Madhusudan Jayanti observed in Jajpur
Jajpur: The Madhusudan Das Jayanti was celebrated at Jaraka in Jajpur district on Monday. The celebration was inaugurated by Captain Trilochan Biswal, who urged Odias to work for a dynamic, developed and vibrant Odisha. English Prof Manoranjan Mohanty was the chief speaker on the occasion, lecturer Radheshyam Sahoo, poet Padmaja Saran and Rajkishor Padhi graced the occasion as guests of honour. The meeting was presided over by Debabrata Rout, Sambhav editor Akhil Swain introduced the guests. Among others, State Youth Congress secretary Manas Kar and youth leaders Mihir Khuntia and Kalptaru Sahu, intellectuals, writers, social workers and students attended the meeting. The Sattar Smriti Sansad of Sukinda also celebrated the Madhu Jayanti. Noted social worker Dr Manzoor garlanded the statute of Madhubabu.
Girl drowns in canal in Ali
Kendrapada: Class VI student Diptimayee, daughter of Braja Kishore Sutar, of Sudarshanpur under the Ali police station, on Tuesday drowned at the Aharanala canal near the village while she was taking bath after returning from her school. later, locals fished out her body from the canal.
Odia scribe honoured in Chennai
Bhubaneswar: Delhi Odisha Journalists’ Association president Kishore Dwibedi was felicitated by the Madras Utkal Sangh at a function in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Governor Dr K Rosiah Baristha was the chief guest on the occasion.
