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Hans India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
ASBM holds meet on youth leadership
Bhubaneswar: ASBM University organised Kalinga International Model United Nations (KIMUN) on July 5 and 6 serving as the official venue partner for this event. The two-day conference was attended by delegates across the country who demonstrated diplomacy, public speaking and critical thinking skills. In his inaugural address, Biswajeet Pattanayak, President and Founder of ASBM University, highlighted the importance of youth engagement in global policy-making and leadership. He encouraged delegates to embody the spirit of cooperation, dialogue and critical inquiry that the United Nations represents. Each of the four dynamic committees, UNHRC, DISEC, IP and All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM), simulated real-world international and national diplomatic scenarios, providing a platform for delegates to negotiate, draft resolutions and represent their assigned nations or portfolios with integrity and intellect. Pattanayak visited each committee, interacted with young diplomats, encouraged them and appreciated their active participation. The Felicitation Ceremony was graced by ASBM University Vice Chancellor Ranjan Kumar Bal and other dignitaries. Delegates were recognised for their outstanding performances and awards distributed in various categories, celebrating the leadership and diplomacy showcased throughout the sessions.
New Indian Express
23-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Police officer critical after being hit by drunk car driver in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR: At a time when police have turned a blind eye to rampant drunk driving violations, an inspector-rank officer sustained grievous injuries after his two-wheeler was allegedly hit by a speeding car driven by a person under the influence of alcohol, here on Saturday night. The accused, 38-year-old Deepak Kumar Pattanayak, has been arrested. The injured, Dayanidhi Nayak, is the inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Capital police station. He sustained serious injuries on his head, hands and chest and was initially rushed to the Capital Hospital from where he was later shifted to a private healthcare institution. The incident took place at around 11.30 pm in Badagada area when Nayak was returning to his workplace after having dinner at his quarters. Though Pattanayak had fled after the incident, police swung into action and nabbed him a few minutes later. Sources said his blood alcohol test was conducted and the liquor concentration in his body was found to be very high. 'In India, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration while driving is 30 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. Pattanayak's breath analyser test detected about 104 mg liquor per 100 ml in his body. A case was registered against him under various sections of BNS and Motor Vehicles Act and he was arrested,' said Bhubanewar DCP, Jagmohan Meena. Police said Pattanayak is a native of Delanga and was staying in Laxmisagar area. He was working as a manager with a private financial services firm here. Police seized the car involved in the accident. Though police are conducting checking of certain violations, drunk driving surveillance has remained largely insignificant in the city in the last few months. 'There was a time when people feared to drive under the influence of alcohol due to stringent enforcement. However, no such checking is being conducted now,' said a local resident.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
ASBM holds doctoral research seminar
Bhubaneswar: The School of Accountancy, ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, organised a Doctoral Research Seminar on Saturday. Biswajeet Pattanayak, Founder and President of the University, inaugurated the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Pattanayak made a comparative analysis on the conduction, interpretation and application of research in the Eastern and Western worlds. He also said there is a need to revisit the ontological and epistemological assumptions and revise them 'for our context.' ASBM University Vice Chancellor Ranjan Kumar Bal took a session on research reporting. Many scholars from various universities and higher education institutes of Odisha and neighboring States participated in the seminar and presented their scholarly work. The best paper presented in the seminar was awarded to Auroshikha Mohanty, a researcher from National Law University, Odisha. Padmanava Mohapatra, the Dean of the School of Accountancy, coordinated this programme. Prarthana Mishra, Co-coordinator of the seminar, gave a vote of thanks.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Vigilance searches recover Rs 8.3 lakh, 390g of gold from forest officer
Rourkela : Vigilance sleuths on Wednesday recovere Rs 8.37 lakh in cash, around 390 grams of gold, bank and other deposits worth Rs 60.2 lakh, and two high-value plots during searches at properties linked to a deputy forest ranger, a day after he was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000. Asit Pattanayak (58), deputy ranger of Bisra forest range under Rourkela forest division, was caught on Tuesday while allegedly accepting the bribe from a vehicle owner, Niranjan Sahu. The bribe was reportedly demanded to release pending hire charges for Sahu's vehicle, which had been used for official work in April, and to ensure its re-engagement in May. The entire bribe amount was recovered from Pattanayak. Following Pattanayak's arrest, vigilance officers launched simultaneous searches at four locations linked to the deputy ranger — his residence in Rourkela, a flat in Palasuni, Bhubaneswar, his parental house in Mayurbhanj district's Karanjia, and his office. A case has been registered against Pattanayak under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, at Rourkela vigilance police station.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Deputy ranger arrested for taking Rs 18,000 bribe
Rourkela: Vigilance sleuths arrested a deputy range officer in Sundargarh district on Tuesday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 18,000 from a vehicle owner. Asit Pattanayak (58), who serves as deputy ranger in Bisra range under Rourkela forest division, was caught while accepting the bribe from Niranjan Sahu, the complainant. The money was allegedly demanded to release hire charges for Sahu's vehicle used for official purposes in April, with a promise to re-engage the vehicle from May. According to vigilance officers, Sahu approached the anti-corruption wing after Pattanayak insisted on the bribe payment. A trap was subsequently laid, leading to the officer's arrest while accepting the money. The entire amount has been recovered and seized from Pattanayak's possession. "Simultaneous searches are being conducted at four locations linked to the officer to investigate possible disproportionate assets," said a vigilance department spokesperson. A case has been registered at Rourkela vigilance police station under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Pattanayak has been detained for further
