Express train engine catches fire in Balangir
Balangir: A train engine of the Visakhapatnam-Bhagatki Kothi Express train caught fire near the Harishankar road station on Thursday. After the driver noticed it, the train’s movement was stopped. Fire Services officials rushed to the spot. No casualty was reported though the incident created panic among the passengers. The exact cause of the fire was not known, but it was suspected to be an electric short circuit. The train later left with another engine.
DAVians celebrate Mother Language Day
Bhubaneswar: The DAVians of Chandrasekharpur celebrated the International Mother Language Day amid a series of activities like self-composed poem recitation, speeches on the importance of the mother language and a dance drama on language marvels in both the campuses on Thursday.
Tech fest ‘Festronix 2k19’ ends at GIFT
Bhubaneswar: A two-day Tech Fest, Festronix 2K19, held at the Gandhi Institute for Technology (GIFT), Bhubaneswar concluded on Wednesday. About 2,000 students from across the State showcased their talents and developed their skills on the theme Startup Odisha. As many as 38 events were held like robotics, user interface design, auto cad, hydro bit. Chief guest Startup Odisha evangelist Prashant Kumar Biswal urged students not just to focus on getting a job rather try at being an entrepreneur. Rashmi Ranjan Sahu, GIFT Principal Dr S Krishna Mohan Rao, Vice-principal Dr Alok Kumar Mohapatra and academics dean Dr PK Subudhi were present.