Inter-State drug peddler held at Baleswar
Baleswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of Bhubaneswar apprehended a drug peddler, identified as Sk Raju of Aradabazar Masjidgali here, on Saturday. It was found during the investigation that he is an inter-State drug peddler. The STF had recently arrested three of his associates and seized 2.402 kg of brown sugar from their possession. Of late, Baleswar district has turned to be a hub of smuggling and peddling of brown sugar.
Youth found hanging before liquor shop in B’swar
Baleswar: A body of an unidentified youth was found hanging in front of a liquor shop at Station Square here under mysterious circumstances on Saturday. The Sahadevkhunta police reached the spot and began an investigation into the incident. The identity of the deceased was not ascertained yet and the exact cause of the death was still to be known.
Sanskrit Week observed at DAV CSpur
Bhubaneswar: The Sanskrit Week was observed at the DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur. Sloka chanting, debate and quiz competitions were organised among the students to mark the occasion. A commemorative pictorial handbook was also released during the valedictory function.
DFSL comes up in Brahmapur
Brahmapur: Deputy Inspector General of Police (Southern Range) Satya Brata Bhoi on Saturday inaugurated a District Forensic Science Laboratory (DFSL) here. Now, the police need not go to Chhatrapur for testing of liquor, ganja, opium and other contrabands or anything related to crime detection. Brahmapur Superintendent of Police Pinak Mishra and other officials were presented.
Raghunath Patra honoured for Odishi music
Paralakhemundi: Eminent classical singer Raghunath Patra has been selected for the 2020 Odishi music award by the Odisha Sangeeta Natak Akademi. Brahmapur MP Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Paralakhemundi MLA K Narayan Rao and Mohana MLA Dasarathi Gamango have congratulated Patra for the honour.
6 gamblers arrested at Paradip
Paradip: The Paradip Model police raided a gambling den at Brundaban Colony on Saturday and arrested six gamblers and forward them to court. The arrested persons are Prahallad Jena, Sameer Behera, Pitambar Behera, Dilip Parida, Manoj Sahu and Kailash Pradhan. The police confiscated six mobile phones, a motorcycle, gambling cards and cash of ?27,420 from their possession.
Int’l honour to Savitri for women empowerment
Bhubaneswar: Savitri Jindal, former Haryana Minister and Emeritus Chairperson of OP Jindal Group, was on Saturday conferred with an international honour for her achievements in the field of women empowerment. The award was presented online by AsiaOne magazine at the 14th edition of the Pride of the Nation Series Awards and Business Summit of the Asia-Africa Business and Social Forum. Jindal dedicated the honour to the women's world and said she is determined to educate and empower daughters, who should get equal opportunity to serve the country with their ability.