Ganjam Chamber holds workshop
Brahmapur: The Ganjam Chamber of Commerce on Thursday held a workshop on "Exploring Opportunity available for Industrial Development in Ganjam District." Industrial business consultant Manoj Sahu explained the need for industries in the district and said that pharmaceutical, dairy farming and packaging industries are suitable for south Odisha. Ganjam Chamber of Commerce president Epari Siva Prasad Rao presided over the workshop, secretary V Santosh Kumar introduced the guests. Vice-president PSN Senapaty welcomed the members. Among others, convenor Epari Rubina also spoke on the occasion.
Sabuja Bahini office-bearers elected
Brahmapur: The election of office-bearers of the Brahmapur-based Sabuja Bahini was held recently. Sibaram Panigrahi was elected president, Deepak Kumar Patra vice president, Prasana Kumar Swain secretary, A Prabhakar Rao assistant secretary and Pranaya Kumar Sahu as treasurer. K Dilip Kumar Achary, B Surya Narayan Patra and Ganesh Panigrahi were elected as executive members. The election was conducted by Sagar Kumar Patra and Bijendra Kumar Majhi.
Legendary hockey player Michael Kindo dies
Rourkela: Olympian and former Indian Hockey defender Michael Kindo passed away while undergoing treatment at the Ispat General Hospital (IGH), Rourkela on Thursday. He was 76. He had been unwell for past several days. He was a resident from Jharkhand. Kindo was a recipient of the Arjuna Award. He represented India in the 1972 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. He was a member of the Indian Hockey team that won the World Cup in 1975. He represented the Odisha Hockey team and won awards.
Couple found hanging from tree in M’giri
Malkangiri: Bodies of a young man and a girl were found hanging from a tree near a temple at MV-42 village in Malkangiri district on Thursday. Locals spotted the bodies and informed police. It was suspected that the duo committed suicide. However, the reason behind the two taking the extreme step was yet to be ascertained. Villagers said both were in a relationship and got married at the temple on Wednesday night as the forehead of the girl bore vermillion. Police started investigation into the incident.
Giant whale found dead on riverbank in B’war
Baleswar: A huge whale was found dead on the Jalaka river bank under Sadar block in Baleswar district on Thursday. The aquatic animal, which was washed up on shore, weighed over 10 quintal. Locals spotted carcass of fish near the Baradihi Ghat of river and informed forest officials. The reason of its death was still obscure.