Bhubaneswar: Despite protests, the halted eviction drive near Lingaraj Temple will resume as per schedule, BMC Commissioner, Prem Chandra Chaudhary informed media after a meeting with all the stake holders. A widespread agitation by the local traders whose shops & establishments near the ancient shrine were razed in the eviction drive on Monday forced the […]
Bhubaneswar: The ongoing eviction drive near Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar was strongly opposed by locals today who alleged that they have not been given any notices regarding the demolition. “How can they demolish our houses without informing us in advance? It is injustice and now we have become homeless,” said a local woman. However, member […]
Bhubaneswar: Amidst the ongoing resentment over eviction near Lingaraj temple, Odisha government on Thursday announced a special package for peripheral development of the shrine and rehabilitation of affected stakeholders. Besides, a committee has been set up to formulate a special act for Lingaraj temple. The Law department has set up a special committee which also […]
Konark: After Jagannath Temple in Puri and Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha government has begun process for peripheral development of the Konark Sun Temple. As per reports, Works Secretary of Odisha government Krishan Kumar and Puri district Collector Balwant Singh visited Konark Temple on Tuesday evening and reviewed the situation. Both of them reportedly […]
Bhubaneswar: With the Odisha government initiating a massive temple development, beautification and renovation drive across popular religious shrines across the State, the Opposition parties have termed the move politically-motivated. Congress MLA Sura Routray said that instead of concentrating on the real issues affecting the people of the State, Odisha government has shifted its focus towards […]
Bhubaneswar: The municipal corporation authorities of the State Capital city of Odisha on Tuesday announced to close down all religious institutions under its jurisdiction as a precautionary measure to put…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ‘Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action (EKAMRA) Plan’, Odisha government has announced rehabilitation and resettlement package for persons/institutions affected by the beautification & developmental works being carried out around Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar. A release of the CMO mentioned that more than 65 acres surrounding Lingaraj temple and Bindu […]
Bhubaneswar: The Endowments Commissioner has dissolved the existing Trust Board of Lingaraj Temple and constituted an interim body for the efficient and better management of the affairs at the 11th-century shrine. As per a notification issued by the commissioner on Wednesday, the nine-member Interim Trust Board will have tenure of one year. Khurda Collector will […]
Bhubaneswar: A high-level preparatory meeting was held on Monday at the Lingaraj Police Station to finalise preparations & ritual timings of the ensuing Maha Shivratri festival of Lord Lingaraj on 21 February 2020. The meeting saw participation of all the bigwigs of the Twin City police including, the Commissioner of Police Sudhanshu Sarangi, Bhubaneswar DCP […]
Bhubaneswar: Religious fervour hit a crescendo across Odisha especially in Ekamra Kshetra-Bhubaneswar where lakhs of devotees celebrated the grand night of Lord Shiva, the Mahashivratri on Friday. The celebration of the festival was in full swing at major Shiva shrines like Lord Lokanath Temple in Puri, Dhabaleswar in Cuttack, Akhandalamani in Bhadrak, Vedvyas in Rourkela and […]
Bhubaneswar: Year after year and meetings after meetings, there seems to be no solution to disruption in the ‘Handi Bhanga’ ritual of Lord Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar. The long-standing dispute between two sects of servitors has once again resulted in suspension of the age-old neeti at the 11-century shrine. This is the sixth consecutive time when […]
Bhubaneswar: The famous Lingaraj temple in the State Capital city of Odisha will now once again remain out of bounds for devotees as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the development works at Lord Jagannath Temple and Lingaraj Temple will begin from May 29. The renovation work at both the shrines was stopped following the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. “We have had more than two months break due to the COVID […]
Puri: The demolition drive for renovation of in and around areas of Puri Jagannath Temple and the shrine of Lord Lingaraj resumed today after a hiatus of two months due to the lockdown imposed to arrest the spread of COVID19 in the State. As the day dawned on Friday, the coastal pilgrim town saw earth-movers […]
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation on Friday enforced restrictions on community observance of Paya Shraddha and Pinda Dana rituals at Bindusagar Lake and near Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar this Diwali in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation. A notification in this connection was issued by the BMC on Friday, that read, “In view of restriction […]
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