Freedom fighter Fakir Dash remembered
Puri: A memorial meeting was held for freedom fighter, social activist, theatre artist and first MlA of Puri Dr Fakir Charan Dash on the occasion of his 16thdeath anniversary on Sunday. The meeting organsied by the Fakir Charan Dash Smruti Sansad was held under the chairmanship of freedom fighter and former MP Bhabani Charan Pattnaik. Former Union Minister Braja Kishore Tripathy, ex-MlA Surendra Pradhan, for Judge Hruday Ballav Das, among others, attended and spoke on the personality and works of the veteran leader. Speakers opined that Dash had set an example by leaving mainstream politics and serving as a doctor in later part. The programme was coordinated by Sansad convenor Shuvendu Routray.
Jayadev Rastriya Samaroh from May 26
Bhubaneswar: The Devdasi Nritya Mandir jointly with the National Culture Mission would organise a Jayadev Rashtriya Samaroh and the 10th edition of Nabin Kalakar here from May 26, informed Devdasi Nrutya Mandir director Jagabandhu Jena on Tuesday. Artists of the National Culture Mission would perform on the Geeta Govinda. Besides, ten dance forms including Odishi dance would also be performed. Odishi dancer Kumkum Mohanty, Kuchipudi dancer P Ramadevi, Guru Ramahari Das and Guru Bhagirathi Nayak would be conferred with Geeta Govinda Samman. Odishi dancer Poshali Mukherjee and Bharat Natya Guru Rebati Shrinivas Raghaban would get Ashtapadi Samman.
Madhuri Kinnar’s b’day celebrated
Bhubaneswar: Mamata Gharana Welfare Trust president Madhuri Kinnar’s birthday was celebrated by the Nikhila Odisha Hijra Mahasangha and the Trutiya linga Mahasangha here on Sunday. She turned 31. More than 200 Kinnar gurus from across the State were present. A cultural function was organised on the occasion. DD Deputy Director Sudhanshu Shekhar Dhada, Pratap Kumar Sahu, artist Kajal Mishra and Mandakini Jena were present as guests. Jyoti, Golapi, Nandiuni, Collegewali and Menaka coordinated the function.
FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam on June 5
Bhubaneswar: The FIITJEE has designed the FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE), a platform for students to help them understand their potential and take the first step towards success in the JEE-2017. The FTRE would be held on June 5and the date to register for the exam is June 3. Students can register for FTRE through both online and offline modes. Aspirants can make online registration through www.fiitjeeonline.in.