MLA Preeti Ranjan Ghadai Covid +ve
Jajpur: Sukinda MLA Preeti Ranjan Ghadai has tested positive for Covid-19. He has posted in social media, "I have no symptoms because I have a positive test in the swab test and will be in the recovery centre for two weeks on the advice of a doctor." he said.
Expenditure Observer joins duty for Tirtol by-poll
Jagatsinghpur: Yogesh Sukhadev Chitte, an IRS officer, joined as Expenditure Observer for the Tirtol by-poll. Chitte, appointed by the ECI, would look into election-related expenditures to be made by contesting candidates and their parties. As per ECI guidelines, expenditure ceiling for a candidate is Rs 28 Lakh and financial transaction above Rs 10,000 has to be made through cheque. Chitte has circulated his mobile number 7752090976 and Email ID- yogeshs.chitte@gov.in for public to lodge complaints.
Train engines derail in Puri
Puri: The front and rear engines of a train derailed near Chandanpur in Puri district on Monday evening. Fortunately, a major mishap was averted as the train was without passengers. The derailment took place when the train was heading towards Khurda Road. The engines were carrying damaged coaches. A technical team of the Railways reached the spot and completed the restoration work.
Land certificate distribution begins at Joda
Champua: Distribution of land entitlement certificates under the ' Jaga Mission ' has started in the Joda Municipality area in Keonjhar district. Out of total 6,600 beneficiaries, 3,622 families have been distributed certificates so far. Remaining benefecialries would be given land certificates very soon. Local MLA Meenakshi Mahanta had inaugurated the distribution programmee on October 13.
MakeMyTrip launches myPartner
Bhubaneswar: The MakeMyTrip announced the launch of a dedicated platform, myPartner, to empower travel agents and assist them in offering seamless and enhanced travel booking experience to travellers. The platform has been designed to provide local travel agents access to one of widest selection of online travel inventory. Group CEO Rajesh Magow said, “Through MyPartner, we will give access of our rich content and inventory of domestic and international hotels at best prices to travel agents in the country. This will help them in making a faster recovery as travel restrictions are lifted gradually.”