Youth body holds campaign against AIDS
Bhubaneswar: Members of the Niladrivihar Youth and Cultural Association under the leadership of its president Dr Prakash Chandra Panigrahi observed the International Youth Day and spread the message of prevention of AIDS through different programmes. The members tied the AIDS flag to the people and distributed leaflets highlighting the causes and prevention of AIDS. The members also apprised the people regarding the deadly result of the AIDS.
Raksha Badhan observed at Jharapada jail
Bhubaneswar: The Yoga Vedanta Seva Samiti celebrated the Raksha Bandhan at the Jharapada Central Jail here on Sunday with a view to bringing a change in the mindsets of prisoners. Samiti female members visited the jail and tied Rakhis to 700 jail inmates and distributed sweets. They prayed for the welfare and development of the jail inmates and hoped that they would contribute towards nation building in future. Besides, Satsahitya books were also distributed among the prisoners during the programme, which was held under the guidance of jail superintendent RK Swain.
All-India law School Meet at SOA from Sept 4
Bhubaneswar: The SOA National Institute of law (SNIl), will hold the second edition of legal Spectra, an All-India law School Meet from September 4 to 7. Young legal minds from various places across the country will be assembled at meet, which will comprise several competitions on legal matters, literary and cultural events, besides games. The events would include Moot Court, Parliamentary Debate, Client Counseling, Judgment Writing, Poster Designing, Quiz, Dance and Fashion Show, said the organisers.
Scribe Nageshwar gets Jan Mitra Award
Bhubaneswar: Senior journalist Nageshwar Patnaik has been conferred with the Jan Mitra Award. The People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), a Varanasi-based NGO, has given the award to Patnaik at a convention on August 9 in Banaras.