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Bloodbath in Bolangir! The famous Sulia Jatra of Bolangir was held with its gory animal sacrifice rituals amid COVID-19 restrictions. The festival was held at Khairaguda village of Bada Khala and Kumuria village of Sana Khala in Bolangir district today.

Cold wave to return to Odisha! Cold wave is set to make a return as temperatures are likely to fall by 2-3 degrees across the state from January 22, said the Regional Meteorological Centre (MeT) in Bhubaneswar. As per the met office, with the possibility of the north-westerly wind entering Odisha, there could be a drop in temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius.

Odia army officer Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty was in Odisha when the news of his appointment as the Vice Chief of Indian Army broke. The Army officer has become the first Odia officer to adorn the top post. Speaking to media persons, he said that he would make efforts to entice more Odia youths to the Indian Army.

Veteran Odia actor Rabi Mishra passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar while undergoing treatment following a cardiac arrest.

Another day, another human-animal conflict! A man was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Gahamakhunti village under Dhenkanal Sadar Range. The deceased has been identified as Ramesh Sahu.

In a major relief to the parents and students, the Odisha government has notified the revised fee structure for all the aided and unaided private institutions in state. As per the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the stake holders, the school fees for all the private schools will be reduced in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Srimandir will be accessible to all the devotees from tomorrow. No Covid-19 negative report will be required for entry into the 12th century shrine.

Ask about the best cup of tea that can be experienced during winter and the answer cannot be more appropriate than a steaming cup of tea served in a clay pot. Yes, if the tea is served in a clay pot then its experience becomes unique. For such a unique experience, one can head to a place at Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district, where the ancient tea-serving tradition has been preserved by a B.Tech student at his tea shop.

We are celebrating Road Safety Month and these are admirable pictures. A group of policemen sweeping the roads. These visuals will surely take you by surprise! But it is true.

With just hours remaining for the swearing-in of US President-elect Joe Biden, wishes and congratulations are pouring in from all corners. Some of them are really unique and creative. This one is from well-known miniature artist from Odisha L Eswar Rao.

With Odisha aiming to end the 1st phase of COVID vaccination by the end of this month, the Health department director informed that a registered health worker can take vaccine at any centre across the state. As per the Health department, a health worker could be registered at one place and can take the vaccine at another centre.

Amidst the show-lights and shutterbugs, actors are also people built of aspirations and dreams. One such person was Sushant Singh Rajput. Sushant, who would have turned 35 years old today, lived his life wholeheartedly with his unfazed determination and gutsy decisions that often made people question him. The 2-D screens were never enough for the audience to witness the multiple facets that made the late actor unique yet relatable.

At an age when most senior citizens enjoy their retirement and play with their grandchildren, Haripriya from Manikhamb village in Balasore district is an example of fortitude and energy. This woman through her sheer will-power has been operating a tea stall in her village. But you would be surprised after knowing her age. At 92 years of age, Haripriya is not just an inspiration for people her age but everyone.

Three members of a family were killed after a dumper truck rammed into an auto-rickshaw at Goapalamala on Manamunda-Kantamala road in Boudh today. The three victims including a child were killed on the spot. Another member of the family who was travelling in the auto-rickshaw sustained critical injuries in the accident.

Darshan at Puri Srimandir becomes more hassle-free for devotees. This relaxation has come after the district administration withdrew the mandatory requirement of COVID-19 negative report for entry into the 12th-century shrine.