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The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore milestone on Thursday

Bhubaneswar: Two days after the Odisha government urged the Centre to look into the issue of replacement of stone carvings at Konark Sun Temple by Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI), the organisation on Monday clarified that not a single stone carving has been replaced and denied allegations of replacement of artistic stone works at the […]

Bhubaneswar: Worried over reports of replacement of stone carvings at Konark Sun Temple by Archaeological Survey Of India (ASI), Odisha government today urged the Centre to look into the sensitive issue. In a letter to Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sought the Centre’s intervention based on a news report […]

Cuttack:  A day after an Assistant Sub-Inspector posted at Subarnapur outpost was allegedly thrashed by liquor mafia, Banki police today registered case against three persons involved in the attack. The ASI Ashok Chandra Panda was brutally beaten up by liquor mafia during a raid on Sunday, reports said. Sources said a police team had raided […]

The Swapneswar Mahadev temple of Lord Shiva, estimated to be 1,300-1,400 years old, is one of the best-preserved examples of early Kalingan architecture in the region.

Puri: Members of the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) on Monday inspected the Garbhagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum) in Puri Srimandir during which chemical cleaning, checking of the steel crosses and colouring of the ‘Kanakamundi’ were carried out. While steps were taken to improve the ventilating system inside the Sanctum Sanctorum, the black patches on the inside […]

Bhubaneswar: Initiating measures to save the pride of Odisha’s culture and heritage, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday shot a letter to Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma urging an immediate intervention into the water drainage problem at the Sun Temple of Konark. In his letter, Patnaik stated that the flooding problem in Konark Temple poses a […]

Puri: Members of the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) today inspected Puri Srimandir’s ‘Garbhagriha’ during which the first floor, second floor, ground floor, wall, ceiling, and steel crosses were thoroughly checked. According to sources, the Jagamohan was also inspected and the repair works of Bhoga Mandap floor, temple kitchen floor and walls will begin tomorrow […]

Puri: Devotees & servitors have vehemently opposed the construction of a public toilet near the ‘Meghnad Pacheri’, the boundary wall of Srimandir and demanded immediate halt of the construction work. Secretary of Bhitara Sevayat Nijog, Rabi Das condemned the construction of the toilet and said, “The construction work is completely illegal. Nothing can be more […]

Bhubaneswar: As a part of the ongoing renovation works in Lord Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) in Puri, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) today submitted an assessment report to the Orissa High Court citing that the structural condition of as many as 13 temples inside the temple premises is in precarious condition out of which six […]

Puri:  Repair work of the Jay-Vijay Dwar of Puri Srimandir will commence on May 1 and will be completed in a month, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) informed the High Court through an affidavit today. Earlier on April  24, the apex court had directed the ASI to complete the repair work by May 31. […]

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) today to complete the repair work of the Jay-Vijay Dwar of Puri Srimandir by May 31. According to sources, the ASI had sought 1 month time from the court to finish the repair work. In a bid to ensure hassle-free darshan by […]

  Baripada: An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Thakurmunda police station in Mayurbhanj district was roughed up by villagers after they caught him with a woman in a compromising situation last night. Getting information about the ASI’s alleged illicit act, locals went to the spot and caught the cop red-handed with a woman in a […]

Puri: Orissa High Court on Thursday directed authorities to complete all the repair works of Jagamohan- the hall facing the sanctum sanctorum of Puri Srimandir by February 28. The direction came after Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and Archeological Survey of India (ASI) filed an affidavit in court regarding the ongoing beautification work. Besides, ASI has […]

Puri: Upset over putting posters on Sri Jagannath temple walls, justice BP Das Commission of Inquiry for Reforms in Srimandir issued notice to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) asking it to file explanation on why FIR not filed for such an offence. The Commission, which directed the ASI superintendent to report within 15 days, […]