Talcher: Union Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with his wife offered prayers at the Maa Hingula temple here this morning.
He later joined Swachhata (cleanliness) programme held on the temple premises to mark the upcoming consecration of Rama Temple at Ayodhya on January 22.
According to the information, Pradhan also attended sveral events in the Chhendipada and Athamallik areas of Angul district.
He attended the platinum jubilee of the Old Boys’ Association of the Chhendipada High School. Governor Raghubar Das also graced the event as the chief guest.
Paradhan also participated in the Daru Bigrah installation ceremony at Baladeb Teple at Ambasarmunda under the Athamallik block.