Vivekananda birth anniv held at Khordha
Khordha: The Vivekananda Institute of Advanced Educational Research and Technology here along with the College of Business Management observed the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and the National Youth Day here on Sunday. Institute chairman Dr Dhirendra Nanda said that the observance of Swamiji’s birth anniversary at Khordha for the last 22 years has inspired the youths in their character building. like every year, editor and politician Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was felicitated with the Odisha Gourav Samman. Similarly, eminent environmentalist and educationalist Dr Dillip Srichandan, social activist Subash Chandra Gantayat and district Matric exam topper of last year Sushri Bhadmaja Bhatt were awarded with the Khudha Gourav Samman. Plus-II science topper Gopal Krushna Swain received the Debacharya Samman along with Rs 5,101 cash prize.
Vivekananda Jayanti observed in Rourkela
Rourkela: The 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was observed here by the Panposh unit of BJP at Vedavyas Chowk on Saturday. On the occasion earlier an auto rickshaw rally was organised from Panposh to Vedvyas Chowk by lathikata Block unit of the party. Besides BJP National Vice-President Jual Oram, district president Dhiren Senapati and many leaders were present in rally and meeting. The leaders urged the gathering especially youth to follow the path and works of Swami Vivekananda for a brighter India. About 400 youth joined the BJP after the meeting. Similarly in another occasion the birth anniversary was jointly observed by youth hostel of India, District Scout & Guides, Ramakrishna Sangh, Vivekananda Chetana Samiti and a huge rally of youths and students was organised from sector-3 temple ground to Rama Krishna Mission.
AU lays stones of road projects in Balangir
Balangir: local MlA and former Minister AU Singh Deo was given a huge reception here on Tuesday. Singh Deo, who underwent kidney transplant operation in a hospital in Singapore a few months ago, first visited different temples of the town. He also laid foundations for three road projects in the town. On the occasion, his sons Balangir MP Kalikesh Singh Deo and Arkesh Singh Deo accompanied him.
MP inaugurates mini stadium in K’pada
Kendrapada: local MP Baijayant Jay Panda inaugurated a mini stadium as his MPlAD project near the Badapali ME School under Rajnagar block on Monday. The foundation-stone of the stadium had been laid on January 20, 2013. It has been constructed at a cost of Rs 30 lakh from the MPlAD fund. Notably, Panda has sanctioned his MPlAD funds for construction of 25 mini stadiums in his constituency.
Ali Swajaladhara project unveiled
Ali: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Pratap Keshari Deb and Kendrapada MP Baijayant Panda inaugurated a Swajaladhara project at Balipada village on Saturday. About 4,000 people will be benefited from the project. Among others, Kendrapada Zilla Parishad president Sridhar Swain, youth leader Bhisma Narayan Mohnaty, Sanamanga panchayat samiti member Prativa Patra and Balipada sarpanch Mrunalakanta Pandab were present.
Ali UCO Bank foundation day held
Ali: The local UCO Bank branch observed its 71 foundation day on Saturday. On the occasion, the bank said that better customer services are its priority. Among others, branch manager Ashok Kumar Mohanty, ABM Bikash Bhusan Mohnaty, chief cashier Harish Chandra Sahoo, Kamal Nath Tiwari, Hemalata Nayak, Shiba Charan Nayak and Niranjan Das, besides scores of customers were present.