BBSR-JAMSHEDPUR FLIGHT SERVICE BEGINS
Bhubaneswar: A flight service between Bhubaneswar and Jamshedpur under the UDAN scheme began on Tuesday. The flight operated by IndiaOne Air took off at 7.30 am from the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar. After reaching Jamshedpur, it departed for Kolkata. The passengers boarding the flight can avail lucrative offer valid till February 14. As per the airfares fixed by the regional airline headquartered in Ahmedabad, the flight service from Bhubaneswar to Jamshedpur costs Rs 2,999. The ticket from Jamshedpur to Kolkata has been fixed at Rs 1,999.
2 HURT IN REGISTRATION OFFICE FIRE IN CUTTACK
Cuttack: A major fire broke out at the District Registration Office at Chandni Chowk here damaging some properties. At least two persons sustained injuries and were hospitalised. The blaze damaged the record room of the office. A two-wheeler was also gutted. The reason behind the outbreak of fire was yet to be ascertained.
RRL SANGEETA KENDRA CELEBRATES ANNUAL DAY
Bhubaneswar: The RRL Sangeeta Kendra at the CSIR-IMMT campus here, has been imparting training in art, music and dance to the residents of the campus and nearby areas for 38 years. This year, the RRL Sangeeta Kendra celebrated its 35th annual day on January 26. The event was graced by renowned Odia vocalist and composer Padma Shri Shyamamani Devi as guest of honour, who was felicitated by Sangeeta Kendra president Prof S Basu for her lifelong contribution to Odishi Classical Music.
2 WOMEN MOWED DOWN BY VAN NEAR RAMBHA
Chhatrapur: Two persons died on the spot and two others were critically injured when a vehicle ploughed into roadside near Rambha on NH-16 on Monday. The deceased were identified as Mamata Sahu and S Lachhami Patra. Mamata's husband Tukuna and Lachhami's husband Lachhamaeya, who were critically injured, were shifted to the MKCG Medical College Hospital, Brahmapur. Lachhami and Lachhamaeya were selling vegetables. Mamata and Tukuna were making some purchases.
YOUTH HELD FOR RAPING MINOR IN PARADIP
Paradip: A six-year-old girl was raped by a youth of a village under the Abhayachandapur police station here. The accused was identified as Anjan Behera. Though the incident took place on Sunday, it came to the fore after the victim’s parents lodged a complaint on Tuesday.
The girl and the accused were sent to a hospital for medical examination. Later, the accused was arrested under the POCSO Act and forwarded to court after medical examination.
111 BLOOD UNITS COLLECTED AT CENTURION CAMP
Parlakhemundi: On the Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, observed as Martyrs’ Day, the School of Management, Centurion University, Paralakhemundi campus and the Youth Red Cross jointly organised a blood donation camp. The camp was inaugurated by DMO Dr Pramod Kumar Panda. A team of doctors and technicians from the Blood Bank of the District Headquarters Hospital collected 111 units of blood in the camp which was coordinated by Student Activities Coordinator Assistant Professor Dr Sushant Kumar Patnaik, Dr Lanamay Naik and volunteer Manena.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP BY ARCELORMITTAL
Barbil: A blood donation camp was organised by the ArcelorMittal at its Thakurani Iron Ore Mines in collaboration of the Keonjhar Blood Bank. A health awareness camp on hypertension was also held on the occasion. Total 50 units of blood were collected. The camp was inaugurated by company GM Pramod Mishra in the presence of Manager, CSR Tapas Panda.
JSpur DHH mourns Naba Das’ demise
Jagatsinghpur: A condolence meeting for Health Minister Naba Das was held in the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) here on Monday. Doctors, nurses, technicians and staffs participated in the event. Chief District Medical Officer Dr Khetrabashi Dash chaired the meeting and condoled the untimely demise of Das.