Free Cancer diagnosis Mega camp held at Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur:

A cancer check-up and treatment camp was organised at district headquarter hospital here on Saturday. Noted Doctor Dinesh Pendharkar from Mumbai rendred his services during the camp while Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre (AHRCC) Cuttack  director Dr. L. Sarangi,  with Joint director NCD Odisha, Dr. PKB Patnaik, attended the camp. Under the guidance of the doctors chemotherapy was administer at the DHH by the trained doctor Debabrata Dakua,  A total no of 79 patients were attended the camp the team of doctors referred some of the patients to ARCC Cuttack for oncosurgery and radiotherapy.

During the function, Collector Ms. Rashmita Panda, CDMO Anup Kumar Ghose, Joint CDMO Niranjan Nayak, ADMO  Dr. Ch.Sovarani Mishra, and others were also present. Collecot Ms.Panda,assured to provide monetary help to the patients those who are referred to ARCC.It was for the first time that such a mega camp was being held at DHH Nabarangpur. Owing to increasing awareness about cancer, the number of cases with early detection had increased, which was helping the doctors cure the disease in the initial stage itself.

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Dist. level Mondei Fest from Jan 19th to 23rd.

NABARANGPUR: BASANT RATH, Correspondent.

Mondei, the annual cultural extravaganza that showcases Nabarangpur’s rich cultural heritage, will begin in January 12^th of 2016 from Parua village under Raighar Block.The block level celebration will go on till January 18^th of 2016. The district-level mega festival would be held for three days from 19^th to 21. For the first time two  days Dasia Nataka will be staged from 22^nd to 23^rd  besides a five-day Pallishree Mela, said Collector Rashmita Panda, while presiding over the meeting held at Ashok Meheta Conference hall here on Wednesday.

Various competitions Manch Natak Mahotsav’, ‘Kavi Sammelan’,baby health show, quiz and dance competitions will be organised. In the meeting Collector Ms.Rashmita Panda, presided over the meeting while MLAs Manohar Randhari, Bhujabala Majhi, Zilla Parisad President Motiram Nayak, PDDRDA Pooma Tudu, DFO Swayam Mallik, PAITDA Narayan Murmu, sub-collector Gavali Parag Harshad, along with the district level officials, Media persons, and distinguished persons present at the meeting.

CENTRAL TEAM TO VISIT DROUGHT-HIT DISTRICTS SOON

Bhubaneswar:

A Central team would soon visit the drought-hit districts in the State.

Union Agriculture Minister Radhamohan Singh has directed the concerned officials to send a team led by Ministry’s Additional Commissioner Dr RP Mallick to take stock of the drought situation in Odisha.

The team would be comprised experts from the Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack and Central and State Government officials.

Notably, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had apprised the Union Agriculture Minister about the drought-like situation occurred in 103 blocks in 23 districts, including Dhenkanal, Khordha, Boudh, Bargarg, Subarnapur, Kandhamal and Keonjhar districts due to deficient rainfall. He had urged the Minister to send a special team for the purpose, said a release issued by the BJP State unit.

However, the itinerary of the team is yet to be finalised.

ODISHA GIRL LALITA WINS TOP AWARD AT GOOGLE FAIR

Bhubaneswar: 

Thirteen-year-old Lalita Prasida Sripada Srisai from Odisha won the Community Impact Award at the prestigious Google Science Fair competition in California on Tuesday. The young scientist’s project was on development of low-cost bio-absorbent based on corn cobs.

The DPS Damanjodi student in Koraput has created a project which aims to clean waste water by running it through layers of corn cobs, powdered corn cobs, activated charcoal made from corn cobs and fine sand. This is a cost-effective and simple technique which is useful in immobilising contaminants in domestic and industrial effluents, and in ponds, reservoirs and water tanks.

The award with a cash prize of 10,000 US Dollar has been sponsored by Scientific American. Lalita will be further supported for one year by the organisation to build on her project. She has won the award in 13-15 years age group.

Tension high over homeguard's death in Umerkote.

Nabarangpur:Basant Rath,
Protests rocked  Umerkote following the suspected suicide of a home guard at the treasury adjacent to the sub judge court on Thursday.The deceased home guard Paduram Bhatra of Sanakumari was on night duty at the treasury with other police personnel. This morning his dead body was found in the treasury roof.  He was found hanging, said local people.
In a spontaneous reaction, hundreds of villagers stormed the treasury and the sub judge court. They ransacked and vandalised the premises before  police force was rushed to the spot. Furniture, computers and several other articles in the court and  were damaged in the mob attack.Villagers alleged that the police cane charged them while the police maintained that it had 'chased' the violent mob. The angry villagers gheraoed the treasury and the court demanding a high level probe and adequate compensation
to the bereaved family. The clash between the villagers and the police left several people injured on both sides. The tahasildar, Umerkote Tarani Suna, inspector in charge S K Upadhaya, assistant sub inspector
Bulu Patnaik and other policemen were hurt in the stone pelting that took place. The villagers rubbished the police version that home guard Paduram had committed suicide. How can he commit suicide when he was on night duty with other police staff at the treasury, questioned the villagers. They suspected foul play and demanded an impartial probe.

Block Level Mondei Fest Enduring

The whole Nabarangpur district witnessing festive mood with lot of enthusiasm as the block levels Mondei festival continuing in the district.  The talents picked from the block level cultural festivals are to perform in the district level grand celebration.

On Saturday evening Nabarangpur block organised celebration at block office premises, Collector Yamini Sarangi, was chief guest, local MLA Manohar Randhari,  district council of culture secretary and DIPRO
Bhujang Bhusan Rao, Block Chairman Bedabysa Bhatra,  BDO Anil Kumar Sethi, were chaired.  Speaking to the gathering MLA Mr.Randhari said ‘Mondei’ is the culture ritual of the tribal peoples of the district, nowadays the national level cultural festival flourished into international reputation.

 Ms. Sarangi said the Mondei festival is not simply to watch performances   but an opportunity and platform to facilitate interaction among different groups as well as platform in which we want to create facilities for them to know each other. The annual event was started in 2002 by Dr.Aurabinda Padhee with an aim to preserve and propagate the rich tribal folk culture of the district and providing opportunity to the local talents.This year about 100 stalls will be set up by various organisation and ORMAS organising an exhibition of traditional handicrafts Pallishree Mela  at the Mondei ground which will be a special attraction. For the first time UNICEF supporting to Mondei festival Ms. Sarangi said. Different cultural troupes from Grama Panchayat levels performed at the function.

Complaints against irregularities in MBG HP Gas distribution

Nabarangpur: Basant Rath.
On the alleged unfair trade practice several complaints has been filled on the irregularities in distribution of HP gas at Nabarangpur. The district consumer disputes redressal forum has issued notice against Rasmi Acharjya, the Proprietor of Maa Bhandar Gharani (MBG) HP Gas agency, Nabarangpur and Hundustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Mumbai, Zonal Office, Kolkata and Chief Regional Manager, Bhubaneswar, Including Civil Supply Officer, Nabarangpur for the irregularities in the distribution of gas cylinders and demanding additional money from the consumers. It has been alleged that many of the consumers of the MBG HP Gas have been victimized by the unfair trade practices adopted by Rasmi Acharjya, the Proprietor of HP Gas even the same has also reported to the district Collector, Nabarangpur, Said Sunil Sahu, one of customer” after hearing our complaints the collector directed Civil Supply Officer to conduct inspections of the gas agencies in view of the complaints of irregularities in LPG distribution. But the officials enquiries whimsically and submitted a report to Collector.

The Customers of the gas alleged that the Proprietor of HP Gas collecting Rs.650/- for preparation of Know your consumer (KYC) format affidavit and verifying the kitchens. During the issuing of new connections they are demanding more than Rs, 5000/- for Cylinder and regulator instead of Rs.1600/- Apart from that they are forcing to purchase stove along with lighter, fire extinguisher, gas stand etc without bill in this regard. Queried to the civil supply officials they said customers has at liberty to purchase them from any source and the New Connection price is Rs.1600/- we don’t have any information about any affidavit and the know your consumer format charges if any fixed by the HP Gas company. The customers’ also alleged that they MBG gas agency not displaying the booking number of the LPG cylinders being distributed, price of new cylinder and regulator etc

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Mondei festival kicked off to a colourful start

Nabarangpur: Basant Rath

Amid much fanfare, the State-level annual mega tribal festival of Nabarangpur district, Mondei-2013, was inaugurated by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi on Wednesday.

The inaugural Puja was performed at the Rajchauria temple of Kodinga under Kosagumuda block by Minister Majhi, Dabugam MLA Bhujabal Majhi, district Collector Yamini Sarangi, ZP president Motiram Naik Superintendent of Police Brajesh Kumar Rai, ADM Bhimman Seth, Sub-Collector Parakhita Sethi in the presence of other district officers and members of the civil society who came from across the district.

A congregation of local tribal dance troupes brought the Mondei Mashal to the venue. Minister Majhi said cultural festivals like this create awareness among the people about their age-old tradition and heritage of a region and local artists get a rare opportunity to exchange views with their counterparts of the country. He also spoke on the development programmes of the State Government.

Tthe Dabugam MLA said the tribals of this district are participating in Mondei at different places, including at Kodinga, but the mega cultural festival celebrated by the District Council of Culture is definitely a bold step which symbolises the traditions of the tribals.

Presiding over the meeting, Collector Sarangi said the district which has completed 22 years of its formation could proudly claim that it produced patriots, freedom fighters, eminent men of letters and harbingers of its rich culture.

Mondei is now in its 12 years and it has succeeded in integrating the people as is evident from the enthusiasm with which thousands of tribal men and women participated in the festival from the panchayat to district levels. Besides local tribal folk dances, troupes from other districts of the State and outside it have been performing in this event.

Different cultural troupes from the gram panchayat level performed their dances and music besides drama Atrupta Atma being staged in the evening. Various Government departments and SHGs showcased their crafts and schemes in their stalls. The guests released the Mondei-2013 poster and handed over the Mashal to different blocks for their respective celebrations. The block-level festival will continue till December 9.

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Killer potholes claim life of teenage girl in Nabarangpur.

In a shocking incident of death due to negligence by National Highway authorities, a 11-year-girl was crushed to death on Tuesday.  An angry mob blocked the National Highway No. 26 riddled with potholes and water logging that passes through the town.  Following the accident a student of class VI was killed near the Trivani traffic post angry mob pelted stones on police as well as on Truck, police started lathi charge to disperse the mob. Several persons including a Journalist injured in the police excess.  

Tension prevailed in the Trivani junction area and bus stand market complex for eight hours as the shop were forced to shut down. Several eye witnesses protested in front of the

police, condemning her death and demanding more safety on the roads for children and people. Meanwhile town police registered a case arrested the driver and seized the truck.  Two platoons Police were deployed to prevent all incidents said inspector of town police station Ramesh Chandra Bissoyi.  

The victim was identified as Dipti mayee Behera,  a student of class VI of girls high school. She was on her way to school when the truck bearing no CG-04JC 3747 hit bicycle and front tyre ran over her head she died at the spot Mr.Bissoyi said.

According to eye witnesses shop keepers she was just crossing the traffic post in which a traffic constable on duty when the truck hit her.  “I heard a girl cry out and when I stepped out of my shop, I saw the truck’s front wheel over the head of a child, said. The accident had taken place because of a lack of space by the sides of the traffic post and there were potholes which is dangerous for motorists and cyclists. The entire main road of Nabarangpur town is riddled with potholes and water logging. Why the National Highway authority not taking any step to repair the roads” asks a resident Lakhya Panda. Recently by insisting a case  Collector Yamini Sarangi, directed the National Highway authority to fill potholes and repair the main road but in vain. 

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ULB polls : 117 candidates, in Nabarangpur district.

After withdraw of nominations from the urban local body (ULB) polls for Nabarangpur Municipality as many as 68 candidates are in the fray for 16 words. Interestingly in ward no 17 two main political parties INC and BJP candidates withdrew their nominations Sudhir Kumar Mohapatra, (BJD) uncontested and pulled out of the election process.

Among the political parties BJD has fielded it candidates in all 17 wards, INC in 16 and BJP has fielded its candidates only in 10 wards while 25 independent candidates are in the fray.

Similarly, for 14 wards under Umerkote  NAC, 49 candidates filed their papers. Three major political parties BJD, INC and BJP candidates are contesting in all the   14 wards. While only seven independent candidates are in the fray.

School Head Master arrested for molesting student at Dabugam.

The headmaster of Karagam School in Nabarangpur district, who was arrested for allegedly molesting and sexually assaulting a class VIII student and charged under Section 354 (a) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 produced in court on Saturday.

According to police   father of a class VIII tribal student of Karagam school, under Dabugam block complained to the police on Friday that the accused headmaster Kailash Chandra Behera, regularly  ask her to go to his bed room to sweep, she followed his instructions and went to his room, soon Kailash Behera reportedly appeared there and embraced the girl.

He reportedly molested her and assaulted her sexually.  He “threatened that if she discloses to anybody he will be dismissed her from the hostel” when the act of the teacher unceasingly the girl summoned up courage left to her village informed her ordeal to her  parents who promptly filed a police complaint on August 28th with the

Dabugam police station.

Illegal abortion of tribal minor girl Doctor & two held at Nabarangpur.

A local retired doctor was arrested for allegedly aborting a seven-month-old foetus  of an unmarried tribal minor girl of Nandahandi, SDPO UC Nayak, said on Saturday.

The main accused Aswani Kumar Sarangi, of Nandahandi under Nabarangpur police limit who is the lover of the tribal minor girl.  In the pretext of to marry her kept illegitimate relation and when the girl was pregnant of about seven months deceived pregnant at Umerkote clinic of Dr.S.N Dash, (O & G).  Following the termination of pregnancy, the girl and her parents allegedly murder in the death of the seven-month-old foetus at their clinic.

A case has been lodged at town police station vide case No 226/13 against the doctor and two others and in the connection police arrested Aswani and aided friend Kanhu Charan Dash, seized a indigo car connected in the case forwarded to the court of SDJM on 29th.

Police arrested Dr S N Dash, from Umerkote residence who ran a private maternity clinic at Umerkote, for allegedly illegal abortion of a 14-year-old unmarried girl here on Saturday, forwarded to court.

Freedom fighter Jagannath Tripathy remembered.

Nabarangpur:

While inaugurating a meeting to commemorate the 6th death anniversary of the freedom fighter and Gandhian, and Khadi activities President awardee, Mondei shree  Jagannath Tripathy,  Former minister Niranjan Patniak, who is the chief guest of the occasion stressed upon the youth to eulogize and imbibe patriotism of freedoms fighters.

Prior to one day of Martyr’s day to be observed on 24^th August 2007 near the bank of Turi river of Papadahandi, in Nabarangpur district, sad demise of Jaganath Tripathy occurred in the evening of 23^rd August 2007. Jagannath Tripathy born on 14^th June 1922 joined the Indian national congress when he was student of class sixth.

Being inspirited by his teacher who was also Ex-chief minister, Dr. Sadasiva Tripathy, Uncle Laxmi Chandra Dash, at the age of nineteen launched Satyagraha on 7^th January 1941 at Dasarapada of Nabarangpur. He created public opinion against the British Govt and arrested for nine months and additional 3 months totaling one year imprisonment. He organised the prisoners in jail and agitated from within the jail. He was a revoluntary youth leader in Koraput jail.

 He remained as a member of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee for long 42 years from 1948 to 1990. He was elected as MLA in the Harekrishna Mahatab ministry. In 1961 he was also elected as MLA from Dabugam-Kodinga joint constituency.  In the year 1992 he contested in the direct election of Nabarangpur Municipality and was elected as Chairman with majority of votes. The old Gandhain was following the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi throughout his life. He was honoured by the then president of Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam on 9^th Aug.2004, and also received Mondei Sanman at Mondei lok Mohotsav.

To mark the occasion of Martyr’s day at Papadahandi saheed masal is being lighted by freedom fighter Md. Bazi, and Mr. patnaik. Among others MLA Bhujabala Majhi, former minister Parama Pujari, former Kodinga MLA, Sadan Nayak,  former zp chairperson, Manjula Majhi, Maa ghara foundation, district chairperson Kadambini Tripathy, lawyer N Ahmed, several members of saheed family speak on the occasion. The meeting is being presided over by Muna Tripathy.

Massive bureaucratic Changes effected in Odisha.

ROOPA MISHRA, IAS IS NEW MD NRHM & MD ODISHA MEDICAL CORPORATION/ ROOPA ROSHAN SAHOO IS NEW COLLECTOR DHENKANAL / V JAYA KUMAR IS NEW COLLECTOR NUAPADA / BHUPINDER SINGH POONIA IS NEW COLLECTOR SUNDARGARH, / SENIOR OAS RANJIT MOHANTY TAKES CHARGE OF DIRECTOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION / GUHA POONAM KUMAR IS NEW COLLECTOR JHARSUGUDA / B PARAMESWARAN IS NEW COLLECTOR BALASORE / BIJAY KETAN UPADHYAYA IS NEW COLLECTOR KALAHANDI / N THIRUMALA NAYAK IS COLLECTOR KANDHAMAL / D PRASANTH K REDDY IS COLLECTOR BOLANGIR, SENIOR OAS SHYAM SUNDAR NAYAK IS COLLECTOR DEOGARH, SENIOR OAS OFFICER NIRANJAN SAHOO IS COLLECTOR KHURDA..

IAS VIPIN KUMAR SAXENA IS NEW PRINCIPAL SECRETARY HOME /IAS SANGRAM KESARI MISHRA IS NEW PRINCIPAL SECRETARY PENSION & PUBLIC GRIEVANCES, / RAJESH VERMA IS NEW PRINCIPAL SECRETARY AGRICULTURE /C J VENUGOPAL IS NEW PRINCIPAL SECRETARY RD, MR.VENUGOPAL GIVEN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES/D N GUPTA IS NEW COMMISSIONER CONSOLIDATION /GUDEY SRINIVAS IS NEW COMMISSIONER-CUM-SECRETARY STEEL & MINES / IAS MANOJ AHUJA, CCT, GIVEN ADDL CHARGE OF TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER / SURENDRA KUMAR IS IS NEW COMMISSIONER-CUM-SECRETARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY /HEMANT SHARMA IS NEW CMD GRIDCO & OPTCL / DR.PRAMOD KUMAR MEHRADA IS NEW RDC NORTHERN DIVISION / BISHNU PRASAD PANDA IS IG REGISTRATION & SECRETARY BOARD OF REVENUE / PRADIPTA KUMAR PATNAIK IS ADDITIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL ADMINISTRATION / PRASANTA KUMAR PRADHAN IS NEW REGISTRAR CO-OP SOCIETIES / IAS SHALINI PANDIT IS NEW LABOR COMMISSIONER & MISSION DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT / GOBINDA CHANDRA SETHI IS NEW ADDL SECRETARY FOOD SUPPLY & CONSUMER WELFARE.

Dist. BJD seeks resignation of MP Pradeep Majhi over objectionable photograph issue.

 

Today the Nabarangpur district BJD  seeks resignation of MP Pradeep Majhi over objectionable photograph issue Submitted memorandum in 10 Block BDOs addressing the President of India to take action over the issue.. At Nabarangur block under the leadership of MLA, Monahar Randhari, along with Block Chairman, Badabysha Bhatra, Municipal Chairman Prahalad Tipathy, District BJD General Secretary, Asish Ranjan Patnaik, Secretary Rabi Patnaik, along with the supporters took out a rally with the objectionable photo publications  submitted memorandum to the BDO.

Similarly at Papadahandi, under the leaderships of Zilla Parisad President, Motiram Nayak, and senior BJD leader Swadhin Patnaik, took out a rally and meeting in-front of the block office  later submitted memorandum to the BDO. At Umerkote and Raighar, under the leadership of MLA, Subash Gond, at Kosagumuda Under the leadership of Jogendra Swain, Jharigam and Chandahandi, under leadership of Promod Padhy, Nandahandi and Tentulukhunti under the leadership of MLA, Monohar Randhari, submitted Memorandum addressing the President of India to take action over the issue.

Daughter-in-Law of Sahid Laxman Nayak passes away.

Rukuna Nayak , (75) Daughter-in-Law of Sahid Laxman Nayak,  a great freedom fighter and  a legendary figure among tribals passed away today after prolonged illness for last few  days said DIPRO Koraput, P.K Mallik. We pray to God for her soul rests in peace.. Pl. Pray for her soul..

Installation ceremony of Rotary Club Nabarangpur held.

The installation ceremony of the new team of Rotary Club of Nabarangpur for the Rotary Year 2013-14 was held at Zilla Parisad Conference hall on Sunday. Superintendent of Police, Brajesh Kumar Rai, was the chief guest  while the new president Devi Prasad Patnaik, presided over the function. The new team includes N.Mohan Rao, Secretary.

Rotary Club Nabarangpur was adjudged as the Best Club  in the Rotary District 3262. Subhendu Mohanty, was declared as the Best Secretary. The club also got the special recognition for organizing record number of projects during the year 2012-13.

Taking the responsibilities as the new president,  Devi Pradad Patnaik, seemed rather happy even as friends kept congratulating him.  Mr. Patnaik, said, "I'm really delighted because I now have a chance to give back something to the society.

Speaking to the occasion Rtn.Prahalad Tripathi, who is also Chairman of Municipality announced to provide 4 decimal plot for the construction of Rotary Club, similarly new secretary Mahon Rao, also said to provide another 2 decimal plot adjacent to the plot. New team was installed by Past President, Jhadeswar Khadanda.  He urged before all the members to extend teamwork, we have our own Rotary building soon he added.    Former Minister,  Janab Habibulla Khan,  Dr. Santosh Nag, and Narshinga Tripathy,   were felicitated for their social services  in the function.  

Cong MP Pradeep Majhi, lodges FIR on morphed photograph.

Congress MP and former  Odisha state youth congress president Pradeep Majhi’s purported photograph in Facebook has triggered a controversy in the state.The MP Mr Majhi,has described the photograph published in a local daily and posted in Facebook as “fake, tampered and photo shopped”. Soon after the photograph went public, the MP lodged an FIR at Delhi’s Tughlaq Road police station against the editor of the newspaper which published the photograph and the person who uploaded it in Facebook.

Majhi has alleged that his photograph was published and uploaded in Facebook with an ulterior motive as “part of propaganda to insult, humiliate and defame” him.

Speaking to Media persons, Pradip Majhi said, “One can clearly see that the photograph is morphed. My face is superimposed on a muscular body. Some people have been trying to defame me ever since I contested the polls in 2009. I’ve heard about these photographs from some of my senior colleagues in Congress party in Odisha and some scribes from our state had also alerted me before. As the elections are now drawing nearer, my rivals have again resorted to such reprehensible tactic to defame me”.

It’s not yet ascertained whether the photographs are genuine or false. Recently, minister Rabi Narayan Nanda had lodged a complaint with the cyber cell of Crime Branch after some of his morphed photographs were posted in social networking sites. The Crime Branch arrested one person in connection with the case.

Pradip Majhi’s case is bit different as it has been published in a local newspaper and the identity of the person who posted in Facebook is also known. It remains to be seen how the Delhi Police will proceed with the FIR lodged by the Nowrangpur MP. 

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