Mango Fest at Nabard from today
Bhubaneswar: A State-level Mango Festival-cum-Exhibition would be organised from 11 am to 8 pm from June 8 to 14 at the Nabard office premises here. Under the ‘WADI’ (orchard) project, huge varieties of mangoes grown in different parts by the tribal farmers across the State would be displayed. The ‘WADI’ project envisages upliftment of livelihood opportunities for the tribal communities of the State. The festival is aimed to attract a large number of people to sell carbide-free mangoes available directly from the orchards of farmers. The festival would be inaugurated by Governor Prof Ganeshi lal.
SOA neurosurgeon elected as NAMS Member
Bhubaneswar: Eminent neurosurgeon Prof Sureswar Mohanty, presently professor and head of neurosurgery department at the SUM Hospital, has been elected as a Member of the Council of National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). He is recipient of four national awards and has more than 200 publications to his credit.
CYSD launches dengue awareness drive
Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Youth and Social development (CYSD) in collaboration with the PlAN India and the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched a month-long campaign titled ‘Dengue Awareness’ here on Wednesday to educate denizens to prevent spreading of the dreaded disease. Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena flagged off a van that would move in slums to create awareness. As many as 150 volunteers and 20 experts would cover 70 habitations in 10 slums. Corporator Bharati Singh, CYSD chairman Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, Plan India member Tussarkanti Das and ADMO Dr Sandipana Pati were present.
Free health checkup camp held in city
Bhubaneswar: A free health check up camp was organised by Dr Sarat Chandra Mishra at the Vivekananda Siksha Kendra at Ekamra Vihar here. A team of seven doctors from different departments conducted health checkups and provided medicines to the patients. About 360 patients were treated free of charge. BMC Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena visited the camp and acclaimed Dr Mishra for this service. The local corporater and fellow citizens assisted in this programme.