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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Murali Mohapatra dies of heart attack while performing at Durga Puja

Murali Mohapatra, a well-known Odia singer, passed away during his performance at a Durga Puja event in Odisha's Koraput district. Mohapatra was nicknamed the "Akshaya Mohanty of Jeypore" because he used to imitate the late renowned Odia singer, songwriter, and composer Akshaya Mohanty's singing style.

Odisha scripting golden history in the field of sports

The state government has substantially increased its funding for sports. The state had allocated nearly Rs 100 crore in its annual budget for 2016/17, which was increased to Rs 301 crore in 2020/21. This year (2021/22), Rs 400 crore has been allocated to sports.