Wednesday 31 July 2013

The Statesman: A new beginning

The Statesman: A new beginning

PRI Convention on PC & PNDT Act held at Nabarangpur.


To curb misuse of ultra sonography facility, the  district level PRI convention and strengthening implementation of Pre-Conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (PC & PNDT) Act,  1994   was held at the conference hall of district headquarters hospital here on Wednesday.  Collector Yamini Sarangi, who is also chairperson of the committee, presided over the meeting. Convener PC & PNDT Cell, CDMO Dr.Nanda Kishor Mishra, enlightened guidelines of the act.

Dr. Mishra said though still better than the state average (1018/1,000), the child sex ratio in Nabarangpur improved from 991/1,000 in 2001 to 1031/1000 in 2011. "Concerned over the child sex ratio which is declining due to various factors like neglect of the girl child, female infanticide, female foeticide, high maternal and infant mortality and sex selective abortions by amniocentesis, we are keeping a close watch on ultrasound scan centers in the district, as this district has only two registered center’s said CDMO Dr. Mishra.

Speaking to the occasion Collector Yamini Sarangi, said the prenatal sex selective elimination of female foetus is a serious form of gender discrimination that needs to be curbed. As per the provisional data of census 2011 the child sex ration in Odisha now stands at an all-time low of 934 girls for 1000 boys, which again indicates a bleak picture for the girl child in the state. In four districts the ratio has dipped down alarmingly to less than 900.  Low child sex ration has direct linkage with misuse of technology for sex determination and sex selective abortion. The PC PNDT act has been enacted to curb the menace of female foeticide in the country, The district Magistrates have been notified as appropriate authority at the district level, where director family welfare is state authority for act implementation, over and above task forces have been constituted at the state and district levels to intensify processes for effective implementation of the provisions of the act she added

Supt. Of police Brajesh Kumar Rai, who also member of district Task force committee said Sex determination techniques have been in use in India  since 1975 primarily but  the increasing in female foeticide in the country  alarmed at the declining child sex ration   the apex court directed the health authorities for the prevention of their misuse for sex determination  in the year 1994. Now the state government assigning high priority on the issue of declining sex ration, has initiated several activities targeting key stakeholders for effective implementation of the act Mr.Rai added.


Among others Public prosecutor Prakash Chandra Mishra, ZP President, Motiram Nayak, Vice-Chairperson, Nibadita Mohanty, Chairman’s of blocks and PRI, Members were present at the meeting.

Saturday 27 July 2013

TOP COP CHANGES EFFECTED TODAY


Four IPS officers of 1988 batch given in SITU promotional postings. 1982 batch IPS Binaya Kumar Behera is New CMD OSRTC, IPS, IPS M.Nageswar Rao is New ADG Fire Services & Home Guards, 1988 batch IPS Satyajit Mohanty is CMD Odisha Police Housing Corporation with ADG rank.

1988 batch IPS M Akhaya is ADG State Crime Records Bureau, Santosh Kumar Upadhaya is ADG Odisha Human Rights Commission while Binayanda Jha is New ADG law & order, IPS Arun Kumar Ray is new ADG, Odisha special armed police.

Similarly 1989 batch IPS S M Narwane is new IG Traning, 1990 batch IPS Arun Sarangi is IG Intelligence, 1993 batch IPS RP Koche is new IG central range. 1995 batch IPS SK Priyadarshi, is new chief of operations, 1997 batch IPS Asheet Kumar Panigrahi is new DIG Eastern Range.

10 Eklavya Model Residential Schools Soon in Odisha.


In the Tribes Advisory Council (TAC) Meeting held on Saturday  CM, Naveen Patnaik announced several proposals including establish the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)s at Nilgiri, Kuchinda, Champua, Baipariguda, Gunupur Umerkote, G Udayagiri, Jharsuguda, Tileibeni and Paralakhemundi, in the state with a cost of Rs.156.75 crore.
As a part of the department’s initiative for imparting quality education, the Department is running 1649 number of educational institutions including 1 B Ed College. 5 more B Ed colleges are in the offing.

Friday 26 July 2013

Seashore CMD Prashant Dash produced in Nabarangpur,SDJM court.


In the alleged multi-crore chit fund scam Seashore Group chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) Prashant Kumar Dash, was produced before the court of SDJM, Nabarangpur here on Friday.
On the alleged fraudulent activity and embezzlement of money through seamanchal multi purpose co-operative ltd in periphery of Nabarangpur the town police registered a case on  23 June 2013  under section 420, 406, 468, 471, 120(b) of IPC and 4, 5 and 6 of the Prize, Chit and Money Circulation (banning) Scheme Act, 1978. 

The district police approached the SDJM, court for his remand in connection with it, and on 22nd June court directed to produce Dash from Jeypore sub-jail to the court.  The SDJM, Nabarangpur denied bail to Dash citing that the investigation is under progress a large number of investors are involved in the case, he was remanded to Nabarangpur Jail.


Monday 22 July 2013

VEDANTA GOT STRUCK AGAIN AT SECOND PALLI SABHA.

Rayagada: In yet another setback to Vedanta Aluminium Ltd's plans to source bauxite from Niyamgiri hills, villagers of Kesarpadi in Rayagada district unanimously disapproved the proposed mining project at the second palli sabha, claiming community and religious rights over the entire hill range.

At the second palli sabha meeting too, the Dongaria Kondhs of Kesarpadi under Muniguda block articulated the same view as those of their counterparts of Serkapadi. Of the 36 eligible voters of the village, 33 inclusive of 23 eligible female members, turned up for the decisive meeting, the start of which was delayed by 40 minutes due to heavy rains. 

Before the commencement of the palli sabha, the Dongarias clad in their traditional attire, were seen shouting slogans in favour of preserving Niyamgiri hills and vowed to protect the hills at any cost. The meeting was presided over by ward member Siram Garadia in the presence of Rayagada district judge Sarat Chandra Mishra who oversaw the proceedings.
The proposal to mine bauxite atop Niyamgiri hills had received a big jolt at the maiden people's council meeting held at Serkapadi last Thursday when 38 eligible voters of the village opposed the move.

Monday 15 July 2013

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.

Tuesday 9 July 2013

Dist. BJD seeks resignation of MP Pradeep Majhi over objectionable photograph issue | Odisha News | OdishaBook

Dist. BJD seeks resignation of MP Pradeep Majhi over objectionable photograph issue | Odisha News | OdishaBook

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  the 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, Anil Sethi.





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 Ratnakar Sahu. 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.

Monday 8 July 2013

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..

Sunday 7 July 2013

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 Nabarangpur 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.  

Saturday 6 July 2013

Cong MP Pradeep Majhi, lodges FIR on Morphed photograph.


Congress MP and former Odisha state youth congress president Pradip 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. 
<Inputs From OTV>