Odisha

Tricolour Falls Off As Health Min Unfurls It In Odisha’s Kalahandi

Bhawanipatna: The national flag snapped off the post during the hoisting ceremony here on Saturday morning, much to the embarrassment of dignitaries present.

According to sources, Health and Family Welfare Minister Pratap Jena pulled the string of the flag only to see the tricolour fall from the post and land on the ground. Collector and SP were also present at the 70th Republic Day celebration ceremony.

The flag was reattached to the post and the hoisting ritual completed, the sources added.

OB Bureau
Share
Published by
OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Shashi Tharoor: Committed To Congress, But Open To Other Options

New Delhi: In a recent statement that has stirred political conversations, Shashi Tharoor reaffirmed his… Read More

11 minutes ago

PM Modi Says Critics Of Mahakumbh Critics Suffer From Slave Mentality

Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at critics of the Mahakumbh Mela at a… Read More

11 minutes ago

Maha Shivratri: 1 Lakh Lamps To Be Lit At This Odisha Temple

Balasore: With the festival of Maha Shivratri fast approaching, hectic preparations are underway at the… Read More

16 minutes ago

Kangana Ranaut Faces Backlash Over Marriage Views Amid Mrs. Controversy

New Delhi: In a recent social media post, actress Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy by defending… Read More

22 minutes ago

Champions Trophy: Kuldeep Bags 3 As India Bowl Out Pakistan For 241 In Dubai Derby

Dubai: India restricted Pakistani to a manageable total in their Group A Champions Trophy clash,… Read More

36 minutes ago

Rare Turtles Seized From Vehicle In Odisha’s Khurda

Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of turtles being transported illegally were seized from a vehicle in Godipada area… Read More

52 minutes ago