According to sources, the Excise department was informed that the arrested person, Sunil Kumar Bhutia of Ora Sahi on the outskirts of Talcher, was peddling drugs. The Excise officials had kept a watch on his movement.

On Sunday evening, they suspected the movement of Sunil in the locality and apprehended him. During search, they found brown sugar weighing 41 gram from his possession. The seized contraband would cost more than Rs 4 lakh and 10 thousand, the sources said.

The Excise officials arrested Sunil and forwarded him to court. They have also started investigation to ascertain the source of brown sugar.

According to a release from Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the problems faced by people in getting drinking water at Athgarh and Narsinghpur in Cuttack district, Athmallik in Angul and Pipli in Puri were reviewed at a high-level meeting.

It was decided to complete the under-construction pipe water supply projects at Narsinghpur and Athgarh. Besides, the quality of construction work was also stressed.

The meeting also decided to take urgent steps to resolve the problems in pipe water supply projects in Pipili after complaints were received about theft of water at some points of the project.

In order to ensure seamless pipe water supply in rural areas, it was decided to imlement Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA). It would detect the errors in the supply system from the projects and find ways to resolve those.

The ambulance is equipped with a team of a qualified veterinary doctor and para-veterinary professionals to ensure comprehensive medical assistance for animals to ensuring better quality of life.

“JSP Foundation has taken a pioneering step in bolstering its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives by incorporating Animal and Husbandry care into its Action Plan. Since its inception, JSP Foundation has been dedicated to uplift the economic conditions of rural farming families while also fostering awareness and care for their domestic livestock resources. This new endeavour aims to support the livelihoods of argo-based rural farmers who heavily depend on livestock, such as cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, and poultry. This initiative will also result in production of quality animals through latest technology of arificial insemination and reduce the load of stray animals on the roads,” said Naveen.

The range of services provided by ‘Jindal Vet Seva’ includes routine health examinations, treatments, administration of necessary medications, artificial insemination, vaccination and control of stray animals through necessary animal population control measures within the framework of government regulations.

This service will operate in peripheral villages and will also respond promptly to emergency calls, ensuring that distressed animals receive immediate attention. Stray animals and pets will also benefit from this initiative.

“Aligning with our Vedic philosophy we believe in Vasudheiva Kutumbakam. Therefore we orient our social responsibility to protect and nourish the entire bio diversity of which trees and animals are critical components,” Shallu said.

“Through Jindal Vet Seva, our team of veterinary professionals not only brings medical expertise but also a compassionate approach, ensuring the animals’ comfort and safety. We believe that every animal deserves timely and quality medical care, regardless of their circumstances. Our Mobile Veterinary Ambulance is a step towards making veterinary services more accessible and convenient for pet owners and animal lovers in our community,” she added.

The event was attended among others by Angul’s Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) Nirod Kumar Das, Assistant District Veterinary Officer – Animal Welfare Pratap Kumar Pattanaik, JSP’s Head Raw Material sourcing and President & Group Head of CSR & Education Prashant Kumar Hota.

The home guard, Souridri Sahu of Angul district, lost both her limbs as she attempted to end her life by jumping in front of a moving train after Rai’s wife allegedly dragged her out of the house holding her neck and abused her on August 4 for not cleaning her clothes.

In a letter to Homeguard DG Sudhanshu Sarangi, Souridri narrated her ordeal while alleging that she was forced to clean the DIG’s house, wash their clothes and also clean dishes. She accused Rai’s wife of beating and humiliating her for negligence in household works and threatening to get her dismissed from job. Souridri has demanded compensation of Rs 5 lakh and home guard job for her elder daughter.

The IPS officer, however, dismissed the allegations of harassment and attributed the victim’s drastic action to mental distress, owing to personal issues.