XIM VARSITY HOLDS FOOD CARNIVAL
Bhubaneswar: The Resident Management Team in association with the XIM University hosted a Food Carnival Fest-XU- Bites on Thursday. The festival was aimed to encourage vendors of the city and students from across various departments of the university to showcase their culinary skills. The fest would mark the mini launch of the flagship event, Xuhotsav'23. Participants had set up 15 food stalls with variety of cuisines from North Indian to South Indian, Chinese, Chaats, desserts, beverages, Paan Valas and ice cream. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Registrar Fr S Antony Raj SJ.
2 GANJAM COPS SUSPENDED FOR NEGLIGENCE OF DUTY
Brahmapur: Ganjam SP Brijesh Kumar Rai on Wednesday suspended two policemen of the Dharakote police station for negligence in escort duty. Because of the negligence, an accused, Krushna Sethy of Gada Aantarapur under the K Nuagaon police station, could manage to escape from custody on Monday while returning from FM & T of the MKCG MCH after his medical examination. The suspended policemen are Prasad Jena and Pankaj.
ALMONDS MAINTAIN BLOOD SUGAR
Bhubaneswar: The Almond Board of California here on Thursday hosted a session of ‘prioritising mindful eating the new mantra for holistic family health’. Joining as guests Odia actress Naina Dash Tiwari and Dietetics, Max Healthcare Regional Head Ritika Samaddar said almonds are a source of nutrients such as protein, Vitamin E, magnesium, riboflavin and zinc, etc. They said almonds also provide energy and its regular consumption can help maintain blood sugar levels especially with people with type-two diabetes. The session was moderated by RJ Shelee.
UNDERPRIVILEGED INMATES WATCH ‘DAMAN’
Paralakhemundi: A group of underprivileged children staying in an orphanage here got a chance to watch Odia film “Daman”. They were visibly happy after seeing the movie thanks to the gesture of a young and energetic youth leader Debi Prasad Dash who took the first initiative. The film is based on the true life story of and the emergency service provided by a young doctor posted in remote Malkangiri district. The professional dedication of the young doctor is well-portrayed through the film. Leading Odia actor Babushaan Mohanty is in the lead role playing the character of the doctor.