Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday joined Buddhist monks from across the world at Dhauli Shanti Stupa to mark its golden jubilee and said peace is the only way to a better and beautiful world. The function at the Shanti Stupa, also known as the Peace Pagoda, was attended by over a hundred monks from Japan, America, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Speaking at the programme, Patnaik said "Peace has no alternative, it has its significance in all ages. Peace is the only way to achieve the goals of a better and beautiful world. He announced the construction of in-stream storage on Daya River at Basantpur at an estimated cost of Rs 95 crore. The tender process for the project has already been started. The Pagoda, situated 8 km from here on the banks of Daya river, was where ...
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Dazzling performances lit up the serene Dhauli as an extravaganza of classical dance, martial art forms and folk performances began amid the picturesque backdrop of the ancient Peace Pagoda. Held at the foothills of the scenic site on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, the Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav, which started on Tuesday evening, will witness a collage of dance renditions that represents the various cultural hues of India. More than 500 artistes have congregated at the three-day event to infuse the importance of peace and celebrate unity in diversity. The objective is to promote, preserve and popularise the heritage and legacy of art at the national and international level, according to an official release. Day one of the 18th edition saw a spellbinding show of Manipuri by Bimbab...
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