Academy holds ‘Divine Talent Hunt’
Bhubaneswar: The Divine Dance and Music Academy organised a State-level competition ‘Divine Talent Hunt 2019’ here on Sunday in which more than 300 students from nursery to Class-X participated. The competition was held in different categories like drawing, GK, essay, Odishi, fashion show at different places in the State. Puspita Mishra and Leslie Tripathy were the judges. The result of the competition would be published on April 4 on the organisation’s website www.divinedance.co.in. The winners of competitions would be awarded on the annual function of the organisation on April 6 here. Academy CEO Chandrika Dash and Divine Trust for Vision and Values managing trustee Bijay Kumar Dash coordinated the programme.
Prayas holds Holi fest Ram Temple
Bhubaneswar: The Prayas, a city-based cultural organisation, observed the Holi festival with religious fervour at the Ram Temple here on Friday. A ‘Dahihandi Bhanga’ (breaking of curd pot) programme was held on the occasion. Noted freedom fighter Bhabani Charan Patnaik, BDA Chairman Anant Naryan Jena, ‘Prameya’ editor Gopal Mohapatra, graced as guests. Prayas chief Bana Mohanty, International Hindu Mahasabha vice-president Badrinath Patnaik, ‘Chitachetana’ editor Surendra Das, Prayas Trustee Kaustubha Das, “Unnati Pathe’ editor Pradyumna Mohanty were present. Premabati Tejani broke the curd pot.