PPT launches Swachhta Rath
Paradip: In line with the Union Government’s initiative “Swachhta Hi Seva”, a campaign is being observed at by Paradip Port Trust with a Swachhta Rath being inaugurated PPT Chairman Rinkesh Roy on Monday. During upcoming week, the Rath would go to all colonies in and around Paradip to spread awareness for cleanliness. During the campaign, various PPT departments would undertake activities like cleaning of colonies, schools and stadiums, repairing of potholes and cleaning of roads, removal of unwanted vegetation, painting of buildings, upgradation and cleaning of public toilets to keep the surroundings neat and clean.
Cervical cancer screening programme held at PPT Hosp
Paradip: Cervical cancer is the commonest malignancy among women in India and the second most common form of cancer in the world. Particularly in developing countries, cervical cancer remains a major cause of loss of life. A community-based cervical cancer screening programme was held at the PPT Hospital on Sunday which Paradip ladies’ Club president Subhalaxmi Roy inaugurated. As many as 53 women were screened, out of which in five require further evaluation for the lesions detected. AMRI-Asian Cancer Institute consultants conducted the tests in association with the PPT Hospital. On the occasion, PPT Chairman Rinkesh Roy switched on a cable TV network in the hospital.
CM’s performance hailed in seminar at Phulbani
Phulbani: The Sachetana Nagarika Mancha, Phulbani organised a seminar on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s performance here on Monday. lecturer in Political Science Baikunthanath Swain and Bijaya Pattanaik said Odisha has witnessed development in every field during Naveen Patnaik’s period. ADM Pradipta Sahani graced as chief guest. Among others, Surya Narayan Mahapatra, Prassana Kumar Sahani and Sradhananda Pattanaik also hailed the Chief Minister’s performance. While Brajabihari Nanda welcomed the guests at the outset, Ashok Mahanty gave a vote of thanks in the end.
Day for Deaf held at Nimapara
Nimapara: A Day for Deaf was celebrated at Patitapaban Seva Sangha of Chanarpada in Nimaparablock on Friday under the chairmanship of Jagat Prasad Sabut, where Nimapara SDPO Arun Kumar Jena and Sangh former secretary Bhagaban Behera joined as guests. Besides teachers Anusuya Mohapatra and Susanta Mishra were present. The projects by the students in an exhibition earned huge appreciations. A few of them were awarded.
Nimapara man found dead in paddy field
Nimapara: Janardan Swain, a resident of Nahantara village under the Nimapara police limits, was found dead at his paddy field. He wasfirst spotted by his family members. On arrival at the Nimaparahospital, he was declared dead. The body had a few scars. The policeregistered an unnatural death case and sent the body for postmortem.
Woman teacher dies in road mishap in Baleswar
Baleswar: In a road accident near Gaudinipokhari on NH-5, a 55-year-old woman teacher died on the spot on Monday. The deceased was identified as Snehalata Dash, a resident of FM Nagar here.