Buddha Jayanti celebrated in Jajpur
Jajpur: The Gajaraja Sangraha Kendra, Kaima celebrated Buddha Jayanti at the lal Bahadur High School at Kaima of Dharmasala block on Monday. The celebration was organised by Nrusingha Charan Sahoo, researcher and former Principal of the Dharmsala Mahabidyalay. The meeting was presided over by Padmanava Sahoo and attended by Rabindranath Sahoo, Surykanta Sahoo, ex-Chairman of Dharmasala block Kisan Panda, Bijay Nayak and Akhil Swain, who highlighted the life and teaching of Gautama Buddha. They gave importance to protection of the Buddhist monuments in Jajpur district. Journalist Ashis Senapati, Bijaya Satpathy,Tuhinchu Rath and Nrusngha Rout were felicitated on the occasion. Over 200 students took oath of Buddham Saranam Gachhami.
Woman critical in nilgiri bear attack
Baleswar: A 58-year-old woman is undergoing treatment of severe bear attack injuries at the Sub-Divisional Hospital of Nilgiri. Jolimani Singh of village Salabani of Nilgiri block was attacked by a bear when she had gone out to answer nature’s call on Sunday. At least three bears are on prowl in the area, earlier attacking and seriously injuring two more persons.