HONORARY DOCTORATE FOR ACHYUTA SAMANTA (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: Eminent educationist, social worker and KIIT & KISS founder Prof Achyuta Samanta has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri on its 9th convocation on Friday. He got honorary DLitt ‘Prajnana-Vachaspati’ for his outstanding contribution to the field of education and social service. This doctorate marks the 53rd such distinction for Prof Samanta.
PM OPENS RAIPUR-KHARIAR ROAD RAIL LINE
Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated to the nation the doubling of 103-km-long Raipur-Khariar Road rail line, which has been completed at a cost of Rs 750 crore. This will facilitate smooth movement of trains between Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
‘ADWITIYA’ DIRECTOR, WRITER FELICITATED (Pix)
Brahmapur : Governor Ganeshi Lal has felicitated well-known film director Krishna DK and script writer Simanchal Maharana for their international award winning film ‘Adwitiya’ The film has bagged two international awards in the Mauritius International Film Festival in the categories of best documentary short film and best story writer. The film is based on the journey of the Aska police station of Ganjam district becoming best police station in the country.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY WEEK AT IMFA THERUBALI (Pix)
Rayagada: IMFA Therubali celebrated the 4th National Electrical Safety Week. Electrical safety banners were displayed in prominent places in the factory premises and public places to create awareness among the employees and public regarding electrical safety. Asish Kumar Roy, VP (Mfg) & EIC, addressed the gathering on this year’s theme “Don’t Compromise, Be Wise”. KC Dash, Electrical l/c, announced the programme schedule. Various awareness trainings and display of audio visuals on electrical safety were conducted. Prizes were distributed to the winners of safety quiz and other competitions.
TPSODL TRAINS SHG MEMBERS IN DIGITAL LITERACY (Pix)
Brahmapur: The TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) is organising a Digital Literacy Campaign across its licenced area of operations. The campaign aims to provide necessary exposure to rural communities to the digital space. The company has already trained over 2,500 women Self-Help Group members under the campaign.
VAN MAHOTSAV OBSERVED IN BALANGIR (Pix)
Balangir: The 74th Van Mahotsav was observed in Balangir on Thursday. Three Vana Suraksha Samiti members and 10 Forest Department personnel were felicitated for protection of forests. The Miyakwai method of plantation was launched in the district. The speakers urged people to plant trees and conserve forests for a better future. Chief Conservator of Forest (KL) Harshabardhan Udgata, district Collector Chanchal Rana, Balangir DFO Nitish Kumar and other officers were present.