B'desh PM, President greet nation on Buddha Purnima

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Abdul Hamid have greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

Dhaka, May 15: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Abdul Hamid have greeted the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, which commemorates the birth of Lord Buddha.

For the first time in two years, Bangladesh will mark the occasion on Sunday with in-person festivities which were halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In her message, the Prime Minister urged everyone to work generously to further strengthen the practice and bond of communal harmony in Bangladesh.

"I hope that by upholding and nurturing the ideals of Gautam Buddha, everyone will play a role in building Bangladesh as a peaceful country," she said.

On his part, President Hamid said that "Buddhist civilization and its culture have been deeply intertwined with the people of Bengal since ancient times. Paharpur and Mainamati Shalbon Bihar are its shining examples".

He however, urged the Buddhist community to take part in the festivities by maintaining health protocols in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

(IANS)

Man'S Skeleton Found In Dense Jungle In Gopalpur Jungle

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Berhampur, Sep 29: A man's skeleton was recovered from a jungle near Golabandha under the Gopalpur police station limits today.

The identity of the deceased has not been established yet. According to the information, some local people saw the skeleton first. On being informed by them, the Gopalpur police along with a scientific team reached the spot and started an investigation.
The skeleton has been sent to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital for postmortem. The police have also seized pieces of his dress and earth for examination.
The age of the deceased is estimated to be between 28 and 35 years. The youth is believed to have been killed about 10 days back.
Police suspect that the youth might have been killed somewhere and then the body was dumped in the dense jungle to destroy evidence.

India conducts ‘Female Military Officers’ course for ASEAN nations

by Manoj Jena

New Delhi, Sep 29: Marking a significant milestone in its military diplomacy, India has conducted its premier ‘Female Military Officers Course’ for officers from ASEAN countries.

The course was concluded on Friday.

Ministry of Defence said that spearheaded by the Indian Army’s vision for gender neutrality and women empowerment, this initiative, themed on the UN framework, was organised under the stewardship of the Ministry of Defence.

The official said that hosting such a transformative course reinforces India’s commitment to fostering deeper international collaboration while championing gender equality in the armed forces.

He said that the course has been designed to elevate leadership competencies, strategic acumen, and operational efficacy among female officers, while offering a rich platform for cross-cultural interaction and mutual professional development.

He said that integral to the course and structure is the inclusion of India's storied legacy in UN peacekeeping.

The official added that the course was conducted under the aegis of the Centre for UN Peacekeeping in India, renowned globally, and has a rich history of training and deploying peacekeepers across various UN missions.

He added that participants had the unique opportunity to receive a demonstration on UN peacekeeping drills, offering them insights into the rigorous standards India upholds in international peace missions.

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(IANS)

1 Dies, 3 Critical In Lightning Strike In Subarnapur

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Sonepur, Sep 29: A villager was killed and three others sustained burn injuries after being struck by lightning in Kotasamalai village under Ulunda block in Subarnapur district this evening.

The deceased has been identified as Subasini Nayak of Kotasamalai village. According to the information, the four villagers were working on an agriculture field when lightning struck them. They all received bullet injuries in the incident.
Locals soon rushed them to a local hospital first. Later they were shifted to the Subarnapur District Headquarters Hospital where Subasini was declared dead. The three others are undergoing treatment in the DHH.

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