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Lord Jagannath has many forms and often takes the shape of his devotees’ imagination. In one such portrayal, Satyanarayan Maharana, a sculptor from Berhampur, has captured Lord Jagannath’s Nagarjuna Besha in a 4-inch piece of wood. The artist has also illustrated the reopening of the Puri Temple in an innovative way to create awareness among people regarding COVID-19.

A fake Facebook profile created by an imposter in the name of IPS officer Sarah Sharma has been identified. The matter came to the fore after Sharma, who is posted as Sambalpur Division Vigilance SP, informed the matter through a post on her real Facebook account.

Birju Kulu from Sundergarh district, who had returned home after spending 20 years in a Pakistan Jail, has gone missing again.  A missing complaint was lodged by his sister at Kutra Police Station on Sunday (January 3). The Police and family members along with the villagers have launched a search operation to trace him.

Justice S Muralidhar takes oath as the 32nd Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Professor Ganeshi Lal at Raj Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

The Special Investigation Team probing the sensational Nayagarh minor girl murder case has appealed to court for a Narco analysis test of accused, Saroj Sethi. As per reports, the court will take a decision regarding the narco test tomorrow.

Taratarini Temple Decked Up To Welcome Devotees After Reopening.

Kulamani Baral Was Murdered For Highlighting PMAY Irregularities: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi.

BJP supporters hit the streets in all blocks in Cuttack including Mahanga protesting the brutal murder of BJP leader Kulamani Baral and his associate Dibyasingh Baral. Demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the murder, BJP also demanded the removal of Law Minister Pratap Jena citing his alleged involvement in the murder.

The much-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is likely to reach Odisha by January 30, informed Health Minister Naba Das on Monday. Das said that as per the protocols the COVID warriors including frontline health workers including doctors will get the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the State.

Odisha government will reopen the Universities and colleges from January 11 considering the improvement in the COVID-19 situation. Physical classes for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses will begin from January 11 with strict adherence to COVID-19.

Terming it as Prime Minister’s gift to the people of Odisha and India, Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan launched the missed call service for LPG refill booking in Bhubaneswar. This facility for refilling of LPG cylinders was rolled out by Indian Oil Corporation to ease the booking process.  

An automobile mechanic by profession, but floriculture is his passion! Meet Jogendra Mohanty from Balasore district who earns over Rs. 40,000 per month just by selling marigolds. Since 2003, Jogendra was inclined towards cultivation of flowers. After numerous initiatives and failed attempts, Jogendra has managed to create a flourishing garden of flowers.  

The annual bird census has begun in different forest and wildlife divisions of Odisha from January 3. This annual census is conducted to estimate population of migratory birds, detect the changes in their population size and to determine the cause of these changes which could either environmental or man-made.

Much-awaited Ramalingeswar Park inaugurated in the Silk City of Berhampur

Jagannath Temple in Baripada reopens after 9-month gap.