BJP TEAM VISITS NERADI-AFFECTED AREAS
Paralakhemundi: A delegation of the BJP on Thursday visited the villages in Gajapati district from where people are expected to be displaced due to Neradi barrage being constructed by the Andhra Pradesh Government in view of a recent judgement of Vansadhara Tribunal. The delegation led by Paralakhemundi MLA K Narayan Rao included BJP State vice-president Bhrugu Baxipatra and former MP Jayram Pangi. The delegation interacted with villagers and promised them to raise the issue at the State level.
New Bargarh DM Banerjee lists her priorities
Bargarh: After joining as the Bargarh district Collector, Monisha Banerjee on Thursday said her priorities would be to focus on a possible third wave of Covid-19, prevent the further spread of the virus, create awareness among people and rehabilitation of orphans. Besides these, as the district’s economy is largely based on agriculture, she would ensure smooth paddy procurement and also explore possibilities to enhance non-agricultural livelihoods. "Our attention will be to ensure that no one is harassed and deprived of the Government benefits and access to administrative services,” she said.
Sambalpuri Bastralaya opens showroom in Bargarh
Bargarh: Minister of Handloom and Textile Industries Padmini Diyan inaugurated a mega showroom of the Sambalpuri Bastralaya on Govind Pali Road here on Wednesday. The state-of-art retail centre is built at a cost of Rs 177.40 lakh. Of this, Rs 133.05 lakh was spent from the Government's handloom development scheme and Rs 44.35 lakh from the committee's own funds. The function was attended by Bargarh MLA Debesh Acharya and district Collector Jyoti Ranjan Pradhan.
Relief assistance by Nayak Foundation, UK
Dhenkanal: The Nayak Foundation, UK, and Vishva Odisha, Bhubaneswar, jointly sponsored a relief camp in the slum area of village Mahapada in Dhenkanal district. Nayak Foundation chairperson Dr Malay Nayak arranged the relief. Vishva Odisha president and State Assembly Speaker Dr Surjya Narayan Patro thanked Dr Nayak for such a noble work. Nutritious food, oxygen cylinders, masks, sanitisers and soaps were distributed to 150 families.
Oman Odia Assn donates Rs 3.82L to CMRF
Bhubaneswar: The Oman Odia Association presented a cheque of Rs 3.82 lakh to Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra on Thursday as its contribution to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the purpose of Covid fight. The association was represented by executive members Sampad Bal, Budyutlata Mohanty and Sanjeet Mohanty.