25 contract jaundice in Patnagarh
Balangir: As many as 25 residents in four wards of Patnagarh town are affected with jaundice. Out of them, 10 have been admitted to the local hospital while the others are undergoing treatment at the Balangir hospital. Notably, four months back, more than a hundred residents had been affected with this water-borne disease. The district administration had promised cleaning of the drainage system and water bodies. However, the promises have only been in words, not in action, alleged locals.
Work resumes at P’khemundi courts
Paralakhemundi: After days of cease-work agitation launched by the Gajapati District Bar Association and Bus Staff Association since August 24, functioning of the SDJM, ADJ, Sub-Judge and District First Class courts here resumed from Saturday. The lawyers withdrew their agitation on Friday after district Collector Mansi Nimbhal assured them of taking necessary steps in this regard, said Bar Association president Ramanath Mishra.
local Self-Government Day held at Phulbani
Phulbani: The local Self-Government Day was observed in the premises of the Phulbani Municipality office here on Monday. Odisha Cooperative Housing Corporation Chairman Saroj Karna joined the event as the chief guest in the presence of Phulbani Municipality Chairman Rajendra Kanhar and councilors. The guests garlanded the statues of great saints and spoke on the significance of the day.
88 kg hemp seized; one arrested in Boudh
Boudh: A person was arrested and 88 kg of ganja seized at Budibalanga village under the Kantamal police limits in Boudh district. The arrested person, Hemant Mahakula, was forwarded to court.