Pregnant Govt Employee Loses Child After Being 'Denied' Leave In Kendrapada

by Hemanta Pande

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A State government employee on Tuesday alleged she suffered a miscarriage after the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) denied her leave during severe labor pain at her office in Odisha's Kendrapara district.

Kendrapara Oct 29: A State government employee on Tuesday alleged she suffered a miscarriage after the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) denied her leave during severe labor pain at her office in Odisha's Kendrapara district.

The incident reportedly occurred on October 25 but came to light on Tuesday when the woman, Barsha Priyadarshini, shared her experience with the media.

Barsha, a clerk of the Women and Child Development Department in Kendrapara district's Derabish block, said she was in her seventh month of pregnancy and felt intense pain at the office.

Barsha alleged that CDPO Snehalata Sahoo denied her request for leave following which she suffered a miscarriage.

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida ordered for a detailed investigation and submission of the report in this connection.

CDPO ସ୍ନେହଲତା ସାହୁଙ୍କ ଅବହେଳା ପାଇଁ କେନ୍ଦ୍ରାପଡା ଜିଲ୍ଲା ଡେରାବିଶ ବ୍ଲକ ମହିଳା ଓ ଶିଶୁ ବିକାଶ ବିଭାଗରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟରତ କିରାଣୀ ବର୍ଷା ପ୍ରିୟଦର୍ଶିନୀ ମହାପାତ୍ରଙ୍କ ୭ ମାସର ଗର୍ଭ ନଷ୍ଟ ହେବା ଘଟଣାରେ ଆଜି ଜିଲ୍ଲାପାଳଙ୍କ ସହ କଥା ହେଲି। ଘଟଣାର ପୂଙ୍ଖାନୁପୁଙ୍ଖ ତଦନ୍ତ କରି ତୁରନ୍ତ ରିପୋର୍ଟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ନିର୍ଦେଶ ଦେଲି। — Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) October 29, 2024

The CDPO, while speaking to media, said it was a false allegation and she had no knowledge of Barsha's condition.

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Replicas Of Konark Wheels At Rashtrapati Bhavan: Dharmendra Pradhan Says 'Matter of Great Pride...'

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar/ New Delhi, Oct 30: A day after replicas of the Konark wheels were installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday appreciated the initiative and said, “a matter of great pride, particularly for all Odias.”

“The Konark chakra at the Sun Temple in Konark symbolises continuity and progress. Konark Sun Temple is an outstanding example of India’s civilisational prowess and Odisha’s architectural magnificence. Replicas of Konark wheels at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan is a laudatory initiative to showcase and promote India’s rich culture, heritage and artistic brilliance. A matter of great pride, particularly for all Odias,” Pradhan posted on X.

The Konark chakra at the Sun Temple in Konark symbolises continuity and progress. Konark Sun Temple is an outstanding example of India’s civilisational prowess and Odisha’s architectural magnificence. Replicas of Konark wheels at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit… pic.twitter.com/keJDMXvJsg — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 30, 2024

As many as four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan in the national capital.

Installation of Konark wheels aims to showcase and promote the rich heritage of the country among visitors, the President's Secretariat said in a statement.

The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the culmination of Odisha’s temple architecture. It was built in the shape of a colossal chariot carrying the Sun God in 13th century.

The Konark wheels are symbols of India’s cultural legacy.

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Let Us Celebrate A Pollution-Free Diwali: President Droupadi Murmu

by Hemanta Pande

New Delhi, Oct 30: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the eve of Diwali, the festival of lights, and appealed the countrymen to celebrate a pollution-free Diwali this year.

In a statement, President Murmu said, “Let us be proud of the glorious heritage of India. With faith in goodness, let us celebrate a pollution-free Diwali and pledge to build a healthy, prosperous and responsible society”.

“Diwali is a festival of happiness and enthusiasm. This festival symbolises the victory of knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. Various communities in India and abroad celebrate this festival with a great zeal. This festival also kindles hope for a brighter future,” she added.

President Murmu also urged citizens to share the joy of the festival with the less privileged.

“On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, we should illuminate our conscience, adopt virtues of love and compassion, and promote social harmony. This festival is also an opportunity to help the deprived and needy and share our happiness with them,” the President said in her message.

Pregnant Govt Employee Loses Child After Being 'Denied' Leave In Kendrapada

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