Good News

Jai Odisha launches ‘Suraksha’ campaign to assist senior citizens

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: With an objective to help senior citizens lead a better life, city-based voluntary youth organisation, Jai Odisha, launched ‘Suraksha’ campaign at Buddha Mandir here on Sunday.

As many as 100 senior citizens participated in the launch ceremony and registered with it. Among others, former diplomat Abasar Beuria and former IAS officer Suresh Mantry graced the occasion.

During the event, Dr Nalini Kanta Mishra addressed health concerns of the senior citizens. The problems faced by senior citizens were discussed along with remedial measures that need to be taken. “Senior citizens need not think that they are alone. Jai Odisha has launched this initiative to ensure that they are assisted in every possible way,” said founder of Jai Odisha Rudra Narayan Samantaray.

Besides weekly telephonic calls to know their well-being and personal visit by volunteers, they will be provide assistance for police verification of domestic help and drivers and technology assistance, he added.

A magic show was also organised on the occasion.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

First Poster Of Tiger Shroff’s ‘Baaghi 4’ Divides Netizens

Mumbai: The first poster of the Tiger Shroff-starrer ‘Baaghi 4’ is out. The poster shows…

November 18, 2024

Did Chicken Or Egg Come First? Scientists May Finally Have An Answer

Bhubaneswar: What came first -- chicken or egg? Scientists have finally found some evidence to…

November 18, 2024

Ashneer Grover’s Sly Comment After Getting Slammed By Salman Khan On ‘Bigg Boss 18’

Mumbai: Ashneer Grover of Shark Tank India fame, who was slammed by Salman Khan on…

November 18, 2024

G20 Summit: PM Modi ‘Delighted’ To Meet Joe Biden, Addresses Opening Session

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met outgoing US President Joe Biden and other world…

November 18, 2024

POCSO Court Sentences Man To 25-Year RI For Rape Of Minor Daughter In Odisha’s Balasore

Balasore: A POCSO Court has sentenced a man to rigorous imprisonment for 25 years for…

November 18, 2024

Elderly Man From West Bengal Found Hanging In Bhubaneswar Hotel

Bhubaneswar: An elderly man from West Bengal was found hanging in the room of a…

November 18, 2024

Odisha Trio Named In Indian Team For Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey

Bhubaneswar: Three players from Odisha have been selected for the Indian team which will compete…

November 18, 2024

Days After SC Guidelines On Demolitions, Yogi Adityanath Fires ‘Bulldozer’ Warning In Jharkhand

Ranchi: Five days after the Supreme Court laid down nationwide guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by…

November 18, 2024