IIT holds marathon on Sardar Patel birth anniv
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar organised a mini marathon) on Sunday on the occasion of 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. IIT Director Prof RV Raja Kumar flagged off the run and spoke about the contribution of Sardar Patel in unifying the nation. He administered the pledge to the students for maintaining the spirit of unity in all spheres of life. Students, staffs and faculty joined the run which started from IIT Argul main gate and went till Haribhaina Square, Jatni.
Rangam holds State-level competitions
Bhubaneswar: Cultural body Rangam organised the 38th State-level drawing, rhymes, essay and general knowledge competitions here on Sunday in which over 550 contestants participated. Rangam general secretary said the selected 200 contestants would be felicitated during the Rangam annual function to be held on December 3. Actress Sushree Mohanty and eminent yoga teacher Sushree Susmitarani Rout have been selected as brand ambassadors for the children’s festival. Among others, Rangam secretary Bipin Bihari Nayak, Amit Kumar Mohanty, Balkrushna Rout and Ramchandra Mohanty were present.
KAPOCH holds cleanliness drive at Daya
Bhubaneswar: The Kalinga Association for Protection of Culture and Heritage (KAPOCH) held a cleanliness drive on the banks of river Daya on Sunday under the leadership of freedom fighter Bhabani Charan Patnaik and KAPOCH chairman Sangram Keshari Paikray. Over 500 youths took part and cleaned the thermacol boats, banana boats and other materials from the riverbank. The Daya Bachao Andolan would be intensified in the coming days, said members. Among others, KAPOCH secretary Chittaranjan Mohanty, assistant secretary Rabindra Patra, Kinner Association president Meera Parida, Sadhna Mishra, Dharmendra Sahu, Nilamani Mishra and youth social worker Bikram Nayak were present.