man held for killing wife over infidelity
Rourkela: The Bargaon police on Wednesday arrested and court-forwarded one Surya lakra (41) of Gangajal area under its limits in Sundargarh district for allegedly killing his wife on Monday night. lakra had married one Nija (35) of laing Mahuldih village about seven years ago. Following an FIR lodged by Nija’s father Bhadra Ekka, the police detained Surya. During interrogation, Surya confessed that he murdered his wife due to Nija’s illicit relationship with another person. He killed her by giving sleeping pills in her food and later electrocuting her. Police are now further investigating the case, said Bargaon Police station SI BK Singh.
New IIC joins Paradip police station
Paradip: Bichitrananda Samal has taken over the Inspector in-charge of the Paradip police station. The post was lying vacant for the last three months after the transfer of IIC Shibasankara Mohapatra. Prior to this, Samal worked as the officer-in-charge of the Ersama, Balikuda and Raghunathpur police stations in Jagatsinghpur district. Samal, who has also worked in Ganjam district, joined police
department in 1989.
Eviction drive held on B’swar rly station road
Baleswar: The Baleswar district administration began an eviction drive on both the sides of the railway station road here for widening works. While the road belongs to the Works Department, most parts of it were encroached by locals. However, most of the roadside vendors vacated the encroached land apprehending administration’s harsh action.
Centurion Varsity holds Swachh Bharat drive
Paralakhemundi: The Centurion University here held the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at its premises on Friday. All students of the university launched a cleanliness drive at the campus on the occasion and later took out a Sobha Yatra covering nearby areas to spread awareness on sanitation and hygiene. The entire university’s authorities and staffs took part in the campaign.
K’put cultural body holds Akshaya Smruti
Jeypore: The Koraput Cultural Society (KCS) held Akshaya Smurti in the memory of legendary Odia singer late Akshaya Mohanty, also known as Khoka Bhai in Koraput on Thursday. Several artists presented some of his signature songs on the occasion taking the audience on a walk down the memory lane. Former Chief Minster Giridhar Gamang attended the event as the chief guest while district Congress President Minakshi Bahinipati and music director Shanti Raj Khosla joined the occassion as guest of honour. The programme was presided over by KCS President Siba Prasad Rath.