Eminent Odisha scientist P K Jena dies
Bhubaneswar (PTI): Noted scientist from Odisha and former director general of CSIR Prafulla Kumar Jena passed away at his residence here, his family said.
He was 92.
"Jena breathed his last on Tuesday at his residence," one of his family members said.
Jena, a Padma Shree awardee, had established the science foundation in Odisha. He was the first Odia to become the DG of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and also played a leading role in establishing several institutions in the state.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condoled his death and described Jena as a genius who inspired scientific research in Odisha.
"With his sustained research, he has pioneered new waste management processes as well as metal value recovery processes from industrial and mining wastes.
"His death is a great loss to the state. I wish peace and tranquility to the departed soul," Patnaik said.
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Rowdy-sheeter allegedly shot by police in self-defence near Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): The police allegedly shot at a rowdy-sheeter on Monday morning after he attacked an officer who had asked him to surrender on the outskirts of the city, officials said.
The incident occurred near Mayasandra village within the Attibele police station limits, they added.
Lokesh (40), who has been arrested, has multiple cases registered against him, including charges of murder, extortion, and kidnapping, police stated.
According to the police, acting on a tip-off, Lokesh was spotted in the area, and the police team asked him to surrender. However, in an attempt to escape, he attacked one of the officers. In self-defence, the police team opened fire and shot him in the leg.
He sustained injuries and was admitted to a hospital. A senior police officer confirmed that he was out of danger.
Lokesh was also wanted in an attempted murder case in which he and his associates allegedly tried to kill another rowdy-sheeter, police added.
