Birth anniversary of JB Patnaik observed
Bhubaneswar: The Niladri Vihar Youth and Cultural Association observed the 90th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister of Odisha Janaki Ballav Patnaik on Sunday. Association’s president Dr Prakash Chandra Panigrahi chaired the meeting and its general secretary Biswajit Patnaik coordinated the programme. Members of the association, senior citizens and social workers were present at the meet. They demanded Bharat Ratna for Patnaik posthumously for his contribution in promoting and spreading the culture of Odisha. Narayan Pratap Ray, Nitai Patnaik, Kumar Barik, Gadadhar Rath and Bijay Kumar Pradhan were present, among others.
Mayurbhanj Utsav in city from Jan 8
Bhubaneswar: The 5lst Mayurbhanj Utsav would be held at the Rastrabhasa Prasar Sabha ground here from January 8 to 10. Magnificent Chhau dance, Jhumar songs, tribal dances, Odia films and TV celebrities’ performances and unique cuisines of Mayurbhanj like Chuna Ruti and Mudhi with Khasi Mansa would be the festival’s attractions.
Utkalika Hobby Centre celebrates annual day
Bhubaneswar: The Utkalika Hobby Centre run by the East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) celebrated its annual day at Rail Vihar here recently. Gracing the occasion, ECoR General Manager Rajeev Vishnoi praised the inherent qualities of kids of railway employees who have showcased their qualities through this platform. An exhibition on crafts, drawing and paintings was held wherein crafts and paintings by kids were displayed. ECoRWWO President Shalini Vishnoi encouraged the young talents. A cultural programme was also organised.
Jagannath Bhajan Sandhya held in city
Bhubaneswar: City-based Brahmadaru Smarami organised a Bhajan Sandhya at the premises of the RCM Jagannath Mandir here on Sunday evening. Noted singers Ajay Satapathy, Nrutyangana Mohapatra and Kumari Rashmita presented Jagannath Bhajans at the programme, conducted by Biswaranjan Mohapatra and Ipsita. Artists Ratikant Tripathy, Sanjib Pradhan and Parshuram Das played various instruments at the event. local residents attended the function in large numbers, besides members of the temple management committee. Notably, the body organises the Bhajan Sandhya on the first Sunday every month.