Odisha govt declares holiday on Ambedkar Jayanti

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday declared April 14 as a government holiday to commemorate the 125th birthd anniversary of eminent jurist, economist, politician, social reformer and founder of the Indian Constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar.

According to a release issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO), all government offices and educational institutions in the state would remain closed on April 14.