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Paika-memorial
Demand for allocation of land for Paika memorial intensifies

Bhubaneswar: Raising the pitch for allocation of land for the proposed Paika Rebellion Memorial at Barunei on the foothills in Khurda district, the National Council for Martial Arts and Culture (NCMAC) also met the Governor on Sunday seeking his intervention to expedite the matter. An 18-member delegation of NCMAC led by senior BJP leader and […]

  • Thursday, 24 June 2021
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Forest cover, wildlife worst hit by Cyclone Fani

Bhubaneswar: The fury unleashed by cyclone Fani has not only affected human lives but also wildlife and forest cover leaving a devastating trail. “Nearly 80 per cent of the forest cover has been destroyed in cyclone Fani and the estimated loss will be in crores. Many animals fled to take shelter in nearby villages,” said […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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President Ram Nath Kovind Lays Foundation For Paika Rebellion Memorial In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a memorial to mark completion of 200 years of Paika Rebellion, a valiant uprising of Paikas in 1817 against the British Rule which is often termed as the First War of Independence. Apart from President Kovind, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen […]

  • Thursday, 22 April 2021
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