Kandhamal public holds stir for Aadhaar in Phulbani
Phulbani: The public staged a protest before the District Collectorate here against the Aadhaar card issuing authorities on Friday as they are not getting card since long. They said they are being harassed by the authorities even as many people are coming from the remote villages of Kandhamal district.
college students hold demo over water scarcity
Phulbani: Phulbani Government College students on Friday staged a protest in front of the Collectorate here against scarcity of water in their hostel since last two long years. They said they have to go to a river for bathing and are also facing problem for drinking water. Kandhamal ADM Pradipta Sahani took the matter to district Collector Dr Brunda D and assured them to sort out their problems immediately.
Joda Anganwadi workers protest Govt apathy
Champua: Members of the Anganwadi Women Workers Association, affiliated to the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangha (BMS), moved in a rally around Joda town in protest against the alleged Government apathy towards their demands. They lamented that the Government has not fulfilled their demands even after 11 months of giving assurance. They submitted a memorandum, addressed to CM Naveen Patnaik, to BDO Arun Kumar Malik. Among others, BMS (Mahila) president Minakshi Palei, secretary luxmi Mahanta, Babula Mahanta and Rabbit Mahmud were present.
PPT observes Sadbhavana Diwas
Paradip: The Paradip Port Trust (PPT) observed Sadbhavana Diwas (Harmony Day) on Friday with Chairman Rinkesh Roy administeringthe Sadbhavana Diwas pledge to the PPT officers and employees in the presence of Deputy Chairman N Vaiyapuri and HoDs.
Postal servicemen hold stir at Tarbha
Tarbha: The India Post servicemen have been holding agitation in front of the Tarbha head post office from August 16 demanding their recognition and necessary government facilities. They alleged that despite working from long periods, they are not being recognised. They demand salary and pension as per the7th Pay Commission report and all government facilities. They threatened to continue their stir if the demands are not fulfilled.
JSPl TRB mines celebrates I-Day
Rourkela: The Jindal Steel and Power limited (JSPl)’s TRB iron ore mines celebrated the 71st Independence Day here on Tuesday. AGM (P and S) PK Nayak hoisted the Tricolor. Nayak urged the employees and workers to show consistent dedication towards work to achieve desired results and to show collective strength, commitment and hard work for attaining excellence. Twelve workers, including two women, were felicitated on the occasion. Dillip Kumar Sahoo coordinated the programme.