Bhubaneshwar, Jan. 26 -- The 77th State-level Republic Day celebration was held with grandeur and patriotic fervour at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the Odisha capital on Monday with Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati unfurling the tricolor and receiving the ceremonial salute at the parade.
The venue was ceremonially decorated, and the atmosphere resonated with patriotic songs and police band performances.
On arrival, Governor Dr. Kambhampati was received by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Hemant Sharma, Director General of Police Y. B. Khurania, and Deputy Director General, NCC, Commodore Bikram Singh, who escorted him to the flag post.
A total of 46 contingents from various services and educational institutions par...