Kalahandi (Makund Naik):-(Fast News Odisha) Kalahandi district level Friday 20/03/2026 Day was held on behalf of the district tourism department at the district tourism office under the chairmanship of Additional District Collector Tanmay Kumar Darwan. Mr. Darwan, Additional District Collector informed about the traditional favorite food of Odia, Pakhal, and highlighted the importance of celebrating Pakhal Day. Additional District Medical Officer Dr. Niharendra Panda, District Education Officer Radhakant Chhatri, Vacancy Superintendent Ranjan Kumar Naik, District Chief Supply Officer Sujatha Mishra, Assistant Director District Savings and District Culture Officer Viveka Mahanandand, District Information and Public Relations Officer Haldhar Nial, District Supply Officer Akshay Kumar Mallick, Vidy Bhavanipatna Chandan Bhanoi, District Tourism Officer Subodh Kant Chhatriya, District Sports Officer Ramesh Chandra Padhi, District Social Welfare Officer Mujibun Nisha, MP Kalahandi Representative Jayashkar Naik, District Physical Education Officer Roop Singh Raut participated in the event and highlighted the importance of celebrating the day. Organized by the District Tourism Department, everyone ate Pakhal, a favorite dish of Odia.