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COVID-19 surge: Ganjam admn imposes new restrictions

Sambad English Bureau Apr 3, 2021

Berhampur: In view of the spike in COVID-19 cases, the Ganjam district administration modified its previous guidelines for observance of Danda Nacha, a traditional form of worship, and capped the number of participants for the festival.…

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COVID-19 outbreak: No ‘Danda Nacha’ to be held on outskirts of Odisha capital

Sambad English Bureau Apr 12, 2020

Bhubaneswar: In view of rapid spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) across Odisha, the age-old tradition of Danda Nacha festival has been suspended in rural areas on outskirts of Bhubaneswar this year. As the lockdown is in force till…

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Six bikes, one SUV set on fire during Danda Nacha in Odisha

Sambad English Bureau Apr 13, 2018

Bhanjanagar: Some miscreants set six bikes and a SUV on fire during Danda Nacha on a village road in Ganjam district. The vehicles were completely burnt when the fire tender reached the spot. The incident was reported from Landei Sahi…