Inbrief

Xavier School of Communications opened

Bhubaneswar: Xavier School of Communications (XCOMM) was inaugurated by actress Archita Sahu here on Thursday. The actress along with award-winning film editor Amitabh Shukla, who is an alumnus of the XIMB, also inaugurated Xavier Studios which houses online video set-up, audio studio and the floor. Besides, the student edit suites room, still photography studios and faculty rooms were inaugurated by University Vice-Chancellor Fr Paul Fernandes, Registrar Fr Tony Uvary and Assistant Registrar (Administration) Fr Arockiadas, respectively. The XCOMM offers MA in Mass Communication, BSc in Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Film and TV Production and PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism.

Van Mahostav held at Sainik School

Bhubaneswar: Van Mahostav was organised at the Sainik School Bhubaneswar on Wednesday with school Proncipal Capt (IN) Kanchan Mukherjee as the chief guest. In his address to the cadets, he emphasised the need of plantation in Bhubaneswar to make it greener and greater. He appreciated the cadets’ belief in the slogan “Each one, plant one”. Capt Mukherjee said the school has already planted over 30,000 fruit and medicinal plants in joint venture with the Forest Department. He thanked the State Government for extending necessary support to the school.  This time, the cadets vowed to plant 600 saplings and ensure that each plant grows to its full of life. 

Vidwan School observes Van Mahotshav

Bhubaneswar: The Vidwan Concept School here observed the Van Mahotshav, annual tree plantation festival, on Thursday. Students of the school planted a number of saplings on the occasion. Through the plantation drive, the students gave a message to the public on the need for more and more plantation as trees are one of the best ways to address global warming and pollution. The imitative was a small crusade on behalf of the school to save the mother earth, said the school principal.

PPl felicitates chess player Mahitosh

Bhubaneswar: The Paradeep Phosphates ltd (PPl) on Friday felicitated young chess player Mahitosh Dey. Master Mahitosh won the bronze medal in the Under-10 Commonwealth Chess Championship in New Delhi. He reached Bhubaneswar on Thursday. PPl Director DS Ravindra Raju presented him a cheque of Rs 20,000. Manager (Corporate Communication) Sudhi Ranjan Mishra was also present.