Nabarangpur: Teen Killed, Another Injured In Group Clash During Durga Idol Immersion

According to official sources, CM Majhi will leave for Haryana on Wednesday afternoon. He is scheduled to the swearing-in ceremony of the newly formed Haryana government in Chandigarh on October 17.

On Thursday afternoon, CM Majhi will participate a meeting of Chief Ministers of some states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

On the next day, CM Majhi will visit Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, and attend a conference on Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals.

On Friday afternoon of October 18 and the next morning, CM Majhi is scheduled to attend the 'Investors Conference' for the upcoming 'Make In Odisha’ programme at a hotel in Mumbai.

The Chief Minister is likely to interact with the members of several industry associations as a part of the groundwork for the ‘Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha 2025’ conclave which is scheduled to be held on January 28 and 29, 2025.

CM Makhi will return to Bhubaneswar in the evening of the same day, officials said.

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The event was held in Girisma Upper Primary School and registered the enthusiastic participation of students from 186 schools representing 18 Gram Panchayats (GPs) within Hemgir block in tribal-dominated Sundargarh district. 

The significant event featured a diverse range of engagements, including arts and crafts, singing, music, dancing, debating, essay writing, elocution, and creative writing. 

While the festival was graced by Karuna S Patel, Block Education Officer (BEO), Hemgir Block along with other distinguished guests, they all laid stress on the importance of overall growth and holistic development of the school students. 

Speaking on this occasion, BEO Patel stated, “Suravi is an initiative that grooms up future leaders. Kudos to the support of Vedanta for providing the rural students with a unique platform so that they could showcase their talents as well as learn the value of collaboration and perseverance.” 

Expressing his appreciation, Kishore Ark, Additional Block Education Officer (ABEO), Hemgir block, said, “The Suravi festival, with Vedanta’s support, has become a platform for the students to showcase their talents, promoting an environment where they can dream big and aim high. Such initiatives create a positive ripple-effect across our community.” 

Notably, Vedanta Aluminium’s Mines Business demonstrates its commitment to transformative community development by building wider access to quality education and empowering young minds. By investing in the future of Odisha’s youth mass, Vedanta continues to pave the way for more opportunities, growth, and development. 

Vedanta Aluminium is committed to driving community development through strategic initiatives in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. 

Besides, the company conducts health camps through its mobile health unit i.e. a door-step health service for free medical check-ups and healthcare awareness in rural Odisha. 

In a nutshell, Vedanta Aluminium actively contributes towards the socio-economic transformation of Odisha by dint of these efforts that underline the company's commitment to positively impact lives within and beyond its operational areas through close collaboration with local authorities, welfare organizations, and community members.

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Two minor siblings identified as nine-year-old Bhagirathi Jena and his elder sister Subhashri had gone to a pond near their maternal grandparent’s residence at Subhalo village under Balianta Police limits in Bhubaneswar along with their grandmother to take a bath.

As per the reports, the duo while taking the bath slipped into deep waters and couldn’t come out. The siblings were later fished out from the pond by the villagers and rushed them to Capital Hospital where doctors declared them ‘brought dead’.   

Notably, the deceased duo who hailed from Koradakanta under the Badagada Police station area had visited their maternal grandparents' house a couple of days back on the occasion of Durga Puja festivities.

In the second incident, two minors were identified as Naina Durga, 17, and Rinki Harijan,16, of Bilat village under the Narla Police station area of Kalahandi district.

The duo had gone to a river near their village to take a bath on Tuesday morning. Naina accidentally slipped into deep waters while taking a bath in the river.

Meanwhile, Rinki too drowned in the water when she tried to save Naina. Upon being informed, Narla police and fire services personnel reached the spot and launched a search operation.

The duo was fished out and rushed to Rampur Community Health Center where doctors declared them dead.  

Meanwhile, speaking to media persons over the rising incidents of drowning deaths in the state, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Tuesday, “It is a matter of grave concern that cases of drowning are on the rise in Odisha. Minor children are the major victims in the drowning death cases.”

He further stated that instructions have been issued to take necessary steps at vulnerable points to check the drowning death cases in the state. Parents and teachers will also be sensitised in this regard to stop the rise in drowning incidents. (IANS) 

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