People, Positions and Obituaries · 10 February 2026

Biswabhusan Harichandan releases two books in Odisha

Exam-focused facts from the 10 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Biswabhusan Harichandan, former Odisha Cabinet Minister and former Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, authored the Odia book 'E Mati Katha Kahe' and the English book 'Buxi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander'.
  • Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati released both books at a function in Bhubaneswar.
  • Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the book release event.
  • Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Sambad Group founder Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, and Professor Bhagaban Jayasingh (translator of the English book) also addressed the gathering.

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