ECoR observes Anti-Terrorism Day
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) observed the Anti-Terrorism Day at its headquarters Rail Sadan here and Divisional Headquarters at Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Visakhapatnam by taking pledge for nonviolence and tolerance on Friday. ECoR General Manager Umesh Singh administered the oath to all railway officials to oppose terrorism and violence and promote peace and social harmony to fight against the forces disrupting and threatening human lives and values.
PMG staff take Anti-Terrorism Day oath
Bhubaneswar: Chief Postmaster General, Odisha Circle, Dr Santosh Kumar Kamila and all other staffs took oath on the Anti-Terrorism Day here on Friday. The day is observed on May 21, but since the Central Government administrative offices would remain closed due to Saturday and Sunday, all staff members took the pledge on Friday to have faith in the country’s tradition of nonviolence and tolerance and uphold and promote peace, social harmony and understanding among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values.
IMFA posts good profits
Bhubaneswar: A sharp increase in ferrochrome prices significantly boosted performance of the Indian Metal & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) in the fourth quarter of 2016-17. The company posted a net profit of Rs 174 crore against a loss of Rs 37.29 crore in the corresponding quarter in FY16. Its revenue moved up sharply to Rs 594.17 crore from Rs 207.51 crore in Q4 FY16 with exports rising to Rs 524.33 crore over Rs 173.86 crore in Q4 FY16. IMFA MD and CEO Subhrakant Panda said, "The fourth quarter has indeed been exceptional due to the sharp increase in prices. However, this should not detract from the significant improvement in operational performance which has enabled us to reap the benefit of higher prices.”
Terracotta camp on Paika revolution held
Bhubaneswar: A three-day terracotta camp was organsied by the Kalinga Association for Protection of Culture and Heritage (KAPOCH) in association with the Aparupa at the residence of well-known terracotta artist Debaraj Sahu here on Thursday. KAPOCH chairman and Aparupa president Sangram Keshari Paikray inaugurated the camp. The guests spoke on the bravery of the Paikas and Odisha’s culture, heritage and martial arts traditions. Among others, Subash Chandra Mishra, Chittaranjan Mohanty, loknath Maharana, Ajay Jagdev, Narottam Das and Tarun Tapan Sahu were present.
Syndicate Bank new Regional Office inaugurated
Bhubaneswar: The Syndicate Bank opened its new Regional Office at Jagamara here on Friday. Bank MD & CEO Arun Srivastava inaugurated the premises.