Republic Day observed in JSpur
Jagatsinghpur: The 66th Republic Day celebration was held at the Nabakrushna Choudhury Stadium here on Monday. Forest Minister Bikram Keshari Arukh hosted the tricolor and took salute of the ceremonial parade. On the occasion, five freedom fighters were felicitated and prizes were given to successful students for winning debate, quiz and patriotic song competitions. Among others, district Collector SK Mallick, SP Sudha Singh, former MlA Bishnu Das and Municipality Chairman Biplab Chudhury were present.
R-Day celebrated in Bhadrak with patriotic fervour
Bhadrak: Patriotic fervor and gaiety marked the district level Republic Day celebrations at the Nehuru Stadium with the district Collector hoisting the National Flag and receiving the salute. The Collector also inspected the parade of NCC cadets, police fire brigrade personnel. Other historical places in the district also witnessed the celebration with remembrance of freedom fighters.
R-Day celebrated at Athagarh
Athagarh: Sub-Collector Harish Chandra Nayak unfurled the National Flag at the sub-divisional parade held here to mark the Republic Day. He called upon all to be aware about the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s success in getting US President Obama as the chief guest at the National Republic Day celebration. Nayak distributed prizes to winners of different competitions conducted earlier and felicitated some persons who have excelled in their own fields. Similarly, Sub-Judge Dr V Sujata, SDJM Puja Sarangi, ADJ Namita Das unfurled the National Flag in the court premises here while DFO Arun Kumar Mishra hosted the flag at his office. Athagarh Press Club unfurled the Tricolour in Sub-Collector office premises.
Steel City observes R-Day
Rourkela: Unfurling the National Flag at the Uditnagar Parade Ground on the occasion of the Republic Day on Monday, Rourkela ADM K Sudarasan Chakraborty said that every Indian should work to uphold the unity and integrity of the nation. He also sought cooperation from every stakeholder to expedite development works in Rourkela. Similarly, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) CEO GS Prasad hosted the national flag at Ispat and Fertilizer Stadiums and urged staffs of the RSP to work dedicatedly for the growth of the plant, in particular and of the nation, in general.
Republic Day celebrated in Sunabeda
Sunabeda: The Republic Day was celebrated with much fervour here on Monday. The main function was organised at the HAl stadium, where HAl, Koraput Division GM Malay De unfurled the National Flag. A spectacular parade was carried out, in which 12 contingents of different organisations participated. The Aeronautics College boys was adjudged as the best while the Aeronautics girls’ High school contingent bagged the first runners-up and VS Vidyalaya boys’ contingent the second runners-up. A district-level science and art exhibition was also held in the HAl stadium. Similarly, the day was also observed by the VS Vidyalaya, Aeronautics Muslim Cultural Association, Koraput District Association of the Deaf.
Saraswati puja observed in B’drak with fervour
Bhadrak: The Saraswati puja was celebrated with gaiety with people worshipping the Goddess across the district. Special puja and rituals were performed by the students’ community. Cultural programmes were also performed at different places to mark the occasion.
SRC observes Voter’s Day in Rayagada
Rayagada: The State Resource Centre (SRC) in association with the Agragamee observed the Voter’s Day at Pitamahal in Rayagarh district. SRC Director In-charge Bhagabat Padhi spoke on how a voter establishes good governance and aspiration of a candidate. He said that voters must acknowledge their own franchise of votes while casting votes without being biased for money and muscle power. Emphasizing on three-tier PRI system, he said that voters also must fulfill their role by participating with 100 per cent attendance in all decision-making process at Pallisabha and Gramsabhas.