Women’s Day held at Blossoms School
Bhubaneswar: The Blossoms School observed the International Women’s Day in advance on Saturday. A group song by teachers praised the existence of women on earth. School founder-manager Touraj Moghbelpour and Principal Seemita Panda emphasised on the contribution of women towards global prosperity. An open floor discussion on the theme “Each for Equal” led by founder-director Nadia Moghbelpour was quite inspiring.
Women’s Day celebrated at Khariar College
Nuapada: The Political Science Department of Khariar Autonomous College celebrated the International Women’s Day. A departmental seminar on the topic “Recent Status of Women in India: Issues and Concerns” was held on this occasion. College Principal Harendra Kumar Panda inaugurated the programme. The male members of the department took oath to work for the respect and dignity of women in every step of life. A base paper was presented by Dr Umakant Sahu of DAV College, Titilagarh.
Pomp and show as Malyagiri fest begins
Pallahara: The Malyagiri Mahotsav kicked off here on Saturday under the leadership of MLA Pallahara Mukesh Pal. Angul MLA Rajanikant Singh inaugurated the festival. District BJD president Mahendra Bastia, ZP vice president Indramani Garhnayak and Sub-Collector Pallahara Ajit Kumar Pradhan were present. A torch rally was taken out in Pallahara town. The function will continue up to March 9. Kansa Maharaj of Bargarh presented a show.
‘Mahanatak’ premier released in Jeypore
Jeypore: The Jeypore Film Company has released its premier on ‘Mahanatak’, a documentary based on how youths are going away from performing drama and accepting modern dance and songs and still the dramatist are working hard to preserve the drama culture. The play would be staged on March 27 on the occasion of the World Theatre Day. It is directed by award winning personalities Vishal Pattnaik and Sudhakar Pattnaik.
Women’ Day held in Sundabeda College
Koraput: The Sunabeda Women’s Degree College celebrated the International Women’s Day at Sunbeda. Semiluguida College Political Science Lecturer Jhansi attended as guest. The function was presided over by college Principal Usharani Dash. Lecturer Basanti Patnaik and Demonstrator Laxmipriya Chaudhury also spoke. The welcome address was delivered by Sarita Parida and a vote of thanks was offered by Subhashree Parida.
Blood donation camp held in Koraput
Koraput: A voluntary blood donation camp was held at the Municipality Urban Hospital at Sunabeda in Koraput district on Sunday to mark the International Women’s Day. Sunbeda Municipality Chairperson Subhashree Mallick inaugurated the camp, which was coordinated by Shantilata Patra and Durga Prasad Patra.
Blood donation camp at Arya Iron and Steel
Champua: On the occasion of the National Safety Week, Arya Iron and Steel Company in association with the Blood Bank, Keonjhar, held a blood donation camp at Barbil. A total of 80 units of blood were collected. Company president Shivram Bhatt K inaugurated the programme in the presence of BN Dash, GM (F&A), Pradyumna Vidyadhar (HR&A). Pravesh Pandey, senior vice-president (administration) organised the programme, which was coordinated by Anil Mishra, Bibhuti Mohanty, Manoj Mohanta, Ashok Senapati, Pribrata Pani, Rikesh Sahey and Anadi Koned.