Revamp in historical studies curriculum stressed
Khordha: A seminar on “Revamping of Historical Studies Curriculum is the need of the Hour” was held in the History Department of the Paramananda College, Bolgarh recently. Chief speaker Odisha History Congress president Prof Amiya Mohanty emphasised changes in the curriculum. Head of the History Department of the college Rabindranath Mohanty presented a paper. Historian Satyabadi Baliarsingh was felicitated on the occasion. Prof JR Nanda and Prof Kailash Satapathy also attended the seminar. College Principal Dr Niranjan Mohanty presided over the meeting. Prof JK Biswal introduced the guests and Dr Anirudh Panda gave vote of thanks.
Nalco Mahila Samiti’s noble gesture
Bhubaneswar: Members of the Nalco Mahila Samiti, led by its president Preeti Roy, presented woollen garments and fruits to the special children staying at the Open learning System (OlS) here on Saturday. These special children are suffering from cerebral palsy and mental retardation. Earlier on various occasions, members of the club had also provided various items, including washing machines, for these children.
Prizes given to city-level essay contest winners
Bhubaneswar: The prize distribution ceremony of city-level essay competition Expression Series, organised by the DM School, Bhubaneswar in association with the HelpAge India, was held here on Thursday. 100 students from different schools of the city joined the ceremony. Former Vice-Chancellor of the BPUT Prof Omkarnath Mohanty joined the event as chief guest. Among others, DM School Headmaster Akhileswar Mishra and Convenor Dr RD Roy and HelpAge India State Programme Manager Ranjay Kumar Das were present.