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KISS inks pact with MDH to open branch in Kandhamal

December 12, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (LocalWire): Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS) will open a branch at Kandhamal in association with MDH and both signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at New Delhi today.

Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder, KIIT & KISS signed the MoU on behalf of KISS, while Padma Bhusan Dharmapal Gulati, chairman, MDH, signed the MoU on behalf of MDH.

MDH will provide all financial support for KISS-Kandhamal.

There will be provision for upto 4000 poor tribal students of Kandhamal district in KISS-Kandhamal.

Dr Samanta said the construction of KISS-Kandhamal will be completed within a year.

Apart from KISS, MDH has also proposed to set up a 100-bed hospital in Phulbani town.

Gulati has also agreed to open three spice production units in three different places and a school and hospital in Kandhamal district.

Besides that, MDH has decided to open a 100-room hotel-cum-resort at Daringbadi in Kandhamal district.

It will help in developing tourism in Kandhamal, said Dr. Samanta.

Gulati said, people should come forward and help in the education sector in different parts of India, especially tribal-dominated areas.

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Mountain Day: Hundred climbs Mahendragiri hill

December 11, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, December 11 (LocalWire): Over 100 people, including school and college students, climbed Mahendragiri hill in Gajapati district on the occasion of International Mountain Day on Wednesday.

NCC cadets from different schools and colleges, police and forest personnel, and civilians participated in the trekking to the hilltop about 5,000 feet from the sea level, district police chief Sarah Sharma told LocalWire.

Mahendragiri, part of the Eastern Ghats, around 115 km from Berhampur, is located in the border of Odisha-Andhra Pradesh.

The hill has mythological stories behind it from the Ramayana and Mahabharat era.

At least five ancient temples are located on the hill-top and dedicated to Yudhisthira, Bhima, Arjuna, and Kunti.

A water body on the hilltop is known as Sita Kunda.

Noted mountaineer Jogabyasa Bhoi, the first Odia to successfully climb the highest peak of five continents, is guiding the trekking event, organised by local police for the first time.

“Besides promoting adventure sports, the trekking initiative is aimed at promoting local tourism,” Sharma said.

“At the same time, we are also focusing on creating awareness against the use of plastic in Mahendragiri, she added.

The team is using leaf plates instead of any plastic during the trekking.

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Chhau artists enthrall audience in West Indies and Guinea

December 10, 2019 By Sibdas Kundu Leave a Comment

Baripada, December 10 (LocalWire): Where there is a will there is a way and Subhashree Mukharjee, an ardent lover of Odissi and Chhau, the traditional dance form of Odisha, has proved it even though it took him three years to take a team of Chhau artists to the international stage.

Her biggest success came when the team comprising eight Chhau artists, including five dancers and three musicians from Mayurbhanj boarded the airplane for the first time in their life to crossing international boundaries and perform in Trinidad and Tobago Island in West Indies and in Guinea.

The team not only enthralled the audiences with its performances, but also earned accolades from the high commissioners in the host countries.

It all started in copybook style at the drawing board with Mukharjee, along with another connoisseur of Odia culture Bibhudatta Das drew a road map to take Chhau global and presented it to the then district collector Rajesh Prabhakar Patil.

Patil was quick to agree with the proposal and they soon got on to the mission, which included identifying established yet neglected artists, and training the newcomers in two groups—junior and senior.

“The troupe has been able to achieve success only because of the encouragement and help provided by the then collector Patil.

We traveled extensively to all blocks and panchayats to find out the artists who were no longer in troupes.

Further orientation and training for fresher was imparted,” Mukharjee said.

Mukherjee’s initiative was part of the Project Chhauni, and is supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

According to her, the troupe would be making 12 performances on stage and hold four workshops.

“The flight expenditure is being by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), while the lodging, boarding, and remunerations are being looked after by the concerned state High Commissioners.

“Ever since the troupe was set, the artists have performed at over 50 places including outside the state.

This is the first occasion they have got a chance to perform overseas after going through a stringent selection procedure of ICCR,” Project Chhauni director Das said.

The project is being managed by a trust with Patil as the managing trustee, while Mukherjee serves as its executive director.

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Lok Utsav inaugurated in Bolangir

December 10, 2019 By Sudhir Mishra Leave a Comment

Bolangir, Dec 10 (LocalWire): To give an impetus to the local artists and cultural talents of the area, block-level Lok Ustav was inaugurated here today by the Bolangir Block chairman Golap Bag.

Several cultural troupes performed the Adivasi Nrutya (tribal dance) Gouda Badi dance,Solha bharni ,Ganda Baja and Ghoda nach.

The main aim of organizing the Lok ustav is to find hidden cultural talents and display our rich cultural heritage to the people, said Bag.

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Centre focusing on infrastructure growth of Odisha : President

December 8, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (LocalWire) The central government has pumped in massive investment for infrastructure growth and development of Odisha as part of its focus on progress of eastern part of the country, said President Ram Nath Kovind while laying the foundation for the Paika Rebellion Memorial at Khurda today.

The modern educational institutions established in Odisha have created a lot of opportunities for the youths which will help them face the challenges in the 21st century, he said.

Emphasizing that the nature has endowed Odisha with immense natural resources, he said there is greenery, virgin sea and rich mineral reserve all around the state.

The talented and skillful people living here have the potential to excel in various fields right from science to tourism.

There is a lot of scope to tap the natural resources, he said adding that the economic strengthening of tribal people is vital for overall growth of the State in various spheres.

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President lays foundation stone for Paika Rebellion Memorial

December 8, 2019 By Manoj Kar Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (LocalWire) President Ram Nath Kovind today laid the foundation stone of the Paika Rebellion Memorial at Barunei Hill in Khurda and said the monument is a reminder of the combative spirit of Odia people.

The memorial will play a key role in striking a chord with visitors and tourists on the rich history of the State and heroic legacy of its people, the President said.

Among others, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel and Union Minister Pratap Sarangi graced the function held for the occasion.

The Paika rebellion or uprising, also called the Paika Bidroha, was an armed revolt against the British East India Company’s rule in Odisha in 1817.

The Paikas rose in rebellion under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar and it spread across most parts of Odisha. The Paikas were warriors and traditional landed militia of Odisha.

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President arrives on two-day visit to Odisha

December 7, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Dec 7 (LocalWire) President Ram Nath Kovind arrived here this evening by a special Air Force plane on a two-day visit to Odisha.

State Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswa Bhushan Harichandan, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan, former union minister Jual Oram, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi and other dignitaries received the President, who is accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind, at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here on arrival.

The President will lay the foundation stone of the memorial of Paika Bidroh at Barunei Hill in Khurda district tomorrow and also address the closing ceremony of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Utkal University here.

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State to have three more airports

December 6, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar,December 6 (LocalWire): Odisha will have three more airports under Centre’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN.

The proposed airports will come up at Jeypore (Koraput), Rourkela (Sundergarh) and Utkela in Kalahandi district, a senior state government official said here today.

It may be recalled that the Veer Surendra Sai airport at Jharsuguda – Jharsuguda airport was State’s first airport to come up in the State the centre’s regional connectivity plan.

It had been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22 last year.

Biju Patnaik international airport in Bhubaneswar is State’s premiere airport having overseas air connectivity.

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Koelnagar to inaugurate market place for SHGs tomorrow

December 4, 2019 By Raja Mohanty Leave a Comment

Rourkela, December 4 (LocalWire): The Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC) will be inaugurating a market complex dedicated to the local self help groups (SHG) at Koelnagar on Thursday.

The market complex, Shakti Bazar, which aims to help the SHGs sell products made by the groups, is the brainchild of local MLA Sarada Nayak and is being implemented by the RMC to strengthen the local economy.

According to sources, the place was developed just before the Rath Yatra and was meant for the local people to sell their products.

However, the market did not take off despite all basic facilities and later the RMC decided to hand it over to the SHGs to provide them a place for market access.

“We floated a tender to invite the SHGs and received 52 proposals.

Since the market complex has space for only 44 groups, the SHGs will be accommodated on a rotational basis,” RMC deputy commissioner Sudhanshu Bhoi said.

“There is no restriction on what they sell as long as the product is made by them and this invitation is for all SHGs from across the district,” Bhoi stated.

The SHGs will be allotted the space for two months on a rotation basis, he said, adding that, “We are allowing 44 SHGs, but if a group leaves the place then others will be accommodated.

This has been decided initially but it may change with the course of time.”

The bazar will remain open from 10 AM to 10 PM and there are shades and shutters at the market complex so that the groups can store their products there.

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Ganjam schools students to take a mass pledge against child marriage, witchcraft

November 22, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Berhampur, November 22 (LocalWire): In a bid to arrest the child marriage and to dispel witchcraft and superstation practice, the Ganjam administration here launched a mass pledge campaign for school students across the district on Thursday.

The pledge was also taken by the Anganwadi and Asha workers, ANMs and members of the women self-help groups (WSHGs) across the district at panchayat level.

“The campaign will continue for a week, and we expect over 4.50 lakh students from 3,624 schools to take the pledge against child marriage and superstations like witchcraft and black magic. The students will take the pledge during their assembly session,” Ganjam district collector Vijay Amruta Kulange said.

Mu Satchetan (I am aware), the new concept of the administration was launched at a meeting held at the MKCG Medical College auditorium. It was attended by officers from different departments.

“We have already instructed the concerned officers, including district education officer, chief district medical officer, and the district social welfare officer to undertake the massive initiative and create awareness among the young minds,” he said.

It may be recalled that in his effort to dispel the superstitions and belief in witches and ghosts, the district collector had earlier announced a cash award of Rs 50,000 for anyone who can prove the existence of ghost.

“Since the announcement last month, not a single person came forward to take up the challenge,” the collector stated.

Similarly, the administration has also launched initiatives like Nirbhaya Kadhi and Mo Gelha Jhia to ensure rights to children and adolescents.

“The initiative is aimed to address the issues of girls, including, to put a stop to child marriage with the involvement of concerned officers and the people,” the collector said.

The Nirbhaya Kadhi, a monthly programme usually held on third Saturday at the Anganwadi Kendra, has been appreciated across the state for its impact in reducing child marriage in the district.

The programme creates awareness among the masses about the prevailing laws that makes marrying of children at a tender age an offence.

Similarly, the Mo Gelha Jhia programme launched by the administration has proved highly successful in narrowing down the gap in the child sex ratio in the district. Under the programme, the administration celebrates the birthday of every girl born in the district.

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Students in Balasore get lessons in traffic rules

November 20, 2019 By Sibdas Kundu Leave a Comment

Balasore, November 20 (LocalWire): Ahead of the strict enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, the city authority has embarked on a major drive to create awareness about the traffic rules and regulations among the school and college students.

It may be recalled that the state government had decided to relax the new traffic rules and regulations that came into effect on 1 September 2019 and had given vehicle owners time till 30 November to get their vehicle insurance, pollution control certification, and driving licenses done.

The team, including the district nodal officer (traffic), an officer in the rank of deputy superintendent of police (DSP), Regional transport officer (RTO) and traffic personnel also began educating class IX to XII students.

“These awareness drives are being done to curb the menace of underage driving.

Besides, the students are urged to insist that their parents follow safety norms such as wearing a helmet and putting on seat belts.

They are also advised to wear a helmet as pillion riders and ask their parents to keep all vehicle related up to date as per the requirements,” nodal officer DSP Panda said.

“The response has been very encouraging.

The schools are cooperating, while students are also participating in the sessions and asking questions.

We have received feedback from parents and guardians that their wards were discussing the issue at their homes,” he said.

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Naveen lauds police officer for helping poor complainants

November 16, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 16 (LocalWire) A young police official posted in Kalahandi district has won appreciation from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for helping out the poor complainants.

“Delighted to receive very positive feedback through #MoSarkar on IIC, Madanpur Rampur PS of Kalahandi, where he personally helped a needy petitioner from far-away village reach home. Such acts of kindness not only earn goodwill but also strengthen people’s faith in our governance”, Patnaik tweeted on Saturday.

Patnaik lauded the the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Madanpur-Rampur police station, Uttam Kumar Sahu after receiving positive citizen-centric feedback under ‘Mo Sarkar’ outreach initiative.

“Based on the feedback, there will be immediate action appreciating those doing good work and initiating action against those who are not”, Patnaik had earlier said while launching ‘Mo Sarkar’ on October 2.

Under the outreach initiative, the cops’ manners, etiquette, behavior and response to citizens are on government’s scanner. Those who receive good feedback from the public will be suitably rewarded, said senior police officials.

“CM has praised me. I am overjoyed. This is the happiest moment of my life. I am a government employee and drawing salary from taxpayers’ money.

I have been doing my duty with utmost devotion. I try to address people’s complaints at the shortest period of time”, Sahu told the LocalWire.

“I always try to cultivate rapport with the people with good behavior. At times, I help the poor and under-privileged complainants offering them money to travel back to their villages.

“Perhaps the chief minister got the feedback through Mo Sarkar prpgramme. That’s why, he congratulated me.

CM’s soothing words in the tweet will inspire me to work hard for the people” he said.

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Achyuta Samanta to be on KBC hot seat

November 13, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (LocalWire): The founder of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences and Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Prof Achyuta Samanta, will be on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati on the Karamveer Special of KBC 11 scheduled to be telecast on 15 November 15 from 9 p.m. onwards on Sony Entertainment Television Channel.

The BJD MP from Kandhamal is not only sharing the screen with host Amitabh Bachchan, but also with Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu who is his co-participant in the show.

Prof. Samanta will talk about his childhood struggles, hisjourney as an educationist, philanthropist and his tryst with statesmanship.

He would be accompanied with his sister, Dr Iti Rani Samanta, a witness to his rise from scratch.

Dr Samanta took Odisha’s popular dessert ‘Chenna Poda’ and the Saura painting made by KISS students for Amitabh Bachchan.

This is the second time he would share screen space with Big B. Earlier, he had appeared with him on the sets of Banega Swachh India Campaign by NDTV.

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DAV Public School fest held

November 11, 2019 By Raja Mohanty Leave a Comment

Rourkela, Nov 11 (LocalWire): ‘Spandan’ the two-day literary-cum-cultural extravaganza of DAV Public Schools, Odisha Zone ll concluded today in the Basanti Colony campus.

Western Range DIG, Kabita Jalan, the chief guest while addressing the students, said, ‘Along with academics, hone your soft skills through these opportunities which will be very helpful later.’

Yesterday, the two day event was inaugurated by Rajair Singh, executive director (P&A), RSP.

Addressing the august gathering, LN Pradhan, regional Officer of DAV schools, Odisha Zone ll said, ‘Spandan is a big platform for students to showcase their talents.’

Over 476 students along with their teachers and team managers participated in this event.

Principals of DAV Public Schools, Odisha Zone ll and members of the LMC were present during the two-day event.

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26,382 students brush teeth in unison, create a world record

November 7, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, November 07 (LocalWire) As many as 26,382 tribal students on Thursday created a world record for brushing their teeth in unison at Odisha capital Bhubaneswar.

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) which organised the mega event in its premises on National Tooth Brushing Day said the students promoted oral hygiene through brushing their teeth simultaneously at a single venue.

The mass children tooth-brushing event was organised in partnership with Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (IAPHD) and Colgate Palmolive India Limited and facilitated by the Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS), the KISS said in a statement.

The earlier brushing feat registered in Guinness Book of World Records was by 16,414 students at DPS, Delhi on 7th January 2016.

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Two-day regional Science Congress concludes in Balasore

November 6, 2019 By Sibdas Kundu Leave a Comment

Balasore, November 6 (LocalWire): The two day regional Science Congress 2019 concluded here with the colourful cultural programme performed by the students.

The two-day event hosted by Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balasore was attended by over 150 participants from 41 schools under the Bhubaneswar region.

This was the 27th such event in the state.

The Science Congress saw students exhibiting their models focusing on the need for the application of technology and innovation in building a clean, green and hygiene environment for the country.

The models and projects of the students were evaluated by a team of 16 teachers from different colleges and a host of scientists from Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), a unit of DRDO at Chandipur which conducts proofing and testing of arms and arsenals.

Speaking on the concluding day of the event, chief guest and PXE deputy director KK Chand encouraged the participants and stressed on the role of students and youths in shaping the nation and protecting environment through innovative ideas.

Addressing the participants and students, divisional forest officer Biswaraj Panda said that the environment should be protected at any cost and by all means. Lo

KV Balasore principal Ravi Prakash urged the students to come up with more innovative ideas to create a clean and green environment.

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NIT organises three-day tech fest Innovision

November 4, 2019 By Raja Mohanty Leave a Comment

Rourkela, Nov 4 (LocalWire): Innovision, the three-day flagship techno-management fest of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NIT) ended last evening.

The programme began on 1 November and was inaugurated by the Director of the institute Animesh Biswas and VP L&T Raju Rai.

The three day tech extravaganza witnessed participation of over 2000 students from different premier institutions of the country.

This year the theme of the programme was ‘Space Opera.’

The event witnessed some interesting competitions like Hoveron, Intelligent Trader, Death Race, Chem e car and Robosumo.

A technological exhibition was also held to mark the occasion.

Besides, for the innovative minds of the city a ‘science yard’ was also established.

Speaking on the event SAC President Professor Samita Mohanty said, ‘this event is a combination of both learning and entertainment.

We get representation from almost all the leading technical institutes of the country because NIT Rourkela is a leading institute of the country and its prestigious to participate here.’

Other noted speakers during the event were, Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyaya, Google Crowd Source, Samir Datt, Founder, CEO of Doundation Futuristic Technologies, Avelo Roy, MD, Kolkata Ventures, Tapan Mishra, ISRO Scientist and Arup Mohan Patnaik, IPS Officer.

DJ night by DJ Olly Esse, Comedy Show by Anubhav Singh Bassi, Bollywood night by Gajendra Verma were other attractions.

There were workshops on different subjects like ExploreML Beginner Track, Robotics Process Automation, VFX and Animation, Reinforcement Learning, Cloud Computing, Model Rocketry.

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Odisha weather may rise 30 times in 2100

November 4, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (LocalWire): The number of extremely hot days in Odisha is projected to increase by 30 times from 1.62 in 2010 to 48.05 by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow at current rates till the end of the century.

India, as a whole, will see the number of extremely hot days per year increasing by more than eight times from 5.1 (in 2010) to 42.8 (by 2100), shows the new study released today in Bhubaneswar.

The study is the first in a series of findings estimating the human and economic costs of climate change and weather shocks in India, conducted by the Climate Impact Lab in collaboration with the Tata Centre for Development at University of Chicago.

Under a high-emission scenario, the state is projected to see a 3.32°C rise in average summer temperature from 28.87°Cin 2010 to 32.19°C by 2100. It is far higher than the national average increase from about 24°C to about 28°C by the end of the century.

Neighbouring Andhra Pradesh is close behind, which is likely to see a temperature rise of 3.07°C.

By analyzing highly spatially-detailed climate data from 33 global climate models, the study reveals some alarming results that emphasize why urgent climate action is required to limit global temperature rise.

‘Odisha has a history of experiencing extreme heat-related fatalities. In the year 1998, Odisha faced an unprecedented heat wave situation, resulting in 2042 deaths.

Though extensive awareness campaigns have largely reduced the number of casualties during post 1998, still a number of casualties are being reported each year. With climate change projections signaling a 30-times rise in extremely hot days, it calls for amplified efforts to be put in place to build resilience, particularly for the vulnerable communities,’ said Pradeep Kumar Nayak, chief general manager, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority.

According to the study, under high-emission scenario, 16 out of the 36 states and union territories are estimated to become hotter than Punjab, which is currently the hottest state in India with an average annual temperature just below 32°C (as of 2010).

Punjab will continue to be India’s hottest state in 2100 with average annual temperature around 36°C.

Odisha is projected to register 42,334 excess climate-related deaths due to increase in temperature. It is almost five times more than the total deaths the state records due to cardiac arrest every year.

Between 2010 and 2018, over 6,100 people have died in India due to heat wave, with Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and West Bengal together reporting more than 90% of total deaths.

Six states, Uttar Pradesh (402,280), Bihar (136,372), Rajasthan (121,809), Andhra Pradesh (116,920), Madhya Pradesh (108,370), and Maharashtra (106,749) will contribute 64% of the total excess deaths – 1,543,708 – due to temperature rise, according to a latest research study.

‘These finding makes clear that the continued reliance on fossil fuels globally will greatly harm the well-being of Indians in the coming years and decades. They also underscore the need to find innovative adaptation strategies.

This global energy challenge that requires countries to balance the need for inexpensive and reliable sources of energy that is critical for growth, while managing climate and air pollution risks is perhaps the defining challenges of our generation,’ Michael Greenstone, faculty director at the Tata Centre for Development at University of Chicago and a co-founder of the Climate Impact Lab said.

‘The impact of carbon emissions is going to be more pronounced on societies across the globe, including India, which has already seen 2,500 deaths due to a heat wave in 2015.

The future is going to be even more worrying if a course correction is not embarked upon at the earliest and investments are not made towards mitigating the harmful effects of climate change,’ said Amir Jina, assistant professor at the Harris Public Policy and researcher at the Climate Impact Lab.

The presentation of the report was followed by a panel discussion which called for a coherent strategy on building climate resilience across sectors and communities to limit the threat climate change and extreme weather events pose.

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Thousands join Run for Unity in Bhubaneswar

October 31, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (LocalWire) Thousands of people from all walks of life on Thursday joined the Run for Unity organised here on the occasion of 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patal as part of a national event.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the event in which BJP MP from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi, other party leaders, sports personalities and youngsters in large number participated.

Paying rich tributes to Patel, the former home minister of India, Pradhan said ‘Run for Unity’ is a marathon dedicated to Sardar Patel.

It encourages India to run together. Patel was a great freedom fighter of India who played an important role in unifying the country by integrating different princely states, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had fulfilled the ‘One India’ dream of Patel by integrating Jammu and Kashmir in India revoking Article 370, he said.

Sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik also paid rich tribute to Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary with a giant sand art of the ‘iron man’ at Puri sea beach.

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Goenka’s success mantra to XIMB students

October 30, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (LocalWire) Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, today gave a success ‘mantra’ to the students of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) as to how to win the hearts of customers.

“Speak from the heart. Speak the truth. And you will be able to win the hearts of your customers”, Goenka, who was conferred Honorary Doctorate in Business Management by Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, said.

Sharing his experience of managing the power utility business in CESE, Goenka emphasized how the essential role motivation plays in any team and how the sense of pride in one’s organization can propel any employee to achieve success.

He also mentioned how focused he has been on building customer services and customer relations which has led the business to become the most acknowledged customer-friendly utility.

Rajive Kaul, Chairman , Nicco Engineering Services Limited, Kolkata, who honoured Goenka by conferring a shawl , described him as a leader who inspires and builds confidence with the highest integrity and as a person full of humility.

This is the third honorary degree conferred by the University since its inception in 2013.

Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) which was established in October 1987, celebrated its annual Foundation Day this year on Wednesday.

The occasion provided good opportunity to the budding managers of XIMB to interact with the distinguished industry stalwart. Altogether 28 faculty and staff were felicitated for their long and meritorious service to the institute on the day.

Among others, Fr. George Fernandes, Chairman, Board of Governors, XIMB and XUB, vice-chancellor of the university, Dr. Fr. Antony R. Uvari and Shridhar Kumar Dash, Dean, XIMB spoke.

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Sarangi wants inquiry into PMAY irregularities in Khurda

October 23, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (LocaLWire): BJP’s MP from Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi, demanded an impartial inquiry into the alleged irregularities in allotment of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme in Begunia block of Khurda district.

In a letter to state Panchayati Raj minister, Pratap Jena, which she also tweeted, Sarangi highlighted the irregularities and sought his intervention in the matter.

‘Right people must get benefits in right manner.

No corruption, plz,’(sic) Sarangi tweeted.

‘Eligible applicants have been intentionally deleted from the approved list. Moreover, ineligible households, who have been allotted pucca houses earlier have received second allotment,’ she said.

‘The Orissa High Court had instructed the Collector of Khordha and the BDO of Begunia to take decision on deletion of beneficiaries in accordance with the law within a period of six weeks.’

However, no action has yet been taken in this regard, said Sarangi, a former bureaucrat.

The allegation of sanctioning of PMAY to ineligible households and depriving the needy is matter of grave concern, she said and requested the minister to take appropriate action as early as possible.

The system may also be streamlined so that target of universal inclusion of real beneficiaries is ensured and ‘right’ beneficiaries are selected, she said.

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Congress protest inadequate flood aid to Bolangir

October 22, 2019 By Sudhir Mishra Leave a Comment

Bolangir, Oct 22 (LocalWire): Members of the district Congress committee led by Bolangir MLA Narasingha Mishra, Kantabanji MLA Santosh Singh Saluja, district Congress committee president Dilip Behra and others held a meeting before the Collectorate today protesting against the apathy of both state and Central governments towards the flood victims of Bolangir.

There was unprecedented rain on 13 August in Bolangir town resulting in heavy flood and damages to houses and agricultural land besides roads and bridges.

‘We demanded Rs 1000 crore flood relief assistance from the state and Central ministers who visited the area.

They assured to take steps but only 40 crores has been disbursed which is inadequate. The administration should take steps to sanction the money faling which further agaitation will be held,’ said Narasingha Mishra.

Among others, Saluja and Behra also criticised the apathy of both governments.

Congress would also raise the issue in Assembly Saluja said.

Later a delegation of Congress led by Narasingha Mishra met Bolangir Collector Arindum Dakua and submitted 21points memorandum to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

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History of Paradip: Book on port city Paradip released

October 21, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (LocalWire): Why is a place is chosen for a port? Is it because of the geographical location? How a seafaring community can shape the regional socio-cultural ethos and why only women priests worship in a temple by the coast of Bay of Bengal?

A reader can be enriched by enthralling stories on the port city of Paradip on the eastern coast of India and the surrounding region while reading the book ‘History of Paradip’, written by educationist and writer Dr Satyanada Panda, that released on Sunday here.

While few pages of the book were left to be written, Dr Panda passed away in 2018 after a heart attack.

He taught anthropology in Utkal University and sociology in Kendrapara College briefly before going back to his village in Jhimani in Kujang block of Jagtsinghpur district, where he established a school and college and was involved in social service.

Original history based on firsthand field research is the need of the hour than being heavily dependenton British period reference books, opined Dr Damodar Rout, former legislator of Paradip, while speaking at the launch of the book.

Rout wished the book would help understand the region and growth around Paradip.

Along with capturing the journey of the port and the circumstance through which it was set up, the book speaks about how the people of the delta basin of Mahanadi depended on resources from water for a living, mainly on fish and eventually became well known as seafaring people.

Their boat building, navigational skills, sea voyages brought them wealth and exposed them to the cultures of other lands.

Calling the book monumental in retelling Odisha’s maritime history, Mr Amiya Bhushn Tripathy, state convener of INTACH, said writing regional history must be encouraged to understand our culture better.

This is a pioneering study providing rare cultural and anthropological perspectives of the region, said noted historian Dr Nivedita Mohanty on the book which has been published by Dr Satyananda Panda Memorial Trust, formed by his well-wishers to carry forward the legacy of the author.

Dr Lalatendu Dash Mohapatra, assitant director of National Archives, Bhubaneswar, explained how socio-economic and political process evolved around the region and noted writer and author Mr Anil Dhir, whose Amadeus Press publishing house published the book, said this is a unique book on a port city of the country which will help scholars, researchers, public in general to understand the coastal and maritime culture and society.

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World Congress of Poets focus on wisdom poetry

October 4, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, October 4 (LocalWire): Wisdom poetry has the power to enlighten our path, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice-president Shyam Jaju said at the 39th World Congress of Poets at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on Thursday.

“Poetry can make us connect to the movement that would otherwise quietly slip by us. Wisdom poetry is a counsellor helping us to understand one another batter. It can lead us away from hate to love, from violence to mercy and pity; it has the power to enlighten our path,” he said.

Jaju was speaking on the theme ‘Wisdom Poetry’ on the second day of the event.

“Wisdom poetry reveals an understanding that deep meaning can be felt in the details. Mahakavi Kalidas, Rabindranath Tagore, Sarojini Naidu, Shri Aurobinda and Atal Bihari Vajpayee are the greatest wisdom poets of India,” Jaju stated.

The symphony of human feelings like love, hate, betrayal, sensitivity, and duty can be seen as huge reflection in the work of great poet Kalidas, he added.

Speaking on the occasion, the member of Parliament from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi said that compassion is the basis of all morality. “The society doesn’t need anything more than compassion. Poetry is the great medium of compassion,” she said.

World Academy of Arts and Culture first vice-president Ernesto Kahan said, “Our generation is privileged. Until this generation, we did not have the resources to provide basic care to everyone.

But in this generation, we have the resources to provide education and primary health care to every single person in the world.”

He further stated that “Simultaneously, there is possibility and probability of destroying everything. There is a probability to destroy all humankind, to contaminate everything.

We have to be more cautious to protect humankind and our environment. Poetry is beauty and poetry is love. Maybe this world can be different from the combination of beauty and freedom, beauty and education, and beauty and love.”

Parallel poetry reading sessions on English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, and Odia languages on compassion were held on the day.

The second day of the event also saw the release of 67 books in various languages.

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Kandhamal district bags silver in SKOCH Governance Award

September 27, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, Sept 26 (LocalWire): Kandhamal district bagged the prestigious SKOCH governance award 2019 in silver category for its Mission 171 project.

District Collector Brundha D received the award at a function held at New Delhi on Wednesday.

Mission 171 was launched in April 2018 in the district with an aim to generate sustainable livelihood for farmers.

Under the programme, model orchids have been developed in each panchayat in the district, Collector said.

‘Our project has been appreciated at the national level for its effectiveness,’ said deputy director of horticulture (DDH) Manoj Das, who is also the convener of the project.

The programme named ‘Mission 171’ was envisaged for the effective convergence of all ongoing schemes related to agriculture and allied sectors for development of the model orchids in all the 171 panchayats in the district.

In the case study it was seen that the earning of the farmers who were involved in the project, increased,’ claimed DDH.

He said the district administration provided all government facilities under different schemes in agriculture and allied sectors in the model project to increase the productivity of the crops.

The farmers adopted the organic cultivation in the model project, he added.

According to the programme, 171 model orchids, one in each gram panchayat, have been developed over an area of 5 to 10 acres of land.

One or more farmers have been involved in developing the orchids through inter-departmental convergence, he said.

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Four-day postal competition begins in Berhampur

September 26, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, Sept 26 (LocalWire): All India postal weightlifting, power lifting and best physique competition was kicked off today.

Pradipta Kumar Bisoi, member (personnel) Postal Service Board inaugurated the four-day-long tournament in presence of the chief post master general Santosh Kumar Kamila, MLA (Berhampur) Bikram Kumar Panda and PMG (Berhampur) J Kanhar and others.

As many as 130 persons from 18 states are participating in the tournament, which will end on Sunday.

During the closing ceremony, Governor Ganeshi Lal will distribute prizes to the winners along with former minister and MP (Berhampur) Chandra Sekhar Sahu.

A special postal cover was released by Bisoi during the occasion to commemorate the event.

Since Berhampur has produced many talents in weight lifting, power lifting and best physique, Odisha postal circle has decided to organize the tournament in the Silk City, said CPMG.

Odisha postal circle had organized such a tournament in 2003 at Puri. ‘We are very lucky to host the national tournament after a gap of 16 years,’ said Kamila.

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Paradip Ladies Club donates educational kit to school kids

September 26, 2019 By Amarnath Parida Leave a Comment

Paradip, Sept 26 (LocalWire): Coinciding with Swachhta Hi Sewa and Swachhta Pakhwada observations at PPT, study materials were distributed among school children at Port Trust High School, Paradip.

Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club gave away school bags and other study materials to the students.

The event was co-ordinated by the volunteers of Paradip Sakshyarata Samity. More than 600 school bags were distributed.

The public relations wing of PPT also conducted a Swachhta workshop at the school. Students were shown a film on cleanliness creating awareness along with special stress on plastic waste management.

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Adopt new ways of probe to stay ahead of perpetrators: DGP

September 25, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sept 25 (LocalWire): The conviction rate in Odisha can be improved by adopting scientific ways of investigation. The traditional methods have become obsolete as the culprits have turned ingenious and take the system for a ride, said Director General of Police, Bijoy Kumar Sharma today.

Sharma, while inaugurating the 67th edition of Odisha Police Duty Meet at Cuttack said the scientific and technical methods of investigation is the need of the hour.

Addressing the gathering, Sharma said, ‘Police Duty Meet is an occasion in which participants get an opportunity to display their professional talent and skill.

They get the opportunity to improve their skills by way of interacting with other participants. Crime investigation is an important branch of police.’

‘Achieving success in the state Police Duty Meet is not enough.

You have to make mark in the All India Police Duty meet and bring laurels for Odisha Police,’ he told the gathering.

There were 212 competitors including 45 Inspectors, 52 Sub-Inspectors, 49 ASIs and 66 constables from 37 Police districts and establishments participating in this mega annual event. Besides, 22 police sniffer dogs displayed their skill during the event.

The three-day duty meet will witness competitions in various policing subjects like Observation and Police portrait, Scientific Aid to investigation, Medico Legal Test, Finger Print Identification, Lifting – Packing and Forwarding of Exhibit, Photography, DNA Finger Printing, Technical Surveillance, Cyber Crimes, Laws & Rules and Computer Awareness Test etc.

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RTO opens first single window camp for students at Khallikote College

September 23, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, Sept 23 (LocalWire): Students made a beeline to obtain learner’s license during a special camp organised by the regional transport office (RTO), Ganjam in collaboration with Khallikote Autonomous College in the campus here today.

The camp, claimed as the single window facility to issue insurance certificate and pollution under control certificate (PUC) will be held for three days to expedite the learner’s licenses, said Ganjam RTO officer SK Biswal.

Meant for college students this was the first single-window camp in the state, where one could get such three facilities in one place, he said.

Officials of four insurance companies were present in the camp to renew the insurance of vehicles while a mobile pollution control unit was also deployed in the camp.

‘We have decided to organize this camp to facilitate the students to quickly get their learner’s licenses and other facilities,’ said a senior teacher of the college.

‘College authorities have extended logistic support like providing computer sets, interment services in the camp, said Biswal.

He said not only the students of Khallikote Autonomous College students of some other colleges also took advantage from the camp.

Biswal said they are ready to conduct such camps in other colleges in the district if requests come in from educational institutions that will extend logistic support.

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Essar Steel bags Zee Business national CSR award

September 23, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, September 23 (LocalWire): Essar Steel India Limited (ESIL) has bagged the Best CSR Impact Initiatives Award at the Zee Business National CSR Leadership Congress and Awards.

The award was conferred based on several key factors, including the quality of CSR projects, their approach, and impact on society, an Essar Steel press release stated.

The Jury for the award comprised personalities associated with international development agencies, academia, corporate sector, and government organsations.

The award was received by Vikas Chandra Yadvendu, DGM, CSR, EStiL on behalf of the company.

“Essar Steel India Limited is committed towards all-round development of communities. It facilitates wide-ranging CSR initiatives in health, education, livelihoods, inclusion, women empowerment, and skill development,” a company spokesperson said.

“It has provided mobile health van service, free medicine, and doctor consultation and has taken a plethora of CSR initiatives to empower the self-help groups at its operational areas in Paradip and Dabuna in Keonjhar,” the official stated.

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Army Air Defence organises its two-day reunion

September 23, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, September 23 (LocalWire): The two-day reunion of corps Army Air Defence (AAD) was concluded on Saturday at Army AD College, Gopalpur near here.

The reunion provided a platform for interaction among the serving and retired AAD gunners to renew their ties, pay tributes to their martyred comrades and to honour their Veer Naris.

The celebration included wreath-laying at the War Memorial during a specially convened Sainik Sammelan for all ranks including veterans, felicitation of gallantry award winners and Veer Naris.

During the celebration, display of transformation of AAD equipment profiles was made, besides a spectacular display of AAD history and heritage, light and sound show at the AAD Museum.

The day was also marked by the AAD Band symphony that was organised to commemorate the occasion.

“The role of AAD in preserving strategic assets and key assets in the tactical battle area of the nation assumes great significance in view of the emerging air threat,” a press release stated, adding that the AAD will continue to play a defining role in future conflicts and has thus taken a lead in induction of technologically sophisticated weapons and equipment besides selective up-gradation of the existing equipment.

The Corps of Army Air Defence is a relatively young arm. However in a short span of 25 years since its bifurcation from the Regiment of Artillery, the Army Air Defence has already created a legacy for itself within the Indian Army, the releases said.

The AAD is scheduled to receive the prestigious President’s Colours award, the highest military honour for the armed forces oaganisation from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Gopalpur Military Station on September 28 during a ceremonial parade.

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Renovated bus stop inaugurated in Paradip

September 22, 2019 By Amarnath Parida Leave a Comment

Paradip, Sept 22 (LocalWire): As a part of the ongoing Swachhta Hi Sewa and Swachhta Pakhwada observations, a renovated bus stop at Substation Square was inaugurated by Paradip Port Trust chairman Rinkesh Roy today.

Chief engineer K Ramachandra Rao and other senior officials of PPT were also present during the occasion.

This bus stop en-route PPT township acts as a major shelter point for passengers. For their benefit, PPT has also made sitting arrangements and provided light and ceiling fans.

PPT is planning to construct three similar bus stops in the near future.

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Use of fake bills to claim inputs tax credit remains high in mining belt, say officers

September 22, 2019 By Manoj Kar Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sept 22 (LocalWire) Use of fake bills to claim inputs tax credit remains high in mining belt of Odisha, two senior Goods and Services Tax officers said here on Sunday.

‘Such claims are mostly found in Rourkela and Keonjhar districts,’ Additional Commissioner of GST, central excise and custom, Bhubaneswar zone, Santosh Kumar Mohanty said.

Participating in a roundtable meet ‘Two years of GST- advantages and challenges’ organized by LocalWire, a hyper-local news platform, Mohanty said the evasion by unscrupulous traders has posed as a major challenge for officials.

“ The evasion by fake invoices is the perceived grey area in the state with regard to effective implementation of GST” he said.

‘We are upgrading the mechanism to nab such evaders. The central officials have already held discussion with the state government to curb this sort of evasion, he said.

The revenue intelligence wing of the department CGST has already intercepted six cases of fake invoice and Input Tax Credit claims. On complaints, the state police have arrested these unscrupulous traders,’ he said.

The Bhubaneswar zone is armed with the services of data analytics and risk management cell. The department will initiate stringent legal action to nab the culprits, he said.

The introduction of GST was a drastic step. Within a span of two years, it has been able to bring the unorganized business sector to the fold of organized sector to a certain extent.

Despite initial hiccups, GST is gradually picking up in a state like Odisha, he pointed out.

‘GST is an evolving process. It is a chain of interdependence between government agencies and the people. In the next five to six years, it will become entirely foolproof” he said.

The people need to develop compliant mindset for filing GST returns. The government apparently does not have the mechanism to keep tab on everybody,’ Mohanty said while speaking on the occasion.

‘GST registration is extremely beneficial for traders on the threshold. Abiding by GST rules, the traders can run their business transparently, boost their business besides augmenting the national economy,’ Anand Satpathy, special commissioner, Odisha GST, said during the meet.

Odisha is a consuming state, not a production region. The state is getting more revenue from Odisha GST than central GST. Therefore the Centre’s claim that consuming states getting more benefits from GST has proved to be a myth in Odisha’s context, said Satpathy.

There was the load of service tax and value-added tax in the pre-GST regime. GST has come out as a good initiative by mopping up revenue with uniformity across the country, said added Satpathy additional special commissioner OGST.

There is the need for more traders voluntarily conforming. If the small traders make compliance, the GST would transform the national economy, said Sitaram Beria, a chartered accountant taking part in the meet.

GST is a massive transformative initiative. In two years time, there have been changes to make it more transparent and system friendly, he added.

Implementation of GST was a herculean task. Despite initial hurdle, now it is moving towards the right direction, said chartered accountant Sidhartha Ranjan speaking on the occasion.

GST should be uniform in the supply chain, observed Ashwini Rath, entrepreneur, speaking during the meet.

GST procedures are being modified from time to time to make it system-friendly for traders, said Manoj Agarwalla, chartered accountant.

It is a consumption-based tax. Investment on infrastructure could pave that way for revenue generation. Unless there is more consumption, the revenue does not have scope to go up, opined Tarun Agarwalla, chartered accountant, while speaking on the occasion.

Despite periodic modifications, there are loopholes in the GST implementation. It needs to be plugged. Those businessmen running the things in an honest and transparent way are largely happy with GST, observed Prabodh Mishra industrialist.

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ISRO chairman says Chandrayaan-2 mission was 98% successful

September 21, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, September 21 (LocalWire): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan told reporters here today that the Chandrayaan-2 mission was 98% successful.

He was speaking to the media on the sidelines of eighth convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar.

“The final decision regarding the launch of Gangayaan programme will be taken next year,” he said, adding that the factors that led to the severing of contact from the lander (Vikram) to the ground stations are being examined.

“The Chandrayana-2 space mission involved scientific and technological aspects and features. The scientific aspect of the mission was a success, while technologically it underwent glitch somewhere,” the ISRO head said.

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BeMC to revive Digital Door Numbering programme

September 20, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, September 20 (LocalWire): Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) has decided to revive the Digital Door Numbering (DDN) system.

The process that was started about two years ago was shelved for the last one-and-half years.

“The system was not discontinued, but delayed due to late integration of the houses and localities with Google, and some technical problems with the Hyderabad-based implementing partner,” BeMC commissioner Chakravarti Singh Rathore said.

He further stated that the project will be resumed soon.

The integration with Google map of all houses as well as localities will make it easy to search, Rathore said, adding that over one lakh doors and 3,800 localities have already been numbered.

BeMC had launched the Digital Door Numbering (DDN) system, one of its kinds in the state to provide a digital number to each house in the limits of the civic body.

The nine number digital door numbering system aims to use in provisions of all basic services and fees like water tax, electricity bill, and subsidy programmes etc.

The project will generate digital door numbering through satellite imaginary information from ORSAC and field survey across the BeMC area done by technology support by a Hyderabad company.

While the first three numbers identify the locality, middle three as street and last three numbers identify the door number.

The system also aimed to provide accurate addresses with GPS coordinates which can help emergency services improve their response times as the amount of time spent searching for the emergency site sees a sharp drop.

The project initiated by the former BeMC commissioner Nikhil Pawan Kalyan was also awarded as an innovative project at the national level in 2017.

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NIST hosts a one-day workshop on entrepreneurship

September 16, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, September 16 (LocalWire): A day-long workshop-cum-seminar was held at the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) here to encourage the entrepreneurship spirit among the engineering students and to encourage them to resolve social issues using digital technologies.

The workshop was organised by Jaipur-based Indian Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community (IIEC) along with NIST and attended by over 600 students from different parts of Odisha, Delhi, Rajasthan and other parts of the country.

Technocrat and software guru Vimal Daga and Preeti Daga talked about the various aspects of entrepreneurship.

They also replied to various questions during the interactive session with the students. Several teaching faculties of NIST also joined in the sessions.

“The IIEC initiative is aimed towards achieving the vision of making India future-ready while inculcating entrepreneurial skills in students.

It also aimed to train, guide and motivate youth, especially engineering students,” a member of the organising team stated.

“This was one of its kinds of events in the state which witnessed huge participation of youth from different parts of the country,” Daga, who is also the founder of IIEC, said.

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BSCL celebrates Engineer’s Day

September 16, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, September 16 (LocalWire): The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) celebrated Engineer’s Day in its office premises at BMC Bhawani Mall on Sunday.

Engineer’s Day is observed every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Vishweshwariya, one of the greatest engineers the country has produced. He contributed a lot in infrastructure development during the pre-independence era of India.

BSCL general manager (engineering) Aswini Kumar Biswal called upon young engineers to follow the path shown by Vishweshwariya who had made a mark in the field. He also urged the BSCL engineers to think about innovative approach so that the projects would be implemented in a quicker and cost-effective manner.

Remembering the contributions of great engineers who had constructed big dams, bridges, and projects which are still helping in the economic progress of the nation, Biswal said that because of the dedicated engineers we were living a life of comfort as they had toiled hard in project sites in adverse situations to make others happy and prosperous.

Deputy Manager Engineering Kali Kalyan Maharana also spoke about the legendary Vishweshwariya and how his contribution towards the progress of the country in pre-independence era India and even after Independence.

Vishweshwariya was born on 15 September 1861 in the erstwhile Mysore State (now Karnataka).

An outstanding student throughout his career, he was later conferred Bharat Ratna for his contributions in the field of engineering.

From designing and developing Vrindavan Garden to development of several projects across the country, he was also involved in the development plan of New Delhi. He was also conferred the prestigious `Sir’ title by the British Empire.

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Govt ropes in IAS probationers for Puri international heritage project

September 13, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, September 13 (LocalWire):The State government today roped in five young IAS officers to assist the Puri district administration for expeditious implementation of international heritage project in the pilgrim town.

The temple town, home to 12th century Jagannath temple shrine, is widely regarded as the most preferred tourists’ destination of the State.

The Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had earlier sanctioned Rs 550 crore for infrastructure refurbishment of Puri, that had been ravaged as May 3 cyclone Fani barreled through the coastal town.

Five young IAS probationers of 2018-batch are Suryavanshi Mayur Vikash, Kirti Vasan V, Subhankar Mohapatra, J. Sonal and Bhubanesh Debdas Patil.

They will oversee the prompt execution of the heritage projects, a release from Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said.

They have reported for duty from today onward and will remain in charge of various infrastructure development projects.

The young bureaucrats were apprised of their work by R. Balakrishan, principal advisor (special initiative) and V. K. Pandian, Secretary to the CM’s Transformation and Initiatives (5Ts) programme.

The heritage project includes among other things the infrastructure development, multi-lane roads, bridges, multi-level parking, amenities for pilgrims, revival of Musa river, rehabilitation of those evicted from the security zone and renovation of lakes.

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Samanta conferred honorary doctorate from Taiwan

September 12, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sept 12 (LocalWire): Eminent educationist and philanthropist Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and KISS has been conferred with the prestigious honorary doctorate by the National Chin-Yi University of Technology (NCUT), Taiwan today.

At a special convocation ceremony, the president of NCUT, Prof Wen-Yuan Chen bestowed the award to Dr Samanta for his outstanding contributions in the fields of education and social work.

NCUT was founded in 1971 by Chang Ming to cultivate young talents in engineering and management.

It is based on the motto of selfless service.

Dr Samanta expressed his heartfelt thanks to Prof Chen and International department Dean-cum-Professor C Yan Huang for recognizing his relentless social service and contribution to education for the last thirty years.

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Widow of Gandhi’s gardener dies at 92

September 11, 2019 By Ashis Senapati Leave a Comment

Kendrapara, Sept 11 (LocalWire): Mandodari Nayak of Jaguleipada village in Kendrapara district who used to serve goat milk to Mahatma Gandhi passed away on Tuesday evening after prolonged illness. She was 92.

Mandodari breathed her last at her daughter Jayanti’s house in Cuttack and her last rites were performed at Swaragdwar in Puri.

She is survived by three daughters. Her husband Raghu Nayak, the gardener of Birla House who had caught Nathuram Godse after he shot the Father of the Nation passed away in 1983.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had felicitated Mandodari in 2016 and handed her Rs five lakh.

‘Birla House, now known as Gandhi Smriti is a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, situated at Tees January Road in New Delhi.

My mother wanted to visit Birla House to pay homage to Gandhiji on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary and to visit the museum and the quarter where she lived, said Jayanti, her elder daughter.

Former minister Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty, president of district freedom fighters’ association, Nakul Das, Aul MLA Pratap Keshari Dev, former Aul MLA Debendra Sharma, member of Odisha Sahitya Academy Dr Basudev Das, former principal of Kendrapada College Nanda Kishor Parida and others condoled the death of Mandodari.

Mandodari and her husband Raghu spent two decades in Birala House from 1946 to 1966.

Both returned to their village Jaguleipada in 1966 after the retirement Raghu. Their son Bidyadhar was working as driver with Odisha Police but he died in a road accident 18 years back.

‘Many biographers of Mahatma Gandhi and historians including Pyarelal, Gandhiji’s personal secretary mentioned the heroic work of Raghu Nayak in his book ‘The Last Phase of Mahatma Gandhi’ where they mentioned how Raghu grappled with Nathuram Godse and pinned him down on 30th, January 1948,’ said Tapan Pati a history lecturer of Kendrapada College.

Dr Rajandra Prasad, had felicitated Raghu at Rastrapati Bhawan on 2 February 1955 and handed him Rs 500 and a letter, praising him.

The much acclaimed book ‘Let Us Kill Gandhi – A chronicle of His last Days, The Conspiracy, Murder, Investigation And Trial’ written by Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi also mentioned Raghu.

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Odia bureaucrat takes over Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

September 11, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, September 11 (LocalWire): Senior bureaucrat and alumni of Gangadhar Meher College, Sambalpur Pramod Kumar Mishra has been appointed the principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The 1972-batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer who was serving as the additional principal secretary to the Prime Minister took over the assignment on Wednesday, a statement from the union government stated.

He takes over from Nripendra Misra who had recently decided to step down from the position.

The appointment of Mishra, a recipient of the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2019, was hailed by the state bureaucratic circles.

Mishra who donned the mantle of various departments has varied work experience in the management of programmes relating to agriculture, disaster management, power sector, infrastructure financing, and regulatory issues and has an

He excelled in career profile comprising research, publications, policy formulation and programme and project management.

He has vast experience in policymaking and administration and has handled major assignments as the Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India; Chairman, State Electricity Regulatory Commission and in the area of disaster management.

As Agriculture and Cooperation secretary, he was actively involved in national initiatives such as the National Agriculture Development Programme (RKVY) and the National Food Security Mission (NFSM).

As Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister during 2014-19, Mishra is credited with introducing innovation and transformative changes in human resource management, particularly appointments to senior positions.

His international experience includes research and academic work for over four years at the Institute of Development Studies (UK), negotiation and execution of ADB and World Bank projects, member of the Governing Board of the International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and participation as expert and resource person in several international conferences.

Mishra holds a PhD in Economics/Development Studies from the University of Sussex and has a master’s degree in Development Economics from the same university.

He also holds a master degree in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics.

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Auditors okay CE certification at Rourkela steel plant

September 10, 2019 By Raja Mohanty Leave a Comment

Rourkela, Sept 10 (LocalWire): The state-of-the-art New Plate Mill of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant has been recommended to continue the CE certification.

The re-certification was recommended by the team of auditors from Messers DNVGL (Det Norske Veritas – Bermanischer Lloyd) in the closing meeting of the re-certification audit held at ED (Works) conference hall.

Gautam Banerjee, ED (Works) chaired the session.

CE marking is mandatory to place any product legally in the European market.

The New Plate Mill of RSP had got the approval for DNV-GL Business Assurance to produce CE Mark Plates in November, 2016.

The first consignment of CE marked plates produced from the New Plate Mill was dispatched to the European market in January 2017.

With the recertification, the mill which is equipped with the cutting edge technology, will continue to cater to the overseas orders from the niche European market.

In his address in the concluding meeting, Gautam Banerjee thanked the auditors for their intensive two-day audit.

Banerjee reiterated, ‘RSP continues its commitment towards fulfilling the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 305, 2011 and the EN 10025 specifications while dispatching CE marked plates to the European Union.’

He also thanked the auditors for their recommendation for re-certification.

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Investor education and awareness meet held

September 10, 2019 By Sitaram Beria Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sept 10 (LocalWire): In an attempt to educate the investors and consumers, a state-level conference on investor education and awareness was organised today under the joint auspices of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IPFA), ministry of corporate affairs, Govt of India and Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI).

People from grassroots-level like elected members of panchayatiraj institutions, members of Nehru Yuba Kendra besides chartered accountant and company secretary professionals took active part in the day-long conference.

Among others, Governor Ganeshi Lal and chief secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy graced the occasion.

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Bagha Jatin remembered on his 104th death anniversary

September 10, 2019 By Sibdas Kundu Leave a Comment

Balasrore, Sept, 10 (LocalWire): There are certain facts related to freedom fighter Bagha Jatin, that still remains a mystery even though his 104 death anniversary is observed by the people of Odisha and Bengal in particular today.

This was observed by a core committee member of Bagha Jatin memorial, Subasini Jena, while addressing a gathering held here on the occasion of martyr’s day of Jatin.

‘There are many facts pertaining to great freedom fighter Bagha Jatin that is still shrouded in mystery like after his death how was his body disposed of and where? It was not handed over to his family members.

Where are the seized pistols from him and his associates? These questions still remains unsolved even after a century of his death,’ Jena said, adding that these pertinent questions were faced by Jayshree Bhattacharya while making a documentary film on Bagha Jatin.

Quoting Bhattacharya’s observations, Jena said, ‘Government-level efforts should be made for more research on Bagha Jatin and let out the facts.’

Who is Bagha Jatin?
Jatindra Nath Mukherjee, born in 1879 at Kayagram village of Kushtia district of East Bengal (now Bangladesh) became Bagha Jatin after he killed a Royal Bengal tiger with a Khukri (a sharp knife).

With a strong sense of self respect and national pride, he joined the national movement to free India from British Raj.

He and four of his associates had a fierce gun fight with British police near Chashakhand about 10 kms from Balasore town where he received bullet injuries.

With severe wounds while he was captured by the British police and admitted to the headquarter hospital (now Barabati Girls high school), he succumbed to his injuries refusing to undergo British medical care.

History says the four others, Chittapriya Raychaudhary died in the encounter, two others Manoranjan Sengupta and Birendranath Seugupta, were hanged in Balasore jail and Jyotish was sent to Cellular jail, Andaman.

Baghajatin and his aides were hiding In Kaptipada jungle (Mayurbhanj district) to evade British arrest, before the arm battle was fought in Chasakhand.

They were waiting for a huge consignment of arms, 100,000 rifles and 6,000 pistols, to arrive at Balasore coast for an armed rebellion. The consignment never arrived and they were chased by a police team headed by Charles A Teggart.

Bagha Jatin died on Sept 10, 1915 and each year rich tributes are paid by the people of Balasore.

Rakta Tirtha Yatris from Bengal come here and visit the places associated with the freedom fighters and pay their tributes.

They visit Barabati Girls’ high school, Chasakhand and Balasore jail.

This year, too, 24 Rakta Tirtha Yatirs came to Balasore from West Bengal.

Seven others from All India freedom fighters’ association also came to pay homage to Jatin and others.

Prabal Mukharjee and Rajib Banarjee, the president and secretary of West Bengal memorial committee, who came to Balasore along with Rakta Tirtha Yatris, observed, ‘Yes, there are certain facts associated with Jatin that are still not known as no records are found in any police stations or collectorates.’

During a meeting at Barabati Girls’ High school today, the Union minister of State for animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries and micro, small and medium enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, said several freedom fighters laid down their lives and made supreme sacrifices to free the motherland from the British.

A handful of Britishers could rule India for over 200 years due to traitors.

However, the sacrifices of freedom fighters should never be forgotten and the young generation should follow their footprints and realize their value.

Ex minister Ananta Das and committee members, including Sarat Dash, Haren Rana, Sujit Dev, the district culture officer, Manaswani Rout and the district information and public relations officer, Subash Nihal, were also among others who spoke on the occasion.

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Lakra, first tribal woman to pilot commercial flights

September 8, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sept 8 (LocalWire): 27-year-old Anupriya Madhumita Lakra is poised to become Odisha’s first woman commercial pilot from the tribal community.

Madhumita, hailing from Malkangiri, in the southern-most tip of the eastern state of Odisha, which often hogs spotlight for Left wing extremism, is scheduled to co-pilot private airlines later this month.

The daughter of a police constable here, Madhumita has made the district proud and her feat will inspire tribal girls and women from the district, Malkangii Collector, Manish Agarwalla, said.

‘I am happy by her achievement.

She will be a role model for several girls,’ Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik lauded Lakra in social media platform.

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KIIT receives Institution of Eminence tag from HRD ministry

September 8, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, Sept 8 (LocalWire): The Union ministry of human resource development, has issued a letter of intent for ‘Institution of Eminence’ tag to KIIT Deemed to be University, Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder, KIIT & KISS told at a press meet here on Saturday.

‘The Prime Minister has taken initiative to develop some prominent higher education institutions into world-class institutes.

The Centre constituted an empowered expert committee under the chairmanship of N Gopalaswami, former chief election commissioner and five other members,’ Dr Samanta said.

Many reputed institutions of India had applied for the IoE status.

These institutions made a presentation in New Delhi about their institutes.

The expert committee selected 10 public and 10 private institutions based on their presentation and recommended to the University Grants Commission.

In this process, only three public and three private institutes were conferred IoE in the first phase.
Later, the UGC and the Expert Committee finalized five institutes each from public and private sectors for the ‘Institute of Eminence’ tag.

Among these five private institutes selected, KIIT Deemed to be University, is the only institution from Odisha to get the status.

The HRD ministry has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) to KIIT on 4 September which is a matter of pride not only for students, staff, faculties and guardians of KIIT Deemed to be University, but also for Odisha, Dr Samanta said.

‘KIIT has been getting blessings and support of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik since 1997.

It has got this rare achievement due to his blessings and support for which KIIT family will always be obliged to him,’ Dr Samanta said.

He also thanked Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank.

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Mo Sarkar meet held by Jagatsinghpur police

September 2, 2019 By Amarnath Parida Leave a Comment

Jagatsinghpur, Sept 2 (LocalWire): A training programme has been organised by Jagatsinghpur police sub division today on Mo Sarkar programme to make police accountable and responsive to the public’s needs.

Superintendent of police, Prakash R, presided over the meeting and said the main aim of the programme was to sensitize police personnel about response mechanisms in police stations and how they should behave with a complainant or a victim when he/she comes to the police station.

‘It is the part of the state government’s 5T mantra – technology, transparency, teamwork and time – in order to bring about a transformation in the way the government functions. Under Mo Sarkar programme, training of police personnel in soft skills and functioning of district call center to get feedback of public regarding police response during registration or receipt of petitions in police stations for enquiry.

Yesterday, Tirtol SPDO conducted a similar training programme in Tirtol.

Police personnel of 15 police stations of the district participated in it and clarified their doubt. SDPO, Jagatsinghpur Prakash Kumar Pal and SDPO, Tirtol Deepak Ranjan Jena organized this programme in Jagatsinghpur and Tirtol respectively.

After introducing this programme, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sought feedback about citizen-centric services by senior go‘It is the part of the state government’s 5T mantra – technology, transparency, teamwork and time – in order to bring about a transformation in the way the government functions.vernment officers at both the district and state levels. Also, ministers will take feedback from the public about their experiences at government offices.

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Berhampur MP stresses on protecting Ganjam coast from sea erosion

September 1, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, Sept 1 (LocalWire): Berhampur MP, Chandra Sekhar Sahu, has emphasized on the detailed survey of Ganjam coastline by an expert team to identify the vulnerable areas eroded by sea and the urgent need to protect it.

‘I will discuss the issue with Union minister for environment, forest and climate change, Prakash Javedkar, soon in New Delhi and ask him to take necessary steps to protect the land from the sea,’ the former Union minister said after surveying Ramayapatna village under Chikiti block, where 27 houses collapsed in the last fortnight due to massive sea erosion.

‘The villagers are panic stricken as the sea encroaches.

Around 50 houses located near the beach are on the verge of collapse as high tidal waves lash the village,’ he said after visiting the fishermen-dominated village with Chikiti MLA, Usha Devi.

Sahu stressed on dredging the Bahuda river mouth, near the village, for free flow of sea water.

‘We will discuss with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik about it too,’ he said.

He also urged the villagers to shift to a new colony, set up under Odisha disaster recovery project, near the village.

The state government, meanwhile, at a high-level meeting decided to construct a 200-meter-long stone wall in Ramayapatna to protect the village from sea erosion, said executive engineer, water resources development,
Berhampur, Bijay Kumar Pal.

The Rs 3 crore-stone wall was recommended by an expert team from National Institute of Ocean Technology Chennai, he said.

Like Ramayapatna, several other coastal villages in the district, located near the sea, are also facing threat of erosion, Sahu said. Around 40 villages are situated in the 54-long costal line of Ganjam district.

‘Steps should be taken to construct stone walls, like the one constructed in Pondicherry, to protect the villages,’ he said.

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7th economic census starts in state using mobile apps

August 26, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 26 (LocalWire): The IT-enabled seventh economic census was launched today in the state through mobile apps, that have been specially created for the purpose.

The census is being conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

The ministry has partnered with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and information.

The three-month-long fieldwork for the seventh economic census will be supervised by the national statistical office and the data government’s directorate of economics and statistics, said officials.

The census provides a complete count of all establishments including unorganized sectors in terms of employment and income generation.

It will be conducted through a state-of-the-art app mobile and advanced ICT tools and applications such as real time data validation, scrutiny, geo-tagging besides other things, said officials.

At least 31,000 enumerators and 6,600 supervisors, through Common Service Centres (CSC) will collect data and supervise the census.

Unemployed youths will be engaged to do this job.

More than 300 officers from Central and state government have been entrusted with the second-level supervision work to make the process foolproof.

They will cover all blocks of the state through a chain of 16,000 CSCs.

As the household and establishment-level data collected under 7theconomic survey is legally safeguarded under Collection of Statistics Act, 2008, the collected information will be kept confidential and will be used only for developmental planning and statistical purposes by the state, the officials added.

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Sri Lankan High Commissioner visits KISS and KIIT

August 25, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 25 (LocalWire): Education is the key to all development, said Austin Fernando, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India during his visit to Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences and KIIT today.

‘Tribal people are living in a state of deprivation which only education can eradicate.

Sothe tribal students should educate themselves,’ he advised students while asking them to prepare well to face the challenges of the future.

Appreciating the work of Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT and KISS, he said, ‘Through KISS, Samanta has proved that one man can make a difference and set example for others in the globe.

Students should learn from Dr. Samanta to give something back to their families, community, society, state and country.’

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner, his wife and the Sri Lankan Counsellor also visited the campus of KIIT and units of KISS. Dr. Achuyta Samanta, R N Dash, secretary, KIIT & KISS; Prof. Harekrushna Satapathy, VC, KISS Deemed to be University, Dr. PK Routray, CEO, KISS, Prof. H K Mohanty, VC, KIIT Deemed to be University and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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Netaji: The man who inspired people to sacrifice for a free India

August 18, 2019 By Sibasish Dash Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 18 (LocalWire): Seventy-three years ago, on this fateful day of 18 August, the aircraft he was traveling in crashed while taking off from a pit stop in Taiwan. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose suffered fatal burn in the accident and could never return to his motherland.

While the accident was reported by the Japanese on 23 August, who subsequently cremated him and took his ashes to the Renkoji Temple, scores of Indians believed that their leader faked his death to again fool the British.

The skepticism was immediate, though a British investigator confirmed his death and several witnesses testified with the same details that remained consistent.

The belief that Netaji will resurface was so strong that in 1946, even Mahatma Gandhi claimed that “inner voices were telling him that Subhas is still alive and biding his time somewhere as he spent his life moving easily, sometimes secretly, from country to country.”

Born in the year 1897, Netaji shared the house with his huge family of eight brothers and six sisters.

He studied in the Anglo school Cuttack till the seventh standard and then in Ravenshaw collegiate school.

After securing the second position in the matriculation examination in 1913, he got admission at the Presidency College in Kolkata where he studied briefly.

His nationalistic temperament came to light when he was expelled for assaulting Professor Oaten for the latter’s anti-India comments.

During his early days, in a letter to his brother Sarat, he stated: “Only on the soil of sacrifice and suffering can we raise our national edifice.”

While he left home early in his student life in search of the religious life, throughout his political career, India’s liberation from British rule remained Netaji’s foremost political goal.

His view that “Britain’s enemy is India’s friend” found acceptance across length and breadth of Odisha.

He played a pivotal role in the Indian National Congress and inspired leaders from the state by disseminating the Congress resolutions in local meetings and through the local press.

In 1909, Gopabandhu Das, along with other leaders established the Satyavadi School in Puri district, which remained a hub of the freedom movement in Odisha.

Located at Cuttack in Odisha, the Netaji Birth Place Museum is an ancestral abode of the great son of the Indian soil.

He saw his struggle as a moral crusade against the evil British Empire and his epic call “Give me your blood and I will give you freedom,” found resonance across the country.

Netaji dedicated his life to freeing India from British rule.

During World War II, the British arrested him 11 times until he finally escaped. With the help of the Axis powers, he led thousands of people around the world to join forces in the fight for the freedom of India.

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Pratap Sarangi inaugurates 16th national ICAI conference

August 16, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 16 (LocalWire) Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and for Small and Medium Industries, Pratap Chandra Sarangi inaugurated 16th National Conference of Chartered Accountant in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

The theme for the event has been chosen as Parivartanam Bhavatu Parivaratanaya-Adopt and Adopt to Change.

In the two-day long conference, around 1500 professionals from across the India, associated with chartered accounting participated.

On the inaugural day, there was a discussion on accounting standard, corporate law and modalities of GST.

Day two of the session will have a thorough discussion on challenges and opportunities associated with the profession, according to a statement issued by the Bhubaneswar chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India.

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Health secy asks Collectors to mobilize blood donation camps in villages

August 9, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 9 (LocalWire): With blood banks across the state running out of supply at periodic intervals, the state government is laying emphasis on voluntary blood donations to meet the recurring blood-shortage trend.

The health centres in both the government and private sectors are in requirement of 4.5 lakh units of blood on an average annually. Last year, the state fell short of 43,000 units of blood.

The state health service network is armed with 54 government-run blood banks for patients requiring blood transfusion. The government agencies lay the top priority to blood transfusion cases of thalassemiac, sickle cell and anaemic patients.

The secretary, health and family welfare recently in an official communication appealed to the district Collectors of 30 districts to personally mobilize people at village level and organize at least one voluntary health camp a year. These camps in 7,734 gram panchayats will lead to an increase in stock in blood in bloodbanks, said senior officials of health & family welfare department.

‘The administration will convene a meeting of the panchayatiraj representatives of the district soon so that camps can be organized in a successful manner with impressive participation of voluntary donors.

We will also hold talks with the non-government organizations to organize voluntary blood donation camps so that the hospitals will have adequate stock of blood,’ said Jagatsinghpur Collector, Sangram Keshari Mohapatra.

‘Currently Jajpur district is facing blood shortage. We are prioritising blood transfusion cases of thalassemiac, sickle cell and anaemic patients.

Besides supply is also being made on a priority basis for inpatients such as road accident victims and pregnant women who require urgent blood transfusion,’ said Blood Bank authorities of Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital.

‘The voluntary blood donation culture has developed in the state over the years although there are still several misconceptions regarding blood donation.

Many believe that donating blood will have adverse effect on their health. So the need of the hour is to increase awareness on blood donation as it is a noble work that saves precious human life.

For a healthy person, donating blood twice a year will have no negative bearing and for that we need well-orchestrated campaigns round the year,’ said retired blood bank officer of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Dr Narendra Kumar Das.

‘During my stint in service, I found a gradual increase in the number of voluntary blood donors. As the state is still facing a shortage of blood, the government’s move in organizing voluntary blood donation camps in every gram panchayat is a welcome step,’ he concluded.

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Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched in Kendrapada district

August 8, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Kendrapara, August 8 (LocalWire): The Jal Shakti Abhiyan project was launched by the minister of water resources, information and public relations, Raghunandan Das, at Kendrapada town hall today.

The Centre on 1 July included 256 districts including Kendrapara, the only district from Odisha, in its Jala Shakti Abhiyan.

The project was launched by Union Water Resources minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to start a campaign in the water-stressed districts and blocks.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a campaign for water conservation and water security. The campaign will run with people’s participation in the district as authorities will educate people on rainwater harvesting, water conservation, cleaning of water bodies, improvement of groundwater level, checking the ingress of salinity in coastal pockets, reuse of water and recharging of structures, watershed development, intensive afforestation and other water conservation methods.

The scheme also aims to promote irrigation efficiency as a mass movement through asset creation, said Das.

‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan will bring positive changes in people for water conservation. We will educate and help people to work towards conservation of water.

These efforts will also be supplemented with special interventions including the development of block and district water conservation plans, promotion of efficient water use for irrigation and better choice of crops through Krishi Vigyan Kendra.

The district administration will involve students, SHGs, punchayat raj institution members, ex-servicemen, social workers and others, said the minister.

The scarcity of fresh water due to ingress of sea water in the district’s seaside villages is a major problem.

Under this project, we will help the coastal people to conserve rainwater through harvesting systems under Jal Shakti Abhiyan project, added the minister.

The forest, agricultural, soil conservation, irrigation, drainage and rural water supply and sanitation departments will prepare a comprehensive action plan to implement the project in the district, said Das.

‘Many seaside villages were virtually floating on an ocean of sweet water three decades back.

But due to excess use of ground water and also due to sea erosion, the salinity level in the water has been increasing year by year.

We are happy that the Centre included Kendrapada district in its Jal Shakti Abhiyan to educate villagers not to extract more water from the ground and to promote the use of water from ponds, rivers and other water bodies,’ said Pradip Jena, the principal secretary of water resources department.

The meeting was also addressed by district Collector Samarth Verma, Kendrapada MLA Sashibhusan Behera, Aul MLA, Pratap Dev, Patkura MLA, Sabitri Agrawalla, Mahakalapada MLA, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak and others.

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Bijoy Kumar Sharma appointed DGP

August 8, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 8 (LocalWire): Policemen need to invigorate public relation exercise to win the people’s confidence for effective maintenance of law and order and arresting offenders, said 1986 batch IPS officer Bijoy Kumar Sharma who took charge as the Director General of Police here today.

With people-friendly gesture, police can go a long way in solving major crimes as men on the streets would volunteer to disseminate intelligence inputs to cracking crimes, he told mediapersons after assuming office.

Emphasizing on the need for further technological advancement of police machinery, he said the police stations in the state are plagued by manpower shortage.

Efforts will be made to fill up the existing vacancies.

Curbing crimes and lawlessness will be prioritized and lawbreakers dealt with sternly, he added.

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Dried-up Mahanadi sends ripples of fear in Jagatsinghpur

July 23, 2019 By Amarnath Parida Leave a Comment

Jagatsinghpur, July 23 (LocalWire): Rivers flowing through Jagatsinghpur district have dried up affecting crops, industries and household usage.

Scanty rainfall and stopping of Mahanadi water by the Chhattisgarh government by constructing a number of dams and barrages upstream has worsened the situation and Mahanadi and its branches, which are the lifeline of thousands of people in the district, have completely dried up.

Nearly eight rivers including Mahanadi, Devi, Chitropla, Paika, Hansua, Gobari, Balia and Alaka flow through the district.

Three of them, Gobari, Balia, Alaka, are treated as dead rivers due to encroachments and blockage of water. During rainy season, these rivers see some flow but this year the rivers are parched due to scanty rainfall and acute shortage of water in the Hirakuda reservoir.

The district Fisheries Officer, Subrat Kumar Das, said, ‘the state government is aware about the water crisis and the fisheries department had sought the intervention of Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, six months back for a detailed project report to activate the dead rivers and mitigate the water crisis towards cultivation and drinking water purposes but no DPR has yet been prepared or submitted to the Central government.’

Farming and fishing have been severely affected while day to day needs of riverside villages have been affected.

Thousands of domestic animals are also living in critical condition due to acute shortage of water.

Former MP, Bibhu Prasad Tarai, said, ‘The drying up of the river has become a cause of concern for the residents of the port town which lies downstream.

This will not only deprive the port town of drinking water but will also affect various industries operating in the region.’

Realising the crisis, he had proposed to the state government to implement inter-river connection with water flowing to dead rivers.

‘This project could help stock water in dead rivers and help cultivation and drinking water during crisis but the state government dis not pay heed,’ Tarai added.

Experts said due to lack of water flow, the ecosystems in these rivers are in peril.

The biodiversity is suffering due to delays in resolving the water sharing issue between Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The river bed is now filling up with piles of sand.

Scanty rainfall has added to the woes of the farmers as their crops have been severely affected.

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ଗଜପତି ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପୁଲିସ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ମହିଳା ଓ ଶିଶୁମିତ୍ର କକ୍ଷ ଉଦଘାଟନ

July 18, 2019 By Ashmeera kanungo Leave a Comment

ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର, ଜୁଲାଇ ୧୮ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର) ଗଜପତି ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପୁଲିସ ମୁଖ୍ୟ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ପୁଲିସ ଓ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଶିଶୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ବିଭାଗର ମିଳିତ ଉଦ୍ୟମରେ ମହିଳା ଓ ଶିଶୁମିତ୍ର କକ୍ଷ ଉଦଘାଟନ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ବୁଧବାର ଗଜପତି ଏସପି ସାରା ଶର୍ମା ଏହି କକ୍ଷକୁ ଉଦଘାଟନ କରିଥିବା ବେଳେ ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ଗଜପତି ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପ୍ରଥମେ ଏହି ପ୍ରୟାସ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଥିବା ସେ କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଅଭିଭାବକମାନେ କୌଣସି ସମସ୍ୟା ପାଇଁ ପୁଲିସ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାଳୟକୁ ଆସୁଥିଲା ବେଳେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ସହ ଛୋଟ ପିଲାମାନେ ଆସୁଥିବାର ପରିଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ତେଣୁ ପିଲାମାନଙ୍କ ମନରୁ ଭୟ ଦୂର କରିବା ସହ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଏକ ଅନୁକୂଳ ବାତାବରଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବା ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟରେ ଏହି କକ୍ଷଗୁଡ଼ିକର ଆୟୋଜନ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

କୋଠରୀର କାନ୍ଥରେ ସୁନ୍ଦର ରଙ୍ଗବିରଙ୍ଗ ଚିତ୍ର ଆଙ୍କା ଯାଇଥିବା ବେଳେ ସେଠାରେ ପଞ୍ଚତନ୍ତ୍ର ନୈତିକ ଶିକ୍ଷା ଓ ମହାନ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିଙ୍କ ଉପଦେଶକୁ ଲେଖାଯାଇଥିବା ଦୃଶ୍ୟ ଦେଖିବାକୁ ମିଳିଛି ।

ସେହିପରି ଶିଶୁ ଅଧିକାର ବିଷୟରେ ଓଡିଆରେ ଲେଖାହୋଇଥିବା ବେଳେ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାର ଖେଳଣା, ଲୁଡୁ, ଡ୍ରଇଂ ବୁକ, ରଙ୍ଗୀନ ପେନସିଲ, ପୁସ୍ତକଗୁଡ଼ିକୁ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଭାବେ ସାଇତା ହୋଇ ରଖାଯାଇଛି ।

ସେହିପରି ଗର୍ଭବତୀ ମହିଳା ଅଥବା ସ୍ତନ୍ୟପାନ କରାଉଥିବା ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ମଧ୍ୟ ବିଶେଷ ଦୃଷ୍ଟି ଦିଆଯାଇଥିବା ଥିବା ଏସପି ସୂଚନା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ତେବେ ଖୁବ ଶୀଘ୍ର କୋଠରୀ ସଂଲଗ୍ନ ଶୌଚାଳୟ କରାଯିବା ସହ ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ଅନ୍ୟ ସମସ୍ତ ପୁଲିସ ଷ୍ଟେସନଗୁଡ଼ିକରେ ଏହି କକ୍ଷ କରାଯିବାର ଯୋଜନା ରହିଥିବା ସେ କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ସୂଚନାଯୋଗ୍ୟ, ପୂର୍ବରୁ ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ଗରାବନ୍ଧ ଓ ପାରେଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି ଥାନାରେ ଏହିପରି ଶିଶୁମିତ୍ର କକ୍ଷ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ରହିଛି ।

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Office of district police chief gets special room for woman and children

July 18, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, July 18 (LocalWire): The Gajapati District Police Office (DPO) now has a separate colourful room with toys and books where children can enjoy without fear, while their parents meet the officers to lodge a complaint or go about their other work in the superintendent of police (SP) office.

Following a similar child-friendly facilities at two police stations – Garabandh and Paralakhemundi – in the district, Gajapati SP Sarah Sharma on Wednesday inaugurated the first woman and child-friendly DPO in the state.

“Since the number of women and children visiting the DPO for different purposes is increasing, we decided to have a separate room for the convenience of the children in the office premises.

Accordingly a designated room was developed with all facilities for children so that they can be kept engaged while wait for their mother who is busy with work in the office,” Sharma said, adding that the facility will help make child and mother comfortable while coming to the SP office.

The walls of the room were decorated with different cartoons, messages from the Panchatantra and quotes of different persons. The walls also have messages related to the child’s rights written in Odia. Besides, different toys and indoor games like Ludo, books for children, drawing sheets, and colour pencils are also stocked in the room with proper seating arrangement.

The room also offers privacy to pregnant women and lactating mothers and will soon have an attached toilet, The SP informed.

The women and child friendly DPO has been jointly developed by the police and district child protection office (DCPO).

“The objective is to take away the fear of police out of a child’s mind,” Sharma stated, adding that while they have already developed two child-friendly police stations (PS) in the district, all other PS will be made child friendly soon.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), country’s apex child-protection body had recommended a child-friendly corner or room in all police stations and also released guidelines for the establishment of child-friendly police stations, sources said.

“The room was set up as per the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and in accordance with the guidelines of the NCPCR,” district child protection officer (DCPO)Arun Kumar Tripathy said.

According to Tripathy, they spent around Rs 30,000 to 40,000 in each police station to set up the child friendly corner, while the police authorities allotted the room in the premises of the police station.

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ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ଏ ବର୍ଷ ସାଢ଼େ ୪ ଲକ୍ଷ ୟୁନିଟ୍ ରକ୍ତ ସଂଗ୍ରହ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ

July 17, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁଲାଇ ୧୭(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ଏ ବର୍ଷ ସ୍ୱେଚ୍ଛାକୃତ ରକ୍ତଦାନ ଅଭିଯାନରେ ସାଢ଼େ ୪ ଲକ୍ଷ ରକ୍ତ ସଂଗ୍ରହ କରିବାକୁ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ଧାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ହୋଇଥିବା ବୁଧବାର ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱରରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ରାଜ୍ୟ ରକ୍ତ ସଞ୍ଚାଳନ ପରିଷଦର ୩୧ ତମ ପରିଚାଳନା କମିଟି ବୈଠକରେ ନିଷ୍ପତ୍ତି ହୋଇଥିବା ଜଣେ ଅଧିକାରୀ ସୂଚନା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ବୈଠକରେ ଦିଆଯାଇଥିବା ସୂଚନାନୁସାରେ, ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ମୋଟ ୮୩ଟି ରକ୍ତଭଣ୍ଡାର ଥିବା ବେଳେ ୫୫ଟି ରାଜ୍ୟ ସରକାରଙ୍କ ଦାୟିତ୍ୱରେ ରହିଛି ।

ଏବେ ସ୍ୱେଚ୍ଛାକୃତ ରକ୍ତଦାନ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମକୁ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ ଦିଆଯାଇ ରାଜ୍ୟର ୭ ମେଡିକାଲ କଲେଜ, ରାଉରକେଲାର ଆରଜିଏଚ ଏବଂ ବରଗଡ଼କୁ ରକ୍ତ ସଂଗ୍ରହ ଭ୍ୟାନ ଦିଆଯିବ ।

ଏଥିପାଇଁ ୨୦୧୯-୨୦ ସକାଶେ ୨୮ କୋଟି ୭୫ ଲକ୍ଷ ଟଙ୍କାର ବ୍ୟୟବରାଦ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ବୈଠକରେ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ଓ ପରିବାର କଲ୍ୟାଣ ବିଭାଗ ସଚିବ ପ୍ରମୋଦ କୁମାର ମେହେର୍ଦ୍ଦା, ଜାତୀୟ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ମିଶନ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶିକା ଶାଳିନୀ ପଣ୍ଡିତ, ରାଜ୍ୟ ରକ୍ତ ସଂଚାଳନ ପରିଷଦର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଡାକ୍ତର ମାନସ ସାମନ୍ତରାୟ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ଥିଲେ ।

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Odisha is shaping the future of the country in sports: Samanta

July 17, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (LocalWire): Odisha is shaping the future of India in sports, Dr Achyuta Samanta, MP, Kandhamal, today said in Parliament while taking part in in a session on discussion and voting on the demands for grants for ministry of youth affairs and sports during the ongoing budget session.

He said today’s youth will shape the country’s tomorrow and sports has a tremendous role to play in this regard.

Raising various grass-root issues of sport in the country, Samanta said, ‘we should strive to achieve our best potential.

Odisha now has become the sports capital of India due to continuous effort of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. World-class sports infrastructure has been created in the tribal-dominated state due to his efforts. In Indian hockey team, Odia players including Dilip Tirkey and many others have found place for the last so many years.’.

He also cited the example of Dutee Chand who won gold in the recently-concluded World University games in Italy.

Drawing parallel to active campaigns for schemes like Swachha Bharat, Ujjwala, Ayushman and Soubhagya schemes introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that similar campaigns are needed for sports to develop in the country.

‘We need to handhold and guide children from the formative stage and provide them suitable training and empower them with assurance of education and career, so that they can excel at the top level. Khelo India programme already has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at grass root level by building strong framework.

We have to give more importance to it,’ Samanta said.

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Ananda Jena remembered on his 135th birth anniversary

July 17, 2019 By Ashis Senapati Leave a Comment

Kendrapada, July 17 (LocalWire): People paid tributes to noted freedom fighter and poet Ananda Jena on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary today in Kendrapara.

Addressing the meet, Dr Basudev Das, member of Odisha Sahitya Academy, recalled the role of Ananda Jena during the freedom struggle.

‘Ananda Jena was a revolutionary who fought against the tyranny of Raja of Kanika during the British Raj.

He was totally ignored by the government till 20 years back when some residents of Kendrapada restored Jena’s memory to the pride of place it deserves.

They installed his statue in Kendrapadra town to remember his sacrifice,’he said.

History of freedom movement in Odisha will remain incomplete without the mention of the struggle of the peasants in Kanika.

Large number of peasants fought against the British and the despot King of Kanika.

Jena fought against the king who was exploiting the people by imposing 64 types of taxes.

He was dismissed from his service at the Kendrapada Local Board for participating in the freedom movement and writing a poem ‘Dukhini Kanika’.

‘Ananda Jena spent three months with Gandhiji at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad in 1917,’ said Professor Nanda Kishor Parida, the former principal of Kendrapada College.

The meeting was also addressed by Kendrapara MLA, Sashibhusan Behera, district Collector Samarth Verma, Sanjay Jena, Pradip Das and others.

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Experts prepare national guideline to manage acute liver failure in KIMS

July 11, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, July 11 (LocalWire): National guidelines for the management of acute liver failure has been formulated at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS).

Thirty five experts and liver disease specialists from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar were part of the task force led by Dr S K Acharya, Pro-chancellor, KIIT University (Chairman) and Dr A C Anand, professor and Head, department of gastroenterology and hepatology, KIMS.

They discussed how ALF in India is distinctly different than what is described in Western textbooks.

India has mainly viral hepatitis-induced ALF in contrast to many Western countries, where paracetamol poisoning is the commonest cause.

It also meant that India also needed a different definition of this disease and some of the classifications described from the West may not be relevant in India, they opined.

ALF is the most dangerous liver disease.

A healthy young person, if afflicted, can die within a matter of days.

INASL constituted a taskforce to bring out national guidelines to manage ALF with Professor Emeritus S K Acharya, as the chairman of the taskforce and Professor A C Anand, as the convener.

Professor Emeritus Y K Chawla, Director Academics at KIMS is one of senior members and advisers to the task force.

Decision to transplant liver in a given patient is very crucial one.

Which patients will require liver transplant is a critical decision and how that decision will be made was deliberated upon.

Liver transplant surgeons were also a part of the group and management of patient at liver transplant center was also discussed.

The deliberation of the consensus meeting will finally be published in an internationally indexed journal.

Indian national association for the study of liver (INASL) is a national body comprising liver disease specialists.

It often issues guidelines for treatment of various liver diseases.

So far there were no guidelines for the management of acute liver failure in India, although a considerable amount of work has been done in this subject.

A checklist was prepared to outline the management in the resource-poor setting.

Importance of intensive care was stressed at all levels.

When patients need transfer to a tertiary care center, the precautions to be taken enroute were also discussed and finalised.

Special emphasis was given to strategies to prevent cerebral edema which is main kiiler complication of ALF.

Some important aspects of treatment such as plasmapheresis, high volume plasma exchange and artificial liver support were also debated on and their exact role in management was discussed.

Another important aspect of this meeting was discussion on paediatric patients.

Paediatric hepatologists were also involved to discuss special requirements in neonate and infants as well as small children.

Dr Achutya Samanta, founder of KIIT, KISS and KIMS welcomed the experts of the task force.

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ବିପର୍ଯ୍ୟୟ ପ୍ରତିରୋଧୀ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର ପାଇଁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଯୋଜନା, ଏନଆଇସି ଓ ବିଏସଏନଏଲ ସହ କଥାବାର୍ତ୍ତା

July 10, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁଲାଇ ୧୦(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ବାତ୍ୟା ଫନିରେ ରାଜ୍ୟର ଉପକୂଳ ଧ୍ୱସ୍ତବିଧ୍ୱସ୍ତ ହେବାର ଦୁଇ ମାସ ପରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସରକାର ଏବେ ବିପର୍ଯ୍ୟୟ ପ୍ରତିରୋଧୀ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର ପାଇଁ ଉଦ୍ୟମ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ବାତ୍ୟାରେ ବିଦ୍ୟୁତ ଭିତ୍ତିଭୂମି ନଷ୍ଟ ହେବା ଯୋଗୁଁ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟରର ପ୍ରଭୂତ କ୍ଷତି ହୋଇଥିଲା ।

ବାତ୍ୟା ଯୋଗୁଁ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟରରେ ବହୁ ଫାଇବର୍ କ୍ଷତିଗ୍ରସ୍ତ ହୋଇଥିଲା ।
ଆମେ ବିପର୍ଯ୍ୟୟ ପ୍ରତିରୋଧକ ତଥା କ୍ଲାଉଡ୍ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟବେସିତ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର ସଂପର୍କରେ ଅନେକ ଅନୁଧ୍ୟାନ କଲୁ ।

ଏଥିରେ ବହୁମୁଖୀ ପାୱାର ବ୍ୟାକ୍ ଅପ୍ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ରହିଛି । ସେହିପରି ଏଥିରେ ସାଇବର ସିକ୍ୟୁରିଟି ବୈଶିଷ୍ଟ୍ୟ ଭରି ରହିଥିବା ବେଳେ ସରକାରୀ ଆପ୍ଲିକେସନ୍ ହୋଷ୍ଟ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଆମେ ମାନକ ସଞ୍ଚାଳନ ପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା (ଏସଓପି) ଅବଲମ୍ବନ କରୁଛୁ ।

ଏହା ବର୍ଦ୍ଧିତ ଚାହିଦା ପୂରଣ କରିବା ସାଙ୍ଗକୁ ଅନ୍ୟ ସିଷ୍ଟମ ସହ କାମ କରିପାରିବ ବୋଲି କହିଛନ୍ତି ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରୋନିକ୍ସ ଓ ସୂଚନା ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଭାଗ, ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସରକାରଙ୍କ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ସଚିବ ସି.ଜେ. ଭେନୁଗୋପାଳ ।
ରାଜ୍ୟ ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରୋନିକ୍ସ ଓ ସୂଚନା ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଭାଗ ଏ ସଂପର୍କରେ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସଂସ୍ଥା ନ୍ୟାସନାଲ ଇନଫର୍ମେଟିକ୍ସ ସେଣ୍ଟର (ଏନଆଇସି), ନ୍ୟାସନାଲ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର (ଏନଡିସି), ସଫ୍ଟୱେର ଟେକ୍ନୋଲୋଜି ପାର୍କ ଅଫ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ (ଏସଟିପିଆଇ) ଓ ଟେଲିକମ୍ ସେବା ପ୍ରଦାନକାରୀ ଭାରତ ସଞ୍ଚାର ନିଗମ ଲିମିଟେଡ (ବିଏସଏନଏଲ) ସହ ଆଲୋଚନା ଜାରି ରହିଛି ।
ତିନି ମାସ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେବାର ସମ୍ଭାବନା ରହିଛି ।

ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର କେବଳ ସରକାରୀ ଆପ୍ଲିକେସନ ପାଇଁ ଡିଜାଇନ ହୋଇଛି ।

ପ୍ରସ୍ତାବିତ ସେଣ୍ଟର ସ୍ଥାପନ ପାଇଁ ଅଧିକ ଅର୍ଥ ବ୍ୟୟ କରିବାକୁ ପଡ଼ିବ ନାହିଁ ।

୪୦ଟି ର‌୍ୟାକ୍ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଡାଟା ସେଣ୍ଟର ଭରି ଗଲାଣି । ଏହା ୩୦୦ରୁ ଅଧିକ ପ୍ରକାର କ୍ରିଟିକାଲ ଆପ୍ଲିକେସନ ହୋଷ୍ଟ କରୁଛି ଓ ସମସ୍ତ ସରକାରୀ ବିଭାଗର ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ପୂରଣ କରୁଛି ।

ତେବେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଇଲେକ୍ଟ୍ରୋନିକ୍ସ ଓ ସୂଚନା ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଭାଗ ‘ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସରକାର କ୍ଲାଉଡ’ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଛି ।

ଏହାଦ୍ୱାରା ସମ୍ପଦର ସର୍ବୋକ୍ରୃଷ୍ଟ ବିନିଯୋଗ କରିବା ସାଙ୍ଗକୁ ସମାନ କ୍ଷମତାରେ ଅଧିକ ସୂଚନା ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ଆପ୍ଲିକେସନ ହୋଷ୍ଟ କରିପାରିବ ।

ପ୍ରକୃତରେ ଆମେ ଏବେ ବଳକା ସ୍ଥାନର ସର୍ବୋକ୍ରୃଷ୍ଟ ବିନିଯୋଗ କରି ସ୍ଥାନ ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ ରଖୁଛୁ ।

କ୍ଲାଉଡ୍ ଆଗକୁ ଆହୁରି ବଢ଼ିବ ବୋଲି କହିଛନ୍ତି ଜଣେ ଅଧିକାରୀ ।

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ଆତ୍ମନିଯୁକ୍ତି ଲାଗି ଭିକ୍ଷୁକଙ୍କୁ ଦିଆଯିବ ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ : କଟକରେ ୧୨୦୦ରୁ ଉର୍ଦ୍ଧ୍ବ ଚିହ୍ନଟ

July 9, 2019 By Prabeen Sahoo Leave a Comment

କଟକ, ଜୁଲାଇ ୦୯ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ସମଗ୍ର କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ଭିକ୍ଷାବୃତ୍ତିରେ ଲିପ୍ତ ଭିକ୍ଷୁକମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆତ୍ମନିଯୁକ୍ତି ପାଇଁ ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ ଦେବା ଲାଗି ପ୍ରଚେଷ୍ଟା ଚାଲିଥିବା ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ୧୨୦୦ ଭିକ୍ଷୁକ ଥିବା ଚିହ୍ନଟ କରାଯାଇଥିବା ଜିଲ୍ଲା ସାମାଜିକ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଅଧିକାରୀ ଅଶୋକ ମିଶ୍ର କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

କଟକ ସହର ସମେତ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ଭିକ୍ଷୁକଙ୍କ ସଂଖ୍ୟା ଆଶାତୀତ ଭାବେ ବୃଦ୍ଧି ପାଇଥିବାରୁ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ କିପରି ଭିକ୍ଷାବୃତ୍ତିରୁ ନିବୃତ୍ତ ରଖାଯିବ ସେ ନେଇ ସାମାଜିକ ଓ ଭିନ୍ନକ୍ଷମ ସଶକ୍ତିକରଣ ବିଭାଗ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ନୂତନ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟପନ୍ଥା ଗ୍ରହଣ କରାଯାଉଛି ।

ସାମାଜିକ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଓ ଭିନ୍ନକ୍ଷମ ସଶକ୍ତିକରଣ ବିଭାଗ ପକ୍ଷରୁ କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ଭିକ୍ଷୁକମାନଙ୍କୁ ଚିହ୍ନଟ କରାଯିବା ପରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ଏକ ଡାଟାବେସ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା ।

ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଉପଯୁକ୍ତ ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ ପାଇଁ କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଵାରଙ୍ଗ ଠାରେ ଏକ ଧନ୍ଦାମୂଳକ ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ନିର୍ମାଣ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ଖୁବଶୀଘ୍ର ଏଠାରେ ଚିହ୍ନଟ ଭିକାରୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆତ୍ମନିଯୁକ୍ତି ଲାଗି ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯିବ । ପ୍ରଥମ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟାୟରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଛତୁ ଚାଷ ସଂପର୍କରେ ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯିବ ।

ପ୍ରଥମ ଥର ଲାଗି ଭିକ୍ଷୁକ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆତ୍ମନିଯୁକ୍ତି ଲାଗି ସରକାର ଏଭଳି ପ୍ରଶିକ୍ଷଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବେ ।

ଏପରିକି ଭିକ୍ଷୁକ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆତ୍ମନିଯୁକ୍ତି ଲାଗି ବ୍ୟାଙ୍କ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଋଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯିବାର ମଧ୍ୟ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା କରାଯିବ ।

କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ଚିହ୍ନଟ ହୋଇଥିବା ଭିକ୍ଷୁକଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ବାଧ୍ୟବାଧ୍ୟକତାରେ ପେଟ ପୋଷିବା ଲାଗି କେତେକ ଏହି ବୃତ୍ତି କରୁଥିଲା ବେଳେ ଅଧିକାଂଶ ଭିକ୍ଷୁକ କମ ସମୟରେ ବିନା ପରିଶ୍ରମରେ କିଛି ଟଙ୍କା ଉପାର୍ଜନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଭିକ୍ଷାବୃତ୍ତି କରୁଥିବା ସର୍ଭେରୁ ଜଣାପଡିଛି ।

ଆଉ କେତେକ ବାହାର ରାଜ୍ୟରୁ ଆସି ଏଠାରେ ଭିକ୍ଷାବୃତ୍ତି କରୁଛନ୍ତି । ଏମାନଙ୍କ ସଂଖ୍ୟା ଅଧିକ ରହିଥିଲା ବେଳେ ପ୍ରକୃତରେ ଯେଉଁ ମାନେ ଅକର୍ମଣ୍ୟ ତଥା ଭିକ୍ଷାବୃତ୍ତି କରିବାକୁ ବାଧ୍ୟ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ସଂଖ୍ୟା ବହୁତ କମ ବୋଲି ଜଣାପଡିଛି ।

କଟକରେ ଜଣେ ଭିକାରୀର ଦୈନନ୍ଦିନ ଆୟ ୩୦୦ଟଙ୍କା ବା ତଦୁର୍ଦ୍ଧ୍ବ ସାମାଜିକ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ବିଭାଗର ଏହି ଆକଳନ ଅନୁସାରେ କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ଦୈନନ୍ଦିନ ଭିକ୍ଷୁକଙ୍କ ଆୟ ୫ଲକ୍ଷ ଟଙ୍କାରୁ ଅଧିକ ହେବ ।

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ଉତ୍କଳ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ନାମଲେଖା ଅବଧି ବୃଦ୍ଧି

July 9, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁଲାଇ ୯(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଉକ୍ରଳ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ୨୦୧୯-୨୦ ନାମଲେଖା ଅବଧିରେ ବୃଦ୍ଧି କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ଆସନ୍ତା ୧୫ ତାରିଖ ଅପରାହ୍ଣ ୩ଟା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବିଭାଗର ପିଜି, ଏମଫିଲ୍ ପାଠ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ନାମଲେଖା ଅବଧିକୁ ବଢ଼ାଯାଇଛି ।

ଏନେଇ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କର୍ତ୍ତୃପକ୍ଷଙ୍କ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ବିଜ୍ଞପ୍ତି ପ୍ରକାଶ ପାଇଛି । କର୍ତ୍ତୃପକ୍ଷ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ସମସମ୍ୟାକୁ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିରେ ରଖି ସେମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ପୁନର୍ବାର ଅବଧି ବଢ଼ାଇଛନ୍ତି ।
ପୂର୍ବରୁ ପିଜି ଏବଂ ଏମଫିଲ୍ ପାଠ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଲାଗି ଅନଲାଇନ୍ରେ ଆବେଦନ ପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା ୧ରୁ ୭ଜୁଲାଇ ରହିଥିବାବେଳେ ହାର୍ଡ କପି ଦାଖଲ କରିବାର ତାରିଖ ୧ରୁ ୧୦ଜୁଲାଇ ରହିଥିଲା । ସେଥିରୁ ୨ଦିନ ଅର୍ଥାତ୍ ଗୁରୁବାର ୪ତାରିଖ ରଥଯାତ୍ରା ଏବଂ ୭ତାରିଖ ରବିବାର ଲାଗି ଛୁଟି ରହିଥିଲା ।

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22 police teams to patrol Silk City

July 8, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, July 8 (LocalWire): Worried over the spurt of cheating and snatching of Gold ornaments from senior citizens by miscreants impersonating themselves as police personnel in the Silk City, police on Monday launched a special motorcycle patrol here.

Twenty-two teams of two police personnel will be patrolling the city. They will patrol the streets, crowded places and other isolated areas where normal patrolling vehicles cannot reach, said SP (Berhampur) Pinak Mishra.

They will not only thwart the recurrence of such crimes but will also create awareness among the people to not fall prey to such miscreants, he said.

At least five such cases were reported in the city during January and February and once again recently.

Mishra said with patrolling such incidents will hopefully come to an end.

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Sudarsan’s sculpts Ratha Yatra

July 4, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Puri, July 4 (LocalWire): On the occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to Trinity by sculpting them on sand here on today at Puri Beach.

Pattnaik shared the picture of the mural on his Twitter handle.

He also prayed for the well being of everyone on the auspicious occasion of the Chariot festival.

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ABVP members volunteer to help devotees during Rath yatra

July 4, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubanswar, July 4 (LocalWire): Around 550 members of Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad volunteered to manage the sea of people in Shrikhetra Puri during Rath Yatra to maintain decorum and provide necessary aid to the devotees.

Prashant Paikray, a member of ABVP said 550 of their members, out of which 50 are females, have arrived in Puri.

They will provide every possible help to the devotees for Rath Yatra like providing the injured or sick with ambulances, serving drinking water at required places.

However, helping senior-citizens will remain their priority.

According to reports, around 20 doctors from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar were included in the team to provide first-aid and immediate medical assistance, last year.

This year, the 550- member team is stationed at different areas in the district, in saffron outfits.

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ଭାରତୀୟ ସାଇକେଲ ଚାଳନା ସଂଘର ଯୁଗ୍ମ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ହେଲେ ବିଜୟ କୁମାର ରାଉତ

June 27, 2019 By Prabeen Sahoo Leave a Comment

କଟକ,ଜୁନ ୨୭ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସାଇକେଲ ଚାଳନା ସଂଘର ସମ୍ପାଦକ ବିଜୟ କୁମାର ରାଉତ ସର୍ବଭାରତୀୟ ସାଇକେଲ ଚାଳନା ମହାସଂଘର ଯୁଗ୍ମ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଭାବେ ଗୁରୁବାର ଦିନ ନିର୍ବାଚିତ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ମୋହାଲିରେ ହୋଇଥିବା ନିର୍ବାଚନରେ ଶ୍ରୀ ରାଉତ ଲଗାତର ତୃତୀୟ ଥର ପାଇଁ ଏହି ପଦବୀ ହାସଲ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଓଡ଼ିଶାରୁ ସଭାପତି ମିନତୀ ମହାପାତ୍ରଙ୍କ ସହ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଶ୍ରୀ ରାଉତ ଏହି ନିର୍ବାଚନରେ ଅଂଶଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିଲେ ।

ମହାସଂଘ ନିର୍ବାଚନରେ ପରମିନ୍ଦର ସିଂହ ଧିନ୍ଧସା ସଭାପତି, ମଞ୍ଜିତ ସିଂହ ବରିଷ୍ଠ ଉପ ସଭାପତି, ମନିନ୍ଦର ପାଲ୍‌ ସିଂହ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଓ ପ୍ରତାପ ଯାଦବ କୋଷାଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ଭାବେ ନିର୍ବାଚିତ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି।

ଏମାନଙ୍କ ବ୍ୟତୀତ ୬ଜଣ ଉପ ସଭାପତି, ୬ ଯୁଗ୍ମ ସମ୍ପାଦକ, ୯ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟନିର୍ବାହୀ ସଦସ୍ୟ ଭାବେ ବିଜୟୀ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି।

ଅବସରପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ବିଚାରପତି ଜଷ୍ଟିସ ଅମରନାଥ ଜିନ୍ଦଲ ଏହି ନିର୍ବାଚନ ପରିଚାଳନା କରୁଥିଲେ ।

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Governor lays foundation stone of Berhampur Univ projects

June 27, 2019 By Hrusikesh Mohanty Leave a Comment

Berhampur, June 27 (LocalWire): Governor Ganeshi Lal, who is also the Chancellor of state universities today laid foundation stones of four major building projects of Berhampur University at Bhanja Bihar, the university campus.

He also inaugurated the central instrumentation centre building, constructed at a cost of Rs 7 crores and funded by Rastriya Uchhatara Sikshya Abhiyan and the extension block of department of Electronic Science.

The extension cost of Rs one crore was provided by the University Grants Commission.

Foundation stone was laid for the first floor of the new conference hall and extension of HRD centre with an estimated cost of Rs 1.46 crore and Rs 2 crore respectively.

While RUSA will fund the construction of the conference hall, state government will fund the HRD centre.

Expressing satisfaction over the growth of the university, Ganeshi Lal urged the teachers and students to make Berhampur University one of the best in the country and contribute towards the development of the country.

Vice Chancellor RP Dash said with the inauguration of three buildings, the accommodation problem would be solved.

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BMC conducts awareness rally on drug abuse

June 27, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (LocalWire): Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation along with the state excise department organised an awareness rally on Wednesday to make people aware of today’s ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’.

As many as 500 students including NCC cadets, NSS volunteers and youth leaders participated in the event.

The rally started from BMC office premises and continued to Master Canteen Square, via Kalpana and Rajmahal squares.

The event was addressed by the minister of social security and empowerment of persons with disabilities, Ashok Chandra Panda and Bhubaneswar MLA (Central) Ananta Narayan Jena. Commissioner-cum-secretary Excise Department Sushil Kumar Lohani also spoke on the occasion.

Former BMC Mayor said, ‘This movement was there in the past and will continue in the future so that we can rescue people from the clutches of drugs and their addictive effects as it will otherwise destroy the social system.’

All members of society should be alert to keep a watch on the drug users, he added.

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ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଗଜପତି ପୁଲିସ ସ୍ଥାପନ କଲା ‘ସି ଟିମ୍’

June 26, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର, ଜୁନ ୨୬(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଓ ନିରାପତ୍ତା ବୃଦ୍ଧି ତଥା ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ ବିରୋଧରେ ହେଉଥିବା ହିଂସା ନିୟନ୍ତ୍ରଣ ପାଇଁ ଗଜପତି ପୁଲିସ ଏକ ସି ଟିମ୍ ସ୍ଥାପନ କରିବାକୁ ନିଷ୍ପତି ନେଇଛି ।

ଜିଲ୍ଲା ମୁଖ୍ୟାଳୟ ପାରଳାଖେମୁଣ୍ଡି ଠାରେ ଆସନ୍ତା ଶୁକ୍ରବାର ଏହି ପାଇଲଟ ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହେବ ବୋଲି ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ପୁଲିସ ତରଫରୁ କୁହାଯାଇଛି ।

ଗଜପତି ପୁଲିସ ଅଧୀକ୍ଷକ ସାରା ଶର୍ମା କହିଛନ୍ତି ଯେ, ଏହି ଆଠ ଜଣିଆ ଟିମରେ ଚାରି ଜଣ ମହିଳା ପୁଲିସ ରହିବେ ଓ ଜଣେ ମହିଳା ପୁଲିସ ସବ ଇନସ୍ପେକ୍ଟର ଏହାର ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ନେବେ ।

ପ୍ରାଥମିକ ଭାବେ ତିନିଟି ଟିମ୍ ଗଠନ ହେବ ଓ ସେମାନେ ସମ୍ବେଦନଶୀଳ ଅଞ୍ଚଳରେ ଦୁଇଟି ମୋଟରବାଇକ୍ ଓ ଗୋଟିଏ କାରରେ ପାଟ୍ରୋଲିଂ କରିବେ ।

ସ୍କୁଲ, କଲେଜ ଓ ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ ଘରୋଇ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ, ମନ୍ଦିର ଓ ମେଳାରେ ଟିମ୍ ପାଟ୍ରୋଲିଂ କରିବ ।

ଏସବୁ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ଝିଅ ଓ ମହିଳାମାନେ ଯୌନ ଉତ୍ପୀଡ଼ନ, ଅସଦାଚରଣ, ଚେନ୍ ଛିଣ୍ଡାଇ ନେବା ଆଦି ସମସ୍ୟାର ସମ୍ମୁଖୀନ ହୋଇଥାନ୍ତି ବୋଲି ଏସପି କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଜିଲ୍ଲାରେ ମହିଳା ବିରୋଧୀ ଅପରାଧ ବୃଦ୍ଧି ପାଇଥିବାରୁ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ବେଶ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ ରହିଛି ।

୨୦୧୮ରେ ଏଭଳି ୨୧୩ଟି ମାମଲା ଦାୟର ହୋଇଥିବା ବେଳେ ୨୦୧୯ର ପ୍ରଥମ ପାଞ୍ଚ ମାସରେ ୮୩ଟି ମାମଲା ଦାୟର ହୋଇଛି ।

ସହରରେ ମହିଳା ବିରୋଧୀ ଅପରାଧ ରୋକିବାକୁ ହାଇଦ୍ରାବାଦ ପୁଲିସ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଆରମ୍ଭ ‘ସି ଟିମ୍’ ସଫଳତାରେ ପ୍ରେରିତ ହୋଇ ଗଜପତି ପୁଲିସ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଛି ।

ସି ଟିମ୍ ବିପଦରେ ପଡ଼ିଥିବା, ନିର୍ଯାତନାର ଶିକାର ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ପହଞ୍ଚିବ ।

ଟିମର ହେଲପ ଲାଇନ ନମ୍ବର ଯାନବାହାନରେ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ ହେବା ସହ ସୋସିଆଲ ମିଡିଆ ସାଇଟରୁ ମିଳିପାରିବ ବୋଲି ଶର୍ମା କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ନିର୍ଯାତନାର ଶିକାର ଯେକୌଣସି ମହିଳା ସାହାଯ୍ୟ ଲୋଡ଼ି ପାରିବେ ଓ ସି ଟିମ୍ ଘଟଣାସ୍ଥଳରେ ପହଞ୍ଚି ତତକ୍ଷଣାତ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିବ ବୋଲି ସେ କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଟିମ୍ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଶିଶୁ ସଦନ ଗସ୍ତ କରି ଅନ୍ତେବାସୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ଯୌନ ଉତ୍ପୀଡ଼ନ କ’ଣ ଓ ଏହାକୁ ପ୍ରତିହତ କରିବାର କୌଶଳ ଶିଖାଇବ ।

ଟିମ୍ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଉଦ୍ଧାର ଝିଅ ଓ ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କ କାଉନସେଲିଂ ପାଇଁ ସିଟି ପୁଲିସ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଶିଶୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷା କେନ୍ଦ୍ରକୁ କାଉନସେଲର ପଠାଇବା ସହ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପ୍ରଶାସନକୁ ପୀଡ଼ିତାଙ୍କ ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଥଇଥାନ ଯୋଜନା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବ ।
ଝିଅ ଓ ମହିଳାମାନଙ୍କୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ ପରିବେଶ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବା ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ।

ଫଳରେ ସେମାନେ ଦକ୍ଷତାର ସଂପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ବିନିଯୋଗ କରି ନିର୍ଭୟରେ କାମ କରିପାରିବେ ।

ପଥଭ୍ରଷ୍ଟ ଯୁବକମାନଙ୍କୁ ଥାନାକୁ ଆଣି ଛୋଟ ଅପରାଧ ପାଇଁ କାଉନସେଲିଂ କରାଯିବ ।

ତେବେ ଗୁରୁତର ଅପରାଧ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଛଡ଼ା ଯିବ ନାହିଁ ବୋଲି ସେ କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଟିମର ସଦସ୍ୟମାନେ ଅଧିକାଂଶ ସମୟରେ ନାବାଳିକାଙ୍କ ସଂସ୍ପର୍ଶରେ ଆସୁଥିବାରୁ ସେମାନେ ୟୁନିଫର୍ମ ପିନ୍ଧିବେ ନାହିଁ ବୋଲି ଶର୍ମା କହିଛନ୍ତି ।
ଟିମର ସଦସ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ନୂଆ ଡ୍ରେସ କୋଡ ସହିତ ଲୋଗୋ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଧାରିତ ହୋଇଛି ବୋଲି ସେ କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଏହି ଅଭିଯାନ ସଂପର୍କରେ ସଚେତନତା ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିବାକୁ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ପୁଲିସ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ପାଞ୍ଚଦିନିଆ ଅଭିଯାନ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇ ର‌୍ୟାଲି, ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତା ଓ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଆଦି ଆୟୋଜିତ ହେଉଛି ।

ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଏସପି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ଲୋଗୋ ଉନ୍ମୋଚନ କରିବା ସହ ନିଜେ ଗାଇଥିବା ଥିମ୍ ସଙ୍ଗ ଉନ୍ମୋଚନ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

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Ravenshaw University radio set to go on air again

June 26, 2019 By Pratika Priyadarshini Leave a Comment

Cuttack, June 26 (LocalWire): Ravenshaw University will restart its community radio service from next week, after clearing several hurdles.

The first campus community radio station of the state, Ravenshaw Radio 90.4 MHz, was launched on April 14, 2011, after getting the nod of the Union ministry of information and broadcasting. However, it had to stop operation in November.

FM studio development teams from New Delhi were invited to set up and modify the community radio station that will go on air from July first week, the Head of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Dr Jayant Swain said.

He also hopes that, with the installing of the audio mixture, an amplifier, there will be a better output.

Around Rs 17 lakh will be spent to set up the community radio station in the university campus and all students of the University will get a chance to participate.

The Ravenshaw radio with a reach of upto 15kms from the campus will broadcast daily six-hour programmes, based on various topics.

Students will be in charge of the radio station. A councelling session will be held every week where students will get a chance to interact in phone-in sessions.

Apart from various musical events, the main focus will be on community initiatives like science, women education and lifestyle.

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ଜାତୀୟ ଚାର୍ଟାର୍ଡ ଆକାଉଣ୍ଟାଣ୍ଟ ସମ୍ମିଳନୀରେ ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ କହିଲେ, ନବଭାରତ ନିର୍ମାଣରେ ସିଏଙ୍କ ଭୂମିକା ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ

June 22, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁନ୍ ୨୨(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଭାରତୀୟ ଅର୍ଥନୀତିରେ ଚାର୍ଟର୍ଡ ଆକାଉଣ୍ଟାଣ୍ଟ (ସିଏ)ମାନେ ଆର୍ଥିକ ସ୍ଥିତିକୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ ରଖୁଥିବାରୁ ନବଭାରତ ନିର୍ମାଣରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଭୂମିକା ବେଶ୍ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ବୋଲି ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଗଣେଶୀ ଲାଲ୍ ଶୁକ୍ରବାର ଚାର୍ଟାର୍ଡ ଆକାଉଣ୍ଟାଣ୍ଟ ଜାତୀୟ ପରିଷଦର କର୍ପୋରେଟ୍ ଆଇନ ବିଭାଗ ଓ ପୂର୍ବ ଭାରତ ଆଞ୍ଚଳିକ ପରିଷଦର କଟକ ଶାଖା ଦ୍ୱାରା ଆୟୋଜିତ ଦୁଇ ଦିନିଆ ଜାତୀୟ ସିଏ ସମ୍ମିଳନୀକୁ ଉଦଘାଟନ କରି କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ସେ କହିଥିଲେ, ଚାର୍ଟାର୍ଡ ଆକାଉଣ୍ଟାଣ୍ଟମାନେ ନିଜର ଜ୍ଞାନ ବିତରଣ କରି ସମାଜକୁ ଜାଗ୍ରତ କରିବା ଉଚିତ ।

ଦେଶର ସମସ୍ତ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ଉତ୍ତରଦାୟୀ ରହୁଥିବା ଏହି ଗୋଷ୍ଠୀ ସୁଦୃଢ଼ ହେଲେ ହିଁ ଦେଶ ବିକାଶ ପଥରେ ଆଗେଇ ପାରିବ ବୋଲି ସେ କହିଥିଲେ ।

ଏହି ସମ୍ମିଳନୀର ବିଷୟବସ୍ତୁ ରହିଛି ‘ସତ୍ୟପ୍ରଜ୍ଞା’ । ଏଥିରେ ଆଧୁନିକ ବିତ୍ତ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ଓ ଅଡିଟରେ ଆଧୁନିକ ଜ୍ଞାନକୌଶଳର ପ୍ରୟୋଗ ଉପରେ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱାରୋପ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ସମ୍ମିଳନୀରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରରେ ମୁମ୍ବାଇ ଜାତୀୟ ପରିଷଦର ପୂର୍ବତନ ସଭାପତି ନିଲେଶ ବିକମସେ, ଗୌହାଟିର ଦେବାଶିଷ ମିତ୍ର, ନାଲକୋର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ଡ. ତପନ କୁମାର ଚାନ୍ଦ, ଚାର୍ଟାର୍ଡ ଆକାଉଣ୍ଟାଣ୍ଟ ଜାତୀୟ ପରିଷଦର ଉପସଭାପତି ଅତୁଲ କୁମାର ଗୁପ୍ତା, କଟକ ଶାଖାର ସଭାପତି କ୍ଷୀରୋଦ କୁମାର ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ, ସମ୍ମିଳନୀ ସଭାପତି କ୍ରିଷ୍ଣ କହ୍ନେୟା ବାଜୋରିଆ, ଜାତୀୟ ପରିଷଦ ପୂର୍ବତନ ସଭାପତି ଅମରଜିତ ଚୋପ୍ରା ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ଥିଲେ ।

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Corporate sector to support employment scheme for rural youth in Jagatsinghpur

June 20, 2019 By Amarnath Parida Leave a Comment

Paradip, June 20 (LocalWire): The district administration in Jagatsinghpur has sought support from local industries and corporate houses in driving the government initiative of providing jobs for rural youths under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY).

The DDU-GKY, an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development aims to train the rural poor and provide them with regular jobs that can earn them a monthly salary, above the prescribed minimum wages.

The rural youths, however, are unwilling to work in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and others because the minimum wages that they earn there is not sufficient to maintain their living.

Realising this, the district administration had organised a meeting with local corporate like Paradip Port Trust (PPT), Paradeep Phosphate Ltd, IFFCO, JSW Steel Limited of Jindal Group, Empire Hotels, International Hotel and other companies in the private sectors to explore opportunity of generating employment for the local youths after they undergo skill development programs from the project implementing agencies (PIAs).

According to District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) project director Brajgopal Achraya, the government had approved seven PIAs to train local unemployed youths and to create employment opportunities for them.

The district administration disclosed that while the DRDA is targeting to train 1,058 beneficiaries during the current financial year, the local corporate sector had agreed to support the government’s initiative by engaging these youths.

During the interaction, the local administration informed the participants that the majority of the PIAs are providing training in accounting and back office, retail business, hospitality and hotel management, and customer care services.

Youths have also been trained to work as fitter and wielder while Paradip Port Trust has given a proposal to train local youths on marine technologies so that it would be easier for PPT to employ them.

Representatives of other companies who attended the meeting also gave their suggestions on the skill sets that they need and advised the PIAs to train the rural youths as per the industry requirement to make it easier for them to absorb them in jobs.

ADM Paradip Kanhu Charan Dhir, ORMAS deputy director Nilakanth Rath, Paradip Municipality executive officer Dillip Kumar Mohanty, and DDU-GKY district coordinator Pabitra Swain were present in the meeting.

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ଏସସିବିରେ ଖୁବ ଶୀଘ୍ର ନିର୍ମାଣ ହେବ ୭ ମହଲା ଷ୍ଟାଫ କ୍ୱାର୍ଟରସ

June 20, 2019 By Prabeen Sahoo Leave a Comment

କଟକ, ଜୁନ ୨୦ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଶ୍ରୀରାମ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜ ମେଡିକାଲ କଲେଜ ଓ ହସ୍ପିଟାଲ(ଏସସିବି)ରେ କର୍ମଚାରୀମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ କ୍ୱାର୍ଟରସ ନିମନ୍ତେ ଖୁବ ଶୀଘ୍ର ବେହେରା କଲୋନୀ ଠାରେ ୭ ମହଲା ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ଏକ ପ୍ରାସାଦ ନିର୍ମାଣ ହେବ ବୋଲି ଅଧିକ୍ଷକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡାକ୍ତର ସିବିକେ ମହାନ୍ତି ବୁଧବାର ଦିନ ସୂଚନା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ଏହି କୋଠାର ନିର୍ମାଣ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରାଥମିକ ସ୍ତରରେ ଜମି ଚିହ୍ନଟ ସହିତ ଆର୍ଥିକ ଅନୁଦାନର ଅଟ୍ଟକଳ ଉପରେ ପୂର୍ତ୍ତ ବିଭାଗ ତାଙ୍କର ରିପୋର୍ଟ ଅଧିକ୍ଷକଙ୍କୁ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ତେବେ ଏହି ୭ ମହଲା ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ କୋଠାଟିର ନିର୍ମାଣ ପାଇଁ ଜିପିଏଚ, ପିଏଚ ଓ ପୂର୍ତ୍ତ ବିଭାଗ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ୧୧ କୋଟି ୧୧ ଲକ୍ଷ ୩୫ ହଜାର ଟଙ୍କାର ବ୍ୟୟ ଅଟ୍ଟକଳ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

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ଆଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମିକ ପତ୍ରିକା ‘ଭାବକୁ ନିକଟ’ ଉନ୍ମୋଚିତ

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ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁନ୍ ୨୦(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ପବିତ୍ର ସ୍ନାନ ଯାତ୍ରା ଅବସରରେ ଦାସିଆଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମପୀଠରେ ଭକ୍ତ ଦାସିଆ ସ୍ମୃତି କମିଟିର ତ୍ରୟମାସିକ ଆଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମିକ ପତ୍ରିକାର ଚତୁର୍ଥ ବର୍ଷର ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ସଂଖ୍ୟା ଉନ୍ମୋଚିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି ।

ପତ୍ରିକାର ସମ୍ପାଦିକା ଡ. ପ୍ରତିଭା ମହାରଥୀଙ୍କ ପ୍ରଚେଷ୍ଟାରେ ବହୁ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ଲେଖକ, ଲେଖିକାଙ୍କ ବଳିଷ୍ଠ ଲେଖନିରେ ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ହୋଇ ଭକ୍ତ ଦାସିଆ, ଶ୍ରୀଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ସଂସ୍କୃତିର ବାର୍ତ୍ତାବହ ହୋଇଆସୁଛି ।

ଏଥିସହ ଭକ୍ତ ଦାସିଆଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମ ପୀଠର ସୂଚନା ପୁସ୍ତିକା ଉନ୍ମୋଚିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା ।

ଏଥିରେ ଡା. ଅଶୋକ କୁମାର ମହାପାତ୍ର, ଡ. ଉଦୟନାଥ ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ, ସନ୍ଥ ଗୋବିନ୍ଦ ମହାରାଜ, ଡ. ଚିତ୍ତରଞ୍ଜନ ମିଶ୍ର ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ନିଜ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ରଖିଥିଲେ ।

ସଭାକାର୍ଯ୍ୟକୁ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଡ. ଘନଶ୍ୟାମ ସ୍ୱାଇଁ ସଂଯୋଜନା କରିଥିବାବେଳେ ବରିଷ୍ଠ ସଦସ୍ୟ ଅର୍ଜୁନ ଚରଣ ସାମଲ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଦେଇଥିଲେ ।

ରାଜ୍ୟ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ବିଭାଗ ସହାୟତାରେ ସ୍ନାନ ମଣ୍ଡପଠାରେ ଶୁଚିସ୍ମିତା ବେହେରା ଓ ସାଥୀମାନଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପାଲା ପରିବେଷଣ ହୋଇଥିଲା ।

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ପ୍ରତିବାଦ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସ୍ରଷ୍ଟା ଗିରିଶ କନ୍ନଡ଼ଙ୍କୁ ଓଡିଶାରେ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି

June 19, 2019 By Bhaskar Pradhan Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁନ ୧୯ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର) ଭୁବନେଶ୍ବର ଲୋହିଆ ଏକାଡ଼େମୀଠାରେ ଦେଶର ଧର୍ମନିରପେକ୍ଷତା ଓ ଗଣତାନ୍ତ୍ରିକ ଅଧିକାର ଉପରେ ଆକ୍ରମଣ ଉପରେ ପ୍ରତିବାଦ ସହ ଭିନ୍ନ ମତ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରି ଅଧିକାରର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଦିଗରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରିବା ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟ ରଖି ପ୍ରସିଦ୍ଧ କନ୍ନଡ଼ ଲେଖକ, କଳାକାର,ନାଟ୍ୟକାର ତଥା ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଗିରିଶ କନ୍ନଡ଼ଙ୍କୁ ବୁଧବାର ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜ୍ଞାପନ କରାଯାଇଛି।

ଭାରତୀୟ ସମ୍ବିଧାନରେ ଥିବା ସମସ୍ତ ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଗିରିଶ କନ୍ନଡ଼ ଜୀବନର ଶେଷ ନିଃଶ୍ୱାସ ଯାଏ ।

ପ୍ରତିବଦ୍ଧତାର ସହ କଳା ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରି ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରି ଚାଲିଥିଲେ ବୋଲି ମତ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ କବି କେଦାର ମିଶ୍ର, ନାଟ୍ୟ ଚେତନାର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ସୁବୋଧକାନ୍ତ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ନାଟ୍ୟକାର ନାରାୟଣ ପତି, ପୂର୍ବତନ ପୋଲିସ୍ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଅମୀୟ ଭୂଷଣ ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ, ବରିଷ୍ଠ ସାମ୍ବାଦିକ ରବି ଦାସ, ଲୋହିଆ ଏକାଡ଼େମୀର ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଦେବ ପ୍ରସାଦ ରାୟ ଓ ଆଡ଼ଭୋକେଟ ଶୀଳଭଦ୍ର ଶାସ୍ତ୍ରୀ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ଥିଲେ ।

ଏହି ସ୍ମୃତିସଭାରେ ପ୍ରଫେସର ପ୍ରିତୀଶ ଆ·ର୍ଯ୍ୟ, ସୁଧୀର ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ରବି ବେହେରା, ତୁଷାରକାନ୍ତ ଶତପଥୀ, ରାଧାକାନ୍ତ ସେଠି, ସ୍ୱୟଂପ୍ରଭା ପାଢି, ସ୍ୱାତୀ ମିଶ୍ର, ସୋମା ଜେନା ଓ ଅଭିରାମ ମଲ୍ଳିକ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିମାନେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ ।

ପ୍ରଫୁଲ୍ଲ ସାମନ୍ତରାଙ୍କ ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷତାରେ, ମାନସ ରଞ୍ଜନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ଆବାହକତ୍ୱରେ ଓ ଅମୀୟ ପାଣ୍ଡବଙ୍କ ସଂଯୋଜନାରେ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା ।

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ଭାରତ ରଙ୍ଗ ମହୋତ୍ସବ ଲାଗି ଆବେଦନ ଆରମ୍ଭ; ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର ୧୦ ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ

June 19, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁନ୍ ୧୯(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ନାଟ୍ୟ ବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ (ଏନଏସଡି- ନ୍ୟାସନାଲ୍ ସ୍କୁଲ୍ ଅଫ୍ ଡ୍ରାମା) ନୂଆଦିଲ୍ଲୀ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ୨୧ତମ ଭାରତ ରଙ୍ଗ ମହୋତ୍ସବ-୨୦୨୦(ଭାରତୀୟ ଅନ୍ତରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ମହୋତ୍ସବ) ପ୍ରବେଶ ପାଇଁ ଆହ୍ୱାନ ଦିଆଯାଇଛି ।

ଆବେଦନ ଲାଗି ପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଛି । ଚଳିତ ବର୍ଷ ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର ୧୦ତାରିଖ ଆବେଦନର ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ ରହିଛି ବୋଲି ଏନଏସଡି ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ବିଜ୍ଞପ୍ତିରେ ସୂଚିତ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ନୂଆଦିଲ୍ଲୀଠାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହେବାକୁ ଥିବା ଏହି ମହୋତ୍ସବକୁ ଭାରତ ଓ ବିଦେଶରୁ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ, ନାଟ୍ୟ ଦଳ ଓ ନାଟ୍ୟ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଆସିବେ ଓ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ଉଚ୍ଚକୋଟୀର ନାଟକ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରିବେ ।

ଯାହା ୩୧ ଅଗଷ୍ଟ ୨୦୧୯ ପୂର୍ବରୁ ସର୍ବସାଧାରଣରେ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ ହୋଇଥିବ । ଯେଉଁ ନାଟକ ପୂର୍ବ ଭାରତ ରଙ୍ଗ ମହୋତ୍ସବ ଓ ୮ମ ଥିଏଟର ଅଲିମ୍ପିକ୍ସରେ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ ହୋଇଥିବ ତାହାକୁ ୨୧ତମ ଭାରତ ରଙ୍ଗ ମହୋତ୍ସବ ପାଇଁ ବିବେଚନା କରାଯିବ ନାହିଁ ବୋଲି କୁହାଯାଇଛି ।

ଆଗ୍ରହୀ ନାଟ୍ୟ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ, ନାଟ୍ୟ ଦଳ ଓ ନାଟ୍ୟ ସଂସ୍ଥାଠାରୁ ପେନ୍ ଡ୍ରାଇଭରେ ପ୍ରଡକ୍ସନର ପରିଷ୍କାର ରେକର୍ଡିଂ ସହ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଧାରିତ ପ୍ରୋଫର୍ମା(ଏନଏସଡି ୱେବସାଇଟ୍ http://www.nsd.gov.in/http://www.nsd.gov.in/ ରେ ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ ବିସ୍ତୃତ ବିବରଣୀ ସହ ଉପଲବ୍ଧ)ରେ ଆବେଦନ ପତ୍ର ଆହ୍ୱାନ କରାଯାଉଛି ।

ଏଥିସହିତ ୟୁଆରଏଲ୍ ଲିଙ୍କ୍ https://brmapplication.nsd.gov.in/https://brmapplication.nsd.gov.in/ ଜରିଆରେ ଅନଲାଇନ୍ ପୋର୍ଟାଲରେ ଆବେଦନ କରିପାରିବେ ।

ବଡ଼ କଥା ହେଲା ଗୋଟିଏ ଦଳ, ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ, ନାଟ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନଠାରୁ କେବଳ ଗୋଟିଏ ଏଣ୍ଟ୍ରି ଗ୍ରହଣ କରାଯିବ । ମନୋନୟନ କମିଟିର ନିଷ୍ପତ୍ତି ଚୂଡ଼ାନ୍ତ ଓ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ବାଧ୍ୟତାମୂଳକ ।

ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ, ନ୍ୟାସ୍ନାଲ୍ ସ୍କୁଲ୍ ଅଫ୍ ଡ୍ରାମା, ବହାୱାଲପୁର ହାଉସ୍, ଭଗବାନଦାସ ରୋଡ୍, ନୂଆଦିଲ୍ଲୀ-୧୧୦୦୦୧ ଠିକଣାରେ ଆବେଦନପତ୍ର ପଠାଇବାର ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ ସେପ୍ଟେମ୍ବର ୧୦ ରହିଛି ।

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ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ଫ୍ୟାଶନର ମିସ୍ ରଜ ଡିଭା; ରୁଦ୍ରାଙ୍ଗି ବିଜେତା, ସାନି ଓ ମିନାକ୍ଷୀ ଉପବିଜେତା

June 19, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଜୁନ୍ ୧୯(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ଫ୍ୟାଶନ୍ସ କମ୍ୟୁନିଟିର ୨୦୦ରୁ ଅଧିକ ସଦସ୍ୟ ଶେଷ ରଜ ଦିନ ଏକତ୍ର ହେବା ସହ ମିସ୍ ରଜ ଡିଭା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଆୟୋଜନ କରିଥିଲେ ।

ନାରୀ ସୁଲଭତାର ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ ଓ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ସାମିଲ ହେବା ପାଇଁ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର, ରାଉରକେଲା, ଝାରସୁଗୁଡ଼ା, କଟକ, ବାଲେଶ୍ୱର, ସମ୍ବଲପୁର, ପୁରୀ ଏବଂ ଜଟଣୀରୁ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀମାନେ ଆସିଥିଲେ ।

ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିତ୍ୱ ଆଧାରରେ ଏହି ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ଚୟନ କରାଯାଉଥିବାରୁ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବର୍ଗ ଓ ବୃତ୍ତିର ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀ ଭାଗ ନେଇଥିଲେ ।

ଏପରିକି ଏହି ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ସମସ୍ତ ପ୍ରତିବନ୍ଧକକୁ ଅତିକ୍ରମ କରି ଫ୍ୟାଶନ ଓ କଳାରେ ନିଜକୁ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ କରାଇବା ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟରେ ଦିବ୍ୟାଙ୍ଗ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀମାନେ ମଧ୍ୟ ସାମିଲ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ।

୧୦୦ ଜଣ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ୩୦ ଜଣ ଫାଇନାଲରେ ପ୍ରବେଶ କରିଥିଲେ । ସେମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରୁ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ରୁଦ୍ରାଙ୍ଗି ହେଲିଂ ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରି ମିସ୍ ରଜ ଡିଭା ଟାଇଟଲ୍ ହାସଲ କରିଥିଲେ ।

ସାନି ପଣ୍ଡା ଏବଂ ମିନାକ୍ଷୀ ପ୍ରିୟଦର୍ଶିନୀ ଏହି ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ରନର୍ସ ଅପ୍ ବିବେଚିତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ । ବିଜେତାଙ୍କୁ ୩୦ ହଜାର ଟଙ୍କାର ପୁରସ୍କାର ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା ।

ଏଥିସହ ହୀରା ମୁଦି ଏବଂ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସୌଖୀନ ସାମଗ୍ରୀ ବିଜେତାଙ୍କୁ ଦିଆଯାଇଥିଲା ।

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ଉତ୍କଳ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସମାଜର ବାର୍ଷିକ ସମାବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଉତ୍ସବ : ସୀତାକାନ୍ତ ମହାପାତ୍ରଙ୍କୁ ‘ଉତ୍କଳ ରତ୍ନ’

June 9, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

କଟକ, ଜୁନ ୯ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଶତାୟୁ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଉତ୍କଳ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସମାଜର ୧୧୭ତମ ବାର୍ଷିକ ସମାବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଉତ୍ସବ ରବିବାର ଦିନ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି।

ଏଥିରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଗଣେଶୀ ଲାଲ ସାହିତ୍ୟର ବିକାଶରେ ଏହି ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଏକ ମହନୀୟ ଭୂମିକା ତୁଲାଇ ଆସିଛି ବୋଲି କହିଛନ୍ତି।

ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ସଭାପତି ଡ. ବିଜୟାନନ୍ଦ ସିଂହଙ୍କ ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷତାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ଏହି ସମାରୋହରେ ସର୍ବୋଚ୍ଚ ସମ୍ମାନ ‘ଉତ୍କଳ ରତ୍ନ’ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରି ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ସାରସ୍ୱତ ସାଧକ ସୀତାକାନ୍ତ ମହାପାତ୍ର କହିଲେ ଯେ, ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ପ୍ରାଚୀନ ସାରସ୍ୱତ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଉତ୍କଳ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସମାଜ ମୋତେ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିବା ‘ଉକ୍ରଳ ରତ୍ନ’କୁ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିବା ବେଳେ ସଂକୁଚିତ ହୋଇଯାଉଛି।

ଏହି ସଭାରେ ବିଶ୍ୱଭୂଷଣ ହରିଚନ୍ଦନ, ଡ. ଅରବିନ୍ଦ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ନବୀନ କିଶୋର ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ଦେବରାଜ ସାମନ୍ତରାୟ, ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀପ୍ରିୟା ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ, ପରେଶ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ନବକିଶୋର ଦାସ, କମଳାକାନ୍ତ ଜେନା, ଭଗବାନ ଜୟସିଂହ, ଫକୀର ମୋହନ ସାହୁ, ମନୋଜ ମଞ୍ଜରୀ ମିଶ୍ର, ସୁଶାନ୍ତ ମହାନ୍ତି, ବଦ୍ରି ମିଶ୍ର, ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀ ନାରାୟଣ ମହାନ୍ତି, ଶାନ୍ତିଲତା ବାରିକ ଛୋଟରାୟ, ସୁବାସିନୀ ଲେଙ୍କା, ଡମ୍ବରୁଧର ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ପୁରୁଷୋତ୍ତମ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, ଡ. ସୁଶୀଳ କୁମାର ବାଗ, ଶୁଭେନ୍ଦୁ ଶେଖର ରଥ, ଡ. କୀର୍ତ୍ତନ ନାରାୟଣ ପାଢ଼ୀ, ଡ. ଇତି ସାମନ୍ତ ଓ ପଦ୍ମନାଭ ବେହେରାଙ୍କୁ ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ସମ୍ମାନୀତ କରିଥିଲେ ।

ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଉତ୍କଳ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସମାଜ ଆନୁକୂଲ୍ୟରେ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ‘ଉତ୍କଳ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସମାଜ ଇତିହାସ’, ‘ବିବିଧ ଅଭିଭାଷଣ’ ଓ ‘ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଓ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ସାହିତ୍ୟ’ ପୁସ୍ତକ ଉନ୍ମୋଚିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା।

ଉତ୍ସବରେ ସ୍ୱାଗତ ସମ୍ଭାଷଣ ଉପସଭାପତି ଡ. ପ୍ରଭାସ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଆଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ, ସଂପାଦକୀୟ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ସାଧାରଣ ସଂପାଦକ ଗୋବିନ୍ଦ ଚାନ୍ଦ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିବା ବେଳେ ଉତ୍ସବ ପରିଚାଳନା କରିଥିଲେ ସଙ୍ଗଠନ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଜୀବନାନନ୍ଦ ଅଧିକାରୀ ।

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ରାଜ୍ୟ ଆଇ.ପି.ଏସ ସଂଘ ତରଫରୁ ଶ୍ରୀ କେ.ବି ସିଂହଙ୍କୁ ଅବସରକାଳୀନ ବିଦାୟ ସମ୍ବର୍ଦ୍ଧନା

June 3, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ବର, ଜୁନ ୦୩ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର) ରାଜଧାନୀସ୍ଥିତ ପୁଲିସ ବାସଭବନରେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ସଡକ ପରିବହନ ନିଗମ ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ତଥା ବରିଷ୍ଠ ଆଇ.ପି.ଏସ ଅଧିକାରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ କେ.ବି ସିଂହଙ୍କୁ ଅବସରକାଳୀନ ବିଦାୟ ସମ୍ବର୍ଦ୍ଧନା ଆୟୋଜିତ ହୋଇଛି ବୋଲି ସୋମବାର ଏକ ପ୍ରେସ ବିଜ୍ଞପ୍ତି ଦ୍ଵାରା ସୂଚନା ଦିଆଯାଇଛି ।

ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ପୁଲିସ ମହାନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ରାଜେନ୍ଦ୍ର ପ୍ରସାଦ ଶର୍ମା, ଗୁଇନ୍ଦା ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ସୁନୀଲ ରାୟ, ପୁଲିସ କମିଶନର ସତ୍ୟଜିତ ମହାନ୍ତି, ଆଇ.ଜି ଅସିତ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ରହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାଳ ଓ ଆଗାମୀ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ବିଷୟରେ କହିଥିଲେ ।

ଉଲ୍ଲେଖଯୋଗ୍ୟ, ଶ୍ରୀ ସିଂହ ଉତ୍ତରପ୍ରଦେଶ ବାଲିଆର ମୂଳ ବାସିନ୍ଦା ହୋଇଥିବା ବେଳେ ସେ ୧୯୮୫ ବ୍ୟାଚରେ ଆଇ.ପି.ଏସ ଅଧିକାରୀ ରୂପେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟରତ ।

ଏହା ପୂର୍ବରୁ ସେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଭିଜିଲାନ୍ସର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ, ରାଜ୍ୟ ବିଜୁ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ପୁଲିସ ଏକାଡେମୀର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଭଳି ଅନେକ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଦାୟିତ୍ଵ ସମ୍ଭାଳିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଅତିରିକ୍ତ ଆରକ୍ଷୀ ମହାନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ସଂଜୀବ ପଣ୍ଡା ଓ ଆଇ.ଜି ଅସିତ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମକୁ ପରିଚାଳନା କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

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Odisha’s Shruthika Padhy wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in US

May 31, 2019 By Pratika Priyadarshini 1 Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 31 (LocalWire): Shruthika Padhy of Odisha has won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee held at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland in the US.

The competition was broadcast on ESPN in the US. This is the first time in its 94-year history that more than two co-champions have been named in the most extraordinary ending.

The eight co-champions spelled the final 47 words correctly in their historic walk-off victory, going through five consecutive perfect rounds.

The competition had 20 rounds in an unprecedented 8-way tie in all.

The winners, six boys and two girls from Alabama, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas, aged from 12 to 14 and dubbed themselves “octo-champs.”

They were Rishik Gandhasri, Erin Howard, Saketh Sundar, Shruthika Padhy, Sohum Sukhatankar, Abhijay Kodali, Christopher Serrao and Rohan Raja.

Out of the eight, six are Indian origin students. Each received the full winner’s prize of $50,000 in cash after defeating over 550 other contestants in an unprecedented competition.

Shruthika’s parents, Umashankar Padhy and Sujata Sabat, are from Odisha. Her father is a graduate from UCE Burla Sambalpur in Electrical Engineering.

She has been a finalist and won multiple local, regional and national spelling bees since she began competing from the kindergarten standard.

She has participated in a variety of spelling and vocabulary competitions at regional and national levels and built an impressive resume over the past years.

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ପୁରୀ, ମେ ୩୧(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ମେ ୩୧ ତାରିଖ ତମାଖୁ ବର୍ଜନ ଦିବସ ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ପୁରୀ ବେଳାଭୂମିରେ ଆନ୍ତର୍ଜାତିକ ଖ୍ୟାତି ସମ୍ପନ୍ନ ଶିଳ୍ପୀ ସୁଦର୍ଶନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ବାଲୁକା କଳା ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଜନସଚେତନତା ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିବାକୁ ଉଦ୍ୟମ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଉଲ୍ଲେଖଯୋଗ୍ୟ, ପ୍ରତି ବର୍ଷ ମେ ୩୧ ତାରିଖକୁ ବିଶ୍ୱ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ସଙ୍ଗଠନ (ଡବ୍ଲୁଏଚଓ) ଏବଂ ଏହାର ସହବନ୍ଧିତ ସଂସ୍ଥା ଗୁଡ଼ିକ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ବିଶ୍ୱବ୍ୟାପୀ ତମାଖୁ ବର୍ଜନ ଦିବସ ପାଳନ କରାଯାଇଥାଏ ।

ତମାଖୁ ସେବନ ଦ୍ୱାରା କିପରି ମଣିଷ ମାରାତ୍ମକ ରୋଗର ଶିକାର ହୋଇଥାଏ ସେ ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ଲୋକଙ୍କୁ ସଚେତନ କରାଇବା ଏହି ଦିବସର ମୂୂଳ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ।

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Rakesh Patra to represent India in world gymnastics event

May 22, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 22 (LocalWire): Odisha’s Rakesh Kumar Patra has been included in the Indian team for the upcoming gymnastics world cup to be held in Osijek in Croatia from May 23 to 26.

Patra is part of a three-member squad led by Ashish Kumar.

The other team member is Shraddha Talekar.

The gymnasts will compete in three categories—rings, parallel bars and horizontal bars.

The Gymnastics Federation of India has allowed the personal coaches of the gymnasts to accompany them to the event.

Around 110 gymnasts from 30 countries will participate in the World Challenge Cup.

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ପଞ୍ଚପଟ୍ଟମାଳି ନାଟ୍ୟ ମହୋତ୍ସବରେ ନାଟକ ‘ଗାନ୍ଧୀଙ୍କ ସହ ଗୋଟିଏ ରାତି’ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ

May 22, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ମେ ୨୨(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଜାତିର ପିତା ମହାତ୍ମାଗାନ୍ଧୀଙ୍କ ନୀତି ଆଦର୍ଶକୁ ନେଇ ତରଙ୍ଗ ଥିଏଟର ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ନାଟକ ‘ଗାନ୍ଧୀଙ୍କ ସହ ଗୋଟିଏ ରାତି’ ରାଜ୍ୟସ୍ତରରେ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ନାଟକ ଉତ୍ସବରେ ଭାଗ ନେଇ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ ଏବଂ ପ୍ରଶଂସିତ ହେବାରେ ଲାଗିଛି ।

ପୂର୍ବରୁ ରାଉରକେଲା କଲଚରାଲ୍ ଏକାଡେମୀ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଆୟୋଜିତ ୩୩ତମ ଲୋକନାଟକ ମହୋତ୍ସବରେ ୬ଟି ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବିଭାଗରେ ଏ ନାଟକଟି ପୁରସ୍କୃତ ହୋଇଥିବାବେଳେ ଏବେ ଦାମନଯୋଡ଼ିଠାରେ ୧୫ତମ ପଞ୍ଚପଟ୍ଟମାଳି ନାଟ୍ୟ ମହୋତ୍ସବ ମଧ୍ୟ ବେଶ୍ ସଫଳତା ହାସଲ କରି ୫ଟି ବିଭାଗରେ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ ହୋଇଛି ।

ତୃତୀୟ ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ପ୍ରଯୋଜନା ନାଟକ ଭାବେ ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ଅଭିନେତା, ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ନାଟ୍ୟକାର(ତୃତୀୟ), ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ହାସ୍ୟ ଅଭିନେତା(ଦିତୀୟ), ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଜୁରୀ ପୁରସ୍କାର(ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନା) ପାଇଛି ।

ଏହି ନାଟକ ରଚନା କରିଛନ୍ତି ଜିତେନ୍ଦ୍ର ନାଥ ମହାପାତ୍ର ଏବଂ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ଜ୍ଞାନରଞ୍ଜନ ସାଥୁଆ ।

ନାଟକରେ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଭୂମିକାରେ ଅଲେଖ, ଜ୍ଞାନରଞ୍ଜନ ସାଥୁଆ, କୁମାର ସୁଜିତ୍, ସୌମ୍ୟ, ନୀଳାଦ୍ରି, ଶ୍ରୀତମ୍, ମଞ୍ଜୁସ, ରଶ୍ମୀ ରେଖା, ବାବୁ ରଣା, ଆଦଶେଷ, ଯଯାତି ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଅଭିନୟ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ସଙ୍ଗୀତରେ ବିନୟ କୁମାର, ଶଙ୍କର ଘୋଷ୍, ମଞ୍ଚ ଓ ଆଲୋକ ସଜ୍ଜାରେ ଓମ୍ ପ୍ରସାଦ, କାଳୁ, ଶ୍ରୀତମ୍ ଓ ମନ୍ମଥ ସହଯୋଗ କରିଥିଲେ ।

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Unicef launches care campaign for Fani-affected children

May 21, 2019 By Bhaskar Pradhan Leave a Comment

Puri, May 21 (LocalWire): The United Nation Children’s Fund, Odisha in partnership with Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti, a national NGO, today launched ‘SnehaSamparkaAbhijan’, a 45 day intensive engagement for protection and care of children post cyclone Fani.

Participants in the programme were Dr Aurodindo Behera, retired IAS officer, Surya Narayan Mishra, deputy director OPEPA, Dr Monika Nielsen, Unicef Odisha chief, Lalita Pattnaik education speciality Unicef Odisha, Alka Gupta, communications specialist, Unicef Odisha, SHG and PRI members from the concerned blocks and 670 children from Brahmagiri.

‘Any natural disaster hits children the hardest. They are especially vulnerable to violence, abuse, and exploitation.

A safe space for affected children with activities that help them cope with the trauma is important in such instances,’ said Nielsen.

‘Through our partnership with the National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans), Bengaluru, we will train community volunteers to help provide necessary psychosocial support,’ Nielsen added.

The campaign aims at reaching approximately 40,000 children and 10,000 adolescents between 3-14 years including the most vulnerable marginalized groups in 500 villages of Kanas, Brahmagiri and Krushnaprasad blocks of Puri district.

It includes the opening of activity centres in 500 villages, training and capacity building of volunteers and community engagement.

As schools will reopen a month later, these activity centres will create child-friendly spaces to engage children in activities for psychosocial recuperation.

Children will be actively engaged in individual and group activities of drawing, singing, dancing, storytelling which will help them understand, express and cope with their own emotions as a result of the trauma caused by cyclone Fani.

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ଜୁନ ପହିଲାରୁ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଗ୍ରାମ୍ୟ ଉନ୍ନୟନ ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ ପରିସରରେ ଆମ୍ବ ମହୋତ୍ସବ

May 21, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ବର, ମେ ୨୧ ( ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର ): ଆସନ୍ତା ଜୁନ ପହିଲାରୁ ୫ ତାରିଖ ଯାଏଁ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଗ୍ରାମ୍ୟ ଉନ୍ନୟନ ପ୍ରତିଷ୍ଠାନ (ଏସ୍‌.ଆଇ.ଆର୍‌.ଡି) ପରିସରରେ ପଞ୍ଚାୟତିରାଜ ଓ ପାନୀୟ ଜଳ ବିଭାଗ ଅଧୀନସ୍ଥ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଗ୍ରାମ୍ୟ ଉନ୍ନୟନ ଓ ବିପଣନ ସମିତି (ଓର୍‌ମାସ୍‌) ତଥା ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଜୀବିକା ମିଶନ୍‌ର ମିଳିତ ଉଦ୍ୟମରେ ଏକ ‘ରାଜ୍ୟସ୍ତରୀୟ ଆମ୍ବ ମହୋତ୍ସବ-୨୦୧୯’ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନୀ ତଥା ବିକ୍ରୟ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହେବ ବୋଲି ପରିଚାଳିକା ସୁଚେତା ପ୍ରିୟଦର୍ଶିନୀ ମଙ୍ଗଳବାର ଦିନ କହିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଏଥି ନିମନ୍ତେ ରାଜ୍ୟର ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଆମ୍ବ ଉତ୍ପାଦନକାରୀ ଆଠଟି ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଯଥା: ଅନୁଗୁଳ, ରାୟଗଡ଼ା, ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ, ସମ୍ବଲପୁର, ବଲାଙ୍ଗୀର, କୋରାପୁଟ, ଢେଙ୍କାନାଳ ଓ ଗଜପତିର ଜିଲ୍ଲାସ୍ତରୀୟ ଅଧିକାରୀ, ଉତ୍ପାଦକ କମ୍ପାନୀ ଓ ଗୋଷ୍ଠୀଗୁଡ଼ିକର ପ୍ରତିନିଧି ତଥା କର୍ମକର୍ତ୍ତାମାନେ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ରହିବେ।

ଏହା ସହିତ ଓର୍‌ମାସ୍‌ର ଅତିରିକ୍ତ ମୁଖ୍ୟ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟନିର୍ବାହୀ ଅଧିକାରୀ ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ସ୍ୱୟଂପ୍ରଭା ମହାନ୍ତି ଓ ଉପନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ(ବିପଣନ) ସୁଜୋୟ କରଙ୍କ ଉପସ୍ଥିତିରେ ଏକ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତି ସଭା ଓର୍‌ମାସ୍‌ ସମ୍ମିଳନୀ କକ୍ଷରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି ।

ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ପୁରପଲ୍ଲୀରେ ଉତ୍ପାଦିତ ହେଉଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଉନ୍ନତ କିସମର ଆମ୍ବ ଲୋକମାନଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ପହଞ୍ଚାଇବା ଓ ଉକ୍ତ ଜିଲ୍ଲାଗୁଡ଼ିକରେ ଆମ୍ବ ଚାଷୀମାନେ ସଦ୍ୟ ହାତତୋଳା ସ୍ୱାଦିଷ୍ଟ ଆମ୍ବ ଯଥା ଆମ୍ରପାଲି, ଦଶେରୀ, ମଲ୍ଲିକା,ଲେଙ୍ଗେଡ଼ା, ବାଇଗଣ ପଲେଇ, ହିମସାଗର, ତୋଟାପୁରୀ, ସୁନ୍ଦରୀ ଇତ୍ୟାଦିକୁ ଏଥÒରେ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ କରିବେ। କେମିକାଲ ମୁକ୍ତ ଏସବୁ ଆମ୍ବ ଗୁଡିକର ଗୁଣାବଳୀ ଓ ଉପାଦେୟତା ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ଅବଗତ କରାଇବା ଏହି ମହୋତ୍ସବର ମୂଳ ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟ ବୋଲି ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ମହାନ୍ତି ସୂଚନା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ।

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Buddha’s history in Jagannath’s Abode; five must-visit sites

May 21, 2019 By Abhisek Pani Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 21 (LocalWire): Archaeological evidence throws light on the rich Buddhist cultural heritage in Odisha. Here are five Buddhist sites in the state one must visit.

Scholars say, Biraja (modern-day Jajpur) was a cradle of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism – the sacred land of Buddha Padpmaprabha.

Chinese traveler Huen Tsang had visited the place between 7th and 8th century to witness this holy abode.

1. Pushpagiri

Pushpagiri is an ancient Buddhist place located at the peak of Langudi hills in Jajpur district. It has relics and structures dating back to the 3rd century. Like Nalanda and Takshashila, it is believed to be an educational hub.

2. Lalitgiri

Lalatgiri is one of the oldest Buddhist sites in Odisha, maintained as a cultural chain starting from the post-Mauryan period until 13th century. It is situated in Jajpur district, about 80 km from the state capital.

3. Udayagiri

Udayagiri or the ‘Sunrise Hill’ is a Buddhist site located on the banks of River Birupa, nearly 90kms from Bhubaneswar. It was an active site from the 7th century to the 12th century.

4. Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri in Jajpur district of Odisha is often referred to as the ‘Hill of Jewels’. This site is located between Birupa and Brahmani rivers.

Due to education and intellectual resources, the ‘Lalitgiri-Udayagiri-Ratnagiri’ trio is known as Diamond Triangle.

5. Shanti Stupa

One of the popular landmarks of Odisha’s Buddhist heritage is Dhauli International Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa), situated on the banks of Daya River. It has edicts of Emperor Ashoka, narrating incidents of Kalinga War that converted him from ‘Chanashoka’ to ‘Dharmashoka’.

Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves, Kurumi excavations near Konark, Jaugada Hills which once contained the deep rooted culture of Buddhism, are a few to name. Somewhere in dates of centuries, in the kinship of Buddha Purnima to Chandan Purnima of Jagannath, Buddhism’s testimony shared heavenly domicile in the predominant Jagannath society.

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Shooter Sadangi wins gold in Czech Republic

May 9, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (LocalWire): Ace shooter from Odisha, Shriyanka Sadangi, won gold at the 50th Grand Prix of Liberation held in Plzen, Czech Republic.

Sadangi bagged gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle mixed event category with Gagan Narang.

Earlier, on Wednesday Shriyanka had clinched silver with Narang in the 50m Mixed rifle event.

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KiiT International School students excel in CBSE XII boards

May 2, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 2 (LocalWire): Students of KiiT International School came out with flying colours in the CBSE Class XII examinations, results of which were declared today.

All students in all three streams – Science, Commerce and Humanities got a first division.

Sammichha Garg, Ashis Panda and Ananya Sritam Nanda topped Science, Commerce and Humanities streams with 98%, 97% and 96% respectively.

Remarkably, 30% students have scored above 90% marks.

Congratulating the successful students, Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder, KIIT & KISS said, ‘It has been possible only because of the best care and modern teaching methodology.’

He thanked KiiT-IS Chairperson Dr Monalisa Bal, Principal Dr Sanjay Suar and other staff for their effort towards this success.

Students of KiiT International School, established in 2007, have throughout excelled in academics. Parents heaped praise on the school for achieving excellent results in the board examinations and winning national and international accolades.

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Sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik urges people not to panic and stay safe during cyclone Fani

May 2, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

Puri, May 2 (LocalWire): Odisha-based world renowned sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik on Thursday made a sand sculpture with a positive message here at the sea beach and urged people not to panic, stay safe and help each other during cyclone FANI that is expected to hit the state by Friday.

The artist, who has represented India in number of international sand sculpture championship and festivals held in various parts of the world, through his mural, depicted the eye of the storm and wrote, “Don’t panic! stay safe and help each other during cyclone.”

As per the reports, the cyclone Fani lies centered around 510 km South-Southwest of Puri coast and is expected to make landfall near the city by 5:30 pm on May 3.

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ଗୁଞ୍ଜନ ଏକାଡେମୀ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ବିଶ୍ୱ ନୃତ୍ୟ ଦିବସ ପାଳିତ

April 30, 2019 By Prabeen Sahoo Leave a Comment

କଟକ, ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୩୦ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର) : ଆନ୍ତର୍ଜାତୀୟ ବିଶ୍ୱ ନୃତ୍ୟ ଦିବସ ଅବସରରେ ଗୁଞ୍ଜନ ଡ୍ୟାନ୍ସ ଏକାଡେମୀ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ବିଶ୍ୱ ନୃତ୍ୟ ଦିବସ ପାଳିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି ।

ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ପିଏସ ମିଶ୍ର, ରେଭେନ୍ସା ବିଶ୍ବବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ଇଶାନ କୁମାର ପାତ୍ର, ଅତିଥି କଳାକାର ସିକତା ଦାସ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ କହିଲେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ନୃତ୍ୟକଳା କେବଳ ରାଜ୍ୟ କିମ୍ବା ଦେଶରେ ସୀମିତ ହୋଇନାହିଁ ।

ସାରା ବିଶ୍ୱ ଦରବାର ନିଜର ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ପରିଚୟ ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିଛି। ଆମ ରାଜ୍ୟର କଳାକାରମାନଙ୍କ ନିଷ୍ଠା ଓ ପରାକାଷ୍ଠା ଯୋଗୁଁ ଏହା ସମ୍ଭବ ହୋଇପାରିଛି ବୋଲି ମତ ପ୍ରକାଶ ଦେଇଥିଲେ।

ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଗୁରୁ ମୀରା ଦାସଙ୍କ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନର ନୃତ୍ୟଶିଳ୍ପୀ ଶିବାନୀ ପରିଜା ଏକକ ନୃତ୍ୟ ପରିବେଷଣ କରିଥିଲେ।

ସେହିଭଳି ଦ୍ୱୈତ ନୃତ୍ୟରେ ସ୍ୱପ୍ନା ଦତ୍ତ, ସ୍ୱର୍ଣ୍ଣମୟୀ ଓ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନର କୁନିକୁନି କଳାକାରମାନେ ସମବେତ ନୃତ୍ୟ ପରିବେଷଣ କରିଥିବା ବେଳେ ପଦ୍ମବିଭୂଷଣ ଗୁରୁ କେଳୁଚରଣ ମହାପାତ୍ରଙ୍କ ଶିଷ୍ୟା ସିକତା ଦାସ ମଧ୍ୟ ନୃତ୍ୟ ପରିବେଷଣ କରିଥିଲେ।

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ଉତ୍କଳ ଗୌରବ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କୁ ଜୟନ୍ତୀରେ ଗଭୀର ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇଲା ରାଜ୍ୟ

April 28, 2019 By LocalWire Leave a Comment

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୮(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଆଧୁନିକ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ନିର୍ମାତା ଉତ୍କଳ ଗୌରବ ମଧୁସୂଦନ ଦାସଙ୍କ ୧୭୧ତମ ଜୟନ୍ତୀ ଅବସରରେ ରବିବାର ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଓ ସମଗ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଜାତି ତାଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ମରଣ କରି ଭକ୍ତିପୂତ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ନବୀନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କୁ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇ ଟ୍ୱିଟରରେ ଲେଖିଛନ୍ତି ‘ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଷା ଆନ୍ଦୋଳନର ଅନ୍ୟତମ ପୁରୋଧା ତଥା ଆଧୁନିକ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ସ୍ରଷ୍ଟା ଉତ୍କଳ ଗୌରବ ମଧୁସୂଦନ ଦାସଙ୍କ ଜୟନ୍ତୀରେ ମୋର ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ।

ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ଶିକ୍ଷା, ଶିଳ୍ପର ଉନ୍ନତି ସହ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଓ ସମାଜ ସଂସ୍କାର ପାଇଁ ତାଙ୍କ ଅବଦାନ ସର୍ବଦା ସ୍ମରଣୀୟ’ ।

ସେହିପରି ଆନ୍ତର୍ଜାତିକ ଖ୍ୟାତି ସମ୍ପନ୍ନ ବାଲୁକା ଶିଳ୍ପୀ ସୁଦର୍ଶନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ମଧ୍ୟ ପୁରୀ ବେଳାଭୂମିରେ ବାଲୁକା କୃତି ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କୁ ଗଭୀର ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଗଣେଶୀ ଲାଲ ଗଭର୍ଣ୍ଣର ହାଉସ ନିକଟରେ ଥିବା ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତିରେ ରବିବାର ସକାଳେ ପୁଷ୍ପମାଲ୍ୟ ଅର୍ପଣ କରି ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇଥିଲେ ।

ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ନବୀନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ଏବଂ କେନ୍ଦ୍ରମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଧର୍ମେନ୍ଦ୍ର ପ୍ରଧାନ ମଧ୍ୟ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତିରେ ପୁଷ୍ପମାଲ୍ୟ ଅର୍ପଣ କରି ତାଙ୍କୁ ସ୍ମରଣ କରିଥିଲେ ।

କଟକ ସହର ଶୈଳବାଳା ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ଥିବା ମଧୁସୂଦନ ସଂଗ୍ରହାଳୟ ଏବଂ ମଧୁସ୍ମୃତିକୁ ବହୁ ଲୋକ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରି ତାଙ୍କୁ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଜଣାଇଛନ୍ତି ।

କଟକ ସହରର କ୍ୟାଣ୍ଟନମେଣ୍ଟ ରୋଡସ୍ଥିତ ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତି ଏବଂ କଟକ ଜିଲ୍ଲାର ଗୋରଖପୁରଠାରେ ଥିବା ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ସମାଧି ପୀଠରେ ମଧ୍ୟ ବହୁ ସଂସ୍ଥା ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ଅର୍ପଣ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

୧୮୪୮ ମସିହା ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୮ ତାରିଖରେ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମ ହୋଇଥିଲା ଏବଂ ୧୯୩୬ ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୧ ତାରିଖରେ ନୂତନ ରୂପ ନେଇଥିବା ଆଧୁନିକ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପଛରେ ତାଙ୍କର ଅବଦାନ ସର୍ବଦା ସ୍ମରଣୀୟ ହୋଇ ରହିଛି ।

ସେ ଏକାଧାରରେ ଜଣେ ଆଇନଜୀବୀ, ରାଜନୈତିକ ସଂସ୍କାରକ, ସମାଜସେବୀ, କବି ଏବଂ ଲେଖକ ଭାବେ ସେ ପରିଚିତ ଥିଲେ ।

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April 27, 2019 By Prabeen Sahoo Leave a Comment

କଟକ, ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୭ (ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର) : ରବିବାର ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୮ ମଧୁ ଜୟନ୍ତୀ ଅବସରରେ ଅବସରରେ ୧୯ ଲକ୍ଷ ଟଙ୍କା ବ୍ୟୟରେ ନୂଆ ରୂପରେ ଉଦଘାଟିତ ହେବ ମଧୁସୂଦନ ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମ ।

ଉତ୍କଳ ଗୌରବଙ୍କ ସ୍ମୃତି ବିଜଡିତ ସାମଗ୍ରୀ ସାଇତି ରଖିଥିବା କଟକ ଶୈଳବାଳା ମହିଳା କଲେଜସ୍ଥିତ ଏକ କେଠରୀକୁ ୨୦୦୭ ମସିହାରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ନବୀନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମର ମାନ୍ୟତା ଦେଇଥିଲେ।

ଏହାର ୧୨ ବର୍ଷ ପରେ ଏହି କୋଠାର ନବକଳେବର କରାଯାଉଛି। ରାଜ୍ୟ ସରକାରଙ୍କ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ପ୍ରାୟ ୧୯ଲକ୍ଷ ଟଙ୍କା ଖର୍ଚ୍ଚ କରାଯାଇ ଏହି ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମକୁ ନୂତନ ରୂପ ଦିଆଯାଉଛି।

ଏହାର ଚଟାଣ, କାନ୍ଥ, ଆଲମିରା ଠାରୁ ଆଲୋକ ସଜ୍ଜା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସବୁ କିଛି ନୂଆ କରାଯାଉଛି। ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମରେ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ଗୋଟିଏ ହେଲେ ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତି ନ ଥିବାରୁ ଏଠାରେ ଏକ ପ୍ରତିମୂର୍ତ୍ତୀ ସ୍ଥାପନ କରାଯାଇଛି।

ମଧୁ ସଂଗ୍ରହାଳୟରେ ମଧୁବାବୁ ପରିଧାନ କରୁଥିବା କୋଟ, ପାଇଜାମା, ସେ ବ୍ୟବହାର ଜୋତା, ଘଣ୍ଟା, ଛତା, କଲମ, ଦୁଆତ, ପିକା ବହୁ ବିରଳ ଦସ୍ତାବିଜ ଯଥା କେତେକ ଚିଠି ଓ
ଅନ୍ୟାନ୍ୟ ସାମଗ୍ରୀକୁ ଆଲମିରାରେ ସଜାଯାଇଛି।

ଆସନ୍ତା ୨୮ ତାରିଖ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ଜୟନ୍ତୀରେ ଏହାର ଅନାବରଣ କରାଯିବ। ଏହାକୁ ଶିଳ୍ପୀ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀଧର ରଣା ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ କରିଛନ୍ତି। ସେହିପରି ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମ ପ୍ରବେଶ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ ଅନେକ ତୈଳ ଚିତ୍ର ନୂଆ କରି ସ୍ଥାପିତ ହୋଇଛି। ତେବେ ଏହି ସଂଗ୍ରହାଳୟଟି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟକମାନଙ୍କୁ ଆକର୍ଷିତ କରିପାରିନାହିଁ।

ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ କର୍ମସ୍ଥଳୀ ଭାବେ ବିବେଚନା କରାଯାଉଥିବା ଏହି କୋଠାର ଉପର ମହଲାରେ ଏବେ ବି ଶୈଳବାଳା ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଅଫିସ ଚାଲୁଛି।

ମଧୁବାବୁଙ୍କ କର୍ମସ୍ଥଳୀ ବା ମଧୁ ସ୍ମୃତି ସଂଗ୍ରହାଳୟକୁ ଜାତୀୟ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ମାନ୍ୟତା ଦିଆଯିବା ପାଇଁ ସରକାର ଉଦ୍ୟମ କରିବେ ବୋଲି ୧୨ ବର୍ଷ ତଳେ ଏହାର ଲୋକାର୍ପଣ କରିବା ଅବସରରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ କହିଥିଲେ। ଇତି ମଧ୍ୟରେ ୧୨ ବର୍ଷ ବିତିଯାଇଛି। ଏହାକୁ ଜାତୀୟ ସ୍ମାରକୀ ଘୋଷଣା କରାଯାଇପାରିନାହିଁ । କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ସରକାର ବି ଏବାବଦରେ କିଛି ପଦକ୍ଷେପ
ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିନାହାଁନ୍ତି ।

ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମରେ ଜଣେ ମାତ୍ର କର୍ମଚାରୀ ବା କ୍ୟୁରେଟର କାମ କରୁଛନ୍ତି। ସବୁ ଦାୟିତ୍ବ ଜଣଙ୍କ ଉପରେ ନ୍ୟସ୍ତ ରହିଛି। ଗତ ଜାନୁଆରୀ ୨୦୧୮ରୁ ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୦୧୯ ଏହି ୧୬ ମାସ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ମାତ୍ର ୧୦୮୫ଜଣ ମ୍ୟୁଜିୟମ ପରିଦର୍ଶନ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ତେବେ ଦୈନିକ ହାରାହାରି ମାତ୍ର ୫ରୁ ୧୦ ଜଣ ଏଠାକୁ ଆସୁଛନ୍ତି।

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Crafts Museum to organise ‘Summer Experience’

April 25, 2019 By Pratika Priyadarshini Leave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, April 25(LocalWire): Summer vacations are here and as everyone looks forward to it with several plans in tow, Crafts Museum Kala Bhoomi brings its Summer Experience to town.

The Kala Bhoomi Summer Experience, part of the Crafts Reimagined for Experience, Absorption, Trial and Experience, aims to provide an opportunity for individuals to experience and engage with their cultural heritage and also hopes to bridge the gap between consumer, craft and craftsmen.

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The event has been divided into three categories.

For the Young adults of 16 years, there will be externship craft modules; straw crafts, terracotta, handlooms, palm leaf etching from from 6-18 May, Preteen to 15 years will externship, craft modules; terracotta, pattachitra, handlooms, palm leaf etching from 20 May 1June and for the age group 9 to 11 years from 3 to 9 June there will be storytelling, craft modules; terracotta and pattachitra.

Crafts museum, as per the International Council of Museums definition of museums, is ‘a permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserves, researches, communicates and exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment.’

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Mondays.

The entry fee is Rs 50 for adults and Rs 20 for students.

Registration is open with fees for pre-teen INR 700, Teens INR 1200, Young adults INR 1200.

Log on towww.odishacraftsmuseum.comsince the last day is on 27 April Saturday.

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ପୁଲିସ କମିଶନର ସତ୍ୟଜିତ ମହାନ୍ତି ଓ ଡିସିପି ଅନୁପ କୁମାର ସାହୁଙ୍କୁ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ସମ୍ମାନ

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ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୫(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ପୁଲିସ କମିଶନର ସତ୍ୟଜିତ ମହାନ୍ତି ଓ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ଡିସିପି ଅନୁପ କୁମାର ସାହୁଙ୍କୁ ପୁଲିସ ପ୍ରଶାସନ ସେବା କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ଦକ୍ଷତା ନିମନ୍ତେ ଚିନ୍ତା ଓ ଚେତନା ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ସମ୍ମାନରେ ସମ୍ମାନିତ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ପ୍ରଶାସନିକ ଦକ୍ଷତା ଓ ଲୋକାଭିମୁଖୀ ପୁଲିସ ସେବା ନିମନ୍ତେ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ବିଶେଷ ଭାବେ ଏହି ମର୍ଯ୍ୟାଦାଜନକ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ସମ୍ମାନରେ ସମ୍ମାନିତ କରାଯାଇଛି । ଏହି ସମ୍ମାନ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅଧିକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟଦକ୍ଷତା ସହ ପୁଲିସ ସେବାକୁ ଲୋକାଭିମୁଖୀ କରାଇବାରେ ଅଧିକ ଅନୁପ୍ରେରିତ କରାଇବ ବୋଲି ଉଭୟ ମତବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିବା ସହ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଜଣାଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ଚିନ୍ତା ଓ ଚେତନା ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ସମ୍ମାନ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରତିଭାଙ୍କୁ ବିଗତ ୪୦ ବର୍ଷ ହେଲା ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରି ଆସୁଛନ୍ତି । ଭାରତ ସରକାରଙ୍କ ସୂଚନା ଓ ପ୍ରସାରଣ ମନ୍ତ୍ରାଳୟ ଏବଂ ସ୍ୱରାଷ୍ଟ୍ର ମନ୍ତ୍ରାଳୟ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ମିଳିତ ଭାବେ ଏହା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯାଇଥାଏ ।

ନିର୍ବାଚନଜନିତ ବ୍ୟସ୍ତତା ଯୋଗୁ ଉଭୟ ଅଫିସର ସମ୍ମାନ ପ୍ରଦାନ ଉତ୍ସବରେ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ରହି ପାରିନଥିଲେ । ଚିନ୍ତା ଓ ଚେତନାର ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ମହାସଚିବ ସୁରେନ୍ଦ୍ର ଦାସଙ୍କଠାରୁ ଉଭୟ ଏହି ସମ୍ମାନ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରି ଖୁସି ବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

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ସିଏସଆର୍ ଜାତୀୟ ପୁରସ୍କାର ଉତ୍ସବରେ ସୋଆକୁ ୪ଟି ପୁରସ୍କାର

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ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୫(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ନୂଆଦିଲ୍ଲୀଠାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ କମ୍ପିଟିସନ୍ ସକସେସ୍ ରିଭ୍ୟୁ ପତ୍ରିକାର ବାର୍ଷିକ ଜାତୀୟ ପୁରସ୍କାର ଉତ୍ସବରେ ଶିକ୍ଷା ଓ ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନ (ଡିମଡ ଟୁ ବି ୟୁନିଭର୍ସିଟି)କୁ ୪ଟି ପୁରସ୍କାରରେ ସମ୍ମାନିତ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ସୋଆ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଗତ ଇନଷ୍ଟିଚ୍ୟୁଟ୍ ଅଫ୍ ଟେକ୍ନିକାଲ୍ ଏଜୁକେସନ୍ ଆଣ୍ଡ ରିସର୍ଚ୍ଚ (ଆଇଟିଇଆର୍) ଏବଂ ସ୍କୁଲ୍ ଅଫ୍ ହୋଟେଲ୍ ମ୍ୟାନେଜମେଣ୍ଟ (ଏସଏଚଏମ୍)କୁ ଦେଶର ଅଗ୍ରଣୀ ଶିକ୍ଷାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଭାବେ ସିଏସଆର୍ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

ସେହିପରି ଶିକ୍ଷାର ଗୁଣବତ୍ତା କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଉନ୍ନତି ନିମନ୍ତେ ସୋଆ ଏବଂ ଏହାର କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ଅମିତ ବାନାର୍ଜୀଙ୍କୁ ସିଏସଆରର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ଏବଂ ସମ୍ପାଦକ ଏସ୍.କେ. ସଚଦେବା ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଭାବେ ସମ୍ମାନିତ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ସୋଆକୁ ଦିଆଯାଇଥିବା ପୁରସ୍କାରକୁ ପ୍ରଫେସର ବାନାର୍ଜୀ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

କମ୍ପିଟିସନ୍ ସକସେସ୍ ରିଭ୍ୟୁ ଏକ ଆଗଧାଡ଼ିର ଏବଂ ଲୋକପ୍ରିୟ ପତ୍ରିକା । ଏହି ପତ୍ରିକା ଦୀର୍ଘ ଦଶନ୍ଧି ଧରି ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାମୂଳକ ପରୀକ୍ଷା ନିମନ୍ତେ ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ ହେବା ପାଇଁ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରିଆସୁଛି ।

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୨୮ରେ ରାଜଧାନୀର ଭିନ୍ନ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ମଞ୍ଚସ୍ଥ ହେବ ନାଟକ ଦଶାବତାର ଓ ନୂଆ

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ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର,ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୫(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଆସନ୍ତା ୨୮ତାରିଖରେ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ଠାରେ ମଞ୍ଚସ୍ଥ ହେବ ନାଟକ ‘ଦଶାବତାର’ ଏବଂ ‘ନୂଆ’ ।

ନାଟ୍ୟଚକ୍ର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ଶତାବ୍ଦୀର କଳାକାର ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଶଙ୍କର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀଙ୍କ ରଚନା ଓ ଧୀରେନ୍ଦ୍ରନାଥ ମଲ୍ଲିକଙ୍କ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନାରେ ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟା ୬ଟା ୪୫ରେ ନୂଆପଲ୍ଲୀ ଭିଆଇପି ଏରିଆସ୍ଥିତ ବିଜୁ ନାଟ୍ୟକେନ୍ଦ୍ରରେ ଏହି ନାଟକ ଦେଖିବାକୁ ମିଳିବ ।

ସେହିଦିନ ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟାରେ ଆଇସିସିଆର୍ ସହଯୋଗରେ ନାଟ୍ୟଚେତନା ନାଟ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ନାଟକ ‘ନୂଆ’ ରବୀନ୍ଦ୍ର ମଣ୍ଡପରେ ମଞ୍ଚସ୍ଥ ହେବ ।

ଏହି ନାଟକକୁ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ସାହିତ୍ୟିକ ଗୌରହରି ଦାସ ରଚନା କରିଥିବାବେଳେ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ସୁବୋଧ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ ଏହାର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନା ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ନାଲିଫିତାର କାରସାଦି ଭିତରେ ଦରିଦ୍ର ଆଦିବାସୀ କିଭଳି ଶୋଷିତ ହେଉଛନ୍ତି, ତାହାର ମାର୍ମିକ ଚିତ୍ର ଏହି ନାଟକରେ ଫୁଟି ଉଠିଛି ।

ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱରର ଦୁଇଟି ଭିନ୍ନ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ମଞ୍ଚସ୍ଥ ହେଉଥିବା ଏ ଦୁଇଟି ନାଟକକୁ ଦେଖିବାକୁ ଆସିବା ଲାଗି ଉଭୟେ ସଂସ୍ଥା ତରଫରୁ ନିବେଦନ କରାଯାଇଛି ।

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ଫେମିନା ମିସ୍ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ଗୁଣପୁରର ଶୀତଲଙ୍କ କୃତିତ୍ୱ

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ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର, ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୨୫(ଲୋକାଲ ୱାୟାର): ଫେମିନା ମିସ୍ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ରାୟଗଡ଼ା ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଗୁଣପୁରର ଝିଅ ଶୀତଲ ସାହୁ କୃତିତ୍ୱ ହାସଲ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ଇଷ୍ଟଜୋନ୍ ପାଇଁ କୋଲକାତାରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରୁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରୁ ଏକମାତ୍ର ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀ ଭାବେ ମନୋନୀତ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି ।

ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତାରେ ପରବର୍ତ୍ତୀ ରାଉଣ୍ଡ୍ ସମସ୍ତ ରାଜ୍ୟର ଜଣେ ଲେଖାଏଁ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀଙ୍କୁ ନେଇ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହେବାକୁ ଥିବାବେଳେ ଶୀତଲ ଉକ୍ତ ରାଉଣ୍ଡକୁ ଉତ୍ତୀର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହୋଇ ଓଡ଼ିଶାକୁ ଗୌରବାନ୍ୱିତ କରିଛନ୍ତି ।

ମୁମ୍ବାଇର ଏକ ବେସରକାରୀ କମ୍ପାନୀରେ ଚାକିରି କରୁଥିବା ଶୀତଲଙ୍କ ପିଲା ଦିନ ଗୁଣପୁରରେ କଟିଥିବାବେଳେ ମାଟ୍ରିକ୍ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ସେ ଗୁଣପୁର ସରସ୍ୱତୀ ଶିଶୁ ମନ୍ଦିରରେ ପଢ଼ିଛନ୍ତି ।

ପରେ ବୁର୍ଲାରେ ଆଇଟିରେ ବି-ଟେକ୍ ପାଠ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଶେଷ କରି ମୁମ୍ବାଇରେ ଚାକିରି ପାଇଥିଲେ । ଶୀତଲଙ୍କ ବାପା ଜୀବନ ସାହୁ ବୃତ୍ତିରେ ଜଣେ ଠିକାଦାର ହୋଇଥିବାବେଳେ ମା’ ସ୍ୱପ୍ନାରାଣୀ ଅଧିକାରୀ ଶିକ୍ଷୟତ୍ରୀ ଭାବେ କାମ କରୁଛନ୍ତି ।

ନିକଟରେ ଏଫବିବି କଲର୍ସ ମିସ୍ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ-୨୦୧୯ର ଅଡିସନରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାରୁ ୩ଜଣ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀ କୋଲାକାତା ରାଉଣ୍ଡକୁ ମନୋନୀତ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ।

ସେମାନଙ୍କ ଭିତରେ ତମନ୍ନା ବ୍ୟାସ୍ ପ୍ରଥମ, ଶୀତଲ ସାହୁ ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଓ ଅରୂପା ରଥ ତୃତୀୟ ସ୍ଥାନରେ ରହିଥିଲେ ।

ଗତ ୨୩ରେ କୋଲାକାତା ୱିଷ୍ଟନରେ ଇଷ୍ଟଜୋନାଲ୍ କ୍ରାଉନିଂ ଉତ୍ସବ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା ।

ଇଷ୍ଟଜୋନର ୫ଟି ରାଜ୍ୟରୁ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗୀମାନେ ଏଥିରେ ଭାଗ ନେଇଥିଲେ ।

ସେଥିରେ ଭଲ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରି ପରବର୍ତ୍ତୀ ରାଉଣ୍ଡକୁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଶୀତଲ ମନୋନୀତ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି ।

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Beach fest organised to educate voters of their rights

April 24, 2019 By Amarnath Parida Leave a Comment

Paradip April 24 (LocalWire): District administration arranged a Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Program beach festival here on Wednesday to encourage people to vote during the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections scheduled on 29 April.

This awareness initiative is part of SVEEP, a flagship programme of the Election Commission of India for voters’ education.

The objective was to create awareness and encourage everyone to vote.

Different activities like cultural programme by Zilla Kalakar Sankrutika Sangh and Block Kalakar Sanskrutika Sangh, sand art, cultural programmes by local troupes, flying of helium balloons, displaying banner hoarding and signature campaign on ‘ proud to be voter, ready to vote’ .

College student Lipuna Barik said ‘I am a first time voter.

We hope the percentage increases because of different awareness programme by ECI.

If we don’t vote, we aren’t taking full advantage of the right that is being given to us.’

Another college girl Mamata Sahu said ‘today’s awareness programme has inspired us. We have the power and need to make use of it. Even one vote can change everything.’

The sky was dotted with helium balloons. Youth voters and PWDs also participated in the voter awareness programme on the beach.

Local cultural orgaisnstaion ‘CANMASS’ performed ‘Mote Hela Athar, Mu Heli Voter (I am 18 years old and I am voter.’

Several first time voters cannot cast their vote as they are staying away for studies while many youth are not sure about the changes politicians will bring.

On the other hand, because of lack of facilities old persons and pregnant women feel uneasy to cast their vote.

To garner interest of these voters, administration has introduced many programmes by implementing different facilities in booths and raised awareness programmes in village level to raise percentage of votes.

Two women-centric booths, one booth for people with disabilities and two model booths in each block, volunteers including NCC and boy scouts have been pressed into service during polling.

ADM, Paradip Kanhu Charan Dhir, ADM Jagatsinghpur Sachidananda Sahu and other officials were present on this occasion.

LocalWire