I-Day celebrated at KIIT, KISS
Bhubaneswar: The Independence Day was celebrated at the KIIT University and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) here on Saturday. HoDs of different schools hoisted the national flag at their respective schools at the University. At KISS, NITI Aayog member Padmashree Bibek Debroy unfurled the Tricolour in the presence of SAP Global Vice President Dr Malcolm J Woodfield. Ghumura, a tribal dance form of Kalahandi, was performed by girl students. Among others, KIIT and KISS Founder Dr Achyuta Samanta and KIIT University VC Prof PP Mathur were present.
I-Day observed at Sovaniya Sikshashram
Bhubaneswar: The Independence Day was observed at the Sovaniya Sikshashram at Niladri Vihar here. Noted dramatist Mihir Kumar Meher joined the event a chief guest and unfurled the national flag. He said, “Indianness is our identity; and the mechanism of education adopted by Pujyashree Kumar Bhai will play a vital role in building good citizens as well as a corruption-free society”. Jagannath cult researcher Sudarshan Sahoo and social activist Madhaba also spoke on the occasion. later, the students presented several cultural performances.
Independence Day observed at VSS Nagar
Bhubaneswar: The 69th Independence Day was observed at AE Colony at VSS Nagar here on Saturday. Nagar senior member Uma Ballav Mishra hoisted the national flag in the presence of Utkal Sammilani Industrial Estate branch head Dillip Dashsharma. later, the participants chanted patriotic slogans, followed by distribution of sweets. Parsuram Dash coordinated the event. Among others, VSS Nagar Durga Puja Samiti general secretary Girija Prasad Mohanty and Joint Secretary Ramachandra Samal were present.
Nalco celebrates I-Day
Bhubaneswar: Independence Day was celebrated at Nalco’s Corporate Office here with patriotic fervour. Director (P&T) NR Mohanty hoisted the Tricolour. He said that presently, the international market is very sluggish for aluminium metal. But as in past, the Nalco collective should close all ranks and overcome the crisis as a cohesive team, he said.