FIITJEE student Abhishek State JEE Main topper
Bhubaneswar: Abhishek Sahoo of FIITJEE has brought laurels to the institute as well as to the State by securing all-India rank-33 in the JEE Main Entrance Examination, the results of which were declared on Thursday. Besides, four other students, Abhisekh Panda, Aseem Kumar Routray, Asitava Sarkar, Rohit Kumar Jena of the institute also ranked 38, 341, 355 and 408, respectively, in the JEE Main. “Studying at FIITJEE helped me get a balanced approach to all subjects,” said an elated Abhishek Sahoo.
M’bhanj panchayat official held taking bribe
Baripada: Vigilance officials of Baleswar Division on Wednesday arrested Executive Officer Sobharam Patra of Saragada gram panchayat in Mayurbhanj district for demanding and accepting bribe. Patra demanded bribe of Rs 3,500 from Ananta Murmu of Sapaghera village in the district for preparation of documents for payment of a final bill amounting to Rs 54,564 under the MGNREGS. During investigation, a trap was laid and Patra was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe. Investigation is on into the case.
Grameen Bank staff launches cease-work
Parlakhemumdi: Taking up an 11-point charter of demands, the entire staff of the Utkal Grameen Bank at Rajadanda Sahi here resorted to a cease-work agitation in front of the bank on Wednesday. The agitation was held as per the call of the Utkal Grameen Bank Officers’ Association, Balangir. Besides, the protest was also held at eight other branches of the bank in Gajapati district. The demands include rehabilitation of any family member of the bank’s deceased staff, hike in salary and PF scheme, etc.
PPl extends support to Nepal quake victims
Paradip: Paradeep Phosphates limited (PPl) Director DS Ravindra Raju presented a cheque of Rs18.50 lakh to Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala towards help for his country’s earthquake victims.