TAPASWINI EXP HALTS AS ELECTRIC CABLE SNAPS
Balangir: Passengers onboard the Tapaswini Express escaped narrowly after an overhead electric cable fell on the track in Balangir district on Tuesday morning. The train halted between Titilagarh and Siker causing inconveniences to passengers. The incident occurred when the Puri-Hatia train was moving from Titilagarh to the next station.
NEET: SWASTI SRAVAN ODISHA TOPPER
Bhubaneswar: Nekta N Swasti Sravan Mishra of the SAI International School here emerged as the Odisha topper in the NEET (UG) 2021, the results of which were declared by the NTA on Monday. He secured 705 marks with a percentile score of 99.99. He was placed at the 75th spot in All India Rankings. Ishika Mandal of Odisha is at the 6th position in the list of Top 10 female (PwD) candidates with 569 marks and 97.74 percentile score.
JSPUR BJD WOMEN STAGE STIR OVER RISING FUEL PRICES
Jagatsinghpur: The Jagatsinghpur district BJD women wing along with the party’s students and youth groups on Monday staged protests in front of the Collector’s office holding the Union Government responsible for the rising prices of fuel and other essential commodities. Earlier, BJD women activists started a rally that culminated at the Collector’s parade ground where MP Dr Rajashree Mallick, MLA Prasanta Muduli, Kanakbala Lenka, Sabita Mohapatra, Priyabrata Mohapatra, Madhusudan Sahoo and other BJD leaders spoke.
NATIONAL DAY OF UNITY HELD IN JSPUR
Jagatsinghpur: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the National Day of Unity was celebrated in the district headquarters in a function held here on Sunday. Collector Parul Patawari chaired the meeting attended by officials and employees of the Collectorate. The Collector administered oaths to the employees and officers pledging to maintain unity, integrity, and security of the country.
SWACHHATA PAKHWADA AT PARADIP PORT
Paradip: Coinciding with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, the Paradip Port Trust (PPT) began observance of Swachhta Pakhwada on Monday with a Swachhata Pledge administered by PPT Chairman PL Haranadh to HoDs and Dy HoDs. Due to Covid-19 Guidelines, different Heads of Offices and their staffs took the pledge in their respective office premises maintaining social distancing norms. The R&B Division of Engg Dept undertook cleanliness activities in the surroundings of the PPT Administrative Building.
VIG AWARENESS WEEK CONCLUDES AT PARADIP PORT
Paradip: The valedictory function of observance of the PPT’s Vigilance Awareness Week was held in the Officers’ Club. PPT Dy CVO HS Rout informed about the programmes undertaken for the week. Chief guest PPT Chairman Haranadh said Vigilance is an important organ of any organisation. Honesty and integrity are social capital which contributes to the overall economic development. It should be reflected in the PPT’s functioning. Guest of honour PPT Dy Chairman AK Bose said that instead of limiting Vigilance to a single week, it should be made “an integral part of our service life”.
GANJA TRANSPORT ACCUSED HELD IN BALANGIR
Balangir: After a thorough search, forest official nabbed the main accused in the illegal ganja transportation case, who had been hiding in a paddy field of village Karlipat under the Loisingha police station since Monday morning. The accused was identified as Suresh Patra of Matupali under Sonepur police station. Total 145 kg of ganja worth Rs 7.25 lakh was seized from vehicle. The accused was forwarded to court.
BARIPADA ARTIST FELICITATED
Baripada: Manas Pati, a renowned artist and painter of Mayurbhanj, was felicitated at a special function held at Chandipur near Baleswar on Sunday. It was a national level art extravaganza entitled "National Mega Art Workshop and Seminar" organised by Purvoday Art Foundation. The works of art displayed by Baripada artist Pati won acclaim and admiration of all.
SHANTI HOSP LAUNCHES ROBOTIC SURGERY CENTRE
Bhubaneswar: The Shanti Memorial Hospital has operationlised a robotic surgery centre in Cuttack. This would be the first-ever state-of-art centre of excellence on robotic surgery in the State. People can avail this opportunity here instead of having to travel to other major cities to get their surgeries done. The cost of surgery will be marginally higher than lap surgery. Hospital chief surgeon Dr Sreejoy Patnaik said every healthcare facility needs to keep pace with innovation in technology to thrive in the healthcare industry.
COFTEA TO EXPAND ITS ODISHA MARKET
Bhubaneswar: COFTEA, a brand from Kolkata-based Chhaparia Marketing besides Bhubaneswar, it plans to expand its reach to all the major cities and towns in Odisha. At present, the company has a capacity of producing 500 tonnes per annum pre-mixed tea and coffee. It utilises modern technology and a skilful workforce. Its MD Ankit Chhaparia believes that everyone deserves a thoughtfully sourced, skillfully roasted and properly brewed cup of tea and coffee.