IPPB launched in 11 B’pur branches
Brahmapur: The India Post Payments Bank’s (IPPB) 11 branches were inaugurated at various Post Office branches here. A meeting was held here where chief guest Brahmapur MP Siddhanta Mahapatra inaugurated the branches in the presence of Brahmapur PMG Col Jaleswar Kanhar, local MlA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chaupatnaik, Army Air Defence College Commander Major General PS Bhatia, BJP State general secretary Bhurgu Buxipatra and senior bank manager Bishnu Prasad Rath. The guests said that as the Indian Post was providing the postal services, its bank service would also benefit people.
B’pur MlA felicitated for bagging Best MlA award
Brahmapur: Brahmapur MlA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chaupatnaik was felicitated for winning the Pandit Nilakantha Best legislator Award for 2016 at a function held here recently. The function was presided over by BDA Chairman Subash Moharana. Similarly, Biju Patnaik Senior Citizens’ Forum president Rash Bihari Dash and other members also felicitated Dr Chaupatnaik.
Janmastami celebrated with fanfare in B’pur
Brahmapur: Many organisations celebrated the Janmastami with religious fervour in different places of the city on Sunday. The Janmashtami was also celebrated with much fanfare at Gokuldham where a Bhajan group performed. Similarly, the Gopal Samaj and Nanda Mahotsav Committee also celebrated the festival with local MlA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chaupatnaik attending as guest.
Mob thrashes man for rape attempt in U’kote
Umarkote: A man, who attempted to rape a minor girl, was thrashed by villagers at Badabharandi under the Umarkote police limit on Saturday last. He was rescued by his relatives and brought him to the Umerkote CHC. The girl’s mother said her daughter was collecting water from a nearby tube-well. Seeing her alone, the accused, who came by a motorcycle, tried to molest her. So far, no FIR was lodged. After registration of a report, police would act as per law, said the Umarkote PS IIC.