News from Konark

Konark a town in Puri. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasimhadeva-I. The temple is a World Heritage Site.

Odisha journalists launch padyatra to press for demands
Odisha journalists launch padyatra to press for demands

Gop journalists will continue their duties wearing black badges till their demands are not fulfilled.

Konark Police Station
Konark shocker! Minor girl in Odisha hangs self after ‘repeated sexual abuse’ by father

As per reports, the mother of the minor girl found her hanging at their home on Saturday night following which she brought the girl to the Community Health Centre (CHC) at Gop where the doctors pronounced her dead.

Interior views of Konark Sun temple surface as sand removal process begins 
Interior views of Konark Sun temple surface as sand removal process begins 

In the photographs, taken during Endoscopic Investigation by the ASI, it can be seen that stone slabs and iron beams are in a hanging state. 

Oil India Rig At Kusupur, Konark
Oil India sets up rig to expedite exploration process at Odisha’s Konark

After the Oil India found proof of crude oil in the Mahanadi Basin near Konark last year, the Central government PSU took eight acres of land from 37 land owners in Kusupur on lease for three years to explore the quantity and quality of underground oil.

Odisha Racer
From stunts to international racer; inspiring journey of Odisha’s Udipta Rath

In an exclusive interview, Udipta said that he started professional racing from 2015 and participated in national championship and later in Malaysian championship with a 600cc bike.

Devotees Observe Magha Saptami At Chandrabhaga Beach
A sight to behold! Millions of devotees take holy dip at Chandrabhaga on Magha Saptami

The presiding deities of Konark, Lord Tribeniswara, Lord Aisaneswara and Lord Dakhineswara were taken out on a grand procession to the Tirtha Mandap at Chandrabhaga on the auspicious occasion following which the devotees took the holy dip at 4:41am.

Konark Sun Temple
ASI begins sand excavation from Sun Temple in Konark after 120 years

As the first step to the operation, a private firm, BDR Constructions has started work on erecting an iron structure and a mechanical working platform on which lifts and trolleys will move to excavate sand.

Sun God’s car festival celebrates at Odisha’s Konark 
Samba Dashami: Sun God’s car festival celebrated at Odisha’s Konark 

Konark is famous for Sun Temple, dedicated to Hindu Sun God. Here car festival is celebrated on Samba dasami. The Chariot is pulled from Ananta Abadhuta mutt to Chandrabhaga. 

Konark Temple
Odisha's Konark all set to host one of key G20 meetings

Konark is at the top of the agenda for the meeting on the culture track.

ASI accused of tarnishing beauty of Konark Sun temple
ASI accused of tarnishing beauty of Konark Sun temple

The ASI has installed LED lights at different locations to illuminate the black pagoda which is famous worldwide for its architectural marvel. But the way the lights have been installed has not gone down well with Pattnaik. 

Spectacular Odissi dance marks end of Konark Dance Festival
Spectacular Odissi dance marks end of Konark Dance Festival

The classical dance extravaganza on its concluding day witnessed mesmerizing performance by celebrity artists presenting scintillating performances of Odissi and Kuchipudi.

Konark Dance Festival & international sand art festival kicked off
Konark Dance Festival & international sand art festival kicked off

On the first day of the dance carnival, danseuse Guru Ramli Ibrahim and his troupe enthralled audience with their Odissi dance performance

Sun temple & Konark city to be fully illuminated by solar power, pact signed 
Sun temple & Konark city to be fully illuminated by solar power, pact signed 

For this solar illumination of Konark area, a 10 MW solar project will be set up at Tentulipada under Junagarh block in Kalahandi district with an investment of Rs 45 crore.

Srimandir unsafe, amicus curie tells Orissa HC
Srimandir unsafe, amicus curie tells Orissa HC

Orissa High Court appointed amicus curie NK Mohanty submitted an affidavit to the court highlighting his visit to the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri and Sun Temple in Konark.

OSEFD PROTEST
Divyang students suffer due to State Govt’s ignorance, special educator aspirants’ stage protest

In Odisha, more than 82,000 divyang students study at 64,000 schools without any support from special educators

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