Water kiosk opened for birds, animals to beat heat
Bhubaneswar: The Prerana opened Jala Chhatra (water kiosk) at Baramunda here for birds and animals on Tuesday to quench their thirst. Prerana president Dilip Srichandan inaugurated the kiosk and said, “Birds and animals have many contributions to the society. We should be careful for their safety.” Actress Archita Sahu, film producer Prakash Shrichandan, Pratap Sahu and Samarendra Mohapatra were present. The guests also promised to open water kiosks for the birds and animals in their areas.
Arun Sahu is Dy High Commissioner to Canada
Bhubaneswar: Arun Kumar Sahu from Odisha has been appointed as the Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Canada. The 1996-batch IFS officer is also a well-known writer. Earlier, he was in New Delhi as Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs and Deputy Director General, Indian Council of Cultural Relations. He is an alumnus of the Ravenshaw College and the Ravenshaw Collegiate School, Cuttack.
DAVians pay homage to Hans Raj
Bhubaneswar: DAVians of Chandrasekharpur here performed Vedic rituals to pay homage to Mahatma Hans Raj, pioneer of the DAV movement, on his birth anniversary on Tuesday at the school premises.
luminous Infoways celebrates foundation day
Bhubaneswar: luminous Infoways, a leading IT company specialised in e-Governance product and services, celebrated its 16th foundation day here on Monday. Company president Jayashree Mohanty announced the changes in line with the positive scenario of digital India and skill India. A new logo and web site of the company was launched on the occasion. Company Managing Director Tanmay Mohanty presented various projects undertaken by the company along with the roadmap for the coming year. Inaugurating the function, Odisha Public Service Commission Chairman JD Sharma underlined the importance of information technology.
Ola donates kits for newborn girls at Capital Hosp
Bhubaneswar: Cab service provider Ola donated childbirth kits for newborn baby girls at the Capital Hospital here on Tuesday. The kits included towels, baby powder, creams and lotions and other items essential for a newborn baby’s overall quality of care. Supporting the State Government’s initiative of providing basic medical supplies and equipments to pregnant women and newborns, the Ola came forward to assist people, who are not able to buy quality kits, said an official of the company.