LPG cylinder blast kills 3 of family in K'handi
Bhawanipatna: An LPG cylinder explosion claimed lives of three members of a family at Thanata village under Dharmagarh block of Kalahandi district on Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Champa Meher (42), her daughter Sunita (8) and son Amit (5). The tragedy took place while cooking was underway in the house. It was a narrow escape for the woman's elder daughter as she had gone for bathing.
LSDMS clinic opens in Narasinghpur
Athagarh: A Life Span Diabetic and Multi Specialist (LSDMS) clinic was opened at Kendupalli village under Narasinghpur block recently. Eminent neurosurgery specialist Dr Sanatan Ratha, LSDMS Clinic Cuttack MD Dr Bidhu Prakash Swain and social activist Upasana Devi inaugurates the clinic, which would help poor people of the locality as all tests on diabetes would be conducted free of cost. Other departments would be added in the clinic very soon to serve the needy patients, Dr Ratha said. Among others, Dr Kulamani Barik and SHARP secretary Bijaya Kumar Parida were present.
Doubling of NH-57 demanded
Khordha: Locals of Khordha and Begunia blocks on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Khordha ADM demanding doubling of the 15-km stretch of the NH-57 from Khordha town to Bhagamari. The locals alleged that they are facing various problems while commuting through the stretch, which has turned into a deathtrap. The ADM assured the villagers of appropriate steps.
BJD youth rally held at Balanga
Balanga: The BJD unit of Balanga gram panchayat organised a Yuva Samabesh here on Tuesday. Nimapara MLA Samir Ranjan Dash, who inaugurated the programme. He said the State Government has adopted various developmental activities for all-round development of youths, who should come forward to take advantage the schemes. Balanga BJD president Krupasindhu Dutta presided over the meeting. Balanga Sarpanch Ajit Kumar Dalai, Panchayat Samiti Member Parbati Sethy, youth leader Sukanta Baral, Stithaprangyan Hota, Ajit Chand Das, Zilla Parishad Member Sumanta Kumar Das and Nimapara block BJD youth president Rasmi Ranjan Panda were present.
Blood donation camp held at Balanaga
Balanga: The Ama Police Samiti of Balanga police station and the Bakreswar Club, Balanga jointly organised a blood donation camp at the Bakreswar Club on Tuesday. A total of 30 persons donated blood. Balanga PS OIC Susanta Kumar Sahoo inaugurated the camp by donating blood. Balanga Cooperative Society President Krupasindhu Dutta, youth leader Sukanta Baral, Sarat Lenka, Prabhat Kumar Ray, Prabodh Pradhan, reporter Durga Prasad Mohapatra, Suresh Chandra Mohanty, Santosh Baral, club secretary Bhagirathi Sahoo and vice-president Bhaskar Sahoo were present. Puri Acharya Harihar Red Cross Blood Bank staffs collected 30 units of blood.
M'bhanj ZP by-poll: Candidates file nominations
Baripada: As many as 11 candidates filed their nomination papers on the last day for the Zilla Parishad by-election for zone-32 of Bijatala block in Mayurbhanj district being held after the death of sitting BJP ZP Member Chhotray Marandi. While Kutul Hansdah, Raghunath Hansdah, Sudarsan Murmu and Meena Soren are BJP nominees, BJD, Congress and JMM, Jharkhand Disom Party, AJSU, Mayurbhanj Adivasi Students' Association and AAP have fielded Shankha Marandi, Jadunath Tudu, Ainthu Tudu and Ramrajesh Soren, respectively, as their candidates. Three independent candidates are also in the fray. The by-poll is scheduled for December 6.
DAV Burla holds Vig awareness drive
Sambalpur: The Integrity Club of DAV Public School, MCL, Burla showcased many activities as a part of the Vigilance awareness drive held on Tuesday. MCL Chief Vigilance Officer Munawar Khursheed and MCL Welfare GM DK Panigrahi graced as guests. About 500 students formed a human chain to symbolise the unbreakable chain of integrity. A nukkad natak was also presented on the theme of corruption. The guests inaugurated the annual exhibition and appreciated the involvement of the students.