Jajpur PEO held taking bribe
Cuttack: Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) Abhimanyu Mallick of Chingudiapala gram panchayat under Sukinda block, Jajpur, was arrested on Wednesday in a bribery case. He was caught red handed by Vigilance while demanding and accepting Rs 5,000 from Sukanti Mohanta of Ragada Kharkhari village, Kaliapani, for submission of photograph of her house constructed under “Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana” and verification report for release of third instalment of Rs 45,000 in fovour of complainant Mohanta. His residential house at Aurangabad, Bari, Jajpur was also searched and a case registered.
JSPl Barbil holds Envithon
Barbil: On the World Environment Day, the Jindal Steel and Power ltd (JSPl), Barbil organised a plantation drive and Envithon, a mini-marathon, to raise awareness and action for protection of environment. JSPl unit head Suresha G, other officials and employees planted saplings of several varieties in the plant premises. Suresha G urged to minimise the use of plastic and contribute their mite to completely stop use plastic. Over 200 employees, women and children participated in the programme. As many as 70 children and employees were awarded for winning in several competitions on the day’s theme “Beat Plastic Pollution” theme.
PPl celebrates Environment Day
Paradip: The World Environment Day was celebrated at the Paradeep Phosphates limited here with this year’s theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. Employees took oath to reduce use of plastic items. The day begin with plantation at the plant site. State Pollution Control Board Regional Officer Dr Mukesh Mahaling was chief guest. He advised the PPl management to instal plastic shredding machines to reduce the plastic volume in the premises. Factory manger Pranab Bhattacharyya presided over the meeting. He highlighted the danger posed by plastic wastes. Prizes were distributed to employees, students and contract workers who participated in competitions on environment.
GKEl holds mass plantation drive
Bhubaneswar: The GMR Kamalanga Energy limited (GKEl) observed the World Environment Day with this year’s theme, ‘Beat the Plastic Pollution’. Under the leadership of Head, O&M Arabinda Pani, 7,000 saplings were planted in the plant and mango and coconut trees were distributed in Mangalpur and Kamalanga villages. Pani said plantation is important to protect environment and help in survival of human life. The week-long campaign culminated on June 7. KEl employees, RAXA security agency workmen participated in the mass plantation drive.
Balasore Alloys observes Environ Day
Baleswar: The World Environment Day was observed by the Balasore Alloys limited at the Remuna Degree College. State Pollution Control Board Environment Scientist Anil Kumar Barik was chief guest. The day’s theme was ‘Beat the Plastic Pollution’. Barik said the copious use of plastic is a danger for the globe. Dhiren Kumar Nath, Director (Operations) and ex-MlA, Nilgiri, Pradipta Panda suggested use of paper products as the substitute of plastic and more plantations. A plantation programme was held at the college campus. College Principal Harish Chandra Bagh, Dr Ranjeet Kumar, Subhramanyu Kundu, Debasis Chatterjee along with 250 students participated in the programme presided over by Damayanti Das.
Tata Steel holds beach cleaning
Brahmapur: The Tata Steel celebrated the World Environment Day at its Gopalpur Industrial Park and Gopalpur sea beach. Employees of Tata Steel, Tata Steel SEZ, TSRDS, TSAl, RISHTA Project Youth and volunteers along with NAC Safai Mitra conducted garbage cleaning on the beach and undertook a mass tree plantation at the plant site. DRDA PD Vijay Amruta Kulange, ADM Revenue, BK Dash and Regional Officer, Pollution Control Board, Mitrasen Majhi attended as guests. The NAC Safai Mitras were felicitated on the occasion.
B’pur Ramzan flavoured with Hyderabadi dish
Brahmapur: The Muslim communities are now observing the holy month of Ramzan amid fervour in the city. To add to their religious passion, a ‘New Biryani Centre’ has been opened and is preparing a special dish of ‘Hyderabadi Special Haleem’, said centre’s owner Haji SA Rashid. The tasty biryani and other 15 items are being sold at affordable prices to people, he added. Besides, more 15 dishes are being served in the centre.