DAVian honoured in Dubai for astronomical feat
Bhubaneswar: Bandana Mishra, a Class-IX student of DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur was honoured with a memento and a medal by the Dubai Astronomical Head in a function there for winning the National Astronomy Challenge as the lone winner from Odisha. Bandana along with her mentor teacher Dr SD Singh visited various places of importance including Consulate General of India at Dubai. A total of 10 budding scientists from India from Classes-V to IX including Bandana were felicitated in that function.
Blossoms School observes Health Day
Bhubaneswar: The Blossoms School observed the World Heath Day here on Sunday. The theme of the year was ‘Universal Health Coverage’ and the slogan was ‘Health for All’. School Principal Seemita Panda gave the welcome address, which was followed by speeches, skits and cultural programmes by the students promoting the need to have good health. Johnson Robertwood Medical College NJ, USA visiting paedatrician Dr PK Mishra, founder manager Toraj Moghbelpour and director Nadis Moghbelpour attended as guests and inspired the children for maintaining personal health and hygiene.
Swagatika holds Sishu Yuva Mahotsav
Bhubaneswar: The Swagatika, Bhubaneswar organised its 39th national-level Sishu Yuva Mahotsav 2019 here on Sunday in which about 1,000 participated. Actress Saini Mohanty was appointed as brand ambassador for the Sishu Yuva Mahotsav and Kalinga Kanyaratna Mahotsav 2019. The Swagatika would organise different competitions on April 19, for which 1,200 participants have registered their names. Swagatika secretary Ashit Kumar Mohanty, VP Manas Kumar Kanungo, cultural secretary Ramchandra Mohanty, Lingaraj Mohanty, Motialoo Dalei, Gopal Dalei and Lekha Mohanty were present.
Blood donation camp held
Bhubaneswar: The Biswakarma Building Construction and Wood Workers’ Union organised a blood donation camp on the first death anniversary of former head sponsor and eminent social activist Nityananda Jena here on Monday. A total of 50 units of blood were collected. Former MP Tathagata Satpathy, Dharitri MD Adyasha Satpathy, Rastriya Mazdoor Congress Odisha VP Madan Mohan Dhal and national secretary Kishore Jena attended as guests. Pranati Msihra coordinated the programme.
New India Assurance CMD visits State
Bhubaneswar: New India Assurance Company Limited CMD Atul Sahai visited Odisha for the first time on Sunday after taking over as CMD. He addressed the Divisional Managers and Branch Managers with a roadmap for Odisha for 2019-20. Insurance portfolio in Odisha is quite satisfactory, said the CRM, Odisha.
Bharat Vikas Parishad holds annual fest
Bhubaneswar: The Bharat Vikas Parishad celebrated its second Sambachharika Utsav (annual function) here under the chairmanship of its president Pramod Kumar Patnaik. Padma Hospital chairman Biswanath Patnaik, environmentalist Prof Radhamohan and IMMT director Suddhasatwa Basu attended as guests. Parishad secretary Subodh Kumar Mohanty read out the annual report. A souvenir ‘Bikash Bani’ was released and new members took oath.