The vibrant Patha Utsav street festival, organized by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, has firmly established itself as a major community magnet in the city. This popular event continues to draw enthusiastic participation from residents across all demographics, transcending barriers of age, gender, and even political affiliations.
Inclusive Gathering Spot for All
This Sunday's edition of Patha Utsav transformed into a truly inclusive urban hangout, with the BMC sharing photographs showing Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, Mayor Sulochana Das, and various other dignitaries mingling with the public. The festival's appeal extended to bureaucratic circles as well, with BMC Commissioner Chanchal Rana making a notable appearance among the crowds enjoying the street festivities.
Power Supply Disruptions at Agricultural Event
Meanwhile, at the Krushi Odisha event being held at Baramunda Ground in the city, technical difficulties created unexpected disruptions. The power supply experienced three separate tripping incidents during the proceedings. Two of these outages occurred precisely while the event's emcee was addressing the gathering, while another power failure happened during a dignitary's speech.
The sudden blackouts caused visible panic among officials at the venue, with technicians rushing to activate diesel generators to restore electricity. Notably, these technical issues unfolded in the presence of Energy Minister KV Singh Deo, who also serves as the state's Deputy Chief Minister, adding an extra layer of significance to the power supply challenges.
Star Attractions at Livestock Exhibition
At the ongoing Matsya O Pranee Samavesh elsewhere in the city, attention has shifted dramatically to two four-legged celebrities who have become the undeniable stars of the show. While India's rich livestock heritage is proudly displayed throughout the event, these particular animals have captured the imagination of all attendees.
Record-Breaking Murrah Bull
Leading the attraction is Inder, a magnificent 4.5-year-old Murrah bull carrying an astonishing price tag approaching Rs 4 crore. With this extraordinary valuation, Inder represents an investment that could rival luxury automobiles and premium real estate properties in terms of financial worth.
Majestic Kankrej Bull
Not far behind in popularity is a regal 5-year-old Kankrej bull, admired particularly for its majestic, almost royal gait that commands attention wherever it moves. Together, this dynamic bovine duo has visitors, professional breeders, and curious onlookers constantly reaching for their cameras, asking detailed questions about the animals, and quietly calculating the impressive economics behind such high-value livestock.
As highlighted in an official release from the event organizers, these exceptional animals perfectly demonstrate the successful fusion of traditional indigenous excellence with modern scientific management practices that characterize India's evolving dairy and draught cattle sectors. The combination of community celebration at Patha Utsav, technical challenges at Krushi Odisha, and agricultural excellence at the livestock exhibition showcases the diverse events currently animating Bhubaneswar's cultural and economic landscape.
