Accused in Baleswar blast case held
Baleswar: In a major development in the explosion at Achyutpur village in the district, police on Thursday night arrested the prime accused, Sridhar Mohanty, for his alleged involvement in the case. Following a detailed probe, the Industrial Area police apprehended Sridhar, who was the tenant in the building and worked as a mason. Sridhar remained untraceable after the incident. Notably, a huge explosion blew off the roof of the top floor of a three-storied building at Achyutpur village under the Industrial Area police station on October 2 night.
Moving truck catches fire in Bargarh
Bargarh: A coal-loaded truck en-route to Rayagada from Jharsuguda caught fire here on Thursday night. The vehicle was completely gutted. The driver managed to leave the truck before the fire engulfed the entire vehicle. Getting, firemen reached the spot and doused the flames. However, the reason behind the fire was still unclear.
Durga Puja celebrations end at Jaykaypur
Rayagada: The six-day-long Durga Puja celebration ‘Sanskrutik Utsav’ concluded at Jaykaypur here on Friday. On Vijaya Dasami, MP Saptagiri Ulaka, Rayagarh SP Dr Saravana Vivek M and the Sub-Collector attended as guests. On the day, local artists of Jaya Jagannath Natyakala Parishad performed Odia opera “Samaya Kahib Bhul Kahara” directed by LN Dalpatiray. More than 100 stalls were setup including five stalls to create awareness on different social issues. Hundred of tribal villagers around the JK Paper Mill and from Rayagada, Kalahandi, Gajapati, Koraput and Parbatipur areas enjoyed the festivities. Mill EVP (Works) and puja committee chairman PK Suri and GM (HR and IR) Sundeep Pandey were present.
GEM winter workshop at NTPC
Talcher: The NTPC Talcher Kaniha has launched the follow-up programme to Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) here from October 7 to 13. The week-long programme for 108 school girls living in the peripheral villages has been designed for all round development of the girl children. The curriculum included activities such as yoga, dance, sports and academics. Participants shared experiences of the NTPC campus and its facilities, which made them, learn with fun and interact with teachers in the classroom, which is quite different from their normal school environment.
Odia magazine ‘Chahani’ Puja edition released
Jajpur: The Durga Puja issue of Odia magazine ‘Chahani’ was released in Dharmasala here on Thursday. Former MLA Rabi Labanya Das unveiling the issue said Odia magazines are fighting a grim battle against the television and internet. The mushrooming of English medium schools have been an impediments for the growth Odia magazines, he added. On the occasion, journalist Abhineswar Satpathy was felicitated. Among others, Chahani editor Chandrakanta Mohanty, Ananta Swain, writers Hosen Rabi Gandhi, Ramakanta Jena and Akhil Swain were present.