K’jhar police launch Akhshaya Rakta Yojana
Keonhar: The Keonhar police have started a blood donors’ scheme known as “Akshaya Rakta” Yojana” to help the needy people. Source close to district SP JN Pankaj said that about 100 police personnel having different blood groups have registered their names in the scheme. At the time of emergency, people can contact 24x7 hours Padeep Kumar Pradhan and Narayan Naik in phone nos. 9437140790 and 9438341988, respectively.
Meet on transgenders’ rights held
Phulbani: A workshop was organised here by NGO Swati to highlight the rights of and respect for the transgenders. It is significant that the transgenders’ rights have now been acknowledged by the Supreme Court, said advocate Bijaya Patnaik. He explained the transgenders about their rights and how to face the society in a right manner. CWC Member Jayanti Panigrahi, Swati secretary Er Raut, among others, were present.
BJP leader wife’s demise condoled
Jagatsinghpur: Balikuda block’s BJP leader and social worker Raghunandan Das’ wife Anita Das died following cardiac arrest on Sunday. She was 52 years old. Several prominent persons have condoled her demise.
JSPL flags off Road Safety Week
Angul: The Fire and Safety Department of the Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL), organised a series of sensitisation programmes on Monday to mark the 30th Road Safety Week. The inaugural function was led by ED Maintenance Suresh Kumar, who administered the safety oath to employees, contractors and workers. Factory manager, EVP Damodar Mittal expressed his pleasure regarding the highest-ever production of last month without any mishap. EVP RavikantSomani advised employees not to follow any pressure from supervisors or any other authority which may lead to unsafe conditions.