New BBSR-B’lore Humsafar Exp from July 13
Bhubaneswar: As announced in the Budget, the Railways has decided to introduce 22833/22834 Bhubaneswar-Krishnarajpuram (Bangalore)-Bhubaneswar Weekly Humsafar Express from July 13. On the inaugural day, it would run as a special train with No. 02033 from Bhubaneswar at about 2.30 pm and would leave Krishnarajpuram with No. 02034 at 1.31 pm on July 14. However, the train would run regularly from Bhubaneswar from July 17 and from Krishnarajpuram the next day. It would have stoppages at Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Palasa, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jollarpettai & Bangarpet, informed an ECoR release.
Mousumi Das’ book ‘Rasparba’ unveiled
Bhubaneswar: A poetry book Rasparba written by Mousumi Das was released at a function here on Sunday. Eminent poet Rajendra Kishore Panda graced as chief guest and said there is no curriculum for writing poems, but it is the expression of one’s thoughts in language. Writer Fani Mohanty said no creativity is possible unless one is dedicated to selfless love and affection. He also said Das’ grammar is different and wished all success of the book. Das briefed about the book, which is published by the Paschima Publication. Paschima’s publisher Ashok Mohanty gave a vote of thanks.
Odia IRS officer Debi Dash new DRI head
Bhubaneswar: Odia IRS officer Debi Prasad Dash has assumed office as the Director General of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Dash, a 1985-batch officer, will handle affairs relating to anti-smuggling and checking of black money. Earlier to this new assignment, he was the acting head of the DRI for the past five months. He had earlier worked in the UN Security Council, New York, Commonwealth Secretariat, london and the CBI. He has already received the President’s award for his track record of distinguished performance in the world customs sector.
NCDC holds Autism awareness drive
Bhubaneswar: The Neoteric Child Development Centre (NCDC) in collaboration with the Communication DEAll Trust, Bangalore organised an autism awareness drive here on Sunday. The aim was to address the management of autism, mainstream of autistic children, social behavioral management and self screening checklist of every child. Communication DEAll trust founder Dr Prathibha Karanth was the chief guest. The Neoteric Wellbeing Centre Private ltd has been working tirelessly for the elevation of speech and hearing awareness in Odisha.