ACTIVIST’S MOTHER’S BODY, EYES DONATED
Brahmapur: People from cross sections of society mourned the death of human rights activist Abani Gaya’s mother G Tarini, who passed away here on Tuesday. They praised the decision of the family to donate her eyes and body for medical purpose. Two MKCG Medical College Hospital teams from eye and anatomy departments collected her eyes and body from her home in the presence of prominent citizens Manababadi Hetubadi Sanghathana, Ganjam president ET Rao, secretary K Nandesu Senapati, Members Jamula Suresh, Friends Helping Club representative S Kesablingam, Ganjam Chamber of Commerce representative Swaraj Subudhi and Retired Teachers’ Association secretary SS Khadanga.
SAN & NEEL DISTRIBUTES BLANKETS TO POOR
Brahmapur: On behalf of the San & Neel Foundation, blankets and other winter clothes were distributed to poor and needy persons sleeping on pavements, railway station, Old Bus-Stand, Gate Bazaar area, busiest First Gate of Aska Road, City Hospital and particularly the security guards at bank ATM counters here on Friday. Blankets were distributed by Lion Dharma Rao, social activist and San & Neel Foundation chairman. The foundation drew public attention particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic for supply of foods, masks and oxygen to hundreds of patients.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP ORGANISED IN JSPUR
Jagatsinghpur: A blood donation camp was organised by the Odisha Mo Paribar at the Biju Patnaik College in Ashramapatana under Khairang GP on Thursday. Odisha State Cashew Development Corporation Chairman Amarendra Das inaugurated the camp. The District Headquarters Hospital arranged all logistic supports for the camp. Villagers of Khairang, PRI members, local youths praised Amarendra Das’ initiative in holding the camp. The camp was coordinated by Susanta Swain, Biraja Ray, Puspak Sahoo and Srinivas Patra.
MAN HELD FOR KILLING WIFE IN K’PADA
Kendrapada: The Patakura police on Saturday arrested one Tapan Kumar Rout for his alleged involvement in killing his wife on December 22 at Kusunpura village. The couple was having an estranged relationship for a long time, which led to the murder. After committing the crime Tapan was absconding. He was nabbed from his brother’s house in Cuttack through mobile tracking. He was produced in the SDJM Court and sent to judicial custody after his bail plea was rejected.
RS 21-CR GANJA PLANTS DESTROYED IN GAJAPATI
Paralakhemundi: A joint team of police, excise and revenue officials in Gajapati district destroyed ganja crop worth Rs 21 crore in Tandrang village of Anugur panchayat under Nuagada block. The cultivation area was spread across 105.60 acres. About 2,11,200 plants were cut off.