Tag: Begins

Bargarh: World’s largest open air theatre – Dhanu Yatra – kicked off today in Bargarh district of Odisha and with it began the reign of demon king ‘Kansa.’ The 11-day-long festival was inaugurated by MP Prasanna Acharya in presence of Bargarh MP Prabhas Singh and local MLA Debesh Acharya. The Dhanu Yatra, which is the […]

Puri: Thousands of devotees from across the State thronged Puri Srimandir to have a darshan of the holy trinity on the occasion of Panchuka (last five days of the holy month of Kartika) which began today. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct of rituals and hassle-free darshan of […]

Angul: After failed attempts to tranquilise tigress Sundari during the overnight operation yesterday, the 6-member team of experts has started its third phase of operation today at Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR) in Angul district. According to sources, Sundari, now branded a ‘man-eater,’ was reportedly spotted in the bushes under the hill near Baghamunda village today […]

Bonai: A probe has begun in the under-construction bridge collapse incident near Kunchapani under K. Balanga police limits in Sundergarh on Sunday. According to sources, a committee has been formed to investigate the matter. Bonai sub-collector has informed that only after the submission of a report by the committee further action will be taken. “A […]

Chennai: DMK President and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday began his final journey on a flower-decked military vehicle from Rajaji Hall where his body was lying in state since early in the morning. The tri-colour covered body of the 94-year old veteran politician was put on a military vehicle by military […]

Cuttack: After the deadlock over the ‘mandatory’ no objection certificate (NOC) ended today, the process of allocation of plots for setting up stalls at the Bali Yatra ground here began on Sunday. The Traders’ Association and district administration had been at loggerhead after the latter, on Friday, released a fresh notification after fixing the rent […]

Malkangiri: A serological survey has been initiated in Malkangiri from Tuesday to determine the prevalence of antibodies against Covid-19 among the inhabitants. The district administration in collaboration with the Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) is carrying out the blood-sample study in the district for the first in the Covid-19 pandemic. Malkangiri district authorities informed that […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday began its immunization drive at 161 sites spread across 30 districts of the state. A total of 16,100 healthcare workers would receive the Covid-19 vaccine today- the first day of the drive. According to reports, the vaccination drive kicked off in all the centres as soon as Prime Minister […]