BeMC introduces online payment of holding tax
Brahmapur: The Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) has launched an online facility for payment of holding tax. The facility can be accessed through online service menu at the website of BeMC, i.e., www.berhampur.gov.in. The feature is currently put on trial and will be made fully functional after receiving suggestions from public. Through the online services, the holding tax payers can make online payment, self-assessment of house tax (for new houses) and can get data of all holdings is available in public domain. The public can provide their suggestions through mcbemc08@gmail.com or can submit at the office.
Rao elected Ganjam Chamber president
Brahmapur: The election for the office-bearers of the Ganjam Chamber of Commerce, Brahmapur for 2018-20 was held here on Saturday. E Sivaprasad Rao was elected as the president, V Santosh Kumar as honourary secretary and Santosh Sahu, PSN Senapati and KK Mishra as vice-presidents. The annual general body meeting and elections for the executive committee of the Ganjam Chamber of Commerce had been held on July 14 wherein 25 executive committee members were elected.
Training for FPO Directors held in B’ngir
Balangir: A capacity building training programme for Board of Directors of Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) was organised jointly by the Nabard and RIHAI at Tusura on Saturday. Chief guest Gudvella block Chairman Ashok Dora inaugurated the programme in the presence of Nabard Balangir DDM Laxman Soya, Om Prakash, Manoj Jain and Runugopal Sahu. The guests spoke on different aspects of FPOs and how farmers would be benefitted.
Man kills wife over family feud in N’rangpur
Nabarangpur: A man allegedly killed his wife over a family dispute at Maliguda village under the Dabugam police limits in Nabarangpur district on Saturday night. Jay Singh Paika (45) lost his temper after an argument with his wife Para Paika (40), following which he chased her holding a wooden plank and thrashed her to death. On Sunday, police arrested Singh after his son lodged an FIR in this regard at the Dabugam PS.
Man thrashed by in-laws, hospitalised
Baleswsar: A man was seriously injured after allegedly being thrashed by his in-laws at Kalakada village under Nilgiri block in the district. The victim, identified as Muktikant Saa, was admitted to the Nilgiri Sub-Divisional Hospital, from where he was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital. The reason behind the attack was yet to be ascertained. Muktikant’s wife is suspected to have been involved in the incident. Police detained Muktikant’s father-in-law, mother-in-law and brother-in-law and his wife for interrogation in the matter.
Locals steal cattle from truck after accident
Baleswar: Locals stole several cattle after a truck carrying the animals met with an accident on NH-16 under the Simulia police station in the district on Sunday morning. The truck, which was heading towards Kolkata from Bhadrak carrying around 150 cattle, had collided with another vehicle near the Simulia police station. The truck’s driver and helper fled from the spot. Police began investigation into the incident.
10-ft-Indian rock python found in M’giri henhouse
Malkangiri: A 10-feet-long Indian rock python was rescued from a henhouse in Malkangiri town late on Saturday night. The snake had entered the henhouse of one Banda Majhi at Jaypuriaguda for preying fowls. Family members spotted the reptile and informed the Snake Helpline, a team of which led by Sneha came and rescued it. The python was then handed over to Forest Department officials, who released it into a nearby forest.