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The financial year 2006-07 has ended on a positive note, financially and operationally. Strong<br />
demand from steel industry worldwide has been an important factor for the encouraging<br />
results. However, optimum use of key resources like chrome ore and electricity has been our<br />
objective, to keep costs under control. We need to achieve longterm viability, as market prices<br />
and demand do and will fluctuate. Further integration to coal mining and expansion of electricity<br />
generation is now pursued expeditiously for adequate fundamental strength.<br />
IN THIS ISSUE<br />
Bhubaneswar<br />
News 2<br />
Lets hope and put our best efforts to better our operations in the current year. Consistency in<br />
Therubali<br />
News operations 4 is extremely important for us to implement our future plans.<br />
Choudwar<br />
News 5<br />
Mines<br />
News 8<br />
Community<br />
Helpline 12<br />
Training &<br />
Seminar 16<br />
Dear Colleagues,<br />
'Bhoomi Puja' for 120 MW Power Project was conducted on 5th March at Choudwar project site. The 30 MW Power Plant<br />
expansion and the new 30 MVA furnace expansion is fast nearing completion. Infrastructure development, including massive rail<br />
track augmentation is already underway. Our Choudwar campus is bustling with activity, with maximum possible resource<br />
allocation for scheduled completion and quality of work.<br />
At Angul Coal Mines Project, construction work of resettlement colony has started on 2nd December. We are taking care to<br />
achieve model rehabilitation and plan to start mining coal within the year.<br />
Our CSR initiatives are being enhanced, as we expand our operations and start work in new locations. Present times in our<br />
State, with numerous projects and related CSR work, holds great promise for Orissa and we are proud to participate.<br />
With best wishes,<br />
(Jayant Misra)<br />
Director (Corporate)<br />
Mr. Subhrakant Panda, Managing Director & Mrs Shaifalika Panda along with<br />
employees of <strong>IMFA</strong> Choudwar on the occasion of New Year 2010.<br />
CORPORATE MESSAGE<br />
Vol. XXII Issue 4 Reg 48228/88 For Private Circulation Only, January – March 2010
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BHUBANESWAR NEWS<br />
48 th FOUNDATION DAY OF <strong>IMFA</strong><br />
The 48 th Foundation Day of <strong>IMFA</strong> was celebrated at its<br />
Corporate Headquarters at Bhubaneswar on 26.11.2009. Mr.<br />
Jayant Misra, Director (Corporate) was the Chief Guest on<br />
the occasion and Mr. Prem Khandelwal, Sr Vice President &<br />
CS was the Guest of Honor. Long and Dedicated Service<br />
Awards (LDSA) were given to the employees at Bhubaneswar<br />
for completing 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years in the Company as<br />
on 26 th Nov 2009. Mr. R R Mohanty, Sr Manager D (HR)<br />
coordinated the proceeding of the function.<br />
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Gupta receiving 20 years' LDSA from<br />
Director (Corporate)<br />
January – March 2010 2<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> BAGGED THE BEST<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> bagged the Best Pavilion Award at the Enterprise Orissa<br />
2009, the industrial exhibition organized by CII in association<br />
with Govt. of Orissa at Bhubaneswar from 20.11.2009 to<br />
24.11.2009.<br />
Honb'le Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr. Naveen Patnaik at <strong>IMFA</strong><br />
CSR stall at Enterprise Orissa.<br />
R & R SITE – ANGUL<br />
Welcome by villagers during visit to R&R site of UCL Angul<br />
Construction begins at R&R site of UCL Angul<br />
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue<br />
appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a<br />
pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze<br />
of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the<br />
guidance of virtue. .....................Buddha
THERUBALI NEWS<br />
INDEPENDENCE DAY<br />
The 63rd Independence Day was celebrated on 15.08.2009 at<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Therubali. On this occasion, the School Children and<br />
employees assembled in front of Administration Building and<br />
the National Flag was unfurled by Mr D Senapati, VP(O).<br />
Independence Day was also celebrated at Chinmaya Vidyalaya,<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong>L Campus High School and <strong>IMFA</strong>L Primary School, TITC<br />
and UMSL.<br />
Scenes from Independence Day Celebration<br />
BISWAKARMA POOJA<br />
Lord Biswakarma Pooja was celebrated inside the factory<br />
premises on 17.09.2009 with all machinery and tools exposed<br />
to divine blessings. The Cultural troop from Rayagada<br />
presented a Bhajan program in the evening.<br />
DURGA POOJA<br />
Durga Pooja was celebrated from 18.09.2009 to 27.09.2009<br />
inside Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple. The Navaratri celebration<br />
was the star attraction on this occasion. On 27 th evening a<br />
Bhajan program was presented by the Laxmi Narayan Bhajan<br />
Mandali.<br />
FOUNDATION DAY<br />
The foundation Day celebrations started with garlanding the<br />
statue of Late Kunja Bihari Panda, the illustrious father of our<br />
beloved Chairman at 3.00 PM on 26.11.2009. Thereafter, Long<br />
and dedicated service awards (LDSA) were distributed<br />
amongst the employees who had completed 35 years, 30<br />
years, 25 years, 20 years,15 years and 10 years by Mr D<br />
Senapati.<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Group Student Scholarship:<br />
Scholarship of Rs.1000/- each (One time) was given for<br />
securing highest marks in High School Certificate<br />
Examination / Sr Secondary School Examination and<br />
Secondary School Examination 2009 to Mr Mahendra Kumar<br />
Lenka & Mr R. Srinivas S/o Dr R N Murty both from<br />
Chinmaya Vidyalaya and Mr Rama Chandra Melaka from<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong>L Campus High School.<br />
Scholarship of Rs.500/- each (One time) was given to Ms<br />
Solomi Baliarsingh from <strong>IMFA</strong>L Primary U P School and Mr<br />
Jyoti Ranjan Palatasingh from <strong>IMFA</strong>L Campus High School for<br />
securing highest marks in 5th class common examination and<br />
7th Class Common Examination-2009.<br />
January – March 2010 3<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Scholarship of Rs.250/- per month each is granted to students<br />
for pursuing Graduation course. This year Mr Prakash Ch<br />
Sahu S/o Sri Srinibas Sahoo of Security Dept and Mr Abhisekh<br />
Hota S/o Sri U S Hota were awarded <strong>IMFA</strong> Group Student<br />
Scholarship (Recurring category).<br />
T-20 DAY & NIGHT CRICKET<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Therubali under the auspices of Sports Council<br />
participated in the Inter-Industry Twenty20 Cricket<br />
tournament organized by J K Paper Ltd., J K Pur.<br />
INTER INDUSTRY BADMINTON MEET<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong>,Therubali participated Inter Industry Badminton Meet<br />
organized by J K Papers Ltd. at J K Pur.<br />
Mr. D Senapati with <strong>IMFA</strong> Badminton players.<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> INTER UNIT BADMINTON MEET<br />
The inter unit badminton tournament was organized by <strong>IMFA</strong><br />
Sports Council on 19.12.2009 & 20.12.2009 with the<br />
participation of CHQ, CDR, MINES, ORTEL and THV teams.<br />
The event was inaugurated by Mr D Senapati. Mr R R<br />
Mohanty, Sr Manager D (HR) also attended the event and<br />
encouraged the participants. CHQ team retained the<br />
Championship title defeating THV team in the final. Mr.<br />
Senapati gave away the running trophies to the winner and<br />
runners-up teams. He also distributed mementos to all the<br />
players. On 20.12.2009 <strong>IMFA</strong> Club organized a picnic for club<br />
members, their families and the players from all the sites.<br />
Entertaining games, funfairs and musical chair for the players<br />
were organized on this occasion. Mr Ashok Padhi, Secretary<br />
of the club coordinated the picnic successfully.<br />
Inter Unit Badminton Champions – CHQ Team
SURVELIANCE AUDIT<br />
1 st Surveillance audit of ISO 9001: 2008 at Therubali was<br />
conducted from 24.11.2009 to 25.11.2009 by IRQS. The<br />
Auditors were satisfied that Quality management system at<br />
Therubali continues to meet the requirements of ISO<br />
9001:2008 in every aspect.<br />
CLUB TIME<br />
Cultural Night at <strong>IMFA</strong> Club<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Club organized a Bhajan program on 15.08.2009<br />
performed by Cultural troop from Rayagada.<br />
Children's Day<br />
On the eve of Children's day, <strong>IMFA</strong> Ladies Club organized a<br />
cultural night with song and dance programs by the students<br />
of dance school on 14.11.2009. The huge audience enjoyed<br />
every bit of the programs.<br />
Diwali celebration<br />
A scene from the cultural nite.<br />
On 17.10.2009 <strong>IMFA</strong> club celebrated Dipabali, the festival of<br />
lights in the club premises.<br />
Beauty Parlour inaugurated<br />
To maintain good health & keep fit, a Beauty parlour was<br />
inaugurated by Mr. D Senapati at <strong>IMFA</strong> Club. It operates twice<br />
in a month for members and their families.<br />
Mr. D Senapati inaugurating the Beauty Parlour<br />
January – March 2010 4<br />
Music School<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
A music school was opened in the <strong>IMFA</strong> Club premises on<br />
07.10.2009 under the guidance of Guru Sri Kedarnath<br />
Tripathy & team. The school was inaugurated by Mr. D<br />
Senapati. Nearly, 30 Children from both the colonies have<br />
enrolled their names in the first phase.<br />
Ganesh Pooja<br />
Mr D Senapati inaugurating the Music School<br />
Ganesh Pooja was celebrated on 23.8.2009 by <strong>IMFA</strong> Ladies<br />
Club with a Bhajan program in the evening. Ganesh Pooja also<br />
celebrated at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, <strong>IMFA</strong> Campus High School,<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong>L Primary School, Hostel-II and Hostel-III.<br />
Drawing competition<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Ladies Club organized a drawing competition for the<br />
children in Junior and Sub Junior categories on 09.08.2009.<br />
The winners were: Junior: Gourav Gadanaik - 1 st , Rutuparna<br />
Parija - 2 nd & Satya Prakash Sahu - 3 rd . Sub Junior: Ms S Sahu<br />
– 1 st & Ms K Sahu 2 nd. .<br />
DIVINE & DIVINITY<br />
In Laxmi Narayan Temple<br />
Janmastami - 13.8.2009.<br />
Laxmi Puja - 03.10.2009.<br />
Dipabali - 17.10.2009.<br />
Rahasa Purnima - 02.11.2009<br />
Samba Dasami - 27.12.2009<br />
Dhanu Sankranti - 16.12.2009.<br />
Gaja Laxmi Puja<br />
Gaja Laxmi Puja was performed at MMD on 3rd October'09.<br />
Employees from various department attended Puja and<br />
offered Puspanjali to Goddess Gajalaxmi and prayed for the<br />
prosperity of all.<br />
GREAT GOING<br />
Mr N N Mishra of Production Dept. has<br />
completed Master of Science TQM from<br />
Sikkim Manipal University in July,2009.<br />
Congratulations!!!<br />
Keep it up !!!
CHOUDWAR NEWS<br />
INDEPENDENCE DAY<br />
The 63rd Independence Day was celebrated at <strong>IMFA</strong><br />
Choudwar on 15.08.2009. Mr B D Sahoo, Executive Vice<br />
President (Operation) unfurled the National Flag in front of<br />
the Admn. Building. Mr. B D Sahoo also hoisted the National<br />
Flag at UMSL and at Kalinga Vidyapitha. Mr. S K Panigrahi<br />
hoisted the national flag at Kalinga Public School. At the<br />
Recreation Club of Colony -II, the National Flag was hoisted<br />
by the oldest employee Mr Ramesh Ch Nayak.<br />
Independence Day celebration at CDR.<br />
DIVINE & DIVINITY<br />
Janmastami<br />
Janmastami, birthday of Lord Sri Krishna was celebrated at<br />
Champakeswar temple on 13.08.2009. In the evening the artist<br />
of the <strong>IMFA</strong> Sangeet Prativa presented melodious bhajans.<br />
Durga Pooja<br />
Maha Astami & Dashami Pooja was celebrated in CCP(E&I) &<br />
Automobile depts on 26th & 28th September'09 respectively.<br />
Biswakarma Pooja<br />
Biswakarma Pooja was celebrated on 17.09.2009. Mr B D<br />
Sahoo performed the rituals as Karta. In the evening a grand<br />
Bhajan Samaroha was presented by <strong>IMFA</strong> Sangeet Prativa.<br />
Biswakarma Pooja at CDR<br />
January – March 2010 5<br />
Durga Pooja<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Durga Pooja was celebrated at Sriram Temple from 25 to<br />
27.09.2009. Mr Sanatan Dash performed the rituals of Karta.<br />
Ganesh Pooja<br />
Lord Ganesh Pooja was celebrated at <strong>IMFA</strong> Staff Club<br />
premises on 23.08.2009 by <strong>IMFA</strong> Ladies Club.<br />
Rasha Celebration<br />
Rasha festival was celebrated at Champakeswar temple from<br />
29.10.2009 to.02.11.2009.<br />
YOUNG ONES TO FORE<br />
Mr Ch Gokul, Venkatesh, S/o Mr S S Rao,<br />
GM(O) of CCP (Production) got all India<br />
Ranking 92 in the CEED Examination<br />
(Common Entrance Exam for Design); the<br />
Entrance Test to Post Graduation course in<br />
Design (M Des.) in IIT”s. He has been<br />
selected for IIT, Guwahati. He completed his<br />
B.E in 2009 in Mechanical, Production &<br />
Industrial Engineering from GITAM University, Vizag, AP.<br />
Mr Parthasarati Lenka, S/o Mr Prakash Ch<br />
Lenka of PP(O) dept. bagged Primary<br />
Class-III Govt. Scholarships in Tangi –<br />
Choudwar Block.<br />
Congratulations....Keep it UP!!!!<br />
FOUNDATION DAY<br />
The Foundation Day celebration on 26th November,2009<br />
started with lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Mr Anup<br />
Kumar Patnaik, IPS, Director-cum-D.G. & I.G. of Police,<br />
Vigilance, Orissa. Mr B D Sahoo delivered the welcome<br />
address. A birthday gift for Dr B Panda was presented to Mr<br />
Jayant Misra, Director (Corporate) as a symbol of love and<br />
respect. The other notable guests were Mr B K Joshi, IRTS,<br />
Chief Freight Transportation Manager, East Coast Railways<br />
and Senior Executives from CHQ. The function ended with<br />
vote of thanks by Mr M Moharana, SVP(Power Project) .<br />
Opening song at the <strong>IMFA</strong> Annual Day celebrations at CDR.<br />
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation<br />
with the bricks others have thrown at him.”
Long and Dedicated service Award<br />
Long & Dedicated Service Award were bestowed on<br />
employees who completed 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 and 10 years in<br />
the <strong>IMFA</strong> Group as on 26.11.2009.<br />
Scholarships to students<br />
The prestigious Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher<br />
Education was bagged by Mr Rajesh Kumar Nayak, S/o Mr<br />
Thomas Nayak of Security dept . Mr Nayak secured 24 th rank<br />
in Orissa JEE and pursuing B.T Tech (Computer Science) at.<br />
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla.<br />
Miss Laxmipriya Nayak, D/o Mr Pradipta Kumar Nayak of<br />
Security dept & Mr Guru Prasad Mishra, S/o Mr Satyabadi<br />
Mishra of CCP(E&I) dept who have secured 81.66% & 83.17<br />
% respectively in the HSC Examination 2009 bagged the <strong>IMFA</strong><br />
Group Student Scholarship. They will be receiving their<br />
scholarship amount till the completion of their graduation.<br />
The one time Scholarship award in the non-employees<br />
children category at Kalinga Vidyapitha went to Miss<br />
Subhashree Rout & Mr Ansuman Mohapatra for securing 95%<br />
& 93% respectively in HSC examination,2009.<br />
House keeping Award<br />
Mr R K Sahoo and his team received the Running Shield &<br />
cash award from the Guest of Honor as Coal Handling Plant<br />
bagged the best house keeping trophy for the year 2009.<br />
Best suggestion Award<br />
Best Suggestion Award went to Mr Dhusasan Sahoo, Asst<br />
Operator of Coal Handling Plant.<br />
Inter Schools Science Exhibition<br />
An inter School Science Exhibition was organized on the<br />
occasion of the Foundation Day and was inaugurated by Mr. B<br />
D Sahoo with 6 schools from the local area participating in it.<br />
Kalinga Vidyapitha, Saraswati Vidyamandir & Kalinga Public<br />
School were awarded with the certificates of merit and prizes<br />
as the winners.<br />
Inter Department Volleyball tournament<br />
The inter department Volleyball tournament was held from 09<br />
to 16.11.2009. Security dept. emerged as the winner and<br />
Common Service dept bagged the runners trophy.<br />
CLUB TIME<br />
Dipavali Festival<br />
Deepavali, the festival of lights was celebrated at <strong>IMFA</strong> Staff<br />
Club on 17.10.2009. In the evening, the cracker show and the<br />
grand Housie game entertained the members & their families.<br />
Recreation Club also organized a decoration of lamps &<br />
firework in colony-II.<br />
Annual Indoor Games competition<br />
The indoor games competitions for the year 2009 was<br />
organized from 07 to 28.12.2009 for the members & their<br />
families. The winners were awarded on the 31.12.2009 on the<br />
occasion of <strong>IMFA</strong> Staff Club Annual day celebration.<br />
January – March 2010 6<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Club Annual Day & New Year Celebration<br />
The annual day of <strong>IMFA</strong> Staff club was celebrated on<br />
31.12.2009. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the<br />
indoor games competitions. Enchanting music was presented<br />
by “Sangeet Prativa”. Children staged a variety of dance<br />
numbers. At mid night there was exchange of new year<br />
greetings followed by the draw for lucky couple, kid of the<br />
year events. Staff Club new office bearers for the year 2010:<br />
President : Mr B D Sahoo<br />
Secretary : Mr Sanatan Dash<br />
Jt Secretary (Cultural) : Mr B K Parida<br />
Mr Biswajit Sahoo<br />
Jt Secretary ( Sports) : Mr Babit Nanda<br />
Treasurer : Mr S K Acharya<br />
Executive members : Mr D P Mohapatra, Mr<br />
Dillip Ku Dash, Mr B K Rout, Mr A K Prusty, Mr Asit Prusty,<br />
Mr Manish Roy, Mr Mahendra Ku Sahoo, Mr A C Biswal, Mr<br />
Sunil Krishna Dash, Mr P K Samal & Mr Sanjay Pradhan.<br />
Ladies Club office bearers for the year 2010:<br />
President : Mrs Hira Sahoo<br />
Secretary : Mrs Puspanjali Samal<br />
Jt Secretary : Mrs Lopamudra Mishra<br />
Cultural Secretary : Mrs Monalisa Prusty<br />
Treasurer : Mrs Puspanjali Behera<br />
Children's day<br />
Dias at Annual Day celebration.<br />
Ladies Club, Colony No.1 celebrated the Children's Day on<br />
14.11.2009.<br />
Scenes from Children's Day celebrations.<br />
Picnic: Ladies Club of Colony-1 organized a picnic for the<br />
members and children on 25.12.2009 at “NARAJ”, Cuttack.<br />
Jhoti Competition<br />
Ladies Club, Colony No.II organized a Jhoti competition on<br />
22.12.2009. The winners were Mrs Pratima Samal, Mrs Minati<br />
Sahoo & Mrs Rasmita Routray.
Choudwar Highlights<br />
Mr. Subhrakant Panda, M.D being greeted at Choudwar<br />
employees during his visit on 09.02.2010<br />
Ganesh Puja celebration at Choudwar.<br />
Reginald's New Diet<br />
Reginald was terribly overweight, so his doctor placed him on<br />
a strict diet. 'I want you to eat regularly for two days, then<br />
skip a day, and repeat this procedure for two weeks. The next<br />
time I see you, you'll have lost at least five pounds, 'his doctor<br />
assured him. When Reginald returned he shocked his doctor<br />
by having lost almost twenty pounds. 'Why, that's amazing, the<br />
doctor said, greatly impressed, 'You certainly must have<br />
followed my instructions.'<br />
Reginald nodded, 'I'll tell you what though, I thought I was<br />
going to drop dead on the third day.'<br />
'Why, from hunger?' asked his doctor.<br />
'No, from all that skipping.'<br />
January – March 2010 7<br />
The story of a blind girl<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
There was a blind girl who hated herself just because she’s blind. She<br />
hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He’s always there for<br />
her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry<br />
her boyfriend.<br />
One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she can<br />
see everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her,<br />
“now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was<br />
shocked when she saw that her boyfriend is blind too, and refused to<br />
marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a<br />
letter to her saying. “Just take care of my eyes dear.”<br />
This is how human brain changes when the status changed.<br />
Only few remember what life was before, and who’s always been<br />
there even in the most painful situations.<br />
Life is A Gift.<br />
Today before you think of saying an unkind word – Think of<br />
someone who can’t speak.<br />
Before you complain about the taste of your food – Think of<br />
someone who has nothing to eat.<br />
Before you complain about your husband or wife – Think of<br />
someone ho’s crying out for a companion.<br />
Today before you complain about life – Think of someone who went<br />
too early to heaven/hell.<br />
Before you complain about your children – Think of someone who<br />
desires children but they’re barren.<br />
Before you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or<br />
sweep – Think of the people who are living in the streets.<br />
Before whining about the distance you drive – Think of someone<br />
who walks the same distance with their feet.<br />
And when you are tired and complain about your job – Think of the<br />
unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.<br />
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another –<br />
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to<br />
one maker.<br />
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down – Put a smile<br />
on your face and thank — you’re alive and still around<br />
Life is a gift – Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, And Fulfill it.<br />
CORPORATION & COWS<br />
A JAPANESE CORPORATION: You have two cows. You<br />
redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary<br />
cow and produce twenty times the milk. You then create a<br />
clever cow cartoon image called 'Cowkimon' and market it<br />
worldwide.<br />
A GERMAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You reengineer<br />
them so they live for 100 years, eat once a month,<br />
and milk themselves.<br />
A SWISS CORPORATION: You have 2 cows. None of them<br />
belong to you. You charge the owners for storing them.<br />
A CHINESE CORPORATION: You have two cows. You have<br />
300 people milking them. You claim that you have full<br />
employment, and high bovine productivity. You arrest the<br />
newsman who reported the real situation.<br />
AN INDIAN CORPORATION: You have two cows. You<br />
worship them.<br />
A BRITISH CORPORATION: You have two cows. Both are<br />
mad.<br />
A NEW ZEALAND CORPORATION: You have two cows<br />
The one on the left looks very attractive...
MINES NEWS<br />
NUASAHI<br />
RENOVATIONS & INNOVATIONS<br />
The Neutral Grounding Resistor with earth leakage<br />
protection has been provided in the neutral earthing system of<br />
1600 KVA Transformer at N C Mines as a safety measure. It<br />
trips both primary and secondary breaker of this transformer<br />
when leakage of current exceeds 300 MA and provides safety<br />
from any electrical shock. It is an additional safety for earth<br />
leakage protection provided in each feeder of underground<br />
supply through earth leakage relay.<br />
A 1600 KVA, 11 KV/ 433 V Transformer got modified from<br />
OEM at 2.65 lakh and recommissioned at NCM to overcome<br />
the problem of low voltage and to reduce the running hours<br />
of Diesel Generator set. The modification has helped in<br />
getting appropriate voltage output from 6 KV to 11 KV<br />
primary voltage. Per unit cost is Rs. 6/- more in DG Set in<br />
comparison to NESCO supply. This has resulted in saving of<br />
Rs. 5,78,000/- per month. The team led by Mr. R K Jha under<br />
the guidance of Mr. Mayadhar Moharana, SVP (Power Project)<br />
successfully installed this modification.<br />
GREAT GOING<br />
Mr. Kunja Bihari Sahoo of NCM has successfully completed<br />
P.G. Diploma in Human Resources Management from DDCE,<br />
Utkal University. …......Congratulations!<br />
INDEPENDENCE DAY<br />
Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August’ 2009. The<br />
day started with the ‘Pravat Pheri’ by School children. The<br />
National flag was unfurled by Mr. R. K. Jha, DGM (Electrical).<br />
The guard of honor was presented by the Security and<br />
Group-4 personnel. On this occasion, various competitions<br />
were also organized like Speech, Slogan and Patriotic song<br />
followed by distribution of prizes to the successful<br />
participants.<br />
Bharatiya Vidya Niketan, Bidyadharpur, under the patronage of<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Group celebrated the Independence Day. Mr. T. K.<br />
Hota, Asst. Manager(Mechanical), graced the occasion as Chief<br />
Guest. and hoisted the National flag. On this occasion, the<br />
students also participated in Patriotic songs, Fancy dress and<br />
Debate competitions.<br />
Independence Day was also celebrated by Boula Region<br />
Chromite Mines Workers Union. National Flag was hoisted by<br />
Mr. R. K. Jha, DGM (Electrical) at the Union office premises.<br />
GANESH POOJA<br />
On 23rd August' 2009, Ganesh Pooja was solemnized at N C<br />
Mines Camp premises with “Puspanjali” and “Prayer”.<br />
LORD BISWAKARMA POOJA<br />
Lord Biswakarma Pooja was celebrated at N C Mines on<br />
17.09.2009. Havan and Prayer were offered by the employees<br />
and colony inmates. All the machines including different<br />
mechanical and electrical installations with tools and tackles<br />
got divine blessings along with their users.<br />
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DURGA POOJA<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Durga Pooja was celebrated at N C Mines from 24.09.2009 to<br />
28.09.2009. The week-long celebration of Dussera right from<br />
“Bilwa Diwas” to “Bijaya Dasami” at N.C.Mines attracted the<br />
people of the locality. On this occasion, a Melody program<br />
was organized in 26th October, 2009 night by Sur Jhankar<br />
from Balasore. The immersion of idol of Goddess Durga took<br />
place at river Salandi in an attractive procession.<br />
GROUP DRAWING COMPETITION<br />
A Drawing competition was organized on 31.08.2009 under<br />
the guidance of <strong>IMFA</strong> Personnel Department at the<br />
Company's Guest House for the employee’s children to short-<br />
list the painting for preparing Greeting Cards for the<br />
forthcoming New Year. Mr. R K Mishra, G.M(Mines) was<br />
present to inspire the participants.<br />
FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATION<br />
On the occasion of Foundation Day, a Tug of War game was<br />
organized for employees. The celebration started with an<br />
opening song by colony children followed by lighting of<br />
candles and Birth day cake cutting by Mr. M. K. Mahapatra,<br />
GM (P&A) in the presence of Mr. R. K. Mishra, GM (Mines)<br />
and other employees. At the end of the meeting, the<br />
dignitaries distributed the 'Long & Dedicated Service Awards'<br />
to the employees and prizes to the winners of sports events.<br />
A scene of Tug of War<br />
Scholarship to Students<br />
Sri. Rajesh Kumar Ojha, S/o. Sri.Rangadhar Ojha for pursuing<br />
+ 2 Course received the <strong>IMFA</strong> Group Student Scholarship<br />
from Mr. M. K. Mahapatra, GM (P&A) at the Foundation Day<br />
Celebration.<br />
Left: Mr. R K Mishra presenting LDSA, Right: Mr. M K<br />
Mahapatra presenting <strong>IMFA</strong> Scholarships
ANNUAL SPORTS<br />
Annual sports 2009 was organized in the 4th week of<br />
November, 2009 for both male and female workers, staff,<br />
executives and colony in-mates. The winners are:<br />
OUTDOOR GAMES (Male): Slow Cycle Race: 1 st - Mr.<br />
Susanta Behera, 2 nd - Mr. Umakanta Jena, 3 rd - Mr. Suresh<br />
Prusty. High Jump: 1 st - Mr. Badrinarayan Das , 2 nd - Mr.<br />
Ranjan Khatua, 3 rd - Mr. Alok Jena, Long Jump: 1 st – Mr.<br />
Bhimasen Padhiary, 2 nd - Mr. Chintamani Bhuyan, 3 rd - Mr.<br />
Gadadhar Nayak. 100 Mtrs. RACE: 1 st - Mr. Ranjan Khatua,<br />
2 nd - Mr. Debendra Bhoi , 3 rd - Mr. Chintamani Behera.<br />
ABOVE: 100 Mtr Race & Slow\Cycle Race for Men<br />
High Jump & Long Jump for Men<br />
OUTDOOR GAMES (Female): 50 Mtrs. Lemon Spoon<br />
Race: 1 st - Sara Majhi, 2 nd - Lati Chattar, 3 rd - Randai Ho. 50<br />
Mtrs. Needle & Thread: 1 st - Debi Naik, 2 nd - Mama Besera, 3 rd<br />
- Randai Ho. Slow Cycle Race: 1 st - Bhanumati Mahakud, 2 nd<br />
- Sumitra Soren, 3 rd - Sara Majhi.<br />
The more you sweat in practice,<br />
the less you bleed in battle.<br />
January – March 2010 9<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Slow Cycle Race & Lemon Race for Women<br />
SGAT PROGRAM<br />
Environmental-cum-Mineral Awareness Program under the<br />
aegis of Society of Geo-Scientists and Allied Technologists<br />
(SGAT) was conducted in the Mines Children’s Park on<br />
18.11.2009. Students from 9 local institutions participated in<br />
it. Competitions lon Essay and Mineral identification were<br />
conducted for the students in the morning session. A Quiz<br />
competition was oraganised in the afternoon session. The<br />
program was daised by Mr. R. N. Praharaj, SGM D (MPD),<br />
Prof. Dr. S. N.Acharya from SGAT, Mr. D. K. Parija, Mining<br />
Officer, Keonjhar and Mr. R. K. Mishra, GM(Mines). Prizes<br />
were given to the winners. Students were taken around the<br />
mines for an exposure to mining activities.<br />
The dais at the SGAT Program<br />
“Action indeed is the sole medium<br />
of expression for ethics.”
Top: Essay competition in progress, Bottom: Mineral<br />
Identification exercise for Students.<br />
DIWALI<br />
Diwali was celebrated at N C Mines on 17th October, 2009<br />
amidst fire cracker shows and grand dinners.<br />
SUKINDA<br />
INDEPENDENCE DAY<br />
At the Independence Day celebration, National Flag was<br />
hoisted by Mr. S. Bhargava, DGM(Mech) at Sukinda in<br />
presence of employees.<br />
GANESH POOJA<br />
Ganesh Pooja was celebrated at our Mahagiri Enclave on<br />
23.08.2009 with Prayer and Puspanjali.<br />
NEW OFFICERS' CLUB<br />
The New Officers' Club at Mahagiri Enclave, SMC was<br />
inaugurated by Mr. V. K. Agrawal on 24.08.09 in presence of<br />
Mr. P Behera, Mr. S Bhargava and other executives with their<br />
family members.<br />
Mr. V K Agrawal inaugurating the New Officers' Club.<br />
January – March 2010 10<br />
SUMMER CAMP<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
In order to develop creativity amongst the children, ladies of<br />
Mahagiri Enclave had organized a one week summer camp<br />
program at Mahagiri Enclave during the month of July 09. In<br />
this camp, children were exposed to painting, handicraft and<br />
Cut & Paste Paper work. Finally an exhibition was organized in<br />
the evening of the final day.<br />
DRAWING COMPETITION<br />
For the purpose of making greeting cards for the year 2010, a<br />
Drawing competition was organized at our VT Center on<br />
27.08.09 wherein our employees' children had participated.<br />
LORD BISWAKARMA PUJA<br />
Lord Biswakarma Puja was celebrated on 17.09.2009 at<br />
Sukinda. Prayer and Pushpanjali were offered to Lord<br />
Biswakarma. Immersion of Lord Biswakarma idol took place<br />
on 18.09.09 followed with a procession. Mr.P C Ghadei,<br />
Hon'ble Minister of Finance visited our Puja pandal on this<br />
occasion.<br />
Hon'ble Finance Minister Mr. P C Ghadei at Biswakarma Pooja, NCM<br />
VISITORS<br />
Ms. AI ITO from Marubeni Tetsugen Co., Ltd, Japan and Mr.<br />
A. K. Ghoshal, Consultant, Ferro-Alloy Department, Marubeni<br />
India Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata along with Mr. D K Mohanty, VP<br />
(Commercial) visited SMC on 14.07.09.<br />
Mr. D. Saha, Director of Mines Safety & Mr. K. K. Sharma, Dy.<br />
Director of Mines Safety from Bhubaneswar region had been<br />
to Sukinda and Mahagiri Mines on 22.07.2009 for inspection.<br />
Mr. S. Tiu, Regional Controller of Mines & Dr. Bhagaban,<br />
Geologist from IBM, Bhubaneswar had inspected SMC & MMC<br />
on 08.10.09.<br />
Mr. Joo Byung-Wha, Manager, Steel Business Group 1, Finance<br />
& Investment Division, POSCO, Korea, visited SMC & MMC<br />
on 11.11.2009.<br />
“When angels visit us, we do not hear the<br />
rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of<br />
the breast of a dove; but we know their<br />
presence by the love they create in our<br />
hearts.”
FOUNDATION DAY<br />
At the <strong>IMFA</strong> Foundation day celebrations on 26.11.2009, 'Long<br />
& Dedicated Service Awards' were distributed to the<br />
employees and prizes to the winners of various sports events.<br />
Scenes from Foundation day celebration at SMC:<br />
Top: Mr. S Bhargava receiving LDSA from Mr. P Behera<br />
Middle: Slow Cycling Race in Progress.<br />
Bottom: Archery competition in progress.<br />
NEW YEAR CELEBRATION<br />
As a part of celebrations of the New Year 2010, a T20<br />
Cricket match under flood-light was organized by the<br />
young officers at Mahagiri Enclave on 31.12.2009.<br />
CRADLE BUYER<br />
Mrs. & Mr. Ratan Kumar Sahoo have been blessed with a son<br />
on 10.12.2009. --------- Congratulations!!!<br />
January – March 2010 11<br />
The Office<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up<br />
their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn<br />
up at all!<br />
I always try to go the extra mile at work, but my boss always<br />
finds me and brings me back.<br />
The world is full of willing people -- some willing to work and<br />
some willing to let them. - Robert Frost<br />
Warning: Dates in Calendar are closer than they appear.<br />
I don't mind if you sleep in office. Only, please do not snore.<br />
You are disturbing others who are trying to sleep.<br />
- Dr. C. Rao, UW-Whitewater<br />
A morning without tea is like something without something<br />
else.<br />
Hard work never killed anyone, but why give it a chance?<br />
Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.<br />
Two kinds of people: Those who finish what they start and...<br />
Work fascinates most, they can look at it for hours!<br />
If 'A' equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z.<br />
X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.<br />
- Albert Einstein<br />
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.<br />
If you're good you'll get assigned all the work. If you're<br />
REALLY good you will get out of it.*<br />
The Priest & The Mayor<br />
After 25 years in the same town, Father O' Shaunessey was<br />
saying his farewells at his retirement dinner. The mayor of the<br />
town had been asked to make a presentation and a short<br />
speech, but was late arriving. So the priest took it upon<br />
himself to fill the time, and stood up to the microphone:<br />
"I remember the first confession I heard here twenty-five<br />
years ago and it worried me as to what sort of place I'd come<br />
to... That first confession remains the worst I've ever heard.<br />
The chap confessed that he'd stolen a TV set from a<br />
neighbour and lied to the police when questioned, successfully<br />
blaming it on a local scallywag. He said that he'd stolen money<br />
from his parents and from his employer; that he'd had an affair<br />
with his best friends' wife; that he'd taken hard drugs, and had<br />
slept with a nun of this church and given her VD. You can<br />
imagine what I thought... However I'm pleased to say that as<br />
the days passed I soon realised that this sad fellow was a<br />
frightful exception and that this town was indeed a wonderful<br />
place full of kind and decent people..."<br />
At this point the Mayor arrived and apologized for being late,<br />
and keen to take the stage, he immediately stepped up to the<br />
microphone and pulled his speech from his pocket:<br />
"I'll always remember when Father O' Shaunessey first came<br />
to our town," said the Mayor, "In fact, I'm pretty certain that I<br />
was the first person that he heard in confession.."<br />
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble<br />
bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell<br />
the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the<br />
fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”
COMMUNITY HELPLINE<br />
AT THV<br />
Helpline to Schools<br />
Essential study materials were donated to 30 primary schools<br />
under Therubali, Kartikaguda, Dumuriguda, Bhatpur,Khedapda<br />
and Suri Gram Panchayat.<br />
Drinking water provision<br />
Tube-wells with complete platforms were installed at<br />
Village Buduni and Jhinjilbadi under Penta Gram Panchayat.<br />
Encouraging the Sports activity<br />
Football, Studs and cricket jersey were distributed to youth<br />
of near by villages.<br />
Sanitation Program<br />
Under the sanitation program, public bathrooms were<br />
constructed at Keliguda, Relibadigan, Pollipinda, Dengasaragi,<br />
Buduni, Sipiput, Munising, Anuguda, Therubali Asram School,<br />
Balikhamar, Hameiguda, Jhinjilibadi Paikapada Ashram School.<br />
Cultural Encouragement<br />
Sankirtan dresses were distributed to Sankirtan Mandali of<br />
Gaudaguda,Rebatiguda and Banapur.<br />
Helpline to Orphanage<br />
Food materials worth of Rs.10000/- was donated to Adruta<br />
Children Home, Rayagada.<br />
Community Services<br />
Community Hall constructed at village Paikapada was<br />
inaugurated by Mr S K Tripathy. Sr. Manager(PR). Ceiling fans<br />
and study materials were also donated to Paikapada Ashram<br />
school. Mr P C Himirika, Sarapanch Kartikaguda and eminent<br />
village leaders Mr B Mishra, Mr Prafulla Mishra, Mr Kanjaka<br />
Enkaya & Mr J Mahapatra were present on the occasion.<br />
Plantation<br />
300 Lemon saplings were planted by the students of Chinmaya<br />
Vidyalaya, <strong>IMFA</strong>L Campus High School, <strong>IMFA</strong>L Primary School<br />
and trainees of TITC at Sri Laxmi Narayan Temple. Mr D<br />
Senapati,VP(O) was present there to encourage the students.<br />
Mr. D Senapti at the Plantation program.<br />
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Sanitation<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Bathrooms were constructed at Hamaiguda and Burjiguda.<br />
The villagers appreciated the noble work rendered by <strong>IMFA</strong><br />
Management at the time of need.<br />
Study Tour<br />
<strong>IMFA</strong> Community Development Dept. organized a study tour<br />
of the tribal students of local schools from 23.12.2009 to<br />
26.12.2009. 50 students went on tour to Puri, Konark and<br />
Bhubaneswar.<br />
AT CDR<br />
Health Camp<br />
Tribal Students from THV at Konark temple.<br />
A health camp was organized on 20.10.2009 for diabetic<br />
patients at Choudwar. Dr Arun Kumar Choudhury,<br />
Endocrinologists of SCB Medical College & Hospital treated<br />
the patients. Around 200 persons tested their fasting blood<br />
sugar level and 125 were found to be diabetics. They availed<br />
the facility of free consultation from Dr A K Choudhury. Mr<br />
Sanjeev Dash, Asst Manager (PR) coordinated the program.<br />
Helpline to Schools<br />
Pre-fabricated desks and benches were donated to Muncipal<br />
High School, Choudwar. Mr R N Panigrahi, Sr Manager<br />
(Admn) & Mr Sanjeev Dash, Asst Manager (PR) handed over<br />
the furniture to the Headmistress of the School at the Annual<br />
prize giving ceremony of the school on 24.12.2009.<br />
AT NUASAHI<br />
Rural Health Camp<br />
A Rural Health Camp was organized at village Dalki on<br />
16.09.2009. Mr. Madan Nandi, Sarpanch, Hadgarh G.P, Mr.<br />
Chaturbhuja Baral, Forester, Hadgarh. Dr. Ramesh Jena,<br />
Hadgarh PHC, Mr. Trailokya Behera, Malaria Supervisor,<br />
Anganwadi Worker, Asha Worker and villagers were present<br />
during inauguration ceremony. 315 patients availed free<br />
treatment and medicine. Dr. L. P. Mohanty & team extended<br />
their services to the patients.<br />
A good deed is never lost. He who sows<br />
courtesy, reaps friendship; he who plants<br />
kindness, gathers love; pleasure bestowed on a<br />
grateful mind was never sterile, but generally<br />
gratitude begets reward.
Above: Inauguration of Rural Health Camp at Dalki<br />
Below: Rural Health Camp in progress.<br />
Plantation<br />
Under the Plantation Program, 3257 of fruit bearing and other<br />
saplings have been distributed to Schools & General Public<br />
within our buffer zone.<br />
Drinking Water provision<br />
Tube wells were repaired Nuasahi and tube well with platform<br />
has been installed at Bandha Sahi under Balibarei G.P.<br />
Installation of Tube Well<br />
To be doing good deeds is<br />
man's most glorious task.<br />
January – March 2010 13<br />
Construction Works<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Renovation & construction of Community Hall at Kanpur<br />
village under Soso Grampanchayat has been completed.<br />
Village Mandaps have been constructed at Purunapani,<br />
Madhuban, Sankatapalia and Raighati villages. A Public Bath<br />
Room near Dug-well at Khadanhat Chakka under Bangore<br />
G/P has been completed. The boundary wall at Dhanurjaypur<br />
UGME School under Dhanurjaypur G/P has been completed.<br />
Encouragement in Sports<br />
Footballs, Volleyballs, Volley nets and Cricket kits were<br />
donated to 17 Clubs & KCVM High School at Agarapara to<br />
encourage sports activities.<br />
Winter Care<br />
Blankets were distributed to the old age persons within the<br />
buffer zone of NCM.<br />
AT SUKINDA<br />
Sanitation<br />
Under Sanitation program, 364 dug wells at Kaliapani,<br />
Chingudipal, Kansa and Ransol Grampachayats were cleansed<br />
with Bleaching powder and Lime.<br />
Plantation<br />
Sanitation program in progress<br />
558 fruit bearing and medicinal plants were donated to Saurika<br />
High School, Kadabandi, UGME School, Anchalika High<br />
School, Garamia and Mahamayee UP School on 07.09.09.<br />
Plantation programs were also carried out at Chandimata U.P.<br />
School, Deulakana High School, Tomka & Ashokjhar High<br />
School on 15 th , 18 th & 20 th November 2009 respectively.<br />
Plantation Program in progress..
Malaria Eradication<br />
A Malaria Eradication Program was conducted at Kansa G/P<br />
on 26.08.09 meant for the villagers. Dr.Chaitanya Prasad<br />
Marandi, In charge, Community Health Center, Sukinda, was<br />
invited as the Chief Guest. Mr. S. Bhargava, DGM(Mech) also<br />
attended the meeting. 100 Mosquito Nets were donated to<br />
the poor Harijan and Adivasi community.<br />
Distribution of mosquito nets.<br />
Encouragement in Sports<br />
To encourage the young mass towards sports, footballs were<br />
donated to Samrat Club, Chirgunia on 15.09.09. On 19.09.09,<br />
Jerseys were donated to B.B.Club, Patna.<br />
Construction Works<br />
Donation of Footballs.<br />
For supply of Drinking water, dug-wells have been renovated<br />
at Kaliapani near Shiv Mandir.<br />
A Village Mandap had been constructed within the premises of<br />
Chandimata U.P. School at Kaliapani.<br />
Noble deeds and hot baths are<br />
the best cures for depression.<br />
January – March 2010 14<br />
<strong>alankar</strong><br />
Secret Behind Happy Married Life<br />
Once X asked Y, "What is the secret behind your happy married<br />
life?" Y said, "You should share responsibilities with due love and<br />
respect to each other. Then absolutely there will be no problems."<br />
X asked, "Can you explain?"<br />
Y said, "In my house, I take decisions on bigger issues where as my<br />
wife decides on smaller issues. We do not interfere in each others<br />
decisions."<br />
Still not convinced, X asked Y "Give me some examples"<br />
Y said, "Smaller issues like which car we should buy, how much<br />
amount to save, when to visit home town, which Sofa, air<br />
conditioner, refrigerator to buy, monthly expenses, whether to keep<br />
a maid or not etc are decided by my wife. I just agree to it"<br />
X asked, "Then what is your role?"<br />
Y said, "My decisions are only for very big issues. Like whether<br />
America should attack Iraq, whether Britain should lift sanction over<br />
Zimbabwe, whether to widen African economy, whether Tiger<br />
Woods should be pardoned by his wife etc. Do you know one thing,<br />
my wife NEVER objects to any of these".<br />
GOD IS NO WHERE<br />
We have a wonderful world that is full of beauty, light and<br />
promise. Why waste time in this world looking for the bad,<br />
disappointing or annoying when we can look around us, and<br />
see the wondrous things before us!<br />
This can be read as "GOD IS NO WHERE" or as "GOD IS<br />
NOW HERE" everything depends on how you see it. All<br />
successful people have one thing in common: Positive thinking<br />
and passion for what they are doing!<br />
Norman Vincent Peale, the famous author of "The Power of<br />
Positive Thinking" once told this story.<br />
A man once telephoned Norman Vincent Peale. He was<br />
despondent and told the reverend that he had nothing left to<br />
live for. Norman Vincent Peale invited the man over to his<br />
office. "Everything is gone, hopeless," the man told him. "I'm<br />
living in deepest darkness. In fact, I've lost heart for living<br />
altogether." Norman Vincent Peale smiled sympathetically.<br />
"Let's take a look at your situation," he said calmly. On a sheet<br />
of paper he drew a vertical line down the middle. He<br />
suggested that they list on the left side the things the man had<br />
lost, and on the right, the things he had left. "You won't need<br />
that column on the right side," said the man sadly. "I have<br />
nothing left, period." Norman Vincent Peale asked, "When did<br />
your wife leave you?"<br />
"What do you mean? She hasn't left me. My wife loves me!"<br />
"That's great!" said Norman Vincent Peale enthusiastically.<br />
"Then that will be number one in the right-hand column -<br />
Wife hasn't left. Now, why your children left you?" "That's<br />
silly. My children are always with me !" "Good! That's number<br />
two in the right-hand column - Children not in jail," said<br />
Norman Vincent Peale, jotting it down.<br />
After a few more questions in the same vein, the man finally<br />
got the point and smiled in spite of himself. "Funny, how things<br />
change when you think of them that way," he said.<br />
Motivational Quote: "Be sure that you appreciate everything<br />
you've got; and be thankful for the little things in life that mean<br />
a lot."<br />
Inspirational Quote: "It is not what you have but it is how you<br />
think has a profound effect on your life."
EMPLOYEES' SECTION<br />
Our New Family Members<br />
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Rath has joined as<br />
Engineer (Power Plant) at Choudwar w.e.f.<br />
04.11.2009.<br />
Mr. Sriram Chandra Dash has joined as Asst<br />
Officer (LA) at Angul w.e.f. 17.11.2009.<br />
Mr. Prasanta Kumar Sahoo has joined as<br />
Manager (Power Plant) at Choudwar w.e.f.<br />
02.12.2009.<br />
Mr. Ruchir Kanta Barik has joined as<br />
Engineer (Power Plant) at Choudwar w.e.f.<br />
15.12.2009.<br />
SEPARATED<br />
Resigned<br />
Welcome to <strong>IMFA</strong>.........<br />
PERSON LOC W.E.F<br />
S K Dwibedi, Ast Mngr (PP) CDR 01.10.2009<br />
R K Lenka, Sr Engr (PP) CDR 01.10.2009<br />
A K Paramanik, Manager (Pnl) SMC 31.10.2009<br />
D C Joshi, Jr Offcr (Admn) DEL 31.10.2009<br />
K K Chhatoi, Ast Mgr (Instr) CDR 01.11.2009<br />
Kasinath Bhoi, Sr Mngr (Mines) SMC 02.11.2009<br />
D Mohanty, Shift Chemist CDR 02.12.2009<br />
S K Mohanty, Sr Enginer (PP) CDR 21.12.2009<br />
S K Behura, Sr Engr (PP) CDR 23.12.2009<br />
A K Pujari, Ast Fmn (Prodn) CDR 25.12.2009<br />
D K Sahoo, Ast Frmn (Mins) NCM 12.01.2010<br />
P Sethi, Ast Fmn (Prod) CDR 17.01.2010<br />
A K Sahu, Jr Frmn (Minng) MMC 28.01.2010<br />
D Baral, Officer (Systems) BBS 10.02.2010<br />
B B Sahoo, Engineer (Elct) CDR 15.02.2010<br />
S K Mishra, Officer (Security) SMC 22.02.2010<br />
P K Panda, Officer (Accts) BBS 03.03.2010<br />
R Das, Engineer (Elct) CDR 09.03.2010<br />
B K Nayak, Ast Mgr (Mines) CMC 15.03.2010<br />
A Khan, Jr Frmn (Civil) CDR 25.03.2010<br />
Retired<br />
AT THV<br />
Mr Hikaka Jadumani, Prdn Dept. 02.07.2009<br />
Mr S Alli, Mechanical Maint Dept. 02.07.2009<br />
Mr M B Majhi, Prdn Dept. 08.07.2009.<br />
Mr K P R Nair, S&D Dept. 09.07.2009<br />
Mr A Hari, Mech Maint Dept. 29.07.2009<br />
Mr G C M Patnaik, MM Dept. 04.08.2009<br />
Mr Khetapal Singh, QC Dept. 31.10.2009<br />
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Mr Bhagyadhar Mishra, Prdn Dept. 21.11.2009<br />
Mr H Neela, Prdn Dept. 31.12.2009<br />
Mr H Dharmarao, Prdn Dept. 31.12.2009<br />
Mr Sapani Behera, Civil Dept. 31.12.2009<br />
Mr R K Champati, Ast Magr D (Prod) 10.03.2010<br />
He continues as a retainer.<br />
AT CDR<br />
Mr Bhagaban Satpathy, Tapper-D, 27.07.2009.<br />
Mr Gouranga Ch Sahoo, Officer (FPH), 21.08.2009.<br />
Mr Ramesh Ch Nayak, CCP(Mech) 04.10.2009.<br />
Mr Ramesh Ch Kuanar CCP (Prodn) 14.10.2009.<br />
Mr K Balaram Das, Gen.Admn dept. 03.11.2009.<br />
Mr Bata Krushna Jena, Civil Engg 15.12.2009.<br />
Mr Gopal Ch Mallick, CCP (RMHS) 20.12.2009.<br />
AT BBS<br />
Mr B B Muduli, Exe Spvsr (Office) 02.02.2010<br />
Mr. S N Sarangi, Ast Mgr (S&D) 02.02.2010<br />
Both of them are continuing as retainers.<br />
Relocation & Reassignment<br />
NAME FROM TO W.E.F<br />
Mr S K P Patnaik, Jr. Frmn (Prod) CDR THV 23.11.09<br />
Mr S K Sahoo, Jr Frmn (Min) NCM MMC 24.12.09<br />
Mr B C Behera, Gen Frmn (Min) NCM SMC 24.12.09<br />
Mr B Chhatoi, Jr Ofcr (Pnl) BBS CDR 16.01.10<br />
Mr A K Mallick, Jr Ofct (Security) NCM SMC 02.03.10<br />
Mr H B Behera, Personal Secy DEL BBS 16.03.10<br />
Mr. S K Padhi, Exe Supervisor (Pnl) has been reassigned as<br />
Exe Supervisor (CSR) at THV w.e.f. 01.02.2010.<br />
MOBILE CONVERSATION<br />
Several men were in a golf club locker room. A mobile<br />
phone rings.<br />
"Yes I can talk," says the man answering the call,<br />
"You're shopping are you? That's nice." The listening<br />
men smile to each other.<br />
"You want to order those new carpets? Okay.. And<br />
they'll include the curtains for an extra five thousand?..<br />
Sure, why not?"<br />
More smiles among the listeners.<br />
"You want to book that week on Necker Island?..<br />
They're holding the price at twenty-two thousand?..<br />
Sounds a bargain.. You want a fortnight?.. If that's<br />
what you want honey, okay by me."<br />
Smiles turn to expressions of mild envy.<br />
"And you want to give the builder the go-ahead for<br />
the new conservatory? Seventy-five thousand if we<br />
say yes today? Sounds fair.. sure, that's fine."<br />
The listeners exchange glances of amazement.<br />
"Okay sugar, see you later.. Yes, love you too," says the<br />
man, ending the call.<br />
He looks at the other men and says, "Whose phone is<br />
this anyhow?.."<br />
"When you ASSUME you make<br />
an ASS out of U and Me."
TRAINING & SEMINAR<br />
Mr Naresh Chandra Mishra, Asst Manager (Prod) from CDR,<br />
Mr Sahoo Malaya Kumar, Asst Officer (Geology) from MAH<br />
attended the program on International Seminar on Mineral<br />
Processing Technology, organized by IM&MT from 28.10.09 to<br />
30.10.09 at Bhubaneswar.<br />
Mr Susanta Kumar Padhi, Asst Secretary from BBS attended<br />
the 37th National Convention of Company Secretaries,<br />
organized by ICSI from 05.11.09 to 07.11.09 at Hyderabad.<br />
Mr Biswaranjan Mohanty, Manager (Electrical) from THV<br />
attended the Workshop on Energy Management, organized by<br />
IBC on 9 th & 10.11.09 at Mumbai.<br />
Mr Dr R Narasimha Murty, DGM (QC), Mr E V S Uma<br />
Maheswar, DGM (Prodn), Mr B V Surya Rao, Asst<br />
Manager(MM), Mr P S Sanyasi Rao, Officer (P S) & Mr<br />
Sudarsan Panda, Officer (S&D) from THV attended the ISO -<br />
9001 Awareness Course, organized by BVQI on 17.11.09 at<br />
Bhubaneswar.<br />
Mr Deepak Kumar Mohanty, V P (Commercl) & Mr Dipak<br />
Prusty, G M (Finance) attended the program on Strategy<br />
Execution Excellence, organized by ISB from 24.11.09 to<br />
28.11.09 at Hyderabad.<br />
Ms Lipika Verma, Officer (CSR) attended the CSR Essential<br />
Workshop on Why & How of CSR, organized by CT&R in RB<br />
on 14 th & 15.01.10 at Bhubaneswar.<br />
Mr Rana Ranjan Mohanty, Sr Manager D (HR) attended the<br />
program on Strategic Human Resource Management,<br />
organized by ASCI from 18.01.10 to 22.01.10 at Hyderabad.<br />
Mr Tapan Kumar Pani, Senior Surveyor from BBS, Mr Nayak<br />
Ranjan Kumar, Officer (Survey) from SMC attended the<br />
United Nation's Framework Classification, organized by IBM<br />
on 28 th & 29.01.10 at Bhubaneswar.<br />
Mr Sanjeev Das, SGM (Corp.Afrs) attended the Training<br />
Program & Certificate Course for Power Market<br />
Professionals, organized by PXIL & IIM from 01.02.10 to<br />
03.02.10 at Ahmadabad.<br />
Mr Rohit Kumar Jha, DGM (Electl) from NCM, Mr D P Mishra<br />
, Manager (Geology) from SMC & Mr B K Acharyar, Ast<br />
Manager(Geolgy) from NCM attended the QMS Lead Auditor<br />
Course on 9001:2008, organised by BVQI from 01.02.10 to<br />
05.02.10 at Kolkata.<br />
Mr Ramanath Praharaj, SGM D (MPD) attended the<br />
Workshop on Recent amendments to EIA Notificaiton 2006 &<br />
1999, organised by FIMI on 5 th & 06.02.10 at Bangalore.<br />
Mr P K Subudhi, Sr Manager (MIS), Mr Samal Punnag, Sr<br />
Officer (Accts), Mr D K Pattanaik, Sr Officer (Audit), Mr<br />
Lambodar Das, Sr Officer (Audit) & Mr Aditya Prasad Bhatta,<br />
Officer (Audit) from BBS, Mr Satyapriya, Mohanty, Officer<br />
(Accts) from CDR and Mr Chitta Ranjan Pati, Jr Officer(MIS)<br />
from THV attended the program on Management of Taxation<br />
- Service Tax, VAT, Excise & Customs,TDS & GST, organised<br />
by ICWAI from 09.02.10 to 12.02.10 at Bhubaneswar.<br />
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Mr R N Ray, Jr Officer (Stores) & Mr S K Acharya, Jr Officer<br />
(Accts) from CDR attended the program on Quality &<br />
Effectiveness Through Systems Approach, organised by KIIT<br />
School of Management on 12 th & 13.02.10 at Bhubaneswar.<br />
Mr Susanta Kumar Padhi, Asst Secretary, BBS attended the<br />
CDSL's RTA Training Program, organised by Central<br />
Depository Services on 17 th & 18.02.10 at Mumbai.<br />
Mr R K Mishra, GM (Mines) &, Mr Manoj Kumar Sahoo, Ast<br />
Manager (Min) from NCM attended the program on EDP on<br />
Managing Environmental Impacts of Rock Blasting in<br />
MNG&IDP, organised by Earth Research Centre on 21 st &<br />
22.02.10 at Rajsthan.<br />
Mr D S N Achary, DGM (Law) attended the Corporate<br />
Counsel Leadership Forum, organised by YOOGMA Business<br />
Services from 25 th & 26.02.10 at Mumbai.<br />
Mr Salil Kumar Mohapatra, Ast Mgr (Prod), Mr S K Nayak, Ast<br />
Mgr (Elctl) and Mr Sunil Krishna Dash, Ast Fmn (Elect) from<br />
CDR attended the 5th Annual Convention on Energy<br />
Conservation, organised by A.P. Productivity Council on 26th<br />
and 27.02.10 at Hyderabad.<br />
Walking on water<br />
Three monks decided to practice meditation together. they<br />
sat by the side of a lake and closed their eyes in<br />
concentration. Then suddenly, the first one stood up and said,<br />
"I forgot my mat." He steeped miraculously onto the water in<br />
front of him and walked across the lake to their hut on the<br />
other side.<br />
When he returned, the second monk stood up and said, "I<br />
forgot to put my the other underwear to dry." He too walked<br />
calmly across the water and returned the same way. The third<br />
monk watched the first two carefully in what he decided must<br />
be the test of his own abilities. "Is your learning so superior to<br />
mine? I too can match any feat you two can perform," he<br />
declared loudly and rushed to the water's edge to walk across<br />
it. He promptly fell into the deep water.<br />
Undeterred, the yogi climbed out of the water and tried again,<br />
only to sink into the water. Yet again he climbed out and yet<br />
again he tried, each time sinking into the water. This went on<br />
for some time as the other two monks watched.<br />
After a while, the second monk turned to the first and said,<br />
"Do you think we should tell him where the stones are?"<br />
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Patron: Jayant Misra<br />
Editor: R R Mohanty<br />
Associates: S S Das, G K Pattanayak<br />
M R Kar, C R Barma