From the set of Sambalpuri (Indian) movie 'Alar'

Mastermind of Chandanbhati double murder surrenders in Balangir

Jayaprakash Pati, the alleged mastermind in the Chandanbhati double murder case surrendered at the SDJM court in Balangir on Wednesday. The gruesome murders had taken place on 15 January 2013 night and since then Pati was absconding. His bail plea was rejected.

In this case, earlier Balangir Sadar Police had arrested Damodar Patel, the samiti member from Kusmel, Adikanda Sahu and Yuvraj Bhoi. As per reports, they had admitted in their statements before the Police that they were abetted by the Vice-Chairman of Loisingha block, the main accused Pati to execute the murders.

It is heard that earlier the victim and the accused had a fight which perhaps led to the happening of the crime. The two deceased Dibyajyoti Panigrahi and his associate Daktar Ghibela were allegedly murdered when they were returning on a bike to their place at Sindurbahal after attending a feast in the night of 15^th January when they were attacked and killed near the Chandanbhati Bridge, around 10 km away from the Dist Head quarter Balangir.

Foundation stone laid for alternative water supply to Balangir

Foundation Stone for Water Supply in Balangir

  Keeping in view the chronic water scarcity problem in Balangir, Odisha government has taken step to supply water to the town from an alternative source from river Tel. The foundation stone was laid in this context by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Gandhi Nagar in Balangir on 29^th January 13.

It should be noted that while during the pre-independence days Balangir was enjoying ample water for drinking purpose, industry and agriculture, the place has turned in to a no water zone within these years. The economy of the area is mainly regulated by agriculture and water is the most essential element for harvesting. Accordingly, the Lower Suktel project has been planned since the last century but it has not been completed though more than 10 years have been passed meanwhile. While some people describe the reason of this long delay to be political hostility, the result has not been availed so far.

Now, the ruling BJD government has laid foundation for an alternative source to supply water to the town. Yet, it is now time to wait and see how far the project will be initiated and finished soon to provide water to the town and to solve the chronic problem.

Naveen Pattanaik’s visit to Balangir on 29th January 13

Odisha C M Naveen Pattanaik

As per an information received from the Balangir District administration, the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Pattanaik is coming to the district on 29^th January 13. He will inaugurate some projects during this visit as per the following schedule.

11.55 A.M.: Arrival at the R.N. Singhdeo Sports Complex Helipad in Balangir and then address to the gathering.

12.55 P.M.: He will lay the foundation stone for 125 bedded M.C.H. Centre at the Dist. H.Q. Hospital.

01.15 P.M.: He will inaugurate B.N.R.G.S.K. Building at Balangir block campus.

01.25 P.M.: He will lay foundation stone for overhead tank near circuit house.

02.25 P.M.: Arrival at the Ghagurli Helipad under Belpada Block. He will then inaugurate the Bridge over Lanth River near Parlimar and will distribute assets and benefits to beneficiaries under various schemes.

Jennifer Lopez in a Pritam Panda Designed Outfit

In his voyage of dressing the world’s most stunning ladies to outfitting sensuous supermodels, Pritam Panda, the young but paramount fashion designer from Odisha, has achieved another big triumph after designing for the world’s most acclaimed Pop Star Jennifer Lopez.

International Pop star and Hollywood Diva J. Lo slips into a Pritam Panda Haute Couture 2013 especially custom made for her World Tour Concert. The Diva appeared in a red Swarovski embellished single piece body suit that turned heads on in the crowd.

The suite was specially custom made for the diva a month back to her concert. Panda has been commissioned to design similar concert suits for the diva, by JLo's manager who generally does all the talking for her costumes and styling.

The four costumes have been specially hand crafted in India with Swarovski crystals to suit the body contours of the International pop star.

The Diva had an eye on few of Panda's designs at the Paris Fashion week as well as on his designs for the legendary country singer Dolly Parton in early 2012 as well, as she had spotted few of this Indian designer's haute couture and pret lines at the Harrods and Selfridges in UK, and soon Panda was online cellular for prolonged discussions with J Lo's manager, Mom and the team that handles her styling and appearance skills in Los Angeles, regarding the stars look for her year ending concerts in Toronto and Dubai.

Pritam Panda is a friend of mine and personally known to me, who has sent me the news in a mail that authorizes me to publish this post.