Birth anniv of Brundaban Nayak celebrated
Brahmapur: The Brundaban Nayak Smruti Committee and the SMIT Group of Institutions jointly celebrated the 105th birth anniversary of eminent social activist of Ganjam late Brundaban Nayak here on Saturday. MPs Dr Prasanna Patsani and ladu Kishore Swain and artist Padmabibhusan Ragunath Mahapatra graced the event and paid their tributes to the vibrant leader. Patsani described Nayak as a ‘Karma Veer’ who has contributed a lot for the society. Ganjam district witnessed an unprecedented development work particularly in the field of roads, buildings and irrigation under Nayak’s leadership, he added. SMIT Group president Dr Bhagaban Gantayat presided over the meet.
Children’s Day celebrated at Jindal schools
Angul: The OP Jindal School, DAV Savitri Jindal High School, Prambha and Arambha students observed the Children’s Day at their respective school premises. The OP Jindal School organised competitions like talent hunt, funny quiz, speech and fancy dress. Plant Executive Director Dinesh Kumar Saraogi said, “Nehru always considered children as buds which will bloom in the other day to spread the fragrance of goodness, kindness and wellness to the society and make the nation proud.” The Savitri Jindal School would organise an exhibition on November 16.
Children’s Day observed at Nehru Seva Sangh
Banpur: The Nehru Seva Sangh in collaboration with the Fedco ltd observed the Children’s Day on Saturday. The Ashram inmates and guests paid rich tributes to a portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 126th birth anniversary. The guests opined that elders must guide children in a right way to build them as noble citizens. The event was presided over by Fedco welfare wing president Prof Rankanath Hota. later, various competitions were held followed by a prize distribution programme. Among others, Sangh office-bearers Sarojini Dash and Omprakash Agrawal and Fedco officials Bibhu Prasad Das, Prakash Panda and Bhoma Senapati were present.
VS Vidyalaya celebrates Children’s Day
Sunabeda: The VS Vidyalaya at HAl Township, Sunabeda-II celebrated the Children’s Day on Saturday. The programme began with garlanding of a portrait of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru by all teachers, staff and studentsof the school. Addressing the students, school Principal HK Seth highlighted on issues related to practicality of life and hoped for an educational utopia in the country. later, various cultural performances were staged by students as well as teachers of the school. A Hindi skit titled Nit Pujun Charan Tere was also staged on the occasion.
Birsa Munda Jayanti observed in Jajpur
Jajpur: The140th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda was celebrated in various areas like Kaliapani, Kuakhia and Balanga under Sukinda assembly constituency on Sunday. Around 5,000 tribal people attended the programmes. Sukinda MlA Pritiranjan Ghadai highlighted the contributions of Birsa Munda. “Birsa Munda has no substitute. He is a role model for us particularly for the tribals,” said Ghadai. Among others, Bhagabati Mahanta, Bibek Bosh and youth leader Sudhanshu Bhanja were present.