BALGOPAL’S SON DIES IN MISHAP DURING MORNING WALK
Balangir/ Sonepur: Former Balangir MP Balgopal Misha’s son Abinash Mishra (47) died on Saturday morning after being hit by a train at the Dungripali railway crossing in Subarnapur district. The incident occurred while Abinash was out on a morning walk throught the railway crossing ignoring the warning by railway personnel as the train was approaching. He was rushed to the Community Health Centre at Dunguripali, where he was declared dead. Abinash was staying in a rented house in Dunguripali since last few years rather than at his parents’ home at Salebhata in Balangir district.
2 MONTHS AFTER DAUGHTER’S MURDER, COUPLE FOUND HANGING
Bargarh: A couple was found hanging inside a house at Bhadigaon under the Bhatli police limits in Bargarh district on Saturday. They were identified as Raghu Bhue and his wife Pratishtha. Police recovered the body for postmortem and started an investigation into the incident. Incidentally, the couple’s daughter had been murdered by a villager around two months ago.
20 STUDENTS ILL DURING SPORT REHEARSAL IN B’SWAR
Baleswar: Over 20 students of a Government school were taken ill during a rehearsal for a sports competition in Soro of Baleswar district on Saturday. The incident was reported from the Badakhuri UGUPs ME School. Students of Classes-VI, VII and VIII were playing musical chair when many of them started complaining of uneasiness. As their conditions deteriorated, teachers rushed them to the Soro hospital, where some female students became critical and were then referred to the District Headquarters Hospital by three ambulances.
DAV POKHARIPUT OBESERVES REPUBLIC DAY (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The Republic Day was celebrated at the DAV School, Pokhariput here hoisting of the National Flag by Chairman of the School Managing Committee Dr Arun Kumar Rath. Students, school NCC Cadets, Naval, Red Cross, Scout and Guides participated in the march-past. A meticulous display of aerobics by III to V children and a dance number by students of VI to X presented spectacular sights. Principal Dr Sujata stressed that one’s personal growth leads to that of the country and this can be achieved only by incessant learning.
VEDANTA HOLDS REPUBLIC DAY (Pix)
Jharsuguda: The Vedanta Aluminium celebrated the Republic Day along with its employees, partners and community members at its operations in Jharsuguda. The highlights of the event included a flag hoisting ceremony, a tableau showcasing the culture and history of India along with various themes of applications such as aluminium, renewable energy and a ceremonial parade by the company’s security team followed by inspection of the Guard of Honour by CEO Sunil Gupta.
OPGC CELEBRATES REPUBLIC DAY (Pix)
Jharsuguda: The OPGC celebrated the Republic Day at its Ib Thermal Power Station with Director (Operations) Manas Ranjan Rout hoisting the National Flag at the main function and felicitating selected employees for their outstanding performances as Employee of the Year and Employees of the Quarter.
MODEL CREMATORIUM INAUGURATED AT BALANGIR (Pix)
Balangir: Minister Rohit Pujari inaugurated a model crematorium here on Wednesday. This crematorium has amenities like special area for performing different funeral rituals and toilet facilities and a place to sit. Most importantly, the crematorium would use one-third of wood used in traditional crematorium to burn a dead body and the smoke would release high in atmosphere through a 100-feet-tall chimney. Besides, to reduce the water woes of Balangir, the Government has sanctioned Rs 120 crore.This was announced by former Balangir MP Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo at the inauguration of the crematorium.
WORKSHOP ON UPMA HELD IN BALANGIR (Pix)
Balangir: Senior scientist of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Balangir Satyamaya Satpathy inaugurated a district-level dissemination workshop on Ultra-Poor Market Access (UPMA) here on Friday. Organised by Trickle Up in association with Lok Drusti and Mahashakti Foundation, a workshop took stock of the improvement of people covered by the ultra-poor approach in Balangir district so far. Kamalendu Paul of ORMAS spoke about the market linkage for people and income-generating activities like poultry and mushroom cultivation. Farmers shared their experiences in the workshop.
VEDANTA OBSERVES ROAD SAFETY WEEK (Pix)
Jharsuguda: The Vedanta Aluminium observed the National Road Safety Week in and around its operations at Jharsuguda. An awareness campaign was held on road safety for employees, business partners and the community at large. The company reached out to over 21,000 citizens in its campaign. Company CEO Sunil Gupta said, “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our community has always been a key area of focus for us at Vedanta Jharsuguda.”