DUSSEHRA IN DAMANJODI

In the months of Ashwin and kartik, Hindus observe a 10 day ceremony of fast, rituals, celebrations, fiests to honor the mother Goddess and triumph of Lord Rama over Demon Ravana. Dussehra also symbolizes the triumph of warrior Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Thus, it is a celebration of victory of good over evil
This celebration starts from Navratri and ends with the tenth day festival of “Dussehra”. Navratri and Dussehra is celebrated throughout the country at the same time, with varying rituals, but with great enthusiasm and energy as it marks the end of scorching summer and the start of winter season.

The tenth day after Navratri is called Dussehra, on which number of fairs are organized throughout the northern India, burning effigies of Ravana.It is also called “Vijayadashmi” as this day marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. VijayaDashami is considered to be an auspicious day for the Indian householder, on which he worships, protects and preserves 'Shakti' (power). According to Scriptures, by worshipping the 'Shakti' on these nine-days the householders attain the threefold power i.e. physical, mental and spiritual, which helps him to progress in life without any difficulty.

The 'Ramlila' - an enactment of the life of Lord Rama, is held during the nine days preceding Dussehra. On the tenth day (Dussehra or Vijay Dasami), larger than life effigies of Ravana, his son and brother - Meghnadh and Kumbhakarna are set to fire.

The theatrical enactment of this dramatic encounter is held throughout the country in which every section of people participates enthusiastically.

In burning the effigies the people are asked to burn the evil within them, and thus follow the path of truth and goodness, bearing in mind the instance of Ravana, who despite all his might and majesty was destroyed for hisevil ways.

Legends

Dussehra is also known as Vijaya Dasami, because of the victory of Ram over Ravana. On this day in Satya Yug, Ram (the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu), killed the great demon and king of Lanka, Ravana.

Puranas also opined that in this day warrior Goddess Durga defeated and killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

DAMANJODI ITI FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY CHIEF MISTER NAVEEN PATTNAIK

To provide technical training facility to the students of tribal dominated Koraput district the Orissa Chief Minister Naveen PatnaikNaveen Patnaik on Thursday laid the foundation-stone for an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Damanjodi.The ITI will be set up through public-private-participation (PPP) mode.

Initially, an amount of Rs 1.16 crore has been given by the National Aluminium Company ( Nalco ) from its periphery development fund .

In view of the rapid industrialisation in the state , setting up of this ITI also aims for enhancing the skills of local youths and helps them to enhance their employability in future.

Students from tribal and weaker sections from the periphery villages will be given priority in admission, apart from other students of the area in the proposed ITI.

Recurring expenditure to run the institute will be met out of the periphery development fund of Nalco. The land for setting up the institute and other facilities will be provided by the district administration of Koraput.

NALCO RECRUITMENT FOR JUNIOR TRAINEES

National Aluminium Company Limited
(A Government of India Enterprise)
M & R Complex, Damanjodi, Dist: Koraput-763008 (Orissa)
INVITES APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS

1. JUNIOR OPERATIVE TRAINEES in the trades mentioned below {Out of 240
posts 08 posts are reserved for PWD-VH/HH with minimum 40% disability & 24
posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen as against horizontal reservation
(Unreserved – 135, SC – 39, ST – 55 &OBC – 11)}.
(I) Motor Mechanic - The Candidate should have passed HSC with ITI/NCTVT and
should possess apprenticeship certificate in Motor Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic Trade.
Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License is desirable.
(II) Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) - The Candidate should have passed
HSC with ITI/NCTVT and should possess apprenticeship certificate in Motor
Mechanic/ Tractor Mechanic/ Diesel Mechanic Trade. Should have Valid Heavy
Vehicle Driving License. Valid First-Aid Certificate is desirable.
(III) Fitter - The candidate should have passed HSC with ITI/NCTVT and should possess
apprenticeship certificate in Fitter Trade. Boiler attendant competency certificate is
desirable.
(IV) Electrician - The candidate should have passed HSC with ITI/NCTVT and should
possess apprenticeship certificate in Electrical Trade.
(V) Instrumentation - The candidate should have passed HSC with ITI/NCTVT and
should possess apprenticeship certificate in Instrumentation Trade.
(VI) Electronics - The Candidate should have passed HSC with ITI/NCTVT and should
possess apprenticeship certificate in Electronics Trade.
(VII) Survey-Cum-Drafting - The candidate should have passed HSC with ITI/NCTVT
and should possess apprenticeship certificate in survey Trade. Surveyor’s certificate of
competency(R) from DGMS is desirable. Working experience in Total Station, Auto
CAD or surpac survey software will be an added advantage.
NB: CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT POSSESS THE NATIONAL TRADE
CERTIFICATE AND NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP CERTIFICATE FROM
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING / STATE COUNCIL FOR
VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN THE ABOVE TRADES NEED NOT APPLY.
HOWEVER, TRADE APPRENTICES WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING
APPRETICESHIP TRAINING IN NALCO, M&R COMPLEX, DAMANJODI AND
LIKELY TO APPEAR IN THE ENSUING ALL INDIA TRADE TEST
EXAMINATION MAY APPLY FOR THE POST OF JR. OPERATIVE TRAINEE IN
THE RELEVANT TRADES SUBJECT TO CONDITION THAT IN THE EVENT OF
THEIR SELECTION, THEY SHOULD SUBMIT THE APPRENTISHIP PASS
CERTIFICATE FROM THE ABOVE AUTHORITIES.
Maximum Age Limit & Emoluments:
Maximum 27 years for GEN category, 30 years for OBC category, 32 years for SC &
ST category, 37 years for PH-GEN category, 40 years for PH-OBC, 42 years for PHST
& PH - SC category as on 1st September, 2010 after relaxation. Further relaxation
in age to the extent of the period of training is also given for apprenticeship.
Relaxation in age to Ex-service men is as per Govt. guideline.
Land Affected Persons whose land has been acquired for Nalco project and
possess the relevant certificate issued by the Land Acquisition Authorities of State
Govt. in the name of self or in the name of parents or grand parents and NONE OF
THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE EMPLOYED IN NALCO
AGAINST THE LAND ACQUIRED can be considered eligible provided:
(a) He/She has passed HSC examination from State/Central Boards, (b) Passed ITI
from National Council for Vocational Training/ State Council for Vocational Training
in any of the trades stated above and (c) His/Her age is 40 years maximum as on 1st
September, 2010.
On appointment to the above post the candidates will be required to undergo on-thejob
training for a period of 18 months during which they would get a stipend of
Rs.3,500/- per month for the first year and Rs.3,700/- per month for remaining period
of training. On satisfactory completion of training, the trainee will be considered for
placement in the pay scale of Rs.4,925-3.5%-9150/- subject to other conditions.
2. LABORATORY ASSISTANT Gr. III (T0 GRADE) -2 POSTS (UR – 1, ST– 1)
The candidate should have passed B. Sc. (Honors) in Chemistry from a Recognized
University with one year of post qualification experience in Analytical Chemistry like
Mineralogical/ Raw Materials/Water Analysis and handling of Analytical Equipments
like PH meter, Spectro-Photometer, Atomic Absorption Spectro-Photometer etc in a
reputed laboratory. Experience in chemical process control laboratory is preferable.
The experience is relaxable for candidates belonging to the ST, in case sufficient
numbers of candidates from this community possessing the requisite experience
are not available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (Relaxable by 5 years in case of ST) as on
1st September 2010.
Pay & Allowances: Pay scale Rs.4925 - 3.5% - 9150/- plus other allowances
applicable to the grade from time to time.
3. GEOLOGY ASSISTANT Gr. III -2 POSTS (UR –1,ST - 1)
Candidates should have passed B. Sc. (Hons.) in Geology from a Recognized
University with one year in line experience in prospecting/exploration work of
Bauxite Mines and preparation of samples for analysis, maintenance of all samples,
records etc. The experience is relaxable for candidates belonging to the ST, in
case sufficient numbers of candidates from this community possessing the
requisite experience are not available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.
Age Limit: Maximum 35 years (Relaxable by 5 years in case of ST as on
1st September, 2010.
Pay & Allowances: Pay scale Rs.4925 - 3.5% - 9150/- plus other allowances
applicable to the grade from time to time.
4. BLASTER Gr. III (02 POSTS (UR –2)
The candidate should have passed HSC and must possess Blaster’s Certificate of
Competency issued by Director General of Mines Safety and valid First Aid
Certificate. He should have 2 years experience in a fully mechanized opencast noncoal
Mines where deep hole blasting is carried out and should have knowledge of
explosives. Valid Heavy/Light Motor Vehicle Driving License is desirable.
Age limit: Maximum 35 years as on 1st September 2010. Relaxation in age to Exservice
men will be given as per Govt. guideline.
Pay & allowances: Pay scale Rs.4925-3.5%-9150/- plus other allowances applicable
to the grade from time to time.

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HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP HISTORY

There is not much literature on Friendship Day history as we celebrate today. However, there are numerous folktales and several instance in mythological legends that shows that friends and friendship have been valued since the beginning of civilized world. As an intrinsically social creature, men love to make friends to further this process of socialization.

History of Friendship Day in US

Considering the valuable role friends play in our life it was deemed to fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring the beautiful relationship of friendship caught on with the people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.

Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world including India.

In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie - the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship.

Importance of Friendship in Mahabharata

In the famous Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’, Lord Krishna demonstrates the many colors of friendship - affection, romance, brotherhood, protection, guidance, intimacy and even teasing. Friendship is all about these and much more.

Importance of Friendship in Bible

The Bible, the primary text of the western civilization, reflects upon friendship as the bond that forms the foundation to human faith, trust and companionship. Following verses from the bible aptly portray the importance of friends:

ANOTHER HANUMAN TEMPLE BHUMIPUJA AT DMJ,HATPADA

With a long kalash yatra and a lot of devotees took part in this MAHAVIR HANUMAN MANDIR BHUMIPUJA festival to make this another success story of devotional damanjodi at HATPADA the one of the highest peak on damanjodi














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how to tackle heat in this summer

The soaring heat is the sign of the approaching nasty summer season that arrives with its sunny shine. There must be a variety of things that you may have noted on your summer vacation’s to-do-list. As the summer season gets closer, many people may impart innumerable suggestions and recommendations on the do’s and don’ts of keeping yourself healthy and safe from excessive sun exposure. However, not all are always consciously aware of following certain mandatory rules which will ensure that their health may not be jeopardized during this season.

This summer let’s get ready to embrace summer with all its glory. For this purpose, our HealthJockey team has accumulated and reported of certain do’s and don’ts for the approaching seasonal month of summer. We have thought of presenting this to our readers with the hope of aiding and guiding them to maintain their over all health and fitness and stay away from acquiring avoidable-diseases.
People usually enjoy the warmth of this season by indulging in their favorite out-door hobbies. While exposure to the sun may be useful to the body to a certain extent, it’s over exposure could have the exact opposite result. In order to deal with the heat during summer, the body’s natural cooling mechanism takes over and causes perspiration. However, at times it may not be able to do so effectively, so an individual has to adopt certain means through which they can prevent their body temperature from rising. Out of the various alternatives of doing so, one easy way of keeping your body cool would be to drink plenty of water.

On an average 70 percent of the human body is said to mainly be composed of water, while the remaining part consists of about 30 percent solid matter. Thus, a person has to keep oneself well hydrated and nourished throughout the year. However, these basic facts hold a deeper meaning when referring to the seasonal month of summer. During this season, people should try to consume fluids like fresh fruit juices, soups, coconut water, etc. Apart from staying well hydrated, adequate water consumption is also said to be helpful in clearing toxins from the body, keeping the organs healthy, and revitalizing the skin texture.

If we are not wrong, the seasonal month of summer could even be called the most-awaited month of the year! Throughout the year this month is looked forward to, so that everyone can show off their well toned and well tanned body. This is believed to be a season where people get a chance to flaunt their healthy glow and tan.

But excessive exposing of oneself to the sun could lead to various skin complications like sunburns, premature aging of the skin, peeling skin, dark patches on the skin, etc. Do not fret, this does not mean that you won’t be able to enjoy the summer’s warmth. However there are certain factors which have to be kept in mind so that it may be possible for you to enjoy the warm sunlight without damaging your body.

Before we let you in on the things to avoid doing during the month of summer, we would like to list out the things that you could indulge in. Looking at the positive side first, let’s view the list of things that could be followed to perhaps help you in shielding yourself and your dear ones from the harmful rays of the sun.

Suggested do’s for the summer season:

1.) Shield your eyes and face by wearing sun glasses and a broad brimmed hat. This will help in protecting your face and neck from directly being exposed to the UVA and UVB rays of the sun.

2.) Regularly apply sunscreen and moisturizers to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Now you may be wondering that, which sunscreen would be more apt for this weather- the one claiming to have SPF 15 or the one with SPF 30? Let us make this situation a little easier and less confusing for you with the help of a research conducted by a well known university. According to them, SPF or Sun Protection Factor indicates the amount of the sunscreen’s ability to absorb the sun’s burning rays. In answer to the above question we would like to bring forth the research findings which stated that SPF 15 is believed to be capable of absorbing about 93 percent of the sun rays, while SPF 30 apparently absorbs about 97 percent of the sun rays. This piece of information must have helped all you people out there to get a better idea of how to get that healthy glow in a healthy way!

3.) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (India) has issued an advisory indicating various precautionary measures like not working in a hot environment, drinking plenty of fluids, reducing the consumption of road-side foodstuffs and beverages, wearing loose-fitted clothing, etc. among others.

4.) Since there is an increase in the number of allergens during summer, there is an added requirement for adequate nourishment of the body during this time. The body can be nourished by consuming a healthy and balanced meal. This may in turn ensure that adequate amounts of good supplements like minerals, zinc, vitamins, carotenoids, etc. are provided to the body, which helps in strengthening the immune system and fights against these allergens.

5.) In addition to using sunscreens, another technique of protecting oneself from sunburns was suggested to be an adequate consumption of tomatoes. A research conducted by a renowned university has stated that adding about 5 tablespoons of tomato paste to the daily diet could perhaps aid the skin in protecting oneself from the harmful ultraviolet rays. They have revealed that although the consumption of tomatoes won’t guarantee complete protection from the sun, they may lend a helping hand to shades, sunscreens and clothing from protecting an individual from sunburns. Other than tomatoes, the intake of healthy foodstuffs like green leafy vegetables, fruits etc. are also advisable for the aim of maintaining a healthy body. Drinking the juices of fruits like grapes, watermelon, lemon, banana etc. may be useful in keeping one’s body cool during this increasing heat.

Suggested don’ts for the summer season:

1.) Avoid coming in direct contact with the sun when its rays are the sharpest, i.e. during the afternoon time. Elude yourself from leaving the house without shielding yourself adequately through various means, from the damaging rays of the sun.

2.) Although the consumption of junk food should be kept to a minimum throughout the year, it holds a deeper meaning during the seasonal month of summer.

3.) Food should be consumed immediately after cooking it. Due to the hot weather, leaving cooked food out in the open for an elongated period of time could possibly result in illnesses in children.

4.) Avoid an over consumption of unhealthy foodstuffs containing fats, spices and sugar. Along with this, also avoid the consumption of carbonated drinks, as they contain preservatives, added flavors and colors.

5.) Limit the usage of beauty products and cosmetics during the hot weather of summer. Since the skin is more likely to perspire during this season, increased use of such products may create a hurdle and curb the skin from breathing efficiently. Due to this, the skin cells may get deoxygenated and may also give rise to acne.

This brings us to the end of this feature article. We hope that you have enjoyed reading this article as much as we have enjoyed presenting it to you. We would also like to believe that our readers must have taken notice of the above mentioned pointers for keeping themselves well protected and safe; both internally as well as externally during summer.

Before leaving we would again like to warn our readers to be “sun smart”, hydrated, and cool in this hot weather of summer. Also we would like to recommend you to consult your family physician before adopting and implementing any of the measures mentioned above.