IND MLA MUDULI TO SUPPORT DRAUPADI
Bhubaneswar: Independent MLA of Rayagada Makaranda Muduli on Tuesday accepted Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s proposal to support NDA Presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu. When Muduli met Patnaik at the Naveen Niwas, the latter told him that Murmu should be supported as she is a “daughter of Odisha”.
KARNATAKA TOURISM ROAD SHOW IN BBSR
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to increase domestic footfalls from Odisha. the Department of Tourism of Karnataka along with the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (KSTDC) organised a road show here to promote tourist places, hotels, resorts, home stays and service providers from Karnataka amongst the people of Bhubaneswar. The event was inaugurated by JK Mohanty, president, SKAL International, Chairman, IATO, nd Chairman, EIHRA. Karnataka Tourism Director T Venkatesh said, “Karnataka is home to a large and exciting portfolio of globally-acclaimed tourist attractions like UNESCO World Heritage sites, splendid wildlife and resplendent nature, virgin beaches, etc.”
3 CRITICAL IN NITROGEN CYLINDER BLAST IN B’NGIR
Balangir: A nitrogen gas cylinder exploded at a stone crusher unit near Bhutiabahal village under the Deogaon police station in Balangir district on Tuesday leaving three workers critically injured. The victims were identified as Vikash Patra, Bapi Bagdi and Rajeev Bagdi. All of them are natives of West Bengal. According to reports, the mishap took place when the cylinder was being filled with nitrogen gas. The trio was rescued and admitted to the Bhima Bhoi Medical College Hospital here in a critical condition.
RALLY IN BALANGIR FOR PLANTATION AWARENESS
Balangir: Balangir Divisional Forest Officer Nitish Kumar flagged off a cycle rally on Tuesday to generate mass awareness for plantation of trees and their care for a better human future. Participated by cross sections of people, including boys, girls, teachers, senior citizens and journalists, the cyclists marched through the town. The DFO said more trees should be planted and their protection should be ensured. Moreover people should reduce the use of plastic to save the Mother Earth.
MAN, SON DIE IN LIGHTNING STRIKE IN SUNDARGARH
Rourkela: A 67-year-old man and his 35-year-old son died due to a lightning strike when they were working in their field on Monday evening in their village under the Gurundia police limits in Sundargarh district.
JSW BPSL HOLDS CLEANLINESS DRIVE
Sambalpur: As per direction of the Union Ministry of Steel, Iconic Week is being celebrated from July 4 to 10 to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The JSW BPSL is celebrating the week with focus on raising steel consumption in rural India. On Tuesday a cleanliness drive was organised under the Swachh Bharat Mission at Thelkolei village of Rengali Tehsil. KB Singh, Advisor, Administration; DK Sinha, VP (Administration); JP Singh, AVP (HR); Manoj Singh, AVP (Security & Vigilance) and Pramod Patra from PR Department led the company officials and villagers in the cleanliness drive.