EX-MLA RABI DAS PASSES AWAY AT 85
Jajpur; Former MLA Rabi Das died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Monday. He was 85. He was suffering from age-related ailments for the last two years. Das leaves behind his wife, two sons and a daughter. Das was elected to the Assembly in 1977 on a Janata Party ticket from the Dharamsala constituency.
RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS HELD AT PARADIP PORT
Paradip: The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) observed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on Tuesday on the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. PPA Chairman PL Haranadh offered floral tributes to Sardar Patel along with other PPA senior officials. He highlighted Sardar Patel’s vision of a united India. Thereafter, Haranadh administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to the officers, employees and sports trainees of GKS at the Gopabandhu Stadium. He also flagged off a “Run for Unity” which culminated at the PPA Administrative Building.
RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS OBSERVED BY ECOR
Bhubaneswar: On the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on Tuesday, East Coast Railway General Manager Manoj Sharma administered oath to the officers and employees of ECoR to dedicate themselves towards preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation and act on the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Earlier, Sharma flagged off a ‘Run for Unity’ rally participated by a large number of railway employees.
VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK AT NDRF MUNDALI
Athagarh: The 03 Bn NDRF Mundali is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week from October 30 to November 5 with the theme "Say no to corruption: Commit to the nation". An oath ceremony was organised at the NDRF parade ground in the presence of Senior Commandant Jacob Kispotta where all NDRF personnel pledged to eradicate corruption from all sphere of life. Kispotta spoke about the benefit of good governance and said eradication of corruption would lead to a better life, effective decision-making and a cordial environment in the country.
JAGADANANDA GETS HARIHAR RAM SEVA RATNA AWARD
Banpur: On the 21st death anniversary of Santh Harihar Ram, observe by the Nehru Seva Sangh here, Swami Harihar Ram Seva Ratna Award was conferred on social activist Jagadananda, the founder of CYSD, by chief guest Chief Information Commissioner of Odisha Jalada Kumar Tripathy on Friday last. The meeting was presided over by Sangh president Suresh Chandra Panda.
13- FOOT KING COBRA RESCUED IN GANJAM
Brahmapur: The Snake Helpline rescued a 13-foot-long King Cobra from Balipat village of S Tikrapada Panchayat under Dakhiphandi block of Ganjam district. Local people had seen movement of the snake near the Shiva temple at the end of the village and contacted the Forest Department to rescue it. The snake was relocated in a protected forest.