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Phagu Dasami: Six-day-long Dolotsav begins at Puri Srimandir

It is observed six days before the Purnima (full moon day) in Phalgun month, as per traditional Odia calendar. Dola Purnima, also known as Dolayatra, is the Holi festival in Odisha and is observed for more than 10 days.

A Traffic Signal In Bhubaneswar
No leeway for red-light jumpers in Bhubaneswar anymore, violators to be forwarded to court

Speaking about the drive, Bhubaneswar Traffic DCP PK Rout said, “We are conducting this drive at AG square, Laxmisagar square, Jaydev Vihar square and Khandagiri square in the first phase. Our focus in this drive is on red-light jumpers.”

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Social media craze turns tragic after train runs over youth shooting Reels in Odisha

As per reports, Akshay who works for a Jatra party, was shooting for social media Reels on the railway track with some of his friends when Neelachal Express hit him from behind.

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Tiger covers over 1000 km to establish new territory in Odisha 
Tiger covers over 1000 km to establish new territory in Odisha 

The big cat has migrated from Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Toda Reserve Forest.

Misbehaviour with Swedish woman tourist: Lingaraj servitor awarded 18-month jail term 
Misbehaviour with Swedish woman tourist: Lingaraj servitor awarded 18-month jail term 

The JMFC court pronounced its verdict and sentenced accused Kundu Mohapatra to a jail term of 18 months. Police had produced a charge-sheet against him in four days. 

'Is this development?' Neglected Odisha village threatens poll boycott
'Is this development?' Neglected Odisha village threatens poll boycott

After living on sufferance for years, the villagers’ pent-up anger may find an outlet this election as they are determined to boycott polls. 

MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism
MCC enforcement: Slow removal of political posters in Odisha draws criticism

While the MCC enforcement was a bit fast in Rourkela, it was found to be dead slow in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on preparedness for Puri and Kendrapara LS seats
Odisha Elections 2024: BJD brainstorms on preparedness for Puri and Kendrapara LS seats

BJD leader Arup Patnaik, who had unsuccessfully contested in the Bhubaneswar  Lok Sabha segment, may be given a party ticket from the Puri LS seat while veteran leader Prasanna Patasani may be fielded from the Chilika Assembly seat, reliable sources said.  

Odisha jails under scrutiny over lapses 
Odisha jails under scrutiny over lapses 

A few days ago, a cell phone was found inside the Khordha jail. On checking the call details record, police got info about drug abuse. They raided the jail and seized 265 gm brown sugar. It shocked all.

SSB Odisha Recruitment 2024: Apply for 1061 PGT posts; check eligibility criteria 
SSB Odisha Recruitment 2024: Apply for 1061 PGT posts; check eligibility criteria 

Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website at ssbodisha.ac.in.

Elderly woman’s body left to rot after family fails to organise community feast in Odisha 
Elderly woman’s body left to rot after family fails to organise community feast in Odisha 

As per the tradition practised in the village, in case of a marriage or death, the concerned family has to organise a community feast for the villagers. 

‘Love triangle’ murder in Bhubaneswar: Police arrest main accused, girlfriend
‘Love triangle’ murder in Bhubaneswar: Police arrest main accused, girlfriend

The main accused Kanha Pradhan alias Pinku, who allegedly hacked Anjan Kumar Behera to death, was arrested along with his girlfriend identified as Niharika.  As per sources, Niharika is the conspirator of the murder.

Ganja worth Rs 1.50 crore seized in Odisha's Boudh
Ganja worth Rs 1.50 crore seized in Odisha's Boudh

Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Boudh Model police station conducted a raid in Bidamaska forest near Dimbirikhol village and seized 1,560 kg of ganja, Superintendent of Police Raj Prasad said.

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Journalists and their demands ignored again by Odisha government

Journalists across Odisha have time and again been demanding some benefits including pension, which comes under the purview of social security. So far their demands have fallen on deaf ears.

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