News from Odisha

I am Chanduram Majhi. I was a soldier in the Indian army. For many years I had served my motherland without caring for my own life. But today I am working as a daily labourer at my village in Nuapada district. Today, I need help. I need the government to listen to my pleas.

Rourkela is getting ready to prepare itself for the much-awaited Men’s Hockey World Cup. The steel city is one of the venues for the mega event set to take place in the year 2023.  

This could easily be one of the most bizarre marriage ceremonies. As you can see here, the groom dressed up for the occasion is all set to tie the knot. But in an embarrassing turn of events, a woman claiming to be the groom’s first wife turns up at the venue with police. And before anyone could understand anything, the groom is in police custody.

First Pari, then Pihu and now another minor girl has gone missing. And nobody seems to have a clue…

This submerged temple in Balasore’s Oupada Block is not only historic but also holds many legends within its largely invisible structure. It is called the temple of goddess Gadachandi. Just the top part of the temple with its flag is visible while everything else is underwater. The Goddess, also called as Gupta Chandi, is worshipped from outside and devotees offer their prayers from across the lake.  

In a country where farming is the primary source of livelihood for most, a man from Bhadrak has set an example for others. Farmer Mrunmay Jena has proved that it is possible to excel in any field. This simple farmer from Dhamara in Bhadrak district runs a flourishing poultry and fishery business.  

Srimandir is likely to open its gates for devotees soon. After a painful wait of nine months, devotees may soon be able to have darshan of Lord Jagannath. According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, the temple may open its gates for devotes between December 22nd and 24th. Initially, there are plans to allow locals, following which general darshan is likely to resume from January 3, 2021.

The midnight arrest of 2 employees of OTV and 2 security guards in the Bhubaneswar minor girl gang rape case has left a lot of questions unanswered putting the scanner on Police.

Another twist in the ongoing marital discord between actor-turned MP Anubhav Mohanty and his celebrity wife Varsha Priyadarshini. The new twist is the Delhi-based journalist Jagrati Shukla, who describes herself as a good friend of Anubhav Mohanty. And she has cautioned the ‘fans of Varsha’ for using ‘sick, demeaning, derogatory and unacceptable abuses’ against her on social media.

Cricket made a return in Odisha after the COVID19 lockdowns with Odisha Cricket Association Inter-District Senior Men’s T-20 League beginning at Barabati Stadium.    

Some shocking details have emerged in the murder of seven-year-old girl Bishnupriya. Baliapal Police claimed success in the case and revealed that the girl was killed by her distant relatives after she came to know about their illicit relationship. The arrested accused has been identified as Deepak Sahoo while the woman’s name is yet to be disclosed.  

Will Biju Patnaik’s famed Dakota aircraft turn to dust? Have a look, how Biju babu’s favourite Dakota aircraft is lying unattended outside the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. This is the same Dakota DC–3 aircraft which Biju Patnaik flew in 1947 in a daring act to rescue Indonesia’s former Vice President and Prime Minister during the Indonesian War of Independence. These images are three years old. After the 2019 Fani Cyclone, the Dakota Aircraft suffered even more damage. It is said that most of its parts are ruined.

BJP is all set to hold padyatras in all the Assembly segments in Odisha demanding justice for Pari.

Farmers from Malkangiri and Sambalpur districts have alleged massive irregularities in the paddy procurement process. Hundreds of farmers at the MV-72 mandi in Malkangiri demanded intervention of the district administration and the State Government accusing ‘middlemen involvement’ in preparing forged documents in the name of farmers.  

Watch the inspiring story of Shruti! Shruti Swapna of Baripada has set an example of social service and selflessness by donating her hair for cancer patients. After witnessing one of her close friend’s mother undergo cancer treatment, Shruti understood how difficult the fight against cancer is, especially for a woman.