Coast Guard IG meets Governor
Bhubaneswar: Inspector General (IG) Kuldip Singh Sheoran, Commander Coast Guard Region (North East) called on Governor Dr SC Jamir here on Wednesday and briefed him about the Coast Guard initiatives taken to keep the Odisha coast secure. He also discussed about the operational infrastructure expansion plan along the Odisha coast to further strengthen the coastal security matrix. Sheoran has recently taken over the command of Coast Guard Region (North East) in May 2017.
NDRF DIG reviews preparedness at Mundali
Athagarh: NDRF Deputy Inspector General (South Zone) KK Singh visited the 03 BN NDRF, Mundali and checked its operational preparedness for possible floods and other natural calamities. Singh said that due to proactive role of the 03 BN NDRF, the confidence of people of Odisha and Chhattisgarh has increased. He expressed satisfaction over the preparedness and praised the work done by the battalion during cyclones like Hudhud, Phailin and lehar. BN Commandant Jacob Kispotta briefed him about the preparedness and training of the elite forces and presented a demonstration on drill, canine search, CSSR and rope rescue plans.
Jamaat-E-Islami-Hind holds Eid Milan in city
Bhubaneswar: The Jamaat-E-Islami-Hind (JIH) organised Eid Milan here on Wednesday under leadership of secretary Janab Aqbal Mullah. Former MP Baisnab Parida attending as chief guest described about various holy religious books. Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee executive member Sardar Surender Singh, who attended as chief speaker, said all religions are same and needs to be respected equally. Among others, Bishop Dr Pallab lima and JIH assistance secretary Janab Mohammad Mahmood Ali were present. Safdar Hashim coordinated the function and gave a vote of thanks.
Ex-OCl officer Sasmal passes away
Bhubaneswar: Former GM (HR) of OCl Dr Narendra Nath Sasmal (60) passed away on Thursday at the Apollo Hospitals here. He was undergoing dialysis after he suffered a sudden heart attack. His body was kept in the mortuary since his sons Debasish and Subashish are presently in the US. After their arrival, cremation would take place in Puri on Saturday.