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According to the government, the NSD branch will initially operate at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. 

Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj had earlier submitted a proposal to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in this regard. Following due process, the State government approved the proposal. 

"It is a matter of pride for the people of Odisha that a branch of the prestigious National School of Drama will open in Bhubaneswar," said Suryabanshi Suraj. 

The Minister hoped that the NSD would showcase Odia drama and help in promoting the Odia Drama. It would act as a golden platform for students who want to take up acting as a career. 

"The National School of Drama, Bhubaneswar will provide a golden opportunity to all the students who want to build a future in the fields of drama and acting. Students will not only receive high-quality training here but also promote Odia language, literature, art, culture and history through drama performances at the international level," said Minister Suryavanshi Suraj.

The National School of Drama, Delhi, established in 1959, has been functioning as an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India since 1975. Presently, noted Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal is its chairman and noted Odisha actor Chittaranjan Tripathy is its director. Prominent actors of Odisha like Bijay Mohanty, Ajit Das and Surya Mohanty were the students of this school.

Rana, brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana's Faridabad. He was 59.

In a post ox X, PM said, "Shri Devender Singh Rana Ji’s untimely demise is shocking. He was a veteran leader, who worked diligently towards Jammu and Kashmir’s progress. He had just won the Assembly polls and had also played a noteworthy role in making the BJP stronger in J&K. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Shanti."

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister also expressed shock at the sudden demise of Rana. Taking to his X handle, CM Abdullah posted pictures of him and Rana having fun in the valley.

He said Rana's demise was a terrible news. "The terrible news from late last night isn’t really sinking in. I know the last few years have been marked by our differences Devender but I prefer to focus on the fun times we shared together, the excellent work we did together & the memories. You have been taken from us all too soon & will be missed. May your soul rest in peace now DSR. My heart goes out to your family as I struggle to find the words to convey my condolences to them."

Rana was once a trusted lieutenant of CM Omar Abdullah and his political advisor during his previous tenure as chief minister. However, as differences cropped up, in October 2021, after more than two decades with the National Conference, Rana resigned and joined the BJP.

Expressing shock and grief over Rana's sudden demise, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha' said, "In his passing, we have lost a patriotic and widely respected leader who was committed to the well-being of the people of J&K. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

PDP chief and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also offered her condolences. "Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of Devender Rana Ji. Deepest condolences to his family and loved ones," she said on X.

Devender Singh Rana had won the 2014 Assembly elections on the National Conference (NC) ticket. And in the 2024 Assembly elections, he won the same seat as a BJP candidate by a margin of 30,472 votes. His nearest rival, NC's Joginder Singh got 17,641 votes.

Rana won the 2024 Assembly election by the highest margin against his rival. No other candidate in the Assembly election could manage such a massive victory against his rival candidate.

Congress National General Secretary and MLA Ghulam Ahmed Mir expressed shock and sorrow over Rana's death. He wrote on X, "My heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of the deceased. Having interacted with him in politics and beyond, Rana was a great, supportive, and visionary leader, an entrepreneur whose business acumen created opportunities for many in J&K."

--IANS

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The Chief Minister visited his village yesterday. He, however, halted the night at the Circuit House at Keonjhar.  This morning, he went to his village again. 

According to the information, he would join family members and relatives in celebrating traditional Kali Pujta Utsav. After Puja, he will return to the Circuit House where he will have his lunch. Then, he will go to see Kali Puja in Keonjhar town. Later in the day, he will return to Bhubaneswar. 

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