Science exhibitions held at Kendriya Vidyalaya
Bhubaneswar: The Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1 here held the 41st school level Jawaharlal Nehru Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for children and the 21st National Science Congress 2013 on Saturday and Monday, respectively. School Principal SK Behura inaugurated the exhibition, which aimed at developing scientific and mathematical innovation pertaining to focal themes including agriculture, energy, health, environment, energy explore and harness and conservation. Around 56 exhibits were presented by students and evaluated by a group of scientists from outside.
Kerala Tourism revenue stays on growth path
Bhubaneswar: The Kerala Tourism has again registered a consistent rise in both international and domestic tourist arrivals as well as revenue in the last year. Its officials told reporters here that Kerala witnessed arrival of Rs7.94 lakh foreign tourists in 2012 compared to Rs7.33 lakh in 2011 and 1.01 crore domestic tourists in 2012 compared to Rs93.88 lakh in 2011. The total revenue touched Rs21,125 crore in 2012 against Rs19,037 crore in 2011. The Kerala Tourism is planning to conduct workshops in many international destinations and has recently launched many mobile-based services and IT-enabled projects to further enhance the travel experiences of visitors to the God’s Own Country.
Hair and beauty seminar held in city
Bhubaneswar: Ozone Professional Range, known for its organic beauty solutions and skin treatments, organised a seminar on hair and beauty here on Saturday. Company director Neeta Aggarwal said the seminar’s objective was to provide affordable training, under the banner of All India Hair & Beauty Association, to styling experts who earlier spent lakhs of rupees to go abroad to upgrade their knowledge and expertise.
Road safety drive held at PPl
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar-based Sankha Dhwani Rasta Suraksha Samiti, which works on road safety and related issues, organised an awareness programme for drivers at the PPl plant premises at Paradip last week. The event was inaugurated by PPl General Manager Harish Joshi and GM (Personnel and Administration) Prafulla Panda. Samiti president former IG of Police Kulamani Deo said the lack of awareness and information on road safety can be made up by such initiatives. Eye checkup and blood grouping of drivers was also carried out by doctors.