Several non-resident Odias took part in the Utkal Divas celebrations organized by the Indian High Commission at India House in London. The event featured cultural performances, traditional Odia dishes, and participation from various Odia societies in the UK.
Madhusmita, a school teacher by profession, is not new to long-distance running. She taken part in many marathons and ultra marathons across the globe and has been an active member of North West England Odia community., Viral News, Times Now
While Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been in Rome as part of his second official foreign tour in his 22 year reign back in Odisha Opposition parties Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Monday flayed him for not taking any ministers with him His delegation comprises only bureaucrats