U Sammilani observes Fakir Mohan death anniv
Bhubaneswar: The Utkal Sammilani observed the death anniversary of Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati paying floral tributes to his statue at the Vani Vihar main entrance gate here on Thursday and recalled his contributions to Odia literture. Sammilani Mancheswar branch president Dilip Dashsharma presided over the programme and said Senapati was father of Odia nationalism and modern Odia literature. Among others, Sammilani advisor Padma Charan Nayak, general secretary Adwaita Patra, Bhubaneswar branch VP Nirakar Mahlik, Mancheswar branch VP Sital Chandra Mohanty and joint secretaries Bibhuti Swain, Ashok Kumar Paltasingh and Basanti Tripathy were present. They sang Bande Utkal Janani.
Girls celebrate Raja fest at Project Cheysta
Bhubaneswar: Raja festival was celebrated at Project Cheysta, a resource centre for girls, at Sikharchandi Nagar on Wednesday. A ‘Raja Queen’ competition was held among young girls of the Sikharchandi slum, who participated in various activities and competitions. The winner was announced on the basis of her best performance. Girls dressed beautifully swayed in swings, enjoyed Pithas and other traditional Odia cuisines and Paan on the occasion.