‘Kadambini’ holds lit fest at Phulbani
Phulbani: A literary festival was organised by magazine ‘Kadambini’ at Phulbani. It was to encourage writers through Kadambini and small children through magazine ‘Kunikatha’. Magazines founder Dr Achyuta Samanta and editor Iti Samanta inaugurated the event. Minister for Forest and Environment Bikram Kesari Arukha, Tourism Minister Jyotiprakash Panigrahi, Water Resources Minister Raghunandan Das, Phulbani MLA Angad Kanhar, district Collector Dr Brunda D and Dr Prabina Mohanty attend the function as guests. Jayanti Rath joined as chief speaker while columnist Biswaranjan presided. For the development of small children, a ‘Kunakuni Mela’ was also organised.
Sanskar Centre remembers Binay Das
Bhubaneswar: The Sanskar Kendra organised a memorial meeting for social activist Binay Das at Niladri Vihar here on Sunday. Competitions on painting, essays, debate, solo and group dances and song among students were organised. Besides, competitions on Muruja, Hulhuli and conch blowing were organised among women. Former Khordha Sessions Judge Debaraj Rout, senior lawyer Manmohan Patnaik, music director Amarendra Mohanty, culture lover Antaryami Panda, singer Bibhu Das and Nladri Vihar Youth and Culture Association president Dr Prakash Chandra Panigrahi attended as guests.
Book ‘Muthae Hasa Hasa Tara’ released at Bhapur
Bhapur (Nayagarh): A poetry book “Muthae Hasa Hasa Tara” written by Dinabandhu Sahoo was released at a special programme held at Padmavati gram panchayat under Bhapur block in Nayagarh district on Sunday. Narayan Tripathy and Prafulla Kumar Mohanty graced as guests. Niranjan Acharya and poet Sahoo were present. Poetries of the book were recited by different poets on the occassion. Dr Pabitra Kumar Subuddhi analysed different poetries of the book.