Bhubaneswar, Nov. 4 -- Students across all educational institutions in Odisha will sing 'Vande Mataram' (also pronounced as Bande Mataram) on November 7 as part of the nationwide celebration of the iconic song's 150th anniversary.

Odisha Govt issues directive to schools and colleges The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department has written a letter to the School & Mass Education and Higher Education Departments, urging institutions to organise the singing of Vande Mataram on their campuses on November 7.

Part of 150th Anniversary Celebrations On October 1, the Union Cabinet approved year-long countrywide celebrations to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram. The aim is to connect citizens-especially students and youth-with the song's ori...