Scouts Integration Camp ends in Khordha
Khordha: The National Integration Camp and Rover Ranger Samagam 2018 observed by the Odisha State Bharat Scouts and Guides at the Barunei Hill here concluded on Wednesday. Rover Rangers from 19 States along with Odisha participated in the event and performed different activities and showcased their respective State’s culture and tradition.
Sex racket busted in Brahmapur
Brahmapur: The Gosani Nuagaon police busted a sex racket in Minakshi Nagar area by arresting two persons, including the kingpin, and rescuing a girl recently. A team led by IIC Kulamani Sethi conducted a raid on a house and unearthed the illegal act. Another accused managed to flee from the spot.
B’pur Convent School celebrates Xmas
Brahmapur: The St Joseph Convent School, Church Road celebrated Christmas on Wednesday. Chief guest school secretary and manager Felix Nayak said, “God loved the world so much that He gave his only son so that everyone who believes in him may not die but has an eternal life. For God didn't send his son into the world to be its judge but to be its saviour.” Among others, Principal SR Juliet and Vice-Principal were present.
B’ngir farmers seek crop damage
Balangir: Members of the Balangir Zilla Krushak Mahasangha led by its president Sudhir Parischha on Wednesday held a demonstration before the Collectorate here, demanding compensation of Rs 10,000 per acre of crops damaged due to the Cyclone Pithai. Besides, they demanded complete relaxation in FAQ norms for paddy procurement and MSP of Rs 2,500 per quintal of Kharif paddy being procured at Mandis.
Dak Sevaks’ stir hits Postal services
Balangir: Postal services have been hit in Balangir district as members of the Gramin Dak Sevaks Union, Balangir led by Brahmananda Banchhor have sat on an indefinite dharna at the Head Post Office here since Tuesday. The union is holding the dharna supporting the strike call given by the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union and the National Union of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Two kids drown in pond in Baleswar
Baleswar: In a tragic incident on Wednesday, two toddlers met with their watery grave while playing near a pond at Narayanpur village under Bhograi block. The deceased were identified as Rajkumar (2), son of Purnachandra Sahoo, and Ranjan (4), son of Basudev Sahoo. The mishap occurred when one of them slipped into the pond and the other one tried to rescue him. Their bodies were recovered after a frantic search by their parents.
Paradip environmentalist gets Award
Paradip: The Forest and Environment Department awarded young environmentalist Prabhas Kumar Swain with the Prakruti Bandhu Award for his sustained efforts for environmental protection awareness programmes in and around Paradip. MLA Prasanta Kumar Muduli awarded Swain in the presence of Sub-Collector Sachidananda Sahoo and NISER Scientist Dr Abhay Kumar Nayak. Swain is the founder-general secretary of NGO Ahwan Combines.