WOOD CRAFTSMAN MAHAPATRA PASSES AWAY
Bhubaneswar: Eminent wooden mask craftsman Bharat Mahapatra passed away on Thursday at his residence at Karatagadia in Khordha district. He was 89. Mahapatra was famous for making wooden masks of various mythological characters which received praise not only in the State or country but Indonesia, Germany and Australia. He was awarded by the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi and various other organisations.
CADENCE AND DANCE DAV DANCE
Bhubaneswar: Students of the DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur here participated enthusiastically in the school’s annual song and dance programmes “Cadence and Dance DAV Dance” in the school premises on Saturday. The winners of both the contests were honoured by the dignitaries and judges after their splendid performances.
TPWODL ENGINEERS THREATEN STRIKE
Bhawanipatna: TPWODL engineers have threatened for an indefinite strike as the management has not heeded their demands. They have been lighting candles in front of all electric offices since Friday evening. They said that as the TPWODL has taken over the management from WESCO since January 2021, it has failed to fulfil 144 degree engineers’ demands such as promotion, house rent and medical allowance. They alleged that despite assurances by the management, it did not promote any engineer for which they feel stagnant in their career progression. They also asked when engineers have already got the benefits from other DISCOMS, why the TPWODL is delaying the matter.
PPT OBSERVES WORLD DIABETES DAY
Paradip: The World Diabetes Day was observed at the PPT Hospital on sunda with the theme “Access to Diabetes Care, if, not now, when". PPT Chairman PL Haranadh inaugurated the event in the presence of PPT Deputy Chairman AK Bose and Paradip Ladies’ Club president Girija Haranadh. A walkathon was organised to create awareness about health problems. Haranadh flagged off the walkathon. IEC activities and clinic for screening of diabetes, heart disease, orthopaedics, hypertension, bone mineral density, HbA1C, glaucoma were also conducted. Later, a seminar on diabetes awareness was held and 140 people were screened for diabetes and its complications and necessary advice given.
`4.3L BROWN SUGAR SEIZED IN BHAPUR
Bhapur: The Fategarh police in Naygarh district arrested a person and seized 43 grams of brown sugar worth Ra 4.30 lakh from his possession. The accused was identified as Sahadeb Barik of Banamalipur village. Based on inputs from sources, police intercepted Barik’s Honda Activa near the Bhapur State Bank of India branch. During search, the contraband was recovered. Barik was arrested and forwarded to court and the vehicle was confiscated. Though the sale of brown sugar is increasing alarmingly in the area, excise officials seem to be deep slumber, locals alleged.
MCT DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO DESTITUTEs
Paradip: The MANSA Charitable Trust (MCT) distributed cooked food to homeless and mentally-challenged people here on Friday. Beside food distribution among the destitute, the MCT has also been undertaking cleanliness drive in the port city and organising blood donation camps, awareness on corruption, signature campaign on various contemporary issues in the locality. “The focus during these activities is not only to garner involvement but also bring about behavioural and attitudinal change through innovative activities so that the ultimate goals of selfless service could be achieved and sustained,” said MCT chiairman Mrutyunjaya Mishra.
N'SINGHPUR CAMP COLLECTS 204 BLOOD UNITS
Narsinghpur: The Odisha Drivers' Federation organised a mega blood donation camp in collaboration with the Narsinghpur branch of the federation and the Red Cross. 204 units of blood were collected. It was inaugurated by BDO Pradeep Kumar Sahu and Tehsildar Alok Ranjan Dehuri. Besides, Narsinghpur Police Station IIC Alekh Gardia, Narsinghpur Group Health Centre Officer Dr Prakash Mishra among others were present. Narsinghpur Drivers’ Federation president Sameer Raut, vice-president Pratap Sahu, secretary Deenbandhu Pradhan, treasurer Manas Ranjan Sahu, Ranjan Jena, Bishnu Prasad Mishra coordinated the event.