Hardcore Maoist surrenders in Kandhamal
Phulbani: A hardcore Maoist cadre, Andhara Kanwar alias Ram, who was carrying a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, surrendered before the Phulbani police in Kandhamal district on Sunday. He hails from Jorkishoru village under Phiringia block of the district. According to police, Ram was the active member of the CPI(Maoist) AKBN division. He is involved in six cases including two murders and an encounter with police. He would be provided monetary assistance and other facilities as per the Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme of the State Government, a police official said.
Youth kills brother, buries body
Nabarangpur: A youth allegedly killed his cousin brother and buried the body at a forest in Jharigaon of Nabarangpur district. The incident that took place on January 23 came to the fore after the body was exhumed by police on Saturday. A land dispute had been prevailing between Bhuban Jani, the accused, and Chandan Jani, the deceased, of Dhepaguda village over land dispute. Police arrested four persons, including Bhuban and Jagannath, and started investigation into the matter.
R Day celebrated across Brahmapur
Brahmapur: The 70th Republic Day was celebrated amid much enthusiasm at the Brahmapur Stadium and other places across the city on Saturday. Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Southern Division) T AO unfurled the National Flag and took salute of NCC contingents from different schools and colleges of the district. Among others, MLA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chyaupatnaik, Sub-Collector Diganta Routray, MeMC Commissioner Chakraborty Singh Rathore and BDA Chairman Subash Moharana were present. Besides, political and social orginsations like the BJP, SMIT, College of Pharmaceuticals (Mahuda), Manav Adhikar Suraksha Manch, Ganjam Zilla Suraksha Manch, Naveen, Biju Patnaik Senior Citizens, Mahanagar Soundhik Samaj also celebrated the day.
Republic Day celebrated in JSpur
Jagatsinghpur: The 70th Republic Day celebration was held with district Collector Yamini Sarangi unfurling the National Flag. Sarangi paid homage to departed freedom fighters. She said Odisha has now achieved development in socioeconomic field and Jagatsinghpur has been named a progressive district due to its industrial growth. On the day, five freedom fighters of the district were felicitated by the Collector. A cultural programme was presented by several troupes after the meeting.
Gajapati Pioneer reporter felicitated
Paralakhemundi: The Gajapati district administration on the Republic Day here recognised the exemplary work of local The Pioneer reporter Tarini Prasad Panda in the aftermath of Titli cyclone last year and felicitated him. District Collector Anupam Saha said a journalist plays an important role in providing information to the public. During the Titli cyclone in the district, the media played a major role in providing information to the public and the Government. Journalists Gorudadhwaja Choudhary, Amodh Kumar Bardhan, Rashmi Ranjan Mishra and Ganesh Raju were also felicitated by the administration.