CONGRESS ELECTION MANIFESTO BY OCTOBER (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: The second meeting of the Election Manifesto Committee of the Pradesh Congress was held here on Monday presided over by its chairman Panchanan Kanungo. It was decided that the committee would tour various parts of the State and hold discussions with people’s representatives, common people and workers engaged in various sectors. The committee would also hold discussions with experts on various subjects and collect their views. PCC President Sarat Patnaik directed to complete the process latest by October. Among others, former PCC presidents Niranjan Patnaik and Prasad Harichandan, Ananta Sethi and Ganeshwar Behera were present.
DAV POKHARIPUT HOLDS MILLETS WORKSHOP (Pix)
Bhubaneswar: In celebration of the International Year of Millets, DAV Public School, Pokharipur hosted a workshop featuring well-known chef Biswajit Moharathi. Moharathi shed light on the significance of millets in the daily diet, offering valuable insights on their inclusion for a healthier lifestyle. He showcased two delectable millet-based recipes, demonstrating the versatility and nutritional benefits of this ancient grain. Moharathi, a alumnus of DAV Public School Pokhariput, was a distinguished contender in the MasterChef season 7, The event, orchestrated under the guidance of Principal Bipin Kumar Sahoo and supervisor Smaranika Patnaik, witnessed participation of 270 parents.
TRAINING FOR WOMEN FARMERS HELD IN BALANGA (Pix)
Balanga: To develop the working skill of women in agriculture and to empower them, the Horticulture Department in Nimapara organised a three-day training camp at Balanga in association with the Ciwani self-help group (SHG). Nimapara MLA Samir Ranjan Dash inaugurated the programme. Deputy horticulturist Ajaya Pradhan, Subhashree Kar and Dr Sumitra Acharya joined as resources persons. They demonstrated various modern agricultural equipment and their usages. Among others, Balanga Sarapanch Anjali Pradhan, PS Member Prakash Kumar Sahoo and Nimapada block vice chairman Anasuya Mohanty attended as guests. Ciwani SHG secretary Gouripriya Mohapatra coordinated the event.