The 75th Independence Day was observed in the Pallahara stadium by National Day Celebration Committee of sub division administration amid Covid restrictions. NDCC president cum Sub-Collector Pallahara Ajit Pradhan hoisted the National Flag at 9.15 am. The 28 winners listed in various online competitions were awarded by chief guest Pradhan. Saraswati Nayak and Laxmi Nayak from Rayadihi village of Pallahara block were awarded for matriculation results.
Debi Prasad Sahoo of Utklamani Gopabandhu High School Khamar, Sibani Pradhan of Odash Anchalika High School, Suman Pani, NRTS topper and Corona warrior SDIPRO incharge Rabindra Nath Behera were felicitated. SDPO Suman Sekhar Singh , BDO Suman Minz , IIC Kishore Samal, and many journalists of sub division were present Besides, many Government and non Government organisations and schools and colleges across Pallahara held Independence Day.