In the sacred Shamba Dasami of the year 1827, a male child was born in the famous Hajuri family of Puri Harachandi Sahi. His father was Raghunath Khuntia alias Bhimasen Hajuri, a servant of the Lord Jagannath. Since the child…
Respect for Saheed Laxman Nayak on his Birth Anniversary today
Laxman Nayak, a great freedom fighter of Odisha and a legendary figure among tribals. He was born on 22nd November 1899 in Tentuliguma village of Koraput District and his father Padlam Nayak was a tribal chieftain and ‘Mustedar’ under ‘Jeypore Samasthanam’…
On Birsa Munda birth anniversary today, respect for this great freedom fighter
Also known as a tribal martyr, Birsa Munda fought hard against the transformation of the tribal agrarian system into feudal state, by the British, which had led to the alienation of the lands held by the tribal. Though he was…
Salute to this youngest Martyr of India on his sacrifice: Baji Rout of Odisha
Baji Rout is the youngest martyr of India. This 12 yr old boat boy was shot dead by British police when he courageously denied to ferry them across the Brahmani River on the night of 11th October 1938 at Nilakanthapur…
Bagha Jatin : Some facts on Odisha Freedom Fighter you should know
India is commemorating the death centenary of Bagha Jatin this year. 100 years ago, on this day, the nationalist revolutionary succumbed to severe bullet injuries in Balasore hospital following a gallant battle with British Police. I am proud to be from…