NDRF organises blood donation camp
Athagarh: As part of the Amrut Mahotsav of the 75th Independence Day, 03 Bn. NDRF Mundali, Cuttack, organised a blood donation camp at its premises on Thursday in collaboration with the Central Red Cross Blood Bank, Cuttack. The camp was inaugurated by Commandant Jacob Kispotta, who led the NDRF volunteers in blood donation. Total 121 units of blood were collected. The Commandant thanked the doctors of Central Red Cross Cuttack for their support. He also appreciated the NDRF personnel’s initiate for a good cause.
Another Nuapada GP achieves 100% vaccination
Nuapada: Nuapada district added one more panchayat to its list of 100% Covid-vaccinated gram panchayats. Ghuchaguda GP completed full vaccination on Wednesday after Kusumjor and Hatibandha GPs last month. "The achievement was possible because of active involvement of the Sarpanch, ASHA and Anganwadi Workers, health workers and grassroots workers," said Dr Bhairab Panigrahi, who has been instrumental for 100% success in Kusumjor and Hatibandha GPs of Sinapali block. A total of 1,516 people in all eligible age groups have been vaccinated.
Pramod Kumar HAL's new Executive Director
Sunabeda: Pramod Kumar has joined as HAL Koraput Division Executive Director. He was previously the Director of Space Composites in Bangalore. He has done M-tech in IIT and Aircraft Engineering. He is well known as a skilled engineer and administrator. He said he would focus on how to increase productivity with new jobs coming in the HAL Koraput Division. The emphasis would be on the urban area, foster villages and surrounding development. He has been welcomed by all high-ranking officials and unions.
PPT ex-PRO footballer Mishra’s demise mourned
Paradip: The Gopabandhu Krida Sansad of Paradip Port Trust (PPT) held a condolence meeting here on Tuesday to mourn the recent demise of former PPT PRO and footballer Prakash Chandra Mishra. PPT FA & CAO and Paradip Port Sports Council president DN Sondhi, Deputy CMO and working president Dr DP Sethy and Advisor Sports, PPT RK Das, secretary, PPSC RR Beura, besides various sports lovers on Tuesday condoled Mishra’s demise.