Odisha celebrates New Year; PM Modi, CM extend greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday extended greetings on Odia New Year, also known as Pana Sankranti or Maha Vishuba Sankranti.

On the occasion of Maha Vishuba Sankranti, which heralds the Odia New Year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday extended greetings and best wishes to the people of Odisha. Happy Odia New Year! pic.twitter.com/PPjo1smM8e , pic.twitter.com/OcN8hEW4IM Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “My heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha on Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti. I pray that all your aspirations are fulfilled in the coming year. May everyone be blessed with health and happiness.”