FIRST LADY OF KENYA GETS KISS HUMANITARIAN AWARD (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The First Lady Kenya, Rachel Ruto, was awarded the KISS Humanitarian Award 2022 at an event in the KISS campus that was graced by Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal. The award recognises her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the underprivileged and underserved, particularly women, children and vulnerable communities.
HEART DAY AT SHIVANANDA CENTENARY BOYS’ SCHOOL (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: On the World Heart Day on Friday, the Apollo Hospital organised a cardiology programme at the Shivananda Centenary Boys’ School in Khadagiri here. Students and teachers were given heart treatment. Senior cardiologist Dr Debashis Nayak and his associates managed the camp. Dr Nayak gave the students tips on how to take care of the heart. School President Swami Nirliptananda Saraswati Maharaj, Secretary Swami Jagannathananda Saraswati Maharaj and Principal Jagannath Behera were present. Teacher Ashok Kumar Rautray and AO of Apollo Hospital Biren Kumar Patra conducted the programme.
DSBM ORGANISES BLOOD DONATION CAMP (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The DAV School of Business Management (DSBM), organised a blood donation camp in association with the Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad on Saturday. The camp witnessed participation of BBA and B.Com students and staffs. The DSBM aims to raise awareness for the need of safe blood. Asst Prof Dr Pallabi Mund coordinated the entire camp. DSBM Principal Dr DN Mishra and Coordinator Dr Anjali Panda encouraged the donors.
20-YR RI TO MAN FOR RAPING MINOR ORPHAN
Rourkela: Special Judge, Pocso Court, Sundargarh, convicted a 42-year-old man and sentenced him 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on him for raping a seven-year-old orphan girl in her home three years ago. The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority to pay Rs 7-lakh compensation to the victim minor girl.
REVOCATION OF SUSPENSION OF MAHALING DEMANDED (Pix)
Balangir: Loisingha BJP members on Friday staged a Rasta Roko condemning the suspension of Loisingha MLA Mukesh Mahaling from the current session of the State Assembly. Vehicular traffic on the Balangir-Sambalpur road was affected for around three hours. Mahaling’s supporters in a petition to the Governor of Odisha demanded revocation of suspension of their leader.
BALANGIR: STF SEIZES LIVE PANGOLIN; 1 HELD (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch on Friday nabbed a wildlife criminal near Bidighat Chhaka under Deogaon police station in Balangir district and seized a live pangolin. The arrested was identified as Sebak Dharua of village: Kalijharan under Deogaon PS in the district.
ANGANWADI SUPERVISOR HELD TAKING BRIBE
Nabarangpur: The Vigilance police on Saturday caught Rajeswari Rajkumari Nag, Anganwadi Supervisor of Kodinga Sector under Kosagumuda ICDS in Nabarangpur district while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,400 from a person. Nag had demanded the bribe from an Anganwadi worker for paymen already made for toys, food, and nourishment bills meant for Anganwadi centres. Following the trap, simultaneous searches were carried out on at two locations of Nag from disproportionate assets angle.
SUTA COMES TO BBSR WITH NEW RETAIL STORE
Bhubaneswar: Home-grown artisanal brand Suta is further expanding its retail footprint with a new store in Bhubaneswar. Located in Samanta Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, this is Suta’s seventh brick-and-mortar store and further cements the brand’s lasting relationship with the city. With its earthy tones, elegant arches and touches of stained glass, it is a rejuvenating oasis for lovers of India’s rich artisanal heritage.
BAJAJ AUTO LAUNCHES NEW PULSAR N150 (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The Bajaj Auto has launched an all-new Pulsar N150 in India. The Pulsar N150 is the perfect addition to the expanding Pulsar portfolio, which has seen a slew of sensational launches over the past 18 months, including the biggest ever Pulsar N250 and the incredibly successful Pulsar N160.