President Kovind to arrive in Odisha on two-day visit

President Ram Nath Kovind

Bhubaneswar,  President Ram Nath Kovind will arrive in Odisha on a two-day visit on Saturday.

During his visit, the President will lay the foundation stone for the Paika Rebellion Memorial at Barunei Hill in Khordha on Sunday, said an official.

He will also address the closing ceremony of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Utkal University here on the same days.

Kovind would arrive at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) on Saturday evening and proceed to Raj Bhawan. He would make his night halt there, the official said.

On Sunday morning, he would proceed towards Barunei hill to lay the foundation stone for the Paika Rebellion Memorial.

Then the President will proceed towards Utkal University to grace the closing ceremony of the university’s platinum jubilee celebration at around 12.40 p.m. He will leave for Delhi on the same day.

Recently, a preparatory meeting was held under the chairmanship of chief secretary Asit Tripathy relating to the President’s visit.

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