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Bhubaneswar, Nov 3: AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Tuesday bid an emotional farewell to its Founder Director, Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, whose contributions to neurosurgery, medical education and institution-building left an enduring mark on India's healthcare landscape, officials said. An atmosphere of grief prevailed across the institute as doctors, faculty members, students and staff gathered at the Main Auditorium to pay tributes to the eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee during a special condolence meeting. Architect of an Institution Leading the tributes, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas described Dr. Mahapatra as the chief architect of the institute. He said the renowned neurosurgeon played a pivotal role in conceptualising, establishing and nurturing AIIMS Bhubaneswar, laying the foundation for its emergence as a premier centre for healthcare, medical education and research. Dr. Biswas noted that Dr. Mahapatra's visionary leadership, foresight and

Koraput, Nov 3: The Koraput district administration in Odisha on Tuesday imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the Kotia group of villages to maintain law and order and prevent any administrative interference from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, officials said. The decision was taken following an all-party meeting, with authorities enforcing the restrictions across 21 villages under Kotia panchayat in Pottangi tehsil. The move comes amid concerns over attempts by Andhra Pradesh to conduct panchayat-related activities in the disputed border region. Restrictions in Place Under the order, gatherings of more than five people at public places have been prohibited. Authorities have also banned rallies, processions, protests, public meetings, distribution activities and wall paintings on government and public properties within the restricted area. The Koraput Sub-Collector has been entrusted with overseeing the implementation of the order. The