NTPC Kaniha lights up villages with solar power
Talcher: The NTPC Talcher Kaniha has undertaken an initiative of installing solar power streetlights. In collaboration with the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, 150 such streetlights have been installed in 37 peripheral villages under CSR initiative. The initiative would ensure more safety on the streets, paving way for enhanced social and economic activities and ease in commuting during late evening hours. As solar lights do not consume any conventional energy, their carbon emissions are zero.
Brajraj Jayanti celebrated
Nuapada: Brajraj Jayanti was observed by the Brajraj Sahitya Sansad and the Utkal Sahitya Samaj at Laxmipur on Tuesday. "Raja Brajraj Singh Deo was a philanthropic ruler with an admirable public-spirited personality, he was a poet of great excellence," said Major Dr Ramachandra Mishra, secretary of Sahitya Sansad, who presided over a meeting held on the occasion. The meeting was attended by journalist Ajit Panda as chief guest and Chittaranjan Singh Deo as chief speaker. Other speakers were Tapan Ranjan Das and Parameswar Barik.
CUO gets new Controller of Exams
Koraput: A knowledgeable administrator, Dr Ram Shankar joined the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput as its new Control of Examinations on Tuesday. He took over the charge from Dr Jayanta Kumar Nayak. Earlier, he was the Joint Secretary in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Delhi.
Corporate cricket tourney held at Paradip
Paradip: A four-day corporate-level cricket tournament, organised by the IFFCO Paradeep, ended on Sunday. Five teams from Paradip participated. In the final match between IFFCO A and IFFCO B, IFFCO A became the champion. In the closing ceremony, chief guest IFFCO Paradeep ED KJ Patel presented the champion trophy.
4 highway robbers held in Jajpur
Jajpur: In a major breakthrough, the Badchana police in Jajpur district have busted a highway robbers’ gang by arresting four persons.The robbers’ modus operandi was to give lift to people commuting on the highways and after mixing their drinks with drugs robbed them of their belongings. All the accused are residents of Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada districts. Police have seized 26 grams of gold jewellery, Rs 20,000 in cash, two bikes, expensive mobile phones, laptops and various items were seized from their possession.Jajpur Road SDPO Chinmay Kumar Nayak said various criminal cases are already pending against them in various police stations.