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Biju Patnaik Sports Award to Retain Its Name, Confirms CM Majhi

Bureau The News HashtagJuly 21, 2024July 21, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has clarified that the Biju Patnaik Sports Award, named after the legendary leader Biju Babu, will continue to be known by its original name. This statement comes a day after reports suggested that the award had been renamed to “Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.” Addressing the media, Chief Minister Majhi stated…

Odisha Govt Renames Biju Patnaik Sports Award to Odisha Rajya Krida Samman

Bureau The News HashtagJuly 20, 2024July 20, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a notable decision aimed at enhancing the recognition of sports talent and contributions in the state, the Odisha government has renamed the ‘Biju Patnaik Sports Award’ to ‘Odisha Rajya Krida Samman.’ The Sports and Youth Services Department of the state government issued an official notification on Saturday, announcing the change. The Odisha Rajya…