U Sammilani resents no R-Day Odisha tableau
Bhubaneswar: The Utkal Sammilani has expressed strong resentment as no tableau of Odisha has again been selected for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi this year. Sammilani Mancheswar branch president Dillip Dashsharma said the non-selection of the State tableau shows a step-motherly attitude of the Defence Ministry or apathy of the Information and Public Relations Department of the State Government. He demanded that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik order a probe into the matter.
Nalco, police organise blood donation camp
Bhubaneswar: The Nalco, in association with the Commissionerate police, Bhubaneswar, on Friday organised a mega blood donation camp as part of its 39th foundation week celebrations, held at Nalco Nagar here. The camp, in which citizens came forward for the noble initiative, was inaugurated by Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand in the presence of city DCP Anup Kumar Sahu.
Brown sugar seized, 2 held in city
Bhubaneswar: Excise officials on Thursday seized 10 grams of brown sugar and arrested two persons in this connection from Kolathia Square under the Khandagiri police station in the city. The arrestees were Lilu Pradhan and Debasish Patra. Acting on a tipoff about the accused duo trying to sell the contraband, the officials conducted a raid and apprehended them. A motorcycle was also seized from the possession of the accused. A case was registered against the duo under relevant Sections of IPC, said officials.
Flower Show in city from today
Bhubaneswar: A two-day State-level ‘Flower Show 2019’ would be organised jointly by the Regional Plant Resource Centre and the Plant Lovers Association at the Botanic Gardens, Ekamrakanan here from Friday. The show, to be supported by the Nalco and the Directorate of Horticulture, is scheduled to be inaugurated by Forest and Environment Minister Bijayshree Routray. Forest and Environment ACS Suresh Chandra Mohaptra, PCCF (Wildlife) Dr Sandeep Tripathy, Retired PCCF Ajit Bharthurar, Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand and Horticulture Director Dr BK Upadhyaya would grace as guests, informed PCCF Rebecca Nayar.
DAV CDA holds cyber crime awareness meet
Cuttack: The DAV Public School, CDA Sector-6 Cuttack organised a cyber crime awareness programme on Thursday which CID CB Cuttack Inspector Anila Anand attended as guest. Anand highlighted the need for cyber crime awareness in day-to-day life. She also mentioned some points for correct usage of social media as well as ATM cards. School Principal Namita Mohanty and all staff members were present in the programme.
Police women Kabaddi team formed
Cuttack: The Odisha Police has for the first time formed a women Kabaddi team. The team, which comprises 12 members led by SI Rashmita Behera, would take part in the inter-district Kabaddi Competition to be held in Paralakhemundi. DG Dr RP Sharma has wished all success to the team. The team left for Paralakhemundi on Thursday. AIG Bijay Kumar Babu and Odisha Police Headquarters, Cuttack Sports Officer Bibhuti Bhusan Parida wished success for the team.