World Wetlands Day observed at Ansupa
Athagarh: Under the aegis of the Chilika Development Authority, the World Wetlands Day was observed near the Ansupa lake here on Tuesday. Rastriya loksevak Mandal secretary Niranjan Ratha, eminent advocate Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Ansupa Project Executive Chandan Kumar Sahoo, local Sarpanch Gatikrushna Swain and retired surgeon Bhagirathi Parida attended the function as guests. They said forestation and awareness can save the wetlands. Ansupa Project Section Officer Himansu Sekhar Patnaik offered a vote of thanks.
PPT observes Road Safety Week
Paradip: The National Road Safety Week was observed by the PPT from January 10 to 16. Posters and banners on the theme “Road Safety -Time for action” were displayed in the port township and the port prohibited area. A poster competition among port employees and port users was also organised. A street play was held at the Coal Handling Plant Workshops. The valedictory function was attended by PPT CISF Commandant BD Sundara and PPT Dock Safety Assistant Director B Chakraborty and Safety Officer RN Panigrahi. Panigrahi informed about the various measures undertaken by the PPT to avoid road accidents. A best conscious safe driver was awarded on the occasion.
NTPC’s beauty parlour training drive inaugurated
Talcher: A training programme on beauty parlour course was inaugurated at the NTPC Talcher Kaniha CSR Training Centre here on Monday. A total of 15 women nominated by SHGs of Kaniha block are undergoing the training being provided by the NTPC Kaniha in association with Jan Shiksaya Sanstha (JSS) Angul. The participants will undergo the training for 45 days and will taught on the basic beauty care tips essential for employment opportunities in beauty care field.