2 youths killed in road accident in M’bhanj
Baripada: Two youths were killed as the bike by which they were travelling was hit by an unidentified vehicle near the Jagannathkhunta High School at Jharpokharia on NH-18 in Mayurbhanj district on Sunday. They were identified as Deepak Sethy (27) of Sarasakana and Dipun Sahu (25) of Tulasibani in the district.
Baripada health camp for pregnant women held
Baripada: A health camp and free medicine distribution programme was held near here on Sunday. At least 58 underprivileged pregnant women of Baripada block were given prenatal vitamins and mineral supplements in the camp organized by “PRIDE”, a voluntary organisation of this area. The USA-based ‘Vitaminangels’ collaborated in holding the programme. Experts participating in the camp educated the women on how to improve birth weight, reduce the chances of anemia and night blindness and increase a healthy immune system. Krushnachandrapur CHC Medical Officer Dr Maheswar Majhi, PHEO Kishor Kumar Kabi, MPHS Jagannath Murmu, MPHW Kishan Nandi and Ashish Parida, among others, attended the programme.
Vedanta Lanjigarh bags Kalinga Safety Award
Bhubaneswar: The Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh received the Kalinga Safety Award-2018 at the Odisha State Safety Conclave (OSSC) held here in the silver category for excellence in safety practices under the Alumina Production Industry category. The award was received by company Associate GM Misbah Uddin Khan from Governor Ganeshi Lal. The Vedanta has always considered safety as its utmost priority.
GKEL gets Kalinga Safety Award
Bhubaneswar: The GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) was conferred with the Kalinga Safety Award for its exemplary efforts in maintaining best safety practices in the power plant at the Odisha State Safety Conclave. GKEL COO Ramesh R Pai and head (EHS) Susanta Sahoo received the award from Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal. Appreciating all employees for their immense contribution, Pai said promoting a safe and health workplace is an integrated part of the GKEL work culture.
Baripada Vigilance Week held
Baripada: The Vigilance Awareness Week was observed here from October 29 to November 3. The theme of this year was ‘Eradicate Corruption – Build a New India.’ Besides other programmes, a meeting was held at the district collectorate. Apart from senior officials of the district administration, a good number of intellectuals of the town attended.