Man killed as car hits truck in Baleswar

Baleswar: A man was killed and another seriously injured when a car by which they were travelling hit a truck from rear on NH-60 near Mirikamundi in Baleswar district on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Sahadev Behera of Rupsa. Fire Services personnel rescued the injured one identified as Rajesh Behera and took him to the District Headquarters Hospital.

Sustenance aid to kendu leaf pluckers demanded

Dhenkanal: The Odisha Kendupatra Karmachari Sangha has urged the State Government to provide an alternative livelihood sources and financial aid to kendu leaf pluckers. "During summers, lakhs of people pluck kendu leaves to earn their living. Unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak has snatched away their income source this summer. Thus, the Government should give an alternative livelihood sources and financial aid to all kendu leaf pluckers for their sustenance," association general secretary Jogendra Tripathy has said.

Cuttack Central Cooperative Bank gives Rs 2 cr to CMRF

Bhubaneswar: The Cuttack Central Cooperative Bank Ltd has contributed Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for fight coronavirus. Additionally, employees of the bank also contributed one-day salary which is equivalent to Rs 2,27,851 lakh. Bank President, Vice-President and all members of committee of management also contributed Rs 1 lakh. A team led by president Birendra Pratap Swain handed over the cheque to CM Naveen Patnaik.

AP Guv donates month's salary to PM Cares

Bhubaneswar: Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan on Tuesday donated a month's salary to the PM Cares Fund and Rs 1 lakh to the AP Chief Minister's Relief Fund for utilisation in fighting out the coronavirus (COVID-19).