Punyautkal foundation day on Apr 14
Bhubaneswar: On the eve of the first foundation day celebrations of the Punyautkal Foundation, a Press meet was held at the Sriguru Kalyan Mandap here on Sunday. Punyautkal chairman Manorajan Mohapatra said this leading socio-cultural and philanthropic organisation is working for Odia literature, heritage, art and culture and also for backward people of Odisha. He said london resident Odia artist Prafulla Mohanti would be felicitated with the Punyautkal Award 2015. Among others, lyricist Brundaban Jena, senior journalist Sriram Das were present at the Press meet.
City school celebrates Sishu Shakti
Bhubaneswar: The Maria Montessori School of little Angels, a leading crèche-cum-play school, celebrated its 12th Annual Extravaganza-Sishu Shakti-2015 at the Jayadev Bhawan here on Sunday. Chief Engineer Bijan Kumar Behera was the chief guest and Utkal Sangeeta Mahavidyalaya Principal Dr Tamasa Rani Das Mohapatra the chief speaker. Cine artists Mamata Nanda, Manoj Mishra and Chinmay Kumar were the other guests. Prof Jnana Ranjan Nayak welcomed the guests and school Principal Jasaswini Mahapatra read the annual report. RSP Memorial trophy was given to lingaraj Mohanty and Somanath Rath for their contribution to the society. A cultural programme was presented by the tiny tots of the school.
RAAS launches men’s wear collection
Bhubaneswar: RAAS, the high fashion handloom design studio, introduced new exclusive designer men’s wear collection in its studio for the first time here on Sunday. The collection includes a wide variety of men’s jackets or waistcoats, shirts and kurtas, etc., made of Odisha handloom in hi-fashion designs. RAAS founder patron Rashmi Mohapatra said, “We are continuously watching the trend and the needs of the customers.” The collection was launched by Tourism & Culture Secretary Dr Arabinda Padhee.