Dharmendra performs yoga at residence
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan performed yogic exercises at his residence in New Delhi on the International Day of Yoga on Monday. He urged people, particularly youths, to regularly practise yoga for their physical and mental wellbeing.
CSpur Davians observe Yoga Day
Bhubaneswar: Students and staffs of the DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur here observed the International Day of Yoga on virtual platform. Retired police officer and yoga guru Gadadhar Mohapatra, who was chief guest, highlighted the importance of yoga in everyone's life, especially during the ongoing pandemic. Various activities were conducted week long and competitions on yogic posture, quiz and poster making were held among the students.
INS CHILKA CELEBRATES YOGA DAY
Khordha: The International Day of Yoga was celebrated on Monday at the INS Chilka, the premier sailing institute of the Indian Navy. The theme for this year was 'Be with Yoga - Be At Home' aimed at inculcating a holistic approach to the physical and mental wellbeing of all the members of the INS Chilka community including the service personnel, DSC, MES and their families. The station community was apprised to practise yoga using the Namaste Yoga App launched by the Government of India. An online yoga session was also conducted on the digital platform.
Ganjam activist helps handicapped people
Brahmapur: V Sangram Patra of Makarajhola village along with some of his friends visited "Maa Sinhasini Dibyanga Bhajan Association" of Balipadara village and provided relief to the handicapped people. These hapless people had not received any help so far. Sangram showed his empathy to them and also promised to continue helping them. Among others, Sachin Sahu, Ratnakar Siya, Rabi Narayan Sahu, Kajal, Rashmi and Sanchita were also present. “I will continue to help the poor and the distressed during the Covid pandemic,” he said.
Sanjib elevated as I&PR Deputy Director
Keonjhar: Sanjib Barik, District Information and Public Relations Officer, Keonjhar, has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations. He is one of the eight DIPROs who have been promoted as the Deputy Director of Public Relations. Barik, a native of Bhimpur village, had started his career as an SDIPRO in 1994. His father late Janardan Barik, who was a headmaster in the local School, had received award from Governor and President during his lifetime.
SANJEEVANI hosts online competition on Raja
Koraput: Two girls from Sunabeda, Priyadarshini and Puspanjali, who paired together in an online dance programme, stood first and the duo were awarded with the ‘Raja Queen’ title. The contest was organised by the SANJEEVANI institution based at Sunabeda on the occasion of Raja festival.
12-feet python rescued from Jajpur village
Jajpur: A 12-feet-long python was spotted roaming the streets of Pubia village in Samia panchayat under Jajpur district's Bairi Forest Range. Forest Guard Ashwini Kumar Sahu and Forester Rajat Kumar Mohanty rushed to the spot and rescued the snake with help of villagers. The snake was later released into Kapilas forest.