CONG-CALLED BANDH HITS LIFE IN BHADRAK TOWN
Bhadrak: An eight-hour bandh from 6 am to 2 om was observed by the Congress in Bhadrak town on Monday demanding university status for the Bhadrak Autonomous College and establishment of a medical college here. Business establishments and educational institutions remained closed and vehicular movement came to a grinding halt. Congress leader Nalinikant Mohanty said the State Government has been establishing medical colleges in other districts but not in Bhadrak.
10 INJURED AS BUS OVERTURNS IN KEONJHAR
Keonjhar: As many as 10 persons suffered injuries after a bus overturned on NH-49 at Kanwar village in Telkoi block of Keonjhar district on Monday. The bus was heading towards Keonjhar from Kankadahada when a cyclist suddenly came in front of the vehicle. As the driver suddenly turned the steering wheel to avert a mishap, he lost control and the bus turned turtle. Around 50 passengers were in the bus when the mishap occurred and more than 10 people were hurt. They were immediately shifted to the nearest Community Health Centre.
EX-MINISTER GOLAK NAIK REMEMBERED
Baripada: A condolence meeting was held on Saturday for former BJD Minister Golak Behari Naik on his Ekadasaha at his native village Budheirana near Badsahi in Mayurbhanj district. Leaders and social activists attended the poignant programme. Naik, who died due to a massive heart attack, had begun his public activities as a VHP activist in the late 1980, then became a BJP MLA and a BJP Minister before joining the BJD and becoming a BJD MLA. The late leader was liked by all for his simplicity and straightforwardness.
INDIAN NAVY DAY HELD AT BARIPADA
Baripada: The Indian Navy Day was organised here by the Mayurbhanj Ex-Services League on Sunday. The programme began in the heart of the town with the hoisting of the National Flag, singing of the National Anthem and chanting of patriotic songs. A meeting was held where war heroes narrated their inspiring experiences. Colonel AK Dash, Lieutenant SN Mohanta, CPO Ashwini Kumar Brahma, PO Saumendra Acharya, Subedar Major Gajendra Sahu and ex-Servicemen Arup Kumar Mohapatra, Parameswar Mohanta and Padaravind Mohanty coordinated the event. Litterateur Kavi Vishnu Satpathy, as special guest, spoke on the great role played by the Indian Navy during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war.
BFT FELICITATES DISABLED PERSONS IN PARADIP
Paradip: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Brushav Foundation Trust (BFT) of Paradip organised a felicitation programme on Saturday. The speakers highlighted the significance of the day and expressed their opinion that differently-abled people can be as capable as others in all fields. The BFT felicitated Antaryami Padhi, Kanhu Charan Mandal and Bibhuthi Bhushan Kar. The programme was coordinated by BFT president Gangadhar Sethy, chief adviser Jaminikant Mohanty, secretary Prashant Moharana, vice-president Bidyadhar Swain, treasurer Nirmal Behera and other members.
JYOTE NEXA HOSTS ‘OFF ROADING EXPERIENCE’
Bhubaneswar: Automobile dealer Jyote Nexa played host to the ‘Off Roading experience with Grand Vitara’ for prospective customers started on Monday. It would continue for next two days. Customers enjoy driving on specially made off-road track and maneuver obstacles such as hill climbing, hill descend, acceleration, braking, rumblers, axle twister, articulation and tilt angle. This kind of experience gives the enthusiasts a chance to drive the Grand Vitara under trained supervision to understand its advanced technology.