had listened the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on this incredible and indigenous achievement through a lCD projector in the school activity hall.
South African envoy meets Governor
Bhubaneswar: High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa France Morule on Wednesday met Governor SC Jamir here at the Raj Bhavan and discussed on matters relating to improving bilateral relations and exploring South Africa’s cooperation with Odisha in infrastructure development, education, industry and cultural relations. The Governor presented a book on Raj Bhavan Memories and Mansions and a memento to the High Commissioner.
Nalco Mines & Refinery Complex gets award
Bhubaneswar: The Nalco’s Mines and Refinery Complex has been conferred with the National Energy Conservation Award in the aluminium sector in recognition of its efforts towards energy conservation for the year 2012. The complex at Damanjodi has emerged as the only unit to achieve the award. Nalco Executive Director (Production) V Balasubramanyam received the award from Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Neerja Mathur at the award function in New Delhi on Tuesday. The complex achieved a significant reduction of 9.7 per cent in specific electrical energy consumption and s 2.344-per cent reduction in specific thermal energy consumption in 2011-12 compared to 2010-11.
Blood donation camp held at city airport
Bhubaneswar: The HDFC Bank in coordination with the Biju Patnaik International Airport organised a blood donation camp at Recreational Club House of AAI Residential Colony here on Wednesday. Airport Director Sharad Kumar inaugurated the camp in the presence of Kalyanmayee Women Welfare Association president Deepali Saxena. Both of them donated blood too. BMC Blood Bank Officer Dr Joydip Kumar and Capital Blood Bank Director Dr Debashis Mishra and their teams supported the drive.