CCTV launched in B’ngir bus-stand
Balangir: District Collector M Muthukumar inaugurated a CCTV surveillance system at the private bus-stand, installed by the Balangir Private Bus Operators’ Association, on Thursday. Muthukumar said the CCTV facility would be of great help for the district administration to tackle illegal migration. Besides, it would provide additional inputs to police administration to check law and orders situation effectively. Association president Hemanta Panda said the launch of the CCTV service and monitoring situation through an App is the first of its kind in the State. Association secretary Prasant Satpathy was also present.
Pallishree Mela inaugurated at Phulbani
Phulbani: Kandhamal Zilla Parishad President Sakuntala Malik inaugurated a Pallishree Mela here on Wednesday in the presence of the ADM, Sub-Collector, DRDA Project Director and other officials of the district administration. The Mela will continue till March 15. Representatives from all departments and organisations will participate in the exhibition.
Vasant Utsav celebrated at Paradip
Paradip: Vasanta Utsav was celebrated at the Hotel Empires premises here recently. Gazal songs were part of the colourful entertainment programmes. As many as 40 kinds of food items were arranged for the celebration. Hotel Sales Managers MM Khan and Bhabagrahi Barik conducted the programme.
Odia Bhasa Divas observed in J’suguda
Jharsuguda: Addressing the observance of the Odia language Day here on Wednesday, Jharsuguda Collector Parmeshwaran B said one should strive to learn many languages to become an all rounder. But he or she should respect his mother tongue while learning any foreign language. Educationist Pradeep Panda said 95 per cent people use only eight of the total 6,700 languages in the world. And only five per cent of populations use 6,695 languages. Students can save and promote the Odia language, he added. Among others, Odisha Sahitya Akademi Member Dr Govinda Tripathy, DRDA PD JR Pradhan, Sub-Collector BN Dhal and DIPRO Ajay Jena were present.